Posts by Peter Morgan3

To strikes me more as a BIOS alert... 🤔

That’s just how life goes... one day I’m the one giving advice, the next I’m the one asking for it. 😵

Anyway, the title pretty much covers it.
I reinstalled Windows (7 Pro) today, and after logging into my Google account via Chrome, several of my bookmarks have vanished.
The same thing is happening on my laptop, though different ones are missing... while others seem to be duplicated. My passwords are all showing up correctly in the settings, but within the browser itself, there is absolutely nothing.
As my neighbor would say: "It makes no sense at all!"

I’ve tried reinstalling a few times, logged out of every single account, cleared my history, wiped the registries, and so on... but still no luck.

Has anyone else here run into this issue, and if so, did you actually find a fix?
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Try downloading AdwCleaner and running a scan.
If you still can't connect after that, I would suggest deleting your network drivers, running CCleaner to clear out any leftover junk and registry entries, and then performing a clean reinstall of those same drivers...

Or perhaps Video DownloadHelper, which is also available for Chrome.

We really ought to establish a sticky thread dedicated to donating components and similar items... 🤔
Over the last couple of years, I've passed along quite a few legacy parts, though some were simply discarded when there was no one available to take them off my hands.

@rowdypilot6: Unfortunately, I am unable to assist you... But good luck regardless.

Are you referring to the top section where the toolbar resides?
Or perhaps you mean the bookmarks bar where all your shortcuts are kept?
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By the way, The Great Gatsby, have you heard anything about sync issues when using the same Google account on two different machines? Everything works fine on my primary PC, but once I boot up the second one and sign in, the bookmarks start doubling up or disappearing entirely...

Run a scan using an antivirus alongside some anti-malware software (like Malwarebytes)
After that, download and install CCleaner, run a cleanup, and then attempt to launch that problematic program again...

I picked up a Huion H610 on eBay, and so far, I have absolutely nothing to complain about.
Everything cost me roughly $100 in total, and for that price, I think it’s worth a shot... Before this, I used a Genius F610 which served me faithfully for several years—I was essentially drawing 5 to 15 hours a day since it's my profession.
Regarding Wacom, people seem to praise them quite a bit, but at the moment, the price tag just doesn't make sense for me.

When the time comes for a major upgrade, I won't be jumping straight to a Cintiq. Instead, I'll look into other options like Yiynov, Bosto, or the Huion I mentioned earlier.

@Austin Grant72/">@@Austin Grant72: This is the first I'm hearing of such a thing... 😕
It might be best to email Wacom support and see what they have to say. If you happen to be in a major US city, you could always drop by a local retailer like Finder to ask them...

Reach out to Microsoft support.

The purchase went smoothly—I eventually settled on a 24-inch IBM monitor. 🙂

I brought it home, got everything set up, and mounted it. So far, I’m quite pleased. For the price, it handles my digital illustration work without any issues.
Naturally, the jump from my old 17-inch model from 2006 is massive, so it will take some getting used to...

Anyway, this thread can be LOCKED. 😉

The few extra bucks aren't really the issue; I’d just much prefer having a 24" screen instead of a 22".
Size does matter in this case... 😉

Dear colleagues, as the title suggests, I am in the market for a new monitor.
My trusty 17" Samsung has been serving me well since 2006, but it is likely time for its retirement. 🙂

Regarding my requirements, the primary use will be digital illustration, along with some occasional gaming and movies. Nothing too demanding... 😵
As mentioned, I would prefer to stay under $400. I have spotted a few models at that price point that all seem remarkably similar. Out of habit and past experience, I find myself leaning toward Samsung, though there is an IBM option available at AMD.

To summarize, I am looking for a budget-friendly, slightly larger, standard, and reasonably reliable monitor that will last me the next couple of years.
I plan to pay in cash, and since I live quite far from Washington, D.C., I will likely order it for delivery.
Alternatively, I could just pick it up this Saturday while I happen to be passing through Washington, D.C.

I would appreciate any recommendations you might have; if you need further details, please feel free to ask.
Thanks, everyone! 👍

Exactly. 🙂
As far as I'm concerned, I won't have any use for it once I'm dead—though perhaps it might be of help to someone else.

Consider mine submitted as well... Best of luck!

You could also just use this straightforward little utility: Fast Image Resizer
It allows you to downsize images to your preferred specifications before uploading them...

You could also download the trial version, which includes a 120-day extension for the plugins, allowing you to test everything thoroughly and see if it meets your needs...

I had a similar experience once while visiting my brother in Washington, D.C., on a laptop running Windows XP.
As far as Windows 7 goes, you have my vote...
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I wouldn't go so far as to call it malware, more like simple piracy...
Unless some genius decided to cook up a "special black gaming ultra high edition" version of Windows from existing files and just botched the execution... ☕

granitegull51 As stated by...
I formatted that massive piece of junk and reverted back to Windows XP. Everything is running smoothly now...😁

You surely meant version 8...
Windows 7 certainly isn't a half-baked product, despite what you might claim...

As Benjamin King2 suggested, try filing a warranty claim—just don't mention lightning. Claim you have no idea what happened and let them play detective regarding the cause. 😉
I've had five or six strikes land near my house, and several times everything just fried.
If they deny the claim, you might be better off just buying a new surge protector... It’s likely cheaper and safer than some amateur repair job.