Recent questions tagged computing

Description : ”Plugged in, not charging” those who using Windows 7 Pro, is anyone is getting this message?

Last Answer : answer:Not here. I am using Windows 7 Pro and am plugged in and charging. No odd messages. I wonder if something went wrong with your battery, adapter or charging circuitry. Good luck getting it resolved.

Description : Tablet without USB port?

Last Answer : No.

Description : Do you purchase your tower computer(s) off the shelf, build it yourself, or have it built for you?

Last Answer : Always custom ordered from Gateway and now Dell. I’ve learned a lot about computers though since my last purchase 3 years ago, so I might try to build the next one instead.

Description : Can you recommend a distance bachelor's degree in software engineering or somesuch?

Last Answer : answer:Drexel University in Philadelphia (I live near Philly so this is my regional opinion) has a very good reputation, at least bricks and mortar Drexel does, having a good computer and technology ... it sounds like online Drexel might actually be a better experience than IRL Drexel. :-)

Description : Can you recommend a business class modem/router?

Last Answer : Buffalo routers with DDWRT is the answer. Do a little research (Google) and get the right one. You won’t look back.

Description : How do I get my bash script to fail if it's being run as root?

Last Answer : #!/bin/bash if [ "$(id -u)" == "0" ]; then echo "This script must not be run as root" 1>&2 exit 1 fi

Description : I've got a top of the range gaming PC and am considering selling it - best route?

Last Answer : You might about ½ that if you get lucky and find someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing. 18 months is a Century in Tech Time.

Description : What do I need to know about RAM?

Last Answer : answer:no, you can mix whatever speeds you want (512 with a gig, gig with 2 gig, etc. . . ) you just need to make sure you get the right type of ram (ddr ram, ddr2, sdram, etc) check out crucial.com for more information that’s a simple answer..

Description : Joomla 1.0 or Joomla 1.5?

Last Answer : Whenever I get into a new CMS, I tend to prefer to immerse myself in the older one [especially if the other is a beta], and learn from the documentation. It makes starting afresh with the newest version much easier, and helps me appreciate the changes made.

Description : My aol spyware checker KEEPS popping up with "we have found and detected Estalive" what IS that and how can I get rid of it for good?

Last Answer : AOL is the problem.

Description : The knowledge of diversity factor helps in computing  (1) Plant capacity (2) Average load (3) Units (kWh) generated (4) Peak demand

Last Answer : The knowledge of diversity factor helps in computing Plant capacity