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  1. This is the computer I want

    For how I use my computer, I have no use for a USB Hub.

  2. This is the computer I want

    I've had quite a few Dell computers over the years. I always order directly from Dell. That way I can configure my computer exactly the way I want.

  3. Solved An FYI if you have a wonky erratic cordless mouse that sometimes works, sometimes doesn't.

    The vast majority think like you do, so you have lots of company! :wink:

  4. Solved An FYI if you have a wonky erratic cordless mouse that sometimes works, sometimes doesn't.

    Yep, and I set a 3 finger scroll to be sound volume up and down., Now that's handy.

  5. Solved An FYI if you have a wonky erratic cordless mouse that sometimes works, sometimes doesn't.

    Most people think they have to push down and make the touchpad click like they do a mouse. Not true. A left click is a light one finger tap. A right click is a light two finger tap. No pressing is involved with a good touch pad. Just a very light tap. That's how I get my speed.

  6. Solved An FYI if you have a wonky erratic cordless mouse that sometimes works, sometimes doesn't.

    I completely understand. My wife is totally crippled without her Logitech mouse. I used a mouse for decades before deciding to learn the touchpad after watching someone who really knew what he was doing.

  7. Solved An FYI if you have a wonky erratic cordless mouse that sometimes works, sometimes doesn't.

    I've used only laptops for the past 25 years and I can use a built-in touchpad faster than I can use an external mouse. As always, YMMV.

  8. Are Portable SSD's Good for Backup Purposes? How long will they last? And what about 'bit-rot'?

    I have no idea what a home user would be backing up to require multi terabytes of cloud storage. The most important part of my cloud storage includes many thousands of irreplaceable family photos. I have a Microsoft 365 subscription for which I pay only $69 USD annually and get 1 Terabyte of...

  9. Are Portable SSD's Good for Backup Purposes? How long will they last? And what about 'bit-rot'?

    I have Samsung: 2 T5 1TB 3 T7 2TB 3 T9 4TB That's a total of 8 Samsung Portable SSD drives and I've not had a problem with any of them. They are used daily as backup drives. For the specs and what they cost, I wouldn't expect any problems.

  10. Acer laptop won't boot

    To boot your Acer Aspire E1-531G from a USB port, follow these steps: Create a Bootable USB Drive – Use tools like Rufus or the Windows Media Creation Tool to format and prepare your USB drive. Insert the USB Drive – Plug the bootable USB into a USB 2.0 port (some systems have compatibility...

  11. Acer laptop won't boot

    Duh! Going back to the pics on the first post, I see now what's going on.

  12. Acer laptop won't boot

    Are @Davidovsky and @bugspop1 the same person?

  13. Solved An FYI if you have a wonky erratic cordless mouse that sometimes works, sometimes doesn't.

    Mouse problem totally solved here. I haven't touched one in over 3 years! :wink:

  14. Solved Undeletable & can't be found:-

    LadyGodiva?

  15. Solved File Explorer takes too long to open.

    Two days ago, 20250516, I did a clean install. Click on "My Computer" below for my specs. I've installed 7 of my most used apps. Microsoft File Explorer loads instantly.
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