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by Major_A
Sun Aug 18, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Failblog: You...I Don't Like...
Replies: 0
Views: 5026

Failblog: You...I Don't Like...

Takes a tech geek to understand.
http://cheezburger.com/7741832448
by Major_A
Sun Aug 18, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: LR Makeover
Replies: 5
Views: 7731

Re: LR Makeover

There were also lawsuits and trademark issues last year with the site, so last year was the most costly of the sites history. Gotta pay to play, but I'll be honest... There were one or two nights last year were I almost sold the site to other companies that wanted to acquire it. I just can't let it...
by Major_A
Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: HGST Touro Mobile Pro 500GB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Replies: 2
Views: 2849

Re: HGST Touro Mobile Pro 500GB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

Why would I pay $59 a year for 250GB when I can spend a little more and get unlimited storage on netload, uploaded, etc...? The whole cloud can dry up as far as I'm concerned. I don't feel comfortable with personal files/info floating around somewhere that can be hacked.
by Major_A
Sat Aug 17, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: Add OEM Info To Any Windows Build
Replies: 2
Views: 13292

Re: Add OEM Info To Any Windows Build

Rather than edit and mess with the original post so the links are lost I'll add another one. Here's another example of my old @$$ Eee PC.

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by Major_A
Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: Add OEM Info To Any Windows Build
Replies: 2
Views: 13292

Add OEM Info To Any Windows Build

I know most of you build your own computers or build for friends/family/clients. Here's an easy way to add custom OEM information. I was looking for an app to do this with Windows 8 and ran across this app that also works with 7/Vista/XP. http://stormpoopersmith.com/software/oem-brander/ Here's an e...
by Major_A
Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: HDDs all Junk now?
Replies: 6
Views: 15075

Re: HDDs all Junk now?

Bubba mentioned in a post that he bought something like a dozen drives for work and a quarter of those were DOA.
by Major_A
Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:40 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: HDDs all Junk now?
Replies: 6
Views: 15075

Re: HDDs all Junk now?

I imagine it's all luck of the draw. Generally the only people who write reviews are pissed off or think the product shoots rainbows. The average user/satisfied customers generally don't write reviews. Keep in mind too that most reviews on Newegg are posted by clueless people (just read their review...
by Major_A
Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:38 am
Forum: New Members Please Introduce Yourself
Topic: Reporting as ordered
Replies: 4
Views: 14759

Re: Reporting as ordered

Funny how you find places on the web. Welcome to the forums/community.
by Major_A
Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: AIDA64 Extreme Edition W/ Beta Updates
Replies: 186
Views: 532704

Re: AIDA64 Extreme Edition W/ Beta Updates

AIDA64 Extreme Edition v3.00.2571 (Aug 14, 2013) Changelog: USB-IDE bridges support disabled on a few Kingston flash drives motherboard specific sensor info for Asus Maximus VI Formula fixed: chipset information for Intel Haswell, Crystal Well IMC fixed: motherboard specific sensor info for Asus Max...
by Major_A
Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:36 am
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: Google Chromecast Review – Easy Wireless Streaming
Replies: 6
Views: 5464

Re: Google Chromecast Review – Easy Wireless Streaming

I want one, but I don't know why. It's kind of a novel piece of hardware but freaking cool at the same time. For a few dollars more you can turn your TV into an Android device (example). Decisions decisions.
by Major_A
Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:48 am
Forum: Intel Motherboard Forum
Topic: Intel Chipset Device Software Aggravations
Replies: 2
Views: 13020

Re: Intel Chipset Device Software Aggravations

If you look at the two drivers I updated manually (did about 10 all together) you see that they have the WHQL signature. If you download updated AMD chipset drivers and there's a new driver it will update the software. I guess I have an archaic view of chipset drivers from the VIA days of fighting w...
by Major_A
Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: Console Gaming Corner
Topic: XBox One Console or PC? Take a look inside!
Replies: 5
Views: 14097

Re: XBox One Console or PC? Take a look inside!

Biggest downfall for pc gaming is the high-end. We can all thank 4K TVs for hopefully changing this. At some point in the near future 4K TVs are going to become as mainstream as current 1080P TVs. This is going to force the game developers to make better looking games and in turn that should (hopef...
by Major_A
Fri Aug 02, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: Cooler Master N400 Case Review - Lots of Features For $50
Replies: 3
Views: 3753

Re: Cooler Master N400 Case Review - Lots of Features For $5

Cable management stinks but for $50 it's hard to complain. Looks like a pretty good case for the money, then again I'm a less-is-more guy when it comes to case exteriors.
by Major_A
Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: AIDA64 Extreme Edition W/ Beta Updates
Replies: 186
Views: 532704

Re: AIDA64 Extreme Edition W/ Beta Updates

AIDA64 Extreme Edition v3.00.2559 (Aug 01, 2013) Changelog: Preferences / search feature identification of Microsoft Office 2010 SP2 GPU information for nVIDIA GeForce GT 710M (GK208M) GPU information for nVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (GK107M) GPU information for nVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (GK106) GPU informat...
by Major_A
Wed Jul 31, 2013 2:43 pm
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: Google Nexus 7 Second Generation 2013 Tablet Review
Replies: 8
Views: 6238

Re: Google Nexus 7 Second Generation 2013 Tablet Review

I'm an Andriod user and have played with iOS a bunch and each have their pros and cons. I like the "openness" of Android and the simplicity of iOS. What I don't like about Android is the fragmentation of devices. Like you said some games/apps work and some don't. This kind of relates to th...
by Major_A
Wed Jul 31, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: Press Releases
Topic: SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps – Ready for Development
Replies: 3
Views: 13510

Re: SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps – Ready for Development

Sweet! More speed is always a good thing. I've never heard someone say that their computer is too fast. Like you said FZ1 this might be the end of Thunderbolt. Seems like I read somewhere that some motherboard manufacturers have already said that USB 3.0 is good enough and a lot cheaper to implement.
by Major_A
Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: Intel Motherboard Forum
Topic: Intel Chipset Device Software Aggravations
Replies: 2
Views: 13020

Intel Chipset Device Software Aggravations

As most of you know in this subforum that you need to install the Intel Chipset Device Software after you build a computer or format the hard drive. The software is a package of drivers that tells the Intel hardware how to work. This is all fine and great the first time you install the software afte...
by Major_A
Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: Google Nexus 7 Second Generation 2013 Tablet Review
Replies: 8
Views: 6238

Re: Google Nexus 7 Second Generation 2013 Tablet Review

My sister wants a tablet and for the last 3 months I kept telling her to wait. Now I'm glad I did. Every review I've seen confirms that this tablet is superior in every way (to the old Nexus 7 that is). Thanks for the review and I'll pass it on to her.
by Major_A
Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Need a new chair
Replies: 6
Views: 6745

Re: Need a new chair

If you use the armrests at all you will hate the needforseatus chair. I've had a few like that at work and they suck. It's easier to keep leather/pleather clean but the cloth seats tend to breathe better. If I were you I'd head over to a local Office Depot/furniture store and actually sit in the cha...
by Major_A
Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:45 am
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: GIGABYTE Z87X-OC Force Overclocking Motherboard Review
Replies: 1
Views: 2251

Re: GIGABYTE Z87X-OC Force Overclocking Motherboard Review

Likes: 1) The feature set and included accessories. 2) The newish looking overclocking software. 3) The old dunk the radiator in an Igloo of ice water! No bueno: 1) The color scheme. Black and orange aren't the best complementary colors. 2) Chipset fans. Every board I've owned with a chipset fan it ...