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  1. DTSMAN

    Wired works but wireless doesn't

    I bought a used clean loaded computer with XPpro SP3 on it. Ran all updates. Its a Gateway Profile 6 all in one computer. I bought a TP-Link USB wireless adapter for it. I have an AT&T 2Wire router in my home. Will not obtain an IP on wireless. Will when hardwired. Will connect to the wireless...
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    Saving to Favorites very slow

    I have IE8 running on XPpro. When I click on Favorites, then click on add to favorites, it takes about 30 seconds or so before I get the pop up box that allows me to add to favorites. It has been happening a while, so not sure exactly when it started. I think it may have been since I...
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    Word table moved but smears text where it was

    I created a table in Word. Drew it myself, not auto. Drag it down to the location I want it, and the text that is there now is smeared when printing. No it is not the printer. When I highlight that text it highlights the table text as well which is 12 plus lines down the page. I have selected...
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    Administrator Logon

    If user password is lost, how do I make the screen come up that will let me type in adminsitrator? The current screen only has the user icon. Bo Remember, If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. (Red Green) www.redgreen.com
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    Paging File setting

    1.)How do you determing how to set the paging file size? 2.)Does this help make up for low memory? 3.)Does this cause the HDD to fragment alot if set too high? It seems that having this set too high may be the cause of the hard drive becoming so fragmented. But not sure. My specs: XPpro SP3...
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    Cable Article-Sad but true.

    Here is a link to an article about cable installer's pay. http://www.cable360.net/technology/Cable-Installers-Get-Latest-Online-Training-But-Pay-Harks-Back-To-The-1970s_43028.html I liked running cable and prided myself on what I did and how neat and organized my work was along with my...
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    Synchronizing folders

    I know how to use briefcase. Looking for a little less trouble. I just want to synchronize a folder on my memory stick with a folder on my computer almost daily. I googled softwares paid and free, but just want to keep it simple. 2 questions, may or may not be possible, 1. Is there a program...
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    Aloha 6.3

    Interesting fact. Aloha goes from 6.2.xx to 6.4xx with 6.5.xx on its way. It appears the Dallas Cowboy stadium got its own Aloha version tailored to fit their needs. Bo Remember, If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. (Red Green) www.redgreen.com
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    Rebuilding a PC with 7

    I have a cheap dell with Windows 7. I want to build my on tower and use my Dell Windows 7 CD and license number for the new one and probably reload this cheap one with an old XP licenses for my kid. He said that it wouldn't work unless I loaded to another Dell because the license would expire...
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    Passing maximum memory

    I have an old Dell laptop that Dell paperwork says has a max of 512 memory. I can only get to one slot. Each slot has 128 in it. I have upgraded to XPpro, and want to know if I put a 512 or 1gig in the user accessible spot, will it work and speed up the computer? It is up to date on bios...
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    Set Lana Numbers

    How do I set Lana numbers in Windows 7? I have done it in all the other Windows versions for a paticular software I work with. I have to get the NIC set to 0. Bo Remember, If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. (Red Green) www.redgreen.com
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    Standby vs Hibernation

    I think I understand the basic difference being standby is just a low power mode and hibernation actually shuts it down and saves RAM info to the HDD. What is optimum settings for a well used desktop a family of 4 shares frequently? We wore out one hard drive and would like the new one to last...
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    Aloha Relational Data Base setup manual

    Hey guys, I have never worked with an Aloha running the SQL database setup. I can not find documentation on the documentation CD. Is there one? I have an interview with a large chain that I am sure is using this and would like to have some clue before walking in. I'm sure it can't be to...
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    Companies taking advantage of recession??

    Compensation here in Houston, TX is getting out of hand. It is to the point, I feel, that some companies are flat out taking advantage of the recession without remorse! Here are a couple of job postings I have stumbled across this week. Are other areas of the country seeing this crap also...
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    Nautilus POS Feedback

    Anyone heard of Nautilus POS? They posted a job opportunity my area that has struck my interest and they made the following statement in the job description: " Nautilus has established itself as a nationwide leader in the POS industry. " True or False?? Bo Remember, If the women...
  16. DTSMAN

    Excel Question

    This is probably simple, I am not an Office power user but I get by. How do I freeze the the top row of cells so they do not move when I scroll through the rest of the sheet? I want my column headers to stay in place. I couldn't seem to word it correctly to find it in help for what I want to...
  17. DTSMAN

    Speak Mexican?

    Actual conversation in our shop here in Texas. Told someone I did not speak Mexican and was corrected that Mexican is a race of people and they speak a form of Spanish. The discussion ended with a consensus that Spain speaks Spanish, Mexicans speak Mexican, Americans speak American, and...
  18. DTSMAN

    ATT 2wire issue

    I have the ATT home package with TV and Internet. The wireless quit working. I can connect if it is not encrypted and left open for everyone in the neighborhood. When I set up the encryption I can't make it work. I am using the ThinkVantage Access Connections software that is loaded on my IBM...
  19. DTSMAN

    Media Player Question

    Laptop had ver9 and would not play .avi file. Web help said it should. Upgraded to ver11 and still will not. What do I need to do. My desktop does just fine. Bo Remember, If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. (Red Green) www.redgreen.com
  20. DTSMAN

    Pre-terminated Cable

    Saw this in CI&M magazine. Belden is turning out pre-terminated cabling. And they are not just talking about patch cables. About 10 years ago or so, I was doing McDonalds updgrades to newer ethernet platforms. The support company sent pre-terminated cat5e to us with couplings. It was the biggest...

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