Posts by wiredbison272

I don't know, I don't really use Google.

just right-click that image you can't see, then select >copy image location>, and finally paste it straight into Chrome>and voila, there's your picture

Look, if you want to really get things running smoothly, you should just go ahead and uninstall every single one of those bloated antivirus programs—I'm talking McAfee, Avira, Avast, or anything else that feels like it's just hogging resources. Instead, just grab Microsoft Security Essentials directly from the official Microsoft website since it’s free, install that, and run a full scan on your machine. Once you have MSE set up, make sure to disable Windows Defender through the options in your Control Panel so they aren't fighting each other over your system files.

Then, I’d suggest downloading CCleaner to clear out all the junk files and clean up your registry, and while you're at it, take a look at your startup programs; you should definitely disable everything you don't absolutely need. Just leave the essentials running, like your antivirus, USB 3.0 support if your hardware uses it, your audio drivers, and whatever else is vital for your daily tasks.

It also doesn't hurt to just unceremoniously uninstall any software you haven't touched in months.

Once you've done all that cleaning, give your computer a good restart.

And honestly, if you want a better browsing experience, I’d highly recommend switching over to Chrome.

From what I can see, you’ve got quite a few different antivirus programs running at once, but honestly, having more than one is just going to clutter things up, so you really only need one active at any given time. My advice would be to go ahead and shut down all those other programs you aren't actually using, run a quick cleanup on CCleaner to get rid of all that digital junk, and then give your computer a fresh restart to see if that helps. Once everything is cleared out and you're back up and running, just fire up your main antivirus and let it run a full system scan, because there's a decent chance you might have picked up some kind of malware along the way.

Kenneth Cruz67 said:I mean, if you don't mind me asking, what kind of specs are we actually looking at here? I guess it might not be all that surprising that your computer is running as slow as molasses in January!

I guess you might still be running Windows 10 on that machine, which means you’re probably dealing with those constant background updates, all those nagging antivirus definition refreshes, and that endless stream of telemetry data being sent out into the void!

I guess you might just want to give him a little bit of breathing room for a moment, because he could be busy scanning files, running some updates, or maybe even performing a quick defragmentation in the background!

That being said, Windows 7 would probably run a lot smoother on that hardware.

If you take a look inside CCleaner, there’s actually a whole dedicated startup tab where you can just go through and toggle off everything that doesn't really need to be running in the background.

Maybe try giving your router a quick restart first just to see if that clears things up, and while you're at it, you should really take a look at what's actually running on your PC once you boot up Windows, specifically how many different programs are set to launch automatically right when you sign in. It’s probably worth going through that list and disabling anything you don't absolutely need running in the background all the time. If you haven't done much maintenance lately, you might want to grab CCleaner to tidy things up, because it's pretty handy for clearing out digital junk, cleaning up the registry, and managing those startup programs, and the best part is you can do all of that with the free version without spending a dime. Once you've finished tidying everything up, just give the computer a full restart and see if that helps.

Honestly, if you’re looking for the absolute simplest and most budget-friendly way to handle this, just grab a crossover Ethernet cable, assuming both of your computers have a LAN card installed, and then you can just link them together so you're able to print from either machine to the printer that's plugged into one of them via USB.

I haven't actually messed around with that USB hub before, so I can't say for sure, but it would probably work just fine.

It’s basically impossible without a network, honestly, because there’s just no other way to go about it. I mean, why is it such a headache to get computers networked together?

ctrl i + or -
ctrl i while you're hovering over things with the mouse

that’s basically how you go about zooming a webpage in or out to make it easier to read.
I’m honestly not too sure if that works for the toolbar, though.

There really isn't any other way to tackle this one, so you might as well just set it to run overnight and check back in the morning once you have the results ready.

I’m not entirely positive, though I suspect you won't really care much since both options will get that video signal through to you, but if you want to stop overthinking it and just be absolutely certain, go ahead and grab the 24+1 setup so you can finally have some peace of mind.
The thing about the 24+1 is that it's a dual-link configuration which allows for higher resolutions because it provides that extra bandwidth needed when you start pushing past 1K.
Since you're planning on using HDMI, you could probably scrape by with an 18+1 setup for a little while, at least until you actually get Windows installed and those drivers running properly.

Yeah, I mean, you're not wrong there. Online stores are definitely doing their thing, just look at how much business people are doing on Craigslist or those local Facebook Marketplace groups.

Yeah, if you're working with a brand-new rig, I’m guessing you won't actually see anything on your monitor from that AMD card just yet; instead, you'll probably be getting your display through the onboard graphics. From what I can tell, you've got onboard video available too, so you're really just going to have to head into the BIOS and tweak those settings to make sure everything points where it needs to go.

Exactly, he just needs to grab the right drivers first. You should probably check which ports are actually on the back of that monitor, because if it’s the blue VGA one or the white DVI—which is shaped differently and a bit bulkier than the VGA—that changes things.

Just go ahead and hook it up using a VGA or DVI cable for now, at least until you've got Windows installed and those drivers all set up and running properly.

Look, I’m no lawyer, and I don't have any fancy connections or special influence anywhere, but I know my own rights, and I make it a point to stick strictly to the code of conduct they’ve laid out for us.

Nicholas King said:When—or if—that judge's ruling on the fine actually shows up at your front door, what then? What's the plan? Are you just going to stop breathing? Start kicking your feet in protest? Close your eyes and pray you don't exist? Or maybe just complain about it all the way to the top of the food chain?

I am genuinely curious, though—what do these "I-don't-care-about-rules!!!!1!" heroes actually intend to do when their little displays of bravado are finally put to the test?

Look, if you can't handle it, that's your problem. I've never paid a fine in my life, so I'm certainly not starting now.

I usually just head into town, back to my own people, maybe stop by the doctor's office or the pharmacy, or hit up the bank. I don't really wander around aimlessly without a reason, but when there's something that needs doing, I'll make the trip.

They shot down my request too, and they didn't even bother giving me a reason why. Honestly, whatever, if I need to head out, I'm going. They haven't caught me yet, and I'm really hoping they don't, but if they do decide to pull me over, they can try and hit me with a fine for all it matters to me.