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    Junk emails

    Use the link below for a number of suggestions from CenturyLink on how to control SPAM: http://www.centurylink.com/help/help/index.php?assetid=122...
    Post by: appcomm, Sep 29, 2015 in forum: PC Help Desk
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    win xp boot cd

    If you don't know someone who has a set of original disks that are the same version of XP that you are running, your best bet is to buy a new set...
    Post by: appcomm, Sep 19, 2014 in forum: PC Help Desk
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    Old Desktop computers

    Couple of options if you want to keep them out of landfills: http://www.wiserecycling.com/locations/north-carolina/clayton/...
    Post by: appcomm, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: PC Help Desk
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    cd rom question

    That data cable as you described it is a SATA cable. Yes, IDE drives have been left behind and most hard drives and CD/DVDs use SATA connectors now.
    Post by: appcomm, Feb 6, 2014 in forum: PC Help Desk
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    cd rom question

    Is the DVD drive set to be the boot drive in the PC setup? Or, on a lot of Dells, pressing F12 at boot will give you a menu to pick the boot...
    Post by: appcomm, Jan 25, 2014 in forum: PC Help Desk
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    Tablet Shopping

    Disclaimer: I DESPISE iTunes software. I would look for the added functionality you'll get with an Android or Windows based tablet. I have an...
    Post by: appcomm, Jul 28, 2013 in forum: PC Help Desk
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    Gateway parts

    Take a look on Ebay... you'll often find a variety of parts for various models listed for sale...sometimes an entire laptop that doesn't work that...
    Post by: appcomm, Feb 17, 2013 in forum: PC Help Desk
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    Dell Battery

    I have had good experience with aftermarket batteries for laptops...and they are definitely less expensive than the "name brands." Main thing to...
    Post by: appcomm, Dec 17, 2012 in forum: PC Help Desk
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    Laptop Suggestions

    When you are comparing laptops and the features, make sure you look for one that has at least a 7200 RPM drive. You'll notice a definite...
    Post by: appcomm, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: Discussion Group
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    Converting pdf to text

    Here's an online option for you...the PDF file is uploaded, converted and then you download the result: http://www.convertpdftotext.net/ Note:...
    Post by: appcomm, Aug 31, 2012 in forum: PC Help Desk
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    need help

    Just to confirm...are you talking about a dial-up modem on your computer, attached directly to a phone line.....or....are you talking about a DSL...
    Post by: appcomm, Jul 30, 2012 in forum: PC Help Desk
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    sprint dsl question

    I would suspect the possibility of water (rain) getting into the circuit at their box, or at the connection where it comes into the house. A...
    Post by: appcomm, Jul 22, 2012 in forum: PC Help Desk
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    Networking Emergency!!

    Glad to hear it worked!
    Post by: appcomm, Jul 16, 2012 in forum: PC Help Desk
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    Facebook users can now see if and when you have read their group posts.

    Things that make you go Hmmmmmm............
    Thread by: appcomm, Jul 16, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Discussion Group