wingnuts

@wingnuts (62)

Philippines • Age 48

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which brand of cpu is the best?

chameleon7 @chameleon7 (295) • China 31 Aug 10

My PC runs so slowly and I can stand it any more. I use computer not for games so I don't have high requirement for it. and cuz I run a little tight on my budget for it so I am going to buy a used one. Here I want to ask you guys...

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wingnuts maybe you are referring about branded models of computers such as Dell, Acer, Compaq and others. Usually you can check out on their website to see which one fits your needs. Each brand has its own unique features compared to others so you must be selective so...

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my external hard drive crashed... again!

amorlife1 @amorlife1 (370) • South Africa 30 Aug 10

I have a 500gb external hard drive on which I've got every thing. I've got backups here and there, but most of my stuff is on that drive. Today I couldn't access it. It takes a loooooooong time to bring up My Computers, and when I...

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wingnuts You can try the hard drive's diagnostic software and check if your hard drive needs to be replaced. You can obtain these software from the manufacturer's website of your hard drive. If your hard drive is still under warranty, you can return your drive for a...

31 Aug 10

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buying pc

Jcvee @jcvee2009 (151) • Philippines 31 Aug 10

how do you prefer to buy a pc....would you prefer to buy it as a whole unit as it was packed or would you like to buy piece by piece then assemble it....

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wingnuts I would buy a PC piece by piece and then assemble it because you can make out most of your budget for it. You can choose what would you like to install and what features you want. You can even save in a custom-built PC that in a packed or pre-assembled unit....

31 Aug 10

Overwrite BIOS password of Motherboard, is it really that expensive?

portisray @portisray (503) • Philippines 19 Aug 10

I have a problem with my laptop...It usually hangs up or automatically shutsdown... So I brought it in a laptop repair shop and said that they have to re-heat the motherboard... After that, they said that there's a BIOS...

bios password

laptop

motherboard

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wingnuts Hi portisray! Are you the first owner of the laptop? Im am not quite sure because I am not well experience in repairing laptop, but I think Password set in the BIOS can usually be removed by a jumper or removing the CMOS BATTERY. That should remove the...

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Windows XP or Windows Vista which is better ?

chelseafan2k9 @chelseafan2k9 (86) 16 Aug 10

Which is better windows xp or windows vista ? i think windows 7 is just amazing but i wanted to know which is better xp or vista ???

windows vista

windows xp

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wingnuts In my opinion, BETTER depends on a few things such as security features, reliability and stability, compatibility, user friendliness and others. Windows xp is much better than Vista for some number of reasons. System requirements, I think, is one of the...

17 Aug 10

How well do you know your computer?

Porcospino @Porcospino (31365) • Denmark 16 Aug 10

Tonight I was going through the different parts of my computer, because I wanted to delete some trojan horses. I managed to locate them and remove them, but it made me think about my computer knowlegde or well - lack of knowledge....

computers

knowledge

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wingnuts Yes, I have explored almost everything inside my computer with respect to hardware. In software aspect, maybe I need to learn more because there are so many software that is being used, each with unique features and different configurations. It is also...

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Anger Management 101

ip5217 @ip5217 (1655) • Philippines 17 Aug 10

I am so pissed right now. There's the someone whom I shouldn't even be mindful about in the first place, he is no one. He is not even my husband nor my boyfriend that can totally make a difference in my life. However, what he is...

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wingnuts Hi ip! I have also experience that. Anger management is as easy or as hard that you may think it is. Easy because many have successfully managed their anger without any problem. Hard because others have find it too difficult no matter how hard they...

17 Aug 10

Starcraft 2 wings of Liberty.. what do you think?

Fritzlyks69 @Fritzlyks69 (68) • Philippines 15 Aug 10

I've played SC2 and the story was great.. I can't wait for the next part of the trilogy.. the whole kerrigan will be the savior thing is really cool for the story.. As for the gameplay i give it 4/5.. the coolest thing about the...

games

starcraft

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wingnuts I have not tried the game yet. As I know it is a total renovation of the game, it has a lot new units, buildings,units abilities,new maps and more. Even the graphics improved a lot compared to the first version of the game. What I am concerned about is the...

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If I am using Linux, am I 100% save from any viruses ?

menalobaka @menalobaka (9) • Pakistan 16 Aug 10

Hello there, someone has advised me to use Linux instead of Windows to keep viruses away. I want to know that is it true that using Linux frees from any virus threats at all ? I personally don't think it true. But because I...

virus threats on windows and linux

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wingnuts I am not quite familiar with linux but in my own understanding, there is no guarantee that you will be 100% sure that you will not be infected. Any virus can be programmed to exploit specific O.S. including Linux, but it is less common. I'm not really sure...

17 Aug 10

Has Adidas goten better at making cool sports wear ?

chelseafan2k9 @chelseafan2k9 (86) 15 Aug 10

Has adidas gotten better at producing sports wear becasue i was looking through my clothes and noticed that i had more adidas sports wear than last year so i wanted your opinion ?

adidas

clothes

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wingnuts Addidas is one of the leading brand of apparels such as shoes, bags, shirts, caps and many others. Personally I have tried Addidas shoes before and I am satisfied with their quality and durability. In my opinion, Adidas has gotten better with it comes to their...

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does your computer makes you...

jonathon12 @jonathon12 (14) • United States 15 Aug 10

does your computer make you want to throw it threw a window? mine does because it run slows sometimes and i don't have no viruses it says. do you have any suggestions what might be the problem with it? plese answer me back and...

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wingnuts Hi jonathon! Slow computer may have these problems: 1.) Not enough memory installed on your computer. If you are using WIndows XP, 256MB or more is recommended DEPENDING on the programs or applications you use. On Windows Vista and 7, 1GB is...

16 Aug 10

what is this?

seljuk_crusader @seljuk_crusader (59) 15 Aug 10

i do got a question on this one. what is a best type of antivirus software on computer with windows 7 Operating System and runs on dual core or quad core?

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wingnuts There is no BEST when it come to antivirus software. Each anti virus software has its own strength and weaknesses, and has its own unique features compared to other antivirus software. Some anti virus consumed too much of system resources which slows down your...

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Why did you buy your computer?

sach143_u @sach143_u (859) • India 15 Aug 10

Hi friends, i know it belongs to the personal things but still just wanted to know what will be your response. For what purpose you bought computer? Is there any reason or simply you bought it.

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wingnuts I must have my own computer because need it in my job as Desktop Support staff in order to gain more experience and skills. I always go online to see what's new in computers, to search for solutions to new problems that I encounter or simply accessing to my...

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Are You Satisfied With Your Current Job ?

nadeerclt @nadeerclt (149) • India 14 Aug 10

Anyone ask me this question I will say No , because I am not satisfied with my jobs. The reason is my daily expenses high compare with my salary.Most of the people say the same answer No that is truth.Yesterday I read survey...

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wingnuts I go with both of you,lol. Compensation that I received from work is not enough to support my daily expenses, no matter I go for a budget. The management always promises to increase our salary, we just do our best to work efficiently.They say they are on the...

14 Aug 10

computer crashes

sarcos @sarcos (201) • New Zealand 9 Aug 10

I have a computer that has a habit of crashing at least ten or so times per day. i gives me the same message most of the time. Have tried tweeking as I have looked up on the internet and it doesn't do it as often as it used to. i...

crash

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wingnuts Hi! Can you please post the exact error messages here for us to look at. We can usually determine what is the problem with that message. Also, what program in particular you are using when it crashes? Have you installed new software or hardware before the...

14 Aug 10

Beauty vs. Comfort

LaLa Leo @mrscallands22 (2851) • United States 12 Aug 10

I love shoes. Since I was a teenager.. I've worked in 3 different shoe stores.. Shoe Carnival, The Athlete's Foot && the shoe dept of JC Penney. I only buy what I like regardless of the brand. In tennis shoes here recently, I wear...

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wingnuts Hello! I am a shoe lover! Whenever I have spare time, I go to malls after Office just to have window SHOPPING for shoes, LOL. I would wear a shoes that is comfortable even if that shoes are not the best when it comes to looks! How can you walk at your best...

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PC games or Playstation

marvintechnology @marvintechnology (304) • Philippines 13 Aug 10

Which do you prefer to play video games of any genre in the PC where just a keyboard and a mouse you can move easily or in a Playstation where your two hands are holding the joystick?

games

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wingnuts I prefer PC games. Mouse is convenient to use than joysticks and its greatly simplified because you only do clicking. Keyboard are also nice because your palms are rested and your fingers spreads comfortable with out too much stress. PC games are also more...

13 Aug 10

Intel or AMD?

jamed28 @jamed28 (1903) • Philippines 9 Aug 10

I am not that familiar with Intel and AMD processor. So, can somebody tell me which one is better? AMD is cheaper than Intel but why?

amd

intel

microprosessor

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wingnuts Intel and AMD are the two leading manufacturer company for Desktop and Laptop Processors, including chipsets. Maybe you mean that "better" in particular usage. AMD processors are the first choice of gamers because of its efficient optimization of graphics....

13 Aug 10

What are the functional advantages of a Desk Top computer over a Laptop?

incus99 @incus99 (1083) • Philippines 9 Aug 10

Before I acquired my first laptop, I thought I would get over my desktop computer, but it turns out that I spend more time with my PC desk top than my Laptop... though my laptop specifications greatly out performs my desk top PC,...

desktop computer

laptops

specifications

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wingnuts Hi incus99! Advantage depends on the person who is using either laptop or desktop. If you are a person who always travel, laptop is an advantage. These are some of the advantage of the DESKTOP over a LAPTOP: 1.) Desktop is much comfortable to...

13 Aug 10