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  1. flying grouse

    A second firewall for monitoring

    Times as they are has anyone added a second firewall for monitoring outgoing traffic? I notice that there is a free version from Paragon available from the App Store..
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    Arrrg my Samsung phone is broken, can't shut alarm off

    You have several options; Soft reset, press "Power" and "Volume Down" button simultaneously for 12 seconds. You'll see the "Maintenance Boot Mode" screen. Use "Volume Down" button to navigate to "Power Down" option and press "Power" key to confirm your choice. Safe Mode; Step 1. To enter the...
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    VPN Leaking?

    why not give this a read: https://lifehacker.com/how-to-see-if-your-vpn-is-leaking-your-ip-address-and-1685180082 You could also do a dns leak test; https://www.dnsleaktest.com
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    Reformatting a locked Surface Pro 4

    don't see why its not in his account http://www.top-password.com/blog/recover-bitlocker-recovery-key-for-surface-pro/
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    Laptop stuck in restart loop after windows 10 update

    You could try this http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-update/windows-10-restart-loop-cant-fix/0d305b89-3088-432e-93d7-60a948ef5208
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    Laptop stuck in restart loop after windows 10 update

    try holding the power button for 5 seconds while laptop is in loop mode. This will shutdown Laptop......or remove battery Now restart laptop, this sometimes brings you to the screen (Preparing Automatic Repair) You may have to try this a couple of times, from there choose advanced options >...
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    Computer restarts every 5 seconds

    Hmmm, this seems a strange one, but I would check your drivers for an issue? Could be the drivers for your Nvidia setup. Have you tried using one graphic card with updated drivers? http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html check your power management in...
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    Can't boot past POST after regaining internet following 3 days down.

    I would check to see if you can get into safe mode and remove the last software you installed. or do a proper shutdown from there. here is some other tips on black screen:http://tips4pc.com/computer-problems/my-computer-boots-up-to-a-black-screen-with-a-flashing-cursor.htm
  9. flying grouse

    ** macOS Sierra / OS X 10.12 **

    I've already run AHT diagnostics on hardware and it all came back ok? Really is strange, fan never comes on with Yosemite.
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    ** macOS Sierra / OS X 10.12 **

    Gone back to Yosemite on my 2011 Macbook Air, it didn't like el cap, and doesn't like Sierra. Fan would run full blast after browsing for a few minutes and really hot underneath. even tried a clean install?
  11. flying grouse

    New OSX and Time machine question

    no, you're fine just using the same hdd. that means you can still go back to el cap if there is any problems. TM backups continually update until there is no more room and will delete the oldest first to make more space.
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    Acquiring Yosemite installer

    You mention that you once had this on your Macbook Air Here is how to get OS X Yosemite from the App Store. Open the App Store (choose Store > Sign In if you need to log in). Click Purchased Scroll down to find OS X Yosemite. Click Download. The installer application will be downloaded to your...
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    *** The Official Samsung Galaxy S6/Edge Thread ***

    At the rain forest website, Galaxy S6 Edge Case, Spigen® [Exact-Fit] thin fit shell no screen protection but I've never used that.
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    *** The Official Samsung Galaxy S6/Edge Thread ***

    Purchased this from rain forest a year ago with no problems, logo has a nice blue glow when PC is on. HooToo® HT-UH002 Aluminum USB 3.0 4-port Compact HUB (5V/2A
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    *** The Official Samsung Galaxy S6/Edge Thread ***

    Phonearena, said the s6 edge was good! turns out that it was better than the iPhone 6 plus Quote from phone arena : This gives the S6 edge a small... well, edge, over the competition that had to play by the rules. Still, even keeping that in mind, we still have to give it to Samsung's top new...
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    *** The Official Samsung Galaxy S6/Edge Thread ***

    Is the battery on the Galaxy S6 really as bad as people make out? http://www.phonearena.com/news/Our-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-edge-battery-life-test-shows-flagship-worthy-endurance_id67631
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    how many have gone back to Yosemite?

    I upgraded both my iMac and MacBook to El Capitan but what a failure by Apple again.........The iMac 2011, (Wacom software problems) Iv'e returned to Yosemite, just works better. Will continue with MacBook and hope for an update, soon! Safari is by far the worst, lot's of pages fail to load or...
  18. flying grouse

    Microsoft Excel 2013 Crashing/Freezing all the time

    If the issue occurs only with Excel, then try opening Excel in safe mode and check. Follow the steps: In the RUN command, Type Excel /safe (leave a space after Excel) -> Click OK. If Excel safe works, then follow the steps disable the add-ins: 1. Click on File -> Go to Options. 2. Click on...
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    OSX El Capitan

    I've noticed that there isn't an option for secure erase items in the (trash bin) the apple website it should be there. "Finder preferences" (advanced) Secure Erase
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