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Fixing Windows 7 exe Links

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:46:01 +0000

If you find that you have malware issues that have disabled your running of executables in Windows 7, the following page will walk you though downloading the registry fix.

Don’t click the DOWNLOAD button.

Scroll down until you find the “exe” link and click on that. When the file has downloaded, right click the file and choose Merge. Click OK. Then reboot.

Seven Forums Executable Reg Fix

27in Planar 1080p LCD Monitor $230

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:19:11 +0000

Dell Home has 27″ Planar PX2710MW 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor for $230 with Free Shipping.

(It’s normally $469!)

Use Coupon Code : 0LQ0SW30D3M3LB

Specs:
Resolution: 1920×1080 (1080p)
Response time: 2ms
Contrast ratio: 1200:1
Image Aspect: 16:9
Viewing Angles: 170 H/160 V
Inputs
1x HDMI , 1x DVI-D , 1x VGA

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Kindle Fire – $199

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:19:36 +0000

I rarely see technology that truly excites me these days – but Amazon with their Kindle Fire did just that. I’d always liked the Apple iPad but the $600+ price has always put me off – and black and white readers which ONLY allow you to read and have no ability to do anything else seem like a waste of technology.

When HP dumped their touchpad onto the market at $100 I was one of those people who thought “hey for that money I’ll buy it and THEN work out what I can use it for”… regardless of whether there was any new software being written for it. This simply because having the ability to surf the web on something that was portable and easier to read than an iphone just sounded cool.

Unfortunately like 1000′s of others I missed out on that particular opportunity, but I am wondering now if that was actually a lucky break since Amazon now has the Kindle Fire.

At $199 this is double the impulse-buy that the touchpads were being sold at, but with some distinct advantages:

a company that looks like they actively WANT to support this form factor
a mass of media ready for consumption
a size and weight that means you don’t need 2 hands to hold it when you ARE reading
and cloud storage which means that you aren’t restricted by the amount of memory in the device.

I’m now wondering how I can persuade Sarah to let me have one for Christmas!

Technical Details:
7″ multi-touch display with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and anti-reflective treatment
1024 x 600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, 16 million colors.
7.5″ x 4.7″ x 0.45″ (190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm).
14.6 ounces (413 grams).
8GB storage. That’s enough for 80 apps, plus 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books.
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
Up to 8 hours Battery life – continuous reading or 7.5 hours of video playback, with wireless off.
Fully charges in approximately 4 hours via included U.S. power adapter.
Also supports charging from your computer via USB.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
USB Port
Audio 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, top-mounted stereo speakers.
Content Formats Supported Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, OGG, WAV, MP4, VP8.

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HP PC & 20in WS Monitor Bundle – $429

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:08:25 +0000

Office Depot has a deal on for an HP Dual-Core Phenom II PC & 20″ WS Monitor for $429.99 and they still seem to have stock…

Specs:
AMD Phenom II Dual-Core
4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 memory (expands to 16Gb)
750 GB SATA Hard Drive
Optical: DVD±RW/DVD-RAM/DVD±R Double Layer
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
802.11b/g/n Wireless
6 USB 2.0; 1 Ethernet; 1 DVI-D; 1 VGA 15-pin D-sub
ATI Radeon HD 4200 integrated graphics with up to 1919MB shared memory
peripherals included LCD monitor; keyboard; optical mouse
1-year limited warranty
20 inch Monitor
screen resolution 1600 x 900

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Logitech Squeezebox Radio – $100 (refurb)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:48:19 +0000

Logitech has their squeezebox Radio for only $120 with a $20 off coupon code logi_radio_92711 (expires 30th Sep) = $100 with free shipping.

Specs:
Audio formats : MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, WMA, Ogg Vorbis
Internet radio
Support for WMA formatted Internet radio streams
Built-in 802.11g (802.11n and 802.11b compatible) wireless
Ethernet interface
6.1-cm (2.4-inch) 24-bit colour LCD
6 preset buttons allow one touch access to favourite radio stations and playlists
Alarm clock with 7 days of settings
Line-in via 3.5 mm stereo jack
Speakers and amplifier: ¾-inch high-definition, soft-dome tweeter and 3-inch high-power, long-throw woofer
3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
Rechargeable battery pack
Infrared remote
Dimensions (H x W x D): 5.12 inches by 8.66 inches by 5.04 inches

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Planar 27in Widescreen LCD Monitor – $230

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:18:38 +0000

Dell Home has a great special on at the moment. This price won’t last long.

27″ Planar PX2710MW TN Panel 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor (with 3-year warranty) for $470 – $240 w/ code $XTM1ML$DN982? = $230
with Free Shipping

Specs:
Resolution: 1920×1080 (1080p)
Response time: 2ms
Contrast ratio: 1200:1
Image Aspect: 16:9
Viewing Angles: 170 H/160 V
Inputs: 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-D, 1x VGA

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Best Buy Flyer from 1996

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:27:54 +0000

15 years ago…

A few things to notice: the size of the memory upgrades… the cost of PCs and Macs (note that the price of the Mac does NOT include a $500 15″ display!)… the physical size of the laptops… the chunky phones… and NO digital cameras yet!!!

PC & Server Imaging Software – $39

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:27:01 +0000

Image for Windows from Terabyte Unlimited.

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Features:

Total Reliability – Provides the option to verify each and every byte it backs up.

Convenience – Runs directly from Windows and when used with the free PHYLock™ add-on, it can create a true image of the Windows partition itself, without requiring a reboot.

Security – Your backups can be secured using simple password protection, or full 256-bit AES encryption.

Backup Changed Data – Differential backup option allows you to backup only data that has changed since the last full backup was created.

Simple, Wizard-Driven interface – Easy to use the first time, and every time.

Maximum Compression – By default, compression is applied to the drive images you create.

Maximum Speed – If backup speed is paramount, you can bypass compression entirely.

Optical Drive Support – You can save directly to a CD, DVD, DVD-DL, BD.

Bootable Rescue Discs – Whenever you save directly to a CD, DVD, DVD-DL, BD, it will automatically become a bootable restore disc.

Large drive support – GPT compatible supporting drives larger than 2Tb.

Restore Individual Files or Folders – Using the free TBIView and TBIMount add-ons, you can view the contents of the drive image files, and optionally restore individual files or folders within them.

Compatibility – Automatically recognizes and backs up used area of FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, ReiserFS, and XFS partitions. Partitions with other file system types can be backed up in their entirety. Supports all standard partitions in an MBR, EMBR, or GPT

Windows Servers – Supports both Workstation and Server versions of Windows.

Cost Effectiveness – Includes Image for DOS, Image for Linux, and TBOSDT at no additional charge, making it a uniquely affordable and complete disk imaging solution.

Flexibility – Restore partitions, regardless of the file system on the partition being restored. This gives you the power to restore NTFS partitions from Windows 98 or even DOS (as just a couple of examples).

Wide-Ranging Device Support – Compatible with USB 2 and IEEE 1394 external drives. Better yet, Image for DOS supports these drives directly, without requiring complicated driver installation. (Image for Windows simply uses the drivers already available under Windows.)

Power – Using Image for DOS or Image for Linux (each of which is included with the purchase of Image for Windows) versions gives you the ability to recover your data, even if Windows won’t start.

Network Support – Save backups to any drive accessible to Windows itself.

RAID Support – Works seamlessly with on-board hardware- and firmware-based RAID.

Command Line Support – Powerful, complete command line support is built in, allowing you to automate backup or restore procedures.

Scheduling – Leverages the built-in Windows scheduler via the simple click of a Schedule Backup button.

Image File Validation – Allows you to thoroughly check the integrity of the disk image files, either as part of the backup process, or at any time thereafter. TeraByte imaging products are renowned for their thorough and accurate validation process.

Restored Partition Expansion – When restoring an image, you can expand the restored partition to occupy any free space that would be left over.

Selectable Image File Sizes – If desired, you can specify a maximum size for the disk image files that are created. This allows you to create image files that readily fit on the removable media of your choice.

Hardware Independent Restore – Restore Windows to completely different hardware and then use the TeraByte OSD Tool Suite to install the drivers required to support the new hardware.

First External 4Tb Hard Drive!

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:49:32 +0000

FreeAgent® GoFlex™ 4Tb Desk External Drive

Specs:

Features USB 2.0 or 3.0 plug–and–play connectivity

Lets you upgrade to a faster interface with another GoFlex Desk adapter

Includes an illuminated capacity gauge

This is SO new that it’s not reached the stores yet – but it should be available in the next few weeks…

Quad Core Desktop PC – $399

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:52:18 +0000

Staples have a labor-Day sale on at the moment. This price won’t last long.

Specs:
AMD Athlon™ II 645 Quad-Core Processor (3.10GHz)
6GB installed memory
1TB hard drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
High Definition Audio with up to 7.1 surround sound capabilities
15-in-1 memory card reader
Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
1 year warranty

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