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REALLY large fonts on a chromebook?
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richg99 »
23 Jan 2020, 09:56
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I am trying to simply print out all 26 letters and numbers from 1 through 10 using a font large enough to fill a standard 8.5x11 page. Almost any...
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Yes, all of your help and comments have assisted me in many ways.
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23 Jan 2020, 19:31
MacBook OS Update Warning
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LDUBS »
04 Dec 2019, 12:49
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I'm not in any way tech savvy and I don't want to be. I just want to turn on the computer and use it. I guess everyone was warned about this a long...
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I guess I should start paying attention to that stuff. Haha
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Last post by LDUBS
09 Dec 2019, 19:57
spll chking not wrking on sme sites
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richg99 »
17 Jul 2019, 19:13
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Spell checking GRAMMARLY isn't working on a specific site.
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My spell checker in the Opera browser works fine there.
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Last post by gnappi
03 Sep 2019, 20:29
New marine hand held gps recommended??
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Buzzbait »
17 Jun 2019, 16:48
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I'm in market for a new handheld GPS for boat and am overwhelmed with it...so many different reveiws that are somewhat contradictory.. I'm going nuts...
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Yep, if that is all you are looking for, the Navionics app on a smart phone works great. I think it's $15.
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Last post by jethro
01 Jul 2019, 09:54
Backup Win / Dos script
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gnappi »
14 Mar 2019, 11:42
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All my professional and personal life I've been using RAID, as well as cloned drives, and daily a backup script to keep my ~120 gigs of
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there’s no going back...at least, with a simple script like the one you provided.
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Last post by gnappi
13 Apr 2019, 09:10
Now it's my E-MAIL
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HANGEYE »
09 Feb 2017, 16:55
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When I go to my E-MAIL, it askes me to enter my Network Password. When I do it says Login Failed. Maybe I forgt my password or something. With my...
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Google has really good spam filters, the only things that come through are things i've legitmately asked for. Stuff like cheaper than dirt fliers,...
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Last post by el_cheapo
27 Mar 2019, 10:23
Check Engine Light
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KMixson »
15 May 2017, 06:42
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I have a problem with my car that I have never heard of anyone having with their car before and I am a mechanic. As I drive to work from my...
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Last post by New River Rat
24 Feb 2019, 06:31
Mac Supports Windows Now!
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LDUBS »
18 Jul 2017, 18:30
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LOL!
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Heyyy... that's a GR8 use for my rusty Ipod :-) Jeez, I have no idea why I keep that around.
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Last post by gnappi
07 Jul 2018, 09:08
Just Downloaded Windows 10
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KMixson »
12 Aug 2015, 18:58
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I just downloaded Windows 10 today and my 2nd monitor would not connect to my CPU's video card. I downloaded the new Windows 10 drivers for my card...
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Just after your post I too went to Linux (mint) and I am so happy I did.
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Last post by gnappi
02 Jul 2018, 11:04
Help with Hard drive install
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by
lovedr79 »
24 Mar 2016, 08:06
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well the hard drive in my laptop died. so pulled the hard drive out of my old laptop where the mother board died last spring stuck it in. problem:...
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I own an Android pad. My wife owns an IPad. I have a Notebook for heavy usage, like doing my taxes.
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Last post by richg99
21 Jun 2017, 12:29
Internet Explorer
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HANGEYE »
09 May 2016, 23:27
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My computer just stops (freezes up) then I get a box in the middle of the screen that says Internet Explorer is not responding . I have to wait for a...
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IEX is and always has been a POS. ANYTHING is better. I've used Firefox since it was called Netscape Navigator, never looked back.
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Last post by gnappi
02 Jun 2017, 21:34
Anti-virus opinions
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by
hossthehermit »
05 Nov 2011, 07:32
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Wifey bought a new computer last spring, came with 6 months of Norton installed, it's down to 3 days, they want her to re-up. I know there are many...
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I use the paid version of Malwarebytes. I also like the Sophos Virus Removal Tool.
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Last post by stinkfoot
21 May 2017, 19:48
Sitting in Class this week
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Jim »
29 Mar 2017, 09:31
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Tough to sit in a week long class when your used to a daily routine. This is actually more tiring.
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One of my first ever jobs was as an IBM mainframe operator back in 1979 for a large UK bookies. We input the data on punchcards and 12 inch reel to...
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Last post by stinkfoot
30 Mar 2017, 21:28
Amazon Fire Tablet
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Jim »
05 Feb 2017, 07:01
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Whats the story with these things? They seem super cheap for $40
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I use some of the free download sites, but they don't include popular authors/titles. If there are places that do that, then I am not aware of them.
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Last post by LDUBS
08 Feb 2017, 22:07
LOWRANCE IP ADDRESS PROBLEM
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bptjr »
08 Jan 2017, 18:49
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I am trying to use a tp link router ,with a lowrance Ethernet cable that I cut one end off and installed rj45 connector on, to make my lowrance hds...
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Moving and bumping this! Hope you get this resolved!
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Last post by Jim
12 Jan 2017, 06:51
Build or buy?
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fish2keel »
11 Sep 2011, 23:44
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Hey guys,
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Building your own computer has advantages and disadvantages. If you enjoy the challenge, try building one. Some like to build their own fishing rods,...
21 Replies 8145 Views
Last post by Fire1386
12 Dec 2016, 08:46
IT Guys - Splunk users?
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by
Jim »
12 Jun 2013, 20:17
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Anyone on board?
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I'm the server security admin and spent a great deal of time investigating SIEM solutions working with our desktop and network security admins....
6 Replies 2600 Views
Last post by WaltR
03 Aug 2016, 22:32
Password Managers?
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KMixson »
17 May 2016, 06:59
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Does anyone use password manager apps? How safe are they? I am looking to get started using one. I have hundreds of passwords and am having a hard...
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I still use Keepass, a great free password vault by the way, at work, but switched to LastPass last year.
5 Replies 1734 Views
Last post by WaltR
03 Aug 2016, 21:43
GPS
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putback »
26 Jul 2016, 20:16
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I have a Garmin nuvu 50 LM GPS. 3 yrs old never used. I've been searching the net to see if there is any way it can be utilized on a boat for...
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With regard to the Navionics app....even if you do not have a smart phone for use on the water, you might see if you can load it onto your home...
8 Replies 2181 Views
Last post by richg99
29 Jul 2016, 14:59
Linux anyone?
Replies: 15
by
LOWEBIGJON »
30 Sep 2011, 21:48
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I have been using Linux for a few years now, there are many Linux distro's out there, it not hard to use and most of all it's free and you don't get...
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Ubuntu may or may not be the best choice for your laptop, it depends on what hardware is in it. There are other versions that are designed to run...
15 Replies 5458 Views
Last post by perchjerker
12 Mar 2016, 07:38
Any Tablet users?
Replies: 10
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wasilvers »
13 Dec 2011, 14:02
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If so, can you give a short review of it? I'm looking and am curious what others are liking/disliking about what they have.
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When you're at a store, looking at tablets, have them take it outside and view it in daylight.
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Last post by chuck99z28
28 Oct 2015, 06:01
PDF Editor
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gillhunter »
12 Jun 2015, 07:46
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Does anyone have a recommendation for free PDF Editor software. I would like to be able to edit some PDFs occasionally, but don't want to spend $ if...
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I use Inkscape. It's GNU license freeware, no SPAM. I've used it for about 5 or 6 years now. It has about 80-90% of the capabilities of Illustrator,...
4 Replies 2102 Views
Last post by kofkorn
04 Aug 2015, 16:43
Help with Boat Wiring...SCL, UT.
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RedRockHunters »
24 Apr 2015, 01:45
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Hey Guys,
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Thanks for the info guys. As I get more wire connectors and etc... i am starting to see how it works. I can build a house but electricity is a new...
3 Replies 1969 Views
Last post by RedRockHunters
24 Apr 2015, 14:16
Bose Anyone?
Replies: 15
by
Jim »
14 Oct 2013, 07:25
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Anyone a fan of Bose products?
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I have a connection for 50% off that is the only reason why. Im looking at wireless headphones now for exercise and daily train commutes to and from...
15 Replies 5231 Views
Last post by Jim
21 Apr 2015, 07:09
Gamers- Dying Light Video Game
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by
Jim »
01 Feb 2015, 14:31
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I have not played a serious game in a long time :LOL2:, This game will change that I think. Anyone playing Dying Light? It looks Intense!...
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not much of a gamer i do play with a friend and he said told me about dying light and well have to try it
1 Replies 1773 Views
Last post by Captain Kaos
23 Feb 2015, 22:10
new (to me) computer
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by
earl60446 »
14 Apr 2014, 22:51
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Just upgraded my pc from a pentium 4 running xp to a intel core 2 duo running win 7. Pretty sweet
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I found a hard copy on Amazon for $95
14 Replies 3468 Views
Last post by crazymanme2
15 Dec 2014, 13:15
Linux and Adobe
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ggoldy »
28 Oct 2014, 10:55
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Since Adobe has abandoned Linux users, I'm wondering what folks are using as a replacement? Gnash? Lightspark? Another I'm not aware of?
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Thanks Wild_cat. The problem was with flashplayer. It seems to work fine now. I'm betting someone at Linux added an update to fix it. I just love my...
2 Replies 2157 Views
Last post by ggoldy
08 Dec 2014, 13:27
Altimeter/GPS app
Replies: 3
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bobberboy »
10 Jun 2014, 11:14
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I got an altimeter/GPS speedo app for my iPhone last week and got a chance to test it out in the Colorado Rockies. I compared the
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Great pics
3 Replies 2234 Views
Last post by longshot
14 Sep 2014, 06:08
yahoo email sucks
Replies: 3
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earl60446 »
03 May 2014, 20:57
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Like it says, yahoo email sucks, wiped out 4 of my 5 address groups, just gone. Just about everyday the browser based email displays emails after I...
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Always has and always will. I used it for a couple of days years ago before switching over to google and now iCloud.
3 Replies 1967 Views
Last post by DrNip
04 May 2014, 23:43
NetFlix & Hulu on the home TV, HOW??
Replies: 18
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sixgun86 »
11 Jul 2012, 14:41
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We are moving to a new place and do not want to sign a two year contract for TV so we are going to a Netflix, Hulu, internet tv service with an...
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We have both a Roku and a NeosMax. Had I been smart enough to buy the more expensive Roku with the USB port I would only have one unit. The USB...
18 Replies 8161 Views
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17 Nov 2013, 17:35
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