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Computer questions / Re: best computer lenovo thinkpad t420 and you can get yours at

« on: August 21, 2015, 11:53:10 am »

So... look at what I wrote please. 
I said it was a good system, but refurbished and that it is manufactured by China. 

Certified refurbished or not does not change the fact that it is a used system and has a significantly shorter warranty period than a new system would have generally only 90 days for a refurbished one ( industry standard ). 

I said that it was a decent system for a laptop if you like laptops, which I do not.  Each to their own however. 

I support all computers from tablets to servers so I have no real problem with working on a laptop except they all  have issues that sooner or later need to be addressed.  I prefer desktops as they are more flexible with hardware changes and generally are more powerful and cheaper than a laptop.

I also said that the price was a decent one as well. 

I was not attacking the Lenovo offer rather offering my experience ( over 40 years supporting computers ) with the pros and cons of a referb unit.

DW

it does come with 1 year  warranty.

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Computer questions / Re: best computer lenovo thinkpad t420 and you can get yours at

« on: August 20, 2015, 08:27:26 pm »

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W4AMWCI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

for $329.00

it is a 64bit windows 7 pro 64bit with 8 gb of ran 320gb hard drive and a great display.

enjoy. if you get one post back here and let me know how you like yours.

Lenovo is the brand name that the Chinese came up with when they purchased IBM's computer division.  The laptop is made in China.  Specs might be decent the price might be decent but this is a refurbished unit.  Need to keep that in mind.  Looks like a decent unit if you like laptops.  My doctors use them for their practice.  Might get one. Hmmm...


DW

LOOK again it is a Lenovo Thinkpad T420 - Intel Core i5 2520M 8GB 320GB Win 7 Pro (Certified Refurbished)

it is a Certified Refurbished.

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Computer questions / best computer lenovo thinkpad t420 and you can get yours at

« on: August 20, 2015, 07:43:04 pm »

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W4AMWCI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

for $329.00

it is a 64bit windows 7 pro 64bit with 8 gb of ran 320gb hard drive and a great display.

enjoy. if you get one post back here and let me know how you like yours.

I got the 8gb one. for $329.00 and they also have free shipping can't beat that if you are looking for a new cheap computer can't go wrong here.

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Computer questions / Re: windows 10 sucks

« on: August 20, 2015, 07:34:58 pm »

I have installed 10 with no problems.  Finally figured out how to make Gmail my go to but everything works fine.

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/stop-windows-10-system-process-eating-ram-191022606.html

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/08/20/3-windows-10-privacy-dangers-to-fix-now/

http://www.engadget.com/2015/08/20/windows-10-reader-review-roundup/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget&ncid=rss_semi

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Wand type metal detector for $17 shipped

« on: August 17, 2015, 04:36:38 am »

I use mine for finding money and gold.

sometimes I use it on my girlfriend LOL..... SLAP.....
 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Adventures with a new saw!

« on: August 17, 2015, 04:33:31 am »

mine ex-21 came with a stand that help keep it from jumping about.

enjoy.

you can all ways put sand bags on the stand to.

enjoy.

have fun..

you don't look a day over 44 years old.

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Computer questions / Re: windows 10 sucks

« on: August 17, 2015, 04:17:03 am »

I have installed Win 10 on 3 machines without a problem.  2 where running Win 8.1 already so not much change.  I had all Steve's programs running and no issues.  Same with Gimp and Inkscape. In fact GIMP loads much faster.

My wife's was Win 7 and it has not had any problems either.

The only issue I have is with the new Edge (IE replacement) as you can't modify the favorites bar.  I can't delete some crap I put there. Plus there is no tool bar as I used to run the Google tool bar that I liked.

The default search is Bing which I don't think is as good as Google and I just have to figure out a better way around that.  I have a link in my favorites to Google.


My own computer was slow with IE as I think malware bytes slowed it up but don't see the problem with Edge.

I pinned IE11 to the task bar and it still is slow and in fact sometimes won't connect.

My wife who is technology challenged discovered the start button on her own and now really likes some of the features.

Overall I like it and would not be afraid to recommend.

Don

PS:  The only issue I had with installation was on my computer I got error code 80244019 and it would not load the update.  All I had to do was remove the check for other Microsoft software updates and it was fine.  Just took me an hour checking Microsoft message codes and then I googled and it was an easy fix.

If you must upgrade to windows 10 do a clean install. Don't do the upgrade just cause problems
Yes you can still get windows 7 updates and support for at least 5 to 8 years. I to have windows 7 pro and windows vista and both still get the windows updates and support from Microsoft. I just hate windows 10 because for one they force you to windows updates and drivers and there is no way to change that like in windows xp windows vista windows 7 and sucking windows 8 /8.1

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Ask Steve a question. / steve need your

« on: August 13, 2015, 03:20:50 am »

Steve what is your new e-mail address.

You really should dump Adobe flash player from your website and use HTML 5 for videos.

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Computer questions / windows 10 sucks

« on: August 13, 2015, 02:59:49 am »

Windows 1o sucks

Be careful when you do install windows 10 it not really 100% free and it got tons of bugs in it.

I would stay with windows 7 pro 64 bit.

 

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Computer questions / Re: Computer Problems

« on: July 09, 2015, 07:58:02 pm »

Tannks for the combacks, had to put the comouter in  the shop, seems to be a hard drive problem., hopefully will get it back tomorrow.  edward

I would get the Vipre internet security 2015
and the fixmestick at www.fixmestick.com or you do like me and get it from www.hsn.com. the fixmestick is a usb antivirus that runs off the usb stick. Works great for the virus that get pass the anti-virus software.

soemthing to think about getting both of them are great in getting rid of the virus the both vipre internet security 2015 and the fixmestick I have lifetime updates and software updates for the life of the computer. On hsn is where I got the vipre internet security 2015 and I got the 10 pcs lifetime protection and 3 lifetime protection of the fixmestick. I run the fixmestick once a month. and the fixmestick is not a replacement for the antivirus software both antivirus software the fixmestick is hand in hand.

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Computer questions / Re: mozilla firefox ?

« on: January 29, 2015, 11:23:55 pm »

You could try to get an update for Adobe Flash Player. I have Firefox as well and no problem, but I right clicked on the area where you got the message and selected "properties" and found it to be an Adobe product.
Pete

when I right clicked on the area where I got the message I don't see properties? 

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Computer questions / Re: mozilla firefox ?

« on: January 29, 2015, 10:23:58 pm »

I didn't know that there was a adobe flash player for mozilla firefox  and adboe flash player for IE9. I updated the IE.9 though IE.9 browser and I was thinking it would be the same. so what i did I download it though  mozilla firefox and restart the mozila firefox browser and it working now. hmm. 


Thanks.

I guess I can't know everything. I wish I could lol.

in the attach file here when I click on the volume and this window pops up. Should I go into flash player and let it store the flash cookies. Or how do you have yours setup. 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: How thick is too thick?

« on: January 23, 2015, 11:45:03 am »

Hi everyone.  I have an odd question. I want to make some simple designed crosses.They have a few curves here and there.  I am using 1/2 in wood. I was thinking about stacking 2 together so that I would be using my time more wisely.  Stacking 2 would now be 1in thick. I am using a #3 or a #5 blade for easy maneuvering on the curves. Can I stack them? Will I need to use a different blade? #7 and will I be able to cut the curvy pattern with a 7? Orrr should I just continue to cut them out individually? I need to make 4 for a friend asap and they are very time consuming. ( it is an Amazing Grace cross) Thank u for your help and patience.

4 feet thick i think that would be too thick LOL.... 

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Computer questions / Re: mozilla firefox ?

« on: January 23, 2015, 11:41:09 am »

any help?

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Computer questions / mozilla firefox ?

« on: January 22, 2015, 07:06:15 pm »

On Steve's main page it saying that I need  A plugin is needed to display this content right above is its shows a plug icon.
So what plugin do i need to install.?  see the screenshot attachments and you can see what i mean.  I have Mozilla firefox and it is up to date.