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<![CDATA[TMR Zoo Message Board - PCs, Home Theater and Consumer Electronics]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:27:49 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Dell laptop random freezes]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=13707 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:45:22 +0000 LesStrat]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=13707
It will freeze for a couple of minutes. Even ctrl-alt-del doesn’t work. After a couple of minutes that window might pop up. If it does, I can hit cancel and it continues running fine again. Sometimes just waiting gets the same result.

What can cause this?]]>
It will freeze for a couple of minutes. Even ctrl-alt-del doesn’t work. After a couple of minutes that window might pop up. If it does, I can hit cancel and it continues running fine again. Sometimes just waiting gets the same result.

What can cause this?]]> <![CDATA[Steps to Escalate Case to HP Support]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=11937 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:41:05 +0000 jamesenderson]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=11937 Many HP device users rise the complaints regarding errors and other issues to HP support. Every user gets the desired solution from the helpdesk but some cases took times to be resolved. If you want to Escalate Case to HP Support then you may avail chat service or you can talk to experts over phone call.]]> Many HP device users rise the complaints regarding errors and other issues to HP support. Every user gets the desired solution from the helpdesk but some cases took times to be resolved. If you want to Escalate Case to HP Support then you may avail chat service or you can talk to experts over phone call.]]> <![CDATA[Clean Up Office 365 Inbox in One Click with Office 365 Support]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=11932 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 10:17:56 +0000 avawilliam]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=11932 Office 365 has a clean-up function, with the help of this feature you can smoothly lessen the number of emails that you have to face with just few clicks of Mouse. Whether you are coming back from relishing your vacation or you just have so many emails piled up at the Monday morning, this clean-up tool can delete all the email replies which are duplicated in a later thread. This lets you to read only single thread instead of plentiful individual emails. Well, if you don’t have any idea about it, then you need to take Office 365 Support and make connection with deft techies. Dial our toll-free number to get Microsoft Office 365 support for solving your issues.

]]> Office 365 has a clean-up function, with the help of this feature you can smoothly lessen the number of emails that you have to face with just few clicks of Mouse. Whether you are coming back from relishing your vacation or you just have so many emails piled up at the Monday morning, this clean-up tool can delete all the email replies which are duplicated in a later thread. This lets you to read only single thread instead of plentiful individual emails. Well, if you don’t have any idea about it, then you need to take Office 365 Support and make connection with deft techies. Dial our toll-free number to get Microsoft Office 365 support for solving your issues.

Visit here:- https://www.microsoftoutlookoffice.com/office-365-support

https://www.microsoftoutlookoffice.com/blog/outlook-keeps-asking-for-password/

https://www.microsoftoutlookoffice.com/i...pport2.jpg

https://www.microsoftoutlookoffice.com/a...upport.jpg

]]> <![CDATA[How Do I Activate My Microsoft Office?]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=11931 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 10:15:27 +0000 avawilliam]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=11931 How Do I Activate My Microsoft Office? This question is haunting most of the office users. Well, activation in Microsoft Office is pretty easy process. Any novice user can easily do that. If you have an office 365 subscription, then you don’t need to activate your Microsoft Office program. You just sign in with your account and then you are good to go. In case you do not get the direct solution, then you know the process of How Do I Contact Microsoft Office Support? Many solutions are available to you, but you implement only deserving to come back in healthty result. So, first check whether you have a subscription or not. If you don’t have any subscription plan or you bought a retail version of Microsoft office, then you will need the 25 digit product key to activate your Microsoft office. With the help of this product key, you can activate MS office in any of the Office apps or by using the MS office website.

Office help

Office Support

Outlook Keeps Asking For Password

]]> How Do I Activate My Microsoft Office? This question is haunting most of the office users. Well, activation in Microsoft Office is pretty easy process. Any novice user can easily do that. If you have an office 365 subscription, then you don’t need to activate your Microsoft Office program. You just sign in with your account and then you are good to go. In case you do not get the direct solution, then you know the process of How Do I Contact Microsoft Office Support? Many solutions are available to you, but you implement only deserving to come back in healthty result. So, first check whether you have a subscription or not. If you don’t have any subscription plan or you bought a retail version of Microsoft office, then you will need the 25 digit product key to activate your Microsoft office. With the help of this product key, you can activate MS office in any of the Office apps or by using the MS office website.

Office help

Office Support

Outlook Keeps Asking For Password

]]> <![CDATA[Via Microsoft Office 365 Support kill Common Office 365 Issues]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=11924 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 08:54:13 +0000 kevinlove44]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=11924 Office 365 Support team, there are many more hidden hiccups that could easily create issues for Office 365. To eliminate these issues, you must need to follow the below stated errors and their possible resolutions to fix Office 365.]]> Office 365 Support team, there are many more hidden hiccups that could easily create issues for Office 365. To eliminate these issues, you must need to follow the below stated errors and their possible resolutions to fix Office 365.]]> <![CDATA[Computer monitor recommendations]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=10769 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 05:07:35 +0000 LesStrat]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=10769
The new laptop will only have HDMI output. I’m seriously considering an upgrade to 32”. I won’t be gaming, so it doesn’t have to be the “best” for graphics. I just want the real estate.

Recommendations?]]>
The new laptop will only have HDMI output. I’m seriously considering an upgrade to 32”. I won’t be gaming, so it doesn’t have to be the “best” for graphics. I just want the real estate.

Recommendations?]]> <![CDATA[Apple MacBook Pro 2016 (Touch Bar) Review]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=10478 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 03:11:33 +0000 Johnny the Kid]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=10478
The computer itself is super light. I had an HP that weighed almost as much as my Les Paul. It was so heavy that most days, I wouldn't take it to school with me, instead leaving it at home and using the computers in the library if I needed to. The MacBook is looks great in space grey (I notice Apple is pushing their "Pro" lines in space grey, looking at the new iMac Pro). The screen is bright, and incredibly hi-def.

Replacing the typical USB 3.0 ports are Thunderbolt 2 or USB-C Ports, which look and function a lot smoother than their predecessors. They have 64 pins in each port, which means data transfer is incredibly quick. On my HP when I wanted to update my Line 6 Helix, I knew that it would be a 30-40 minute process. The first time I updated it with my MacBook, I was done in 5 minutes. However, I did need to buy some USB-USB C converters or else buy all new cables for my electronics (something I may do anyways). There is also no typical charging port, with the computer now charging through the USB C ports, which means that if you need to charge your computer, you have 3 ports now rather than 4 to use.

The speakers built in sound good enough for listening to music. Previously, I would almost have to have a pair of headphones on to listen to any of the computers that I used to own, but these don't suck, and actually have a fairly nice amount of bass response. I wouldn't use them as my primary monitors or anything, but for listening, they're enjoyable enough.

The keyboard is nice enough. It's a bit more shallow than I'm used to, so typing feels a bit stiff, but I'm getting used to it. The touchpad is amazing. Very large and super responsive. I used to use a mouse when working on music with my HP because the touchpad just left so much to be desired. I went to a buddy's house to show him Logic (he's using FL Studio) and he offered me a mouse and I said no. Once he started working on something in Logic, he saw why.

The TouchBar is the newest addition to the Mac Pro, and an addition that you need to get one of the more expensive models to have. It takes the place of the Function keys (F1-F12) and the esc key, although you can access the Functions through the fn key at the bottom of the keyboard. It also contains your volume slider, brightness slider, mute key, and whatever else you want it to display, including Siri. When you're typing, the bar anticipates the rest of the word that you may want, similar to what most cell phones do these days. The Bar is customizable. I noticed that I would often hit the Siri button, and as I rarely want to use her except to call her bad names and watch her react, I took that button off my bar and replaced it with a "Display Desktop" function. In Logic Pro, I have it set up to allow me to adjust levels for the current track, without having to go into the mixer.

I do like the Touchbar but I often don't even notice it, to be honest. I like that Apple is trying to allow the user to customize one of the most important aspects of a computer, the keyboard area, I just don't know that the Touchbar is the right answer. It gets in the way sometimes, and I find myself accidentally hitting it rather than the number or backspace keys that I want, although this may change. It seems like Apple wanted a game changing user interface and this was the best that they could come up with. However, this is a new idea, so let's see how the market and OS X updates react with it.

Overall, I like my MacBook. It looks great, works well, and I don't dread having it in my backpack due to weight. As far as whether or not I'd recommend it, well that depends. I think of the Pro as being aimed towards the creative industry people- the studio engineer who wants to mix a project in his home studio, the CGI artist who needs to take his work with him on a plane to the next Marvel Studios meeting, the photographer who wants to edit my big dumb face out of the pictures I photobombed (it was a fun wedding).

My sister just got a 13" MacBook Pro (the 2016 model as well) from my grandmother as a gradutation gift (she got a 4.2 GPA in high school, super proud of her). Emily is going to study history and English before hopefully (definitely) going to law school. I don't know that I would have gotten her the MacBook Pro. Sure, she's gonna be a professional and a damn smart one, but she's going to be writing papers, doing research, and putting together power points, all of which can be easily handled by the standard MacBook or the Air, and at a cheaper price to boot. I would never tell someone that they can't spend their money on something, but I would definitely question it.

Rating: 8.5/10-

Pros include the light weight of such a powerful machine, bright screen, ease of use, and Logic Pro (which is reason enough to buy any Mac cause fuck Pro Tools).
Cons include having to buy USB C adapters, charging through the USB port is cool but takes up a port, the TouchBar isn't a game changer like most thought.

Recommended for the creative type who needs a powerful computer to work on while traveling, at home, or can't fit a 27" iMac Pro (I had to change my pants when I saw it had 128 GB of RAM, expect a review of that, because I'm gonna sell my kidney to get one) in their small apartment.

Not recommended for someone who plans on doing typical computer stuff like working on papers, slide shows, jerking off, or surfing the web.]]>
The computer itself is super light. I had an HP that weighed almost as much as my Les Paul. It was so heavy that most days, I wouldn't take it to school with me, instead leaving it at home and using the computers in the library if I needed to. The MacBook is looks great in space grey (I notice Apple is pushing their "Pro" lines in space grey, looking at the new iMac Pro). The screen is bright, and incredibly hi-def.

Replacing the typical USB 3.0 ports are Thunderbolt 2 or USB-C Ports, which look and function a lot smoother than their predecessors. They have 64 pins in each port, which means data transfer is incredibly quick. On my HP when I wanted to update my Line 6 Helix, I knew that it would be a 30-40 minute process. The first time I updated it with my MacBook, I was done in 5 minutes. However, I did need to buy some USB-USB C converters or else buy all new cables for my electronics (something I may do anyways). There is also no typical charging port, with the computer now charging through the USB C ports, which means that if you need to charge your computer, you have 3 ports now rather than 4 to use.

The speakers built in sound good enough for listening to music. Previously, I would almost have to have a pair of headphones on to listen to any of the computers that I used to own, but these don't suck, and actually have a fairly nice amount of bass response. I wouldn't use them as my primary monitors or anything, but for listening, they're enjoyable enough.

The keyboard is nice enough. It's a bit more shallow than I'm used to, so typing feels a bit stiff, but I'm getting used to it. The touchpad is amazing. Very large and super responsive. I used to use a mouse when working on music with my HP because the touchpad just left so much to be desired. I went to a buddy's house to show him Logic (he's using FL Studio) and he offered me a mouse and I said no. Once he started working on something in Logic, he saw why.

The TouchBar is the newest addition to the Mac Pro, and an addition that you need to get one of the more expensive models to have. It takes the place of the Function keys (F1-F12) and the esc key, although you can access the Functions through the fn key at the bottom of the keyboard. It also contains your volume slider, brightness slider, mute key, and whatever else you want it to display, including Siri. When you're typing, the bar anticipates the rest of the word that you may want, similar to what most cell phones do these days. The Bar is customizable. I noticed that I would often hit the Siri button, and as I rarely want to use her except to call her bad names and watch her react, I took that button off my bar and replaced it with a "Display Desktop" function. In Logic Pro, I have it set up to allow me to adjust levels for the current track, without having to go into the mixer.

I do like the Touchbar but I often don't even notice it, to be honest. I like that Apple is trying to allow the user to customize one of the most important aspects of a computer, the keyboard area, I just don't know that the Touchbar is the right answer. It gets in the way sometimes, and I find myself accidentally hitting it rather than the number or backspace keys that I want, although this may change. It seems like Apple wanted a game changing user interface and this was the best that they could come up with. However, this is a new idea, so let's see how the market and OS X updates react with it.

Overall, I like my MacBook. It looks great, works well, and I don't dread having it in my backpack due to weight. As far as whether or not I'd recommend it, well that depends. I think of the Pro as being aimed towards the creative industry people- the studio engineer who wants to mix a project in his home studio, the CGI artist who needs to take his work with him on a plane to the next Marvel Studios meeting, the photographer who wants to edit my big dumb face out of the pictures I photobombed (it was a fun wedding).

My sister just got a 13" MacBook Pro (the 2016 model as well) from my grandmother as a gradutation gift (she got a 4.2 GPA in high school, super proud of her). Emily is going to study history and English before hopefully (definitely) going to law school. I don't know that I would have gotten her the MacBook Pro. Sure, she's gonna be a professional and a damn smart one, but she's going to be writing papers, doing research, and putting together power points, all of which can be easily handled by the standard MacBook or the Air, and at a cheaper price to boot. I would never tell someone that they can't spend their money on something, but I would definitely question it.

Rating: 8.5/10-

Pros include the light weight of such a powerful machine, bright screen, ease of use, and Logic Pro (which is reason enough to buy any Mac cause fuck Pro Tools).
Cons include having to buy USB C adapters, charging through the USB port is cool but takes up a port, the TouchBar isn't a game changer like most thought.

Recommended for the creative type who needs a powerful computer to work on while traveling, at home, or can't fit a 27" iMac Pro (I had to change my pants when I saw it had 128 GB of RAM, expect a review of that, because I'm gonna sell my kidney to get one) in their small apartment.

Not recommended for someone who plans on doing typical computer stuff like working on papers, slide shows, jerking off, or surfing the web.]]> <![CDATA[YouTube (no) sound issues resolved]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=10242 Sat, 04 Feb 2017 20:37:09 +0000 LesStrat]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=10242
Disable the YouTube HTML5 player in Google Chrome.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detai...apoc?hl=en

I haven't fully tested it, but the video I was just trying to play now has sound. Strange, but effective.]]>
Disable the YouTube HTML5 player in Google Chrome.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detai...apoc?hl=en

I haven't fully tested it, but the video I was just trying to play now has sound. Strange, but effective.]]> <![CDATA[Cable modems?]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9688 Sun, 01 May 2016 23:43:19 +0000 LesStrat]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9688
I'm thinking its time to upgrade to a dual band, but I know next to nothing about this type of gear.

Here is a list of approved modems for my provider:

http://m.cox.com/residential/support/int...0000000000

What do you recommend? I'm thinking of upgrading to the 100Mb service. ]]>
I'm thinking its time to upgrade to a dual band, but I know next to nothing about this type of gear.

Here is a list of approved modems for my provider:

http://m.cox.com/residential/support/int...0000000000

What do you recommend? I'm thinking of upgrading to the 100Mb service. ]]> <![CDATA[Happy 40th Birthday, Apple Computer Inc.]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9598 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:44:46 +0000 Dr. Vegetable]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9598

http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/apple/40-thi...ry-n548756]]>

http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/apple/40-thi...ry-n548756]]> <![CDATA[ATT did one thing right...]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9161 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:59:44 +0000 lreese]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9161
There was no Hallmark Channel or Lifetime on U-Verse.

Now I have 2 months of Holiday Movie HELL to suffer through!]]>
There was no Hallmark Channel or Lifetime on U-Verse.

Now I have 2 months of Holiday Movie HELL to suffer through!]]> <![CDATA[LesStrat's Computer Saga: Episode 4378]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9160 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 23:38:49 +0000 LesStrat]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9160 i7 2.80GHz.
8GB RAM
64 bit OS
Seagate ST31000528AS 1TB HD (500GB+ available)

The message today was something about a driver causing a problem, but I didn't get the whole message. Upon the initial reboot, there was the WinBlows popup about finding solutions and getting more info, but the silly thing locked up and wouldn't let me check it, so I ended up manually rebooting again.

Suggestions on uncovering the mysteries of my latest problem would be appreciated.]]> i7 2.80GHz.
8GB RAM
64 bit OS
Seagate ST31000528AS 1TB HD (500GB+ available)

The message today was something about a driver causing a problem, but I didn't get the whole message. Upon the initial reboot, there was the WinBlows popup about finding solutions and getting more info, but the silly thing locked up and wouldn't let me check it, so I ended up manually rebooting again.

Suggestions on uncovering the mysteries of my latest problem would be appreciated.]]> <![CDATA[Apple Fights to Protect Your Privacy]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9125 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 10:33:20 +0000 Dr. Vegetable]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9125
So I say good for them for challenging a court order to unlock the data on an iPhone. Apple says they technically could comply with the court order in this case, but they do not want to set the wrong precedent by complying with an order that they feel oversteps your privacy.

In the days where the NSA and the Chinese government will record every bit of data they can get their mitts on just because they can get away with it, it is even more important to have good locks on your doors.

http://www.cnbc.com/2015/10/21/apple-tel...hones.html

This may be the single biggest difference between Apple and Google. Google's entire business model is in prying information loose from us. Apple builds the products they themselves would want to carry.]]>
So I say good for them for challenging a court order to unlock the data on an iPhone. Apple says they technically could comply with the court order in this case, but they do not want to set the wrong precedent by complying with an order that they feel oversteps your privacy.

In the days where the NSA and the Chinese government will record every bit of data they can get their mitts on just because they can get away with it, it is even more important to have good locks on your doors.

http://www.cnbc.com/2015/10/21/apple-tel...hones.html

This may be the single biggest difference between Apple and Google. Google's entire business model is in prying information loose from us. Apple builds the products they themselves would want to carry.]]> <![CDATA[I think it's stuffed.]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9082 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 01:11:18 +0000 GoldenVulture]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9082 I turned it off to try a restart but then smelled burning plastic.
I disconnected everything and got it out and started looking inside. I found the problem.
[Image: attachment.php?aid=531]

So it's one stuffed motherboard and power supply. I'll have to check the other items, such as the Hard drives and other cards in there for damage but it was all going till it's crash about an hour or so ago.

Buggered if I know why it did this.]]> I turned it off to try a restart but then smelled burning plastic.
I disconnected everything and got it out and started looking inside. I found the problem.
[Image: attachment.php?aid=531]

So it's one stuffed motherboard and power supply. I'll have to check the other items, such as the Hard drives and other cards in there for damage but it was all going till it's crash about an hour or so ago.

Buggered if I know why it did this.]]> <![CDATA[Offsite Drive Services?]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9072 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 19:56:20 +0000 lreese]]> http://www.tmrzoo.com/boards/showthread.php?tid=9072
Looks like iCloud is the best deal - 200GB@ $2.99US/Month.

Google Drive is 1.99 for 100GB. ]]>
Looks like iCloud is the best deal - 200GB@ $2.99US/Month.

Google Drive is 1.99 for 100GB. ]]>