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by cfroese
Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Time to replace aging tablet (Transformer Prime -TF201)
Replies: 3
Views: 1386

Re: Time to replace aging tablet (Transformer Prime -TF201)

That's a pretty good summary of the state of things. Our use of the TF201 is a blend of Windows and Google Play users. It acts as a netbook for reading and writing emails (far nicer with a physical keyboard) but also as a tablet for playing mindless games and streaming video. I suspect a Surface 3 i...
by cfroese
Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Time to replace aging tablet (Transformer Prime -TF201)
Replies: 3
Views: 1386

Time to replace aging tablet (Transformer Prime -TF201)

So our trusty Transformer Prime (TF201) with keyboard is starting to feel its age, especially now that we try to stream regularly on it. The wifi module in it just doesn't cut it any more. Thus the shopping begins and I haven't really paid any attention to what's happening in the tablet market. Desi...
by cfroese
Tue May 28, 2013 2:18 pm
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: Bragging Thread
Replies: 524
Views: 364951

Re: Bragging Thread

Given the inactivity of this thread, we're apparently all done bragging about our folding prowess. That's too bad.

So here's a little bragging. I passed 10,000,000 points today. Hurray!
by cfroese
Thu Feb 14, 2013 3:05 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: weird TR ads
Replies: 83
Views: 20462

Re: weird TR ads

I've been seeing those ads as well, including on my work computer. I can assure you that I have not been browsing sites or conducting searches on topics related to Asian women or mail order brides on my work computer. Those particular ads only showed up in the last couple days and I've spent most of...
by cfroese
Sun Jan 06, 2013 11:39 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: 24" 16:10 monitors
Replies: 31
Views: 16873

Re: 24" 16:10 monitors

My suggestion for a nice 24" 16:10 monitor is the Samsung SyncMaster S24A850DW ( http://www.samsung.com/ca/consumer/office/monitors/led/LS24A850DW/ZA ). The USB3 ports on the back are pretty much useless as they are mounted at the middle of the monitor making them very hard to reach from the fr...
by cfroese
Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: new samsung tablet - how to manage files...
Replies: 5
Views: 2851

Re: new samsung tablet - how to manage files...

Have you tried using ES File Explorer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en) to pull files to the tablet rather than trying to push?
by cfroese
Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:43 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Windows 8 OEM specs may block Linux booting
Replies: 72
Views: 5994

Re: Windows 8 OEM specs may block Linux booting

This might eliminate dual booting but only on OEM systems. For those of us who build our own computers, I don't see anything in that article that would prevent us from dual booting. Windows 8 is going to push manufacturers to make some sweet tablet hardware (Intel and ARM based). I want to run Ubun...
by cfroese
Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Windows 8 OEM specs may block Linux booting
Replies: 72
Views: 5994

Re: Windows 8 OEM specs may block Linux booting

This might eliminate dual booting but only on OEM systems. For those of us who build our own computers, I don't see anything in that article that would prevent us from dual booting.
by cfroese
Tue Aug 23, 2011 4:38 pm
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: GPU Core Error
Replies: 4
Views: 3751

Re: GPU Core Error

Yup, I've seen this before. I had the same problem with my GTS450. I fixed it by running an older version of the nVidia driver. I downloaded the last 3 or 4 drivers from nVidia and just installed/uninstalled until one worked. Now if only I could remember which one worked. :)
by cfroese
Sat Jul 09, 2011 4:42 pm
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: Bragging Thread
Replies: 524
Views: 364951

Re: Bragging Thread

Woot! I passed 1,000,000! Finally made it.
by cfroese
Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Any good UPS brands other than APC?
Replies: 124
Views: 30183

Re: Any good UPS brands other than APC?

For home I've only used APC. At work we use Liebert PowerSure PSA (now just Liebert PSA) like this one: http://www.emersonnetworkpower.com/en-US/Products/ACPower/DesktopWorkstationUPS/Pages/LiebertPSALineInteractiveUPS5001500VA.aspx . They've proven quite reliable. Just remember to get something a l...
by cfroese
Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: Bragging Thread
Replies: 524
Views: 364951

Re: Bragging Thread

Hah ha! I made it on to the Tech Report Top 20 list on EOC's stat page! And I broke 700,000 points! Yay for me. Now what's up with the rest of the team? I'm only running a Core2 Duo and a GTS450 for folding. And that puts me in the Top 20?! And Fuzzhead, I've gotta ask, how on earth do you get upwar...
by cfroese
Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:22 pm
Forum: General Software
Topic: Firefox's disk cache
Replies: 15
Views: 3117

Re: Firefox's disk cache

Well, look at that. Glad I stumbled on this post. I just checked my FF4 config and it's automatic management already allowed a 700MB cache. Manual override now set.

Thanks.
by cfroese
Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Help us test the new TR forum skins
Replies: 19
Views: 2294

Re: Help us test the new TR forum skins

I like the look of both of them but I really dig the blue theme. I work in a dimly lit area so the white/blue theme seems really bright. The blue/blue is much better for a dim environment like mine.

In my brief cruising around I didn't notice any glitches. Good work!

Corin
by cfroese
Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:45 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: My New system (1st in 6 years)
Replies: 17
Views: 2874

Re: My New system (1st in 6 years)

Looks like a pretty good build. As for the power supply, you can probably get away with a less potent one. If you think you might drop a second card in at some point though, keep the power supply as is 'cause you'll need it.
by cfroese
Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Enter our MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti giveaway here
Replies: 1004
Views: 70198

Re: Enter our MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti giveaway here

Free video card? I like those. Count me in.
by cfroese
Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:30 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Everywhere Girl
Replies: 178
Views: 59782

Check out page 33/45 of the Microsoft Office OneNote product guide.

http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/f/8/af8bb9da-f6d9-4cce-b0a0-e58bba6696df/OneNoteProductGuide.doc[/url]
by cfroese
Mon Sep 05, 2005 1:32 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Best fuel mileage?
Replies: 37
Views: 7887

1995 Acura Integra 2dr 1.8L inline 4 25mpg city and up to 40mpg on the highway provided I keep close to the speedlimit. So normally highway is around 35mpg.
by cfroese
Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:56 pm
Forum: Hot Deals
Topic: HD (on fire!!): Dell 2405 (24" Widescreen) $780.00
Replies: 4
Views: 2902

According to dell.ca this coupon has expired (I just tried it).

Corin
by cfroese
Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:42 am
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: Traitorous Folders
Replies: 18
Views: 3785

My sincerest apologies for my syldexia. It shall not happen again!
by cfroese
Tue May 18, 2004 11:48 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: The music of Troy (the movie)
Replies: 8
Views: 1304

I would agree the soundtrack was a little lacking. However, I must note that it's the first different music I've heard from Horner in many years. So different from his previous ones that I almost blamed Hans Zimmer for it (my apologies to Zimmer for the mistake). Have a listen to the Gladiator sound...
by cfroese
Fri Jan 16, 2004 8:55 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Problem with NEC FE991SB
Replies: 5
Views: 1489

Ya, I thought about trying the second one out in the store ..... when I was almost home.

An yes, I did answer my question but I put the post up because it could be that the ones we've got a work are the odd ones not the one I purchased for myself.
by cfroese
Fri Jan 16, 2004 4:12 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Problem with NEC FE991SB
Replies: 5
Views: 1489

Problem with NEC FE991SB

I recently purchased an NEC FE991SB and I've found it to be really quite noisy on startup. In fact it was so noisy I took it back to the store and they declared it DOA and gave me another one. The second is even worse and sounds like the AG is going to snap from the degauss on power on. There are a ...
by cfroese
Mon Jan 12, 2004 10:39 pm
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: We have a Mac team on our threats list.
Replies: 47
Views: 14817

I just brought a new P4 3.0C online this week to start churning away and the old Athlon 900 should be online again soon and folding.

Corin
by cfroese
Sat Jul 26, 2003 11:47 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Need help picking a good 19" monitor....
Replies: 10
Views: 8135

My first suggestion is the Samsung 900NF. However, it usually goes for $600 which is well over your price range. That said the next best thing is the 955DF which can usually be had for about $320 CAN. Unfortunately the 955DF only supports 1600x1200 at 68Hz.
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