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Question Booting Modern Computers from USB

Been out of the PC support game for a while. So, please forgive my ignorance. My family has a couple of relatively modern PCs (a Dell XPS 8940 Desktop and Dell Inspiron 14-7425 Laptop). I want to boot each of them from a USB drive to do a clean install of Windows 11. In each case, I have...
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- Aug 24, 2023
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows
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Budget Photo Editing Build

I appreciate all of this very good advice. I did a little research, and it looks like I should definitely upgrade my video card to take advantage of GPU acceleration in Lightroom.
- timswim78
- Post #3
- Jun 26, 2019
- Forum: Computer Building
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Budget Photo Editing Build

My last build was in 2011/2012, and I have basically not touched the system other than to upgrade storage a few times. So I'm looking for a fresh start. I'm in the U.S., my budget is $700-$1,200, and I plan to build within two months. Here is my usage. My hobby is photography, and I use...
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- Jun 25, 2019
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Remote Backup Solution?

That is an interesting solution. I'll look into it.
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- Post #3
- Sep 15, 2017
- Forum: Windows
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Remote Backup Solution?

Family members and I had been using CrashPlan to back up to each other's computers (in addition to local backups). I'd like to keep a solution like this, but I'm not sure how to go about it. SyncBack seems to have some reasonably priced software to use as the backup client. I'm less sure...
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- Sep 15, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows
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Please Help Identify This Engine Part

Thanks. You got me headed in the right direction. It's a rocker arm adjusting screw valve. D27Z-6549-C I just picked up six for $15.
- timswim78
- Post #3
- Feb 19, 2017
- Forum: The Garage
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Please Help Identify This Engine Part

I am working on getting a 1976 Ford Courier up and running. One of the rocker arms is missing this part (circled in yellow in the following pictures), and that rocker arm destroyed the camshaft and cannot be adjusted without this missing part. I ordered new rocker arms, and they are also missing...
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- Feb 18, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Garage
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Transfer Messages from iPhone to Mac?

I have an iPhone with about 6GB of messages. I'd like to get them off of my phone, but it would be nice if I could save a copy of them on my computer. Is there a way that iOS messages can be transferred to the MacOS Messages app? Thanks!
- timswim78
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- Jan 13, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Apple
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Ok, you print, but where?

I use Costco for most things, because they publish color profiles for all of their printers. Because I also calibrate my monitors, the Costco prints look exactly like I want them to. https://www.drycreekphoto.com/icc/ The issue with Costco is their limited choice of papers. If I want more paper...
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- Post #13
- Dec 29, 2016
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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Any hope for re-installing a ghosted iOS app?

A few years ago, I purchased a really nice app for making Panoramas. It is called Autostitch, and it was made by Cloudburst research. When I upgraded to a new iPhone, I noticed that the app was no longer available for download on the app store. I even looked in the "Updates -> Purchased" section...
- timswim78
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- Dec 29, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Apple
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Cricket Wireless Down?

Interesting. Nope, we're on the East Coast (MD). http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2475639
- timswim78
- Post #5
- Jun 3, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Cricket Wireless Down?

Is anyone here using Cricket Wireless for their cell phone service? It appears to have been down for about four hours, and their facebook page is flooded with complaints.
- timswim78
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- Jun 3, 2016
- Replies: 33
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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iPhone photo import

You could backup the iPhone with iTunes. Then use a utility, like iPhone Backup Analyzer, to extract the photos.
- timswim78
- Post #9
- Dec 30, 2015
- Forum: Apple
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Can I build a Windows Virtual Machine and have it hosted?

Kind of a basic question. Can I build a Windows 8 virtual machine in VMWare Workstation (or another application) and have it hosted in the cloud, so that I can access it from anywhere or any computer? I have a small Windows virtual machine that I use about 10 hours per month for a project. It...
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- Jun 21, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Free Volume booster?

This trick has worked for me on many computers. http://www.nextofwindows.com/sound-volume-not-loud-enough-here-is-how-you-can-boost-it/
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- Post #5
- Apr 30, 2015
- Forum: Windows
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AT&T has Cricket. Now Verizon has Total Wireless (Can bring your own phone too):

This is currently nowhere near the same thing as Cricket, because it does not have LTE support. If I am not mistaken, Verizon is replacing their 3G network with LTE. So the available network for this MVNO is shrinking. Also, Cricket is owned by AT&T. This company is owned by América Móvil...
- timswim78
- Post #10
- Mar 11, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Looking for a Stylus / Pen for Taking Notes (Windows Tablet)

I recently purchased a budget Windows 8 tablet. It is the ASUS T100TAM, which I got on clearance for $170. I am interested in using a stylus to take notes on it. Most of the styluses that I see on Amazon / eBay do not seem to be very precise. I don't mind spending a little money (under $70), but...
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- Mar 11, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Is e-rice.net down for you?

I switched to Hawkhost. So far, they have been responsive. They are affordable and have good reviews. https://my.hawkhost.com/aff.php?aff=6039
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- Post #22
- Nov 4, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Is e-rice.net down for you?

I found a reputable, affordable host. I repointed my domain names to them and am back in business. I don't want to be seen as advertising, so I won't post their information here. Just PM me if you want details.
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- Post #14
- Oct 23, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Is e-rice.net down for you?

I have a website (mainly used for email), which is hosted by e-rice.net. Today, I have not been able to connect to it, or to e-rice.net. It appears to be down for everyone. http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/e-rice.net Has anyone received communications about the outage or know of a...
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- Oct 21, 2014
- Replies: 21
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Software license manager from "long" ago

Flexnet Publisher does what you describe.
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- Post #2
- Aug 22, 2014
- Forum: Security
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iOS 6.1 killed the app store. iPhone 4s

Edit: Apple most have seen this thread and beamed a magical update to my phone, because the App Store just started working again. I hope that it stays that way. I upgraded my iPhone 4S to iOS 6.1. Now, the app store is a mess. Updates don't show up, even though the app store...
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- Feb 7, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Apple
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How to force an app to stay open.

I have an Android tablet, running Ice Cream Sandwich. On long drives and other situations, my toddlers sometimes use a drawing app on it. The problem is that they sometimes accidentally hit a software or hardware button on the tablet and inadvertently close the app. They are not yet savvy enough...
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- Feb 4, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Looking for a receiver to drive my Polk Lsi9 speakers.

Thanks for the tips everyone! To answer your question, I am using analog input. I play lots of compact discs and lossless computer audio files with a wide range of musical selections.
- timswim78
- Post #7
- Dec 18, 2012
- Forum: Audio Components
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Looking for a receiver to drive my Polk Lsi9 speakers.

So, I got a really good deal (less than $300 for the pair) on a pair of Polk LSI9 speakers, and I am looking for a reciever or amp/preamp to drive them. Right now, I am using an old Onkyo receiver that I got from CL for $20, but I really want something better. I am looking to spend less than...
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- Dec 17, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Audio Components
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SQL Help: Calculating salary change for employees

Perfect! Thanks. I'll slap this into a loop and run it for all the years that I need.
- timswim78
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- Jul 23, 2012
- Forum: Programming
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SQL Help: Calculating salary change for employees

Hi! I am trying to calculate the difference in salaries, from one year to the next for every employee. For the sake of simplicity, I have a table that takes a snapshot of employee salaries once a year. It has these fields: ID, SALARY, YEAR I want to use SQL to create a new table that...
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- Jul 23, 2012
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Programming
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Looking for a guide to Windows 7 searches

Thanks JackMDS and Binky. These tools are huge helps. I cannot believe how incredibly crippled the Windows 7 search is.
- timswim78
- Post #4
- Mar 21, 2012
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Looking for a guide to Windows 7 searches

So, I have been trying to search for some files in Windows 7, and I have been struggling with the built in search feature. Basically, I want to be able to specify the parameters of my search. For example, I want to search for a file that: - has the .sas extension - contains the word "RTRIM"...
- timswim78
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- Mar 19, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Corrupted JPG files - How may we recover them?

I've never had any success trying to recover corrupt files from optical discs, but hopefully you will succeed. Have you tried scanning the hard drive to see if any files can be recovered? RECUVA is a free option, which works pretty well. I have also paid for R-TT, which has worked marvelously...
- timswim78
- Post #3
- Feb 3, 2012
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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PS3 Too Powerful?

has low power regarding power capacity Awesome! I always wondered what was wrong with the XBOX 360. Thanks for the clarification.
- timswim78
- Post #10
- Jan 11, 2012
- Forum: Console Gaming
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Question - What causes the Canon Rebel XS / XSi to focus hunt?

My thoughts exactly.
- timswim78
- Post #5
- Dec 9, 2011
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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I received an email from a friend... or did I?

One possibility is that she used the same password at another site, and that site's security was compromised.
- timswim78
- Post #4
- Nov 22, 2011
- Forum: Security
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Prepaid Phone Advice for Friend Down on His Luck

That's an idea. RadioShack has an LG 101 phone for $15. Where can he buy minutes for it?
- timswim78
- Post #4
- Nov 18, 2011
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Prepaid Phone Advice for Friend Down on His Luck

So I Just learned that a friend lost his job, house, phone, and car and has no money. In short, he is in a bad spot. I want to give him a prepaid phone that he can use to look for a job or do whatever he needs to do. It's important that he can add minutes with cash, because he has no credit...
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- Nov 18, 2011
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Bought a 5D classic...feeling a bit of buyer's remorse

This. I bought a 5D Mark I last year and almost never touch my APS-C cameras anymore. In my opinions, the DOF and IQ of the 5D are superior to any of Canon's current APS-C cameras. Also, I don't shoot video and don't have any need for auto ISO. Plus, I like to shoot wide sometimes and...
- timswim78
- Post #9
- Nov 14, 2011
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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VMWare Player / Core Duo combo

Core Duo is 32bit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yonah_(microprocessor)
- timswim78
- Post #2
- Nov 8, 2011
- Forum: Windows
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Help in selected 300mm lens for my XTi

OP, you may want to consider the Canon 70-300mm. It falls in the middle of your price range and has IS and very nice optics.
- timswim78
- Post #11
- Oct 19, 2011
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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How to get stubborn clients off of XP?

Demo XP-mode for them perhaps.
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- Post #15
- Oct 18, 2011
- Forum: Operating Systems
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VMWare Player "Hanging" When Launched, Windows 7

I researched the issue some more today and found that some users are reporting the same issues. Their solution was to disable update checking. I did this, and now VMWare Player starts up with no issues.
- timswim78
- Post #2
- Oct 12, 2011
- Forum: Windows

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