Posts by bmwrob

@OP: recently I've read quite a few articles on Norton's much improved security apps. I don't think you'd have any problems with the newest versions. Norton's apps, until very recently, were definitely resource hogs and could easily...

Wow, with posts like these, no need to do any research at all anymore. One gent tells us (in his very first NBF post) which computers are best; the other has not only determined on his own, our notebook preferences and that we prefer to...

I'd suggest visiting a machine shop and see if a machinist can help you. If you've never had to use a drill to remove a screw, practicing on your laptop may not be a wise choice, IMO. I don't think you'd be charged much at all for...

Quote: Originally Posted by naspc i think why the pricing is lower (according to them) is that it does not have all the unnecessary apps that come with new systems. I don't doubt you on this - I'm sure Dell...

Quote: Originally Posted by ganzonomy that's greyed out Achilles, I just checked it. I think it's something in the registry, if anyone knows a way to help that's through registry, i'd appreciate it. I guess...

Did you delete them or are they just hidden? Sorry if the instructions aren't quite exact - I'm using Linux and don't have access to a Windows machine, but try this if they're just hidden: right click anywhere in the area, go to...

Ubuntu (at the moment) on two desktops. Dbanned the drives before installing Linux - farewell, to Windows Vista, AV, anti-spyware, Vista, malware scans, crashes, corrupt this, Vista, broken that, etc, etc. Now I just have to figure out...

Quote: Originally Posted by DarqHelmet 1680x1050 is on my list. I just set it saved the file and rebooted X and I came up. Wonder whats going on with yours. ATi card? One of my machines has an ATI card,...

No, Darq, but have Ubuntu on eMachines and Velocity Micro desktops. The Voodoo's cooling system blew up a few weeks ago, and I just can't convince myself to bother having it fixed - again. Am thinking of buying a new machine from...

Quote: Originally Posted by seablade BMWRob, your screen resolution is independant for the most part from Window Managers, start up a new thread and I can give you a hand sorting that out. ...