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[bobby]

how do you take over a other computer remotly and fiind that preson IP adresss

so lie ltes say i would take over my mom computer and change the desktop photo+

[train]

Splashtop, Windows Remote Desktop, GoToAssist, etc.

[well]

Thomas, can you recommend several ultrabooks with budget around 500 USD?

Beside ultrabook, is there any type of laptop which is also light?

[train]

There's also a "thin and light" imaginary classification, for machines that don't meet the "ultrabook" spec.

I don't know what products are available in Indonesia, or what companies ship there...

[well]

There's also a "thin and light" imaginary classification, for machines that don't meet the "ultrabook" spec.

I don't know what products are available in Indonesia, or what companies ship there...

Huh? What imaginary classification?

Thought you will swim

Edited August 3, 2015 by ivy

[feather]

 

  hi brother Thomas  

  thank you, good to have another computer type willing to assist... 

   Chuck & John here have saved me more than once from computer mishaps, mostly user error   

 

  not a techie type, i seem to unknowingly install something or change a setting that causes me probs...

   for example the last 2 wks, a repettive pop up box 'start menu 8 has updated' requesting to change my browser-

    of course i uncheck the box to ok the browser change but the update has already happened --

     and these updates seem to cause probs (mouse freezes or disappears)

 

   laptop is less than 3 mos new...

     under installed programs, is it ok to uninstall Pokki start Menu 8 to stop the 'updates'?

 

                     thanks again

  

   

[feather]

  same situation with each update...

 

   since update 20 min ago,

  JWB stops & starts- does not play smoothly

  google chrome unresponsive,

  pages freezing,

  mouse disappears... 

  >>>   can i uninstall this start menu and 'lose' these updates?

   it seems to be the source of the probs

 

also, would it be good to perform a 'system restore'?

 

  thank you, appreciate it  

[train]

same situation with each update...

 

   since update 20 min ago,

  JWB stops & starts- does not play smoothly

  google chrome unresponsive,

  pages freezing,

  mouse disappears... 

  >>>   can i uninstall this start menu and 'lose' these updates?

   it seems to be the source of the probs

 

also, would it be good to perform a 'system restore'?

 

  thank you, appreciate it  

Start with uninstalling Pokki. There may be other programs you should remove as well. If that doesn't help, you can try a system restore. You can always post a list of what's in your "Programs and Features" list (program name and manufacturer name, and I can review it.

[train]

Huh? What imaginary classification?

Thought you will swim

"Thin and light" is not a real thing, it's an imaginary thing.

Too tired to swim.

[well]

"Thin and light" is not a real thing, it's an imaginary thing.

Too tired to swim.

Okay! Suppose there's ultrabook around 500 USD, right? Or no?

That lenovo you recommend will cost me more than 1000 USD here... And, the hp seems not yet available here or I just can't find the type you mentioned...

Edited August 4, 2015 by ivy

[feather]

Start with uninstalling Pokki. There may be other programs you should remove as well. If that doesn't help, you can try a system restore. You can always post a list of what's in your "Programs and Features" list (program name and manufacturer name, and I can review it.

 

  the Pokki start menu is all the apps on my computer, right?

  do i really want to remove this? will the apps still run if start menu is removed?

  

   please present your thoughts after you review this:

     http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-start-menu-updated-popup/

[train]

Pokki is a nasty program that brings other nasty programs along for the ride. When we see it on a computer, we remove it immediately. It is not "all the apps on your computer", however.

If you are uncomfortable, you should take it to a repair shop.

[train]

Okay! Suppose there's ultrabook around 500 USD, right? Or no?

That lenovo you recommend will cost me more than 1000 USD here... And, the hp seems not yet available here or I just can't find the type you mentioned...

Hard to find an ultrabook at less than $500. Plenty of inexpensive computers are thin and lightweight, though. Shop at the manufacturer's website, or you will have to visit the electronics store!

[Jewelz]

I love Apple products but then I'm a photographer

[Sheila]

I have windows 7  (yes, I know, but it serves its purpose and I manage to get onto JWTalk, read my emails and keep an Excel data base for phone witnessing and thats all I really need it for, although JW Broadcasting can be a bit slow at times, but thats OK).   Oh, I'm also a pinterest fan. 

 

My husband accesses my computer when I'm not around (reads my emails etc.).    So, my question is...........How can I put a password on it so he can't get in when its first switched on?   There has to be an easy way to do it.    And Brother Thomas, I'm an old lady so your answer needs to be very clear and simple, preferably dot point.

 

Thanks heaps.

[Musky]

I have windows 7 (yes, I know, but it serves its purpose and I manage to get onto JWTalk, read my emails and keep an Excel data base for phone witnessing and thats all I really need it for, although JW Broadcasting can be a bit slow at times, but thats OK). Oh, I'm also a pinterest fan.

My husband accesses my computer when I'm not around (reads my emails etc.). So, my question is...........How can I put a password on it so he can't get in when its first switched on? There has to be an easy way to do it. And Brother Thomas, I'm an old lady so your answer needs to be very clear and simple, preferably dot point.

Thanks heaps.

Windows 7 is actually the best edition of Windows so far. It's a little too early to say anything about Windows 10 yet,

To set a password that will prevent your "desktop" from being accessed by anybody but you (we techs can get past it though, but the average user can't) Click on the start button , choose "Control panel" and then choose "User accounts" and you will see the option to "Create a password for your account".

Click on that and just follow the directions.

Edited August 5, 2015 by Musky

[Sheila]

Thanks, I'll give it a go now.    And I never know which name to call brothers and sisters - is it Musky or Chuck?

[Musky]

Either one is fine.

[Sheila]

Absolutely brilliant.   Yes.   Logged off and back on twice to make sure and works like a charm.    Thank you so much Musky, its been such a nuisance not having a password.   Not that I have secrets, its just that I like a bit of privacy regarding what I say to my fleshly sisters, my spiritual family as well as field service records for letter writing that a sister and I do.    My password is absolutely safe, although I will give it to my daughters in case I kark it tomorrow.

 

So many of you brothers and sisters are very clever regarding computers, and its so nice to be able to call on any of you to help out.  In the new world I'll be able to repay you Musky.....I can teach you to knit.....or darn socks......sew on a button.....the list is endless. 

 

Thanks again my brother, I'm really chuffed.

[Musky]

No repayment necessary, glad to be of help. Goodnight

[train]

Thanks, musky

(Though I'd hesitate to say Windows 7 was the best yet - 8.1 had a lot of distinct advantages!)

[Musky]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion

[well]

Can you make review for lenovo K4450, E series and asus zenbook?

Edited August 6, 2015 by ivy

[train]

Can you make review for lenovo K4450, E series and asus zenbook?

The K4450 appears to be a foreign market model; I'm having difficulty finding details. The guts are good; it is an IdeaPad which is known for poor build quality, but those hinges look like a ThinkPad's, so it may be OK. Looks decent.

Lenovo E series is ThinkPad Edge. The quality of these is unfortunately very flaky. I've seen several critical design flaws in them that resulted in horribly broken computers. Do Not Buy.

The ZenBooks are nice, but they have their flaws as well. ASUS hardware does not seem to be designed for longevity. I don't recommend it, but you could do far worse.

Edited August 6, 2015 by train

[well]

What do you think of samsung laptop?