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Computer question.

EhlerDaveEhlerDave Member Posts: 5,158 ✭✭
edited November 2016 in General Discussion
Probably simple but how to I take a picture out of a folder and make it a stand alone picture like the hundreds of others? I can scroll over all the others and open them or any thing else I want but this picture is in a folder all alone. Anyone? Please?
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  • EhlerDaveEhlerDave Member Posts: 5,158 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Okay folks here goes.

    If I have a desk top with no net connection can I plug a ethernet cord into my laptop to get the desk top on the net for updates?

    Or will I just need to run the cord to my wifi router? If so how long can I go before it becomes a problem?

    Thanks for any help, David.
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  • EhlerDaveEhlerDave Member Posts: 5,158 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Computer Question RE: Skype


    Do you have to be always signed in to receieve calls from people; or can you be signed out and have them call?
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  • EhlerDaveEhlerDave Member Posts: 5,158 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Computer is starting to slow down. I was thinking that I probably need to install a cleaner. First, do you agree with my assessment of my computers problem? Secondly what product(s) would you recommend?
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  • EhlerDaveEhlerDave Member Posts: 5,158 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What would happen if I deleted all of the "cookies" in windows/temporary files? Are these needed?
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  • EhlerDaveEhlerDave Member Posts: 5,158 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Computer question.


    Can you use a flash/jump drive as additional memory for your computer?

    Is there a limit on the size of lash memory or the number of drives that you can put in a computer?
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  • EhlerDaveEhlerDave Member Posts: 5,158 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Computer question.

    I recently bought some computer DDR3-1066 memory for my i7 980x computer build I'm doing and I noticed on the package that it says its designed for the LGA1156 platforms.

    My question is does this really matter with computer memory? And will it work with my i7 980x which is a 1366 platform?
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  • redneckandyredneckandy Member Posts: 9,716 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ether to your router is best.
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  • EhlerDaveEhlerDave Member Posts: 5,158 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by redneckandy
    Ether to your router is best.


    That is what I will do if I must but because of location I will be dragging the cord through the hall and 3 rooms. If I could get under the house I would just do that.

    Since the desk top is my classified system it only goes online for super secret work, like updating odd things. [:)]
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  • scrumpyjackscrumpyjack Member Posts: 5,336 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes. You can buy a crossover Cat5 cable to connect it to your laptop. You cannot use a standard Ethernet cable. Your laptop must be configured to allow other computers to connect to it. Then run Internet Connection Wizard on the desktop and when prompted select the option to connect to internet through other computer
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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,496 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Rather than run a long cable, it's probably better to just move the desktop temporarily near the wifi router to do the updates.
    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
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  • gtponygtpony Member Posts: 67 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Why not a $30 wireless adapter? Just plug into an open USB port.
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  • casper1947casper1947 Member Posts: 1,147 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What about a wireless usb adapter? They can be had for under $30. And can be removed to protect the "super secret work".[;)]
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  • EhlerDaveEhlerDave Member Posts: 5,158 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What is the difference in a Cat5 cable and a Ethernet cord?

    Did not think of the USB "antenna" but I dont have crazy amounts of cash like $30. [:(]

    If I can, I need to be able to get my updates with stuff on hand.
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by gtpony
    Why not a $30 wireless adapter? Just plug into an open USB port.
    +1 I have a 2003 desktop that connects to my wifi this way.
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by EhlerDave
    What is the difference in a Cat5 cable and a Ethernet cord?

    Did not think of the USB "antenna" but I dont have crazy amounts of cash like $30. [:(]

    If I can, I need to be able to get my updates with stuff on hand.
    Cat5 = ethernet cable.
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by EhlerDave
    What is the difference in a Cat5 cable and a Ethernet cord?

    Did not think of the USB "antenna" but I dont have crazy amounts of cash like $30. [:(]

    If I can, I need to be able to get my updates with stuff on hand.
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  • EhlerDaveEhlerDave Member Posts: 5,158 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks, will see if I can get one soon.
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  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by EhlerDave
    What is the difference in a Cat5 cable and a Ethernet cord?

    Did not think of the USB "antenna" but I dont have crazy amounts of cash like $30. [:(]

    If I can, I need to be able to get my updates with stuff on hand.




    have you priced cat5 ?
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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,496 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That was my thought, too. If Dave can't afford $30 for a wi-fi card, wait until he prices cable.

    I'm sure there's somebody here who has a wifi-card sitting in a drawer someplace. Send it to Dave, willya?

    In the meantime, Dave, just schlep the box down the hall and plug a USB cable into your router long enough to get updates.
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