The 15 core Xeon E7-8890 v2 (part number: CM8063601213513) looks like it will be a great chip. 15 cores (30 threads) running at 2.8 GHz. With an L2 cache 0f 15 x 256KB and an L3 cache of 37.5MB. It will work on LGA 2011 motherboards.
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Adobe gets around the 64-bit TWAIN scanner problem by leaving the 32-bit version of Photoshop on the installation DVD
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2013/11/17th
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Adobe released a 64 and 32 bit version of Photoshop CS6 but forgot to mention it wouldn’t work with most scanners out of the box. By leaving in the 32-bit version of Photoshop on the installation DVDs, Adobe said to many users that they would have to use the 32-bit version for now instead, as many scanner makers can’t update their drivers… The main problem with this wasn’t that the scanner didn’t work any more it was that this information wasn’t written up anywhere which really annoyed a lot of users again. The TWAIN driver that used to be pre-installed can only be loaded into the 32-bit version and you will have to load it from the DVDs you were given for now.
I wonder if Adobe with ever bring back those useful thumbnail previews that had on the standard Windows desktop instead of their blue icons.
The Pentax K3: A Users Notes (Review)
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2013/11/15th
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The Pentax K3
- The Pentax K3 (SLR) from Ricoh includes focus peaking and it works really well. It would just be nice if there were extra settings for it. Being able to set how long it stays on would be wonderful. I would like it to show up when I’m focusing then go away but it stays on all the time. Also the menu doesn’t save the position for this setting for some reason, so you have to open up that extra menu every time. Maybe that’s a programming mistake.
- The image quality is quite good.
- Colors can a bit tricky to get exactly right but when you do get them right… Wow ^^
- The grip is a little bit bigger than the K5II and K5IIs making it easier to hold, but that also means they had to make a new battery grip.
- The text quality on the LCD screen is a little clearer than on the K5II and K5IIs, which is nice.
- The pentaprism is a little brighter which makes taking shots with the ME-60 clear focusing screen a dream ^^
- You can’t turn off the brightness compensation indicator which gets in the way on the live view screen at times. This is really annoying. Also for some reason you can’t turn off the 4 white points which show where the screen is broken up into thirds.
Skype: Download the full version of the installer
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2013/08/31st
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If you are having trouble installing Skype, you can download the full version of the installer here:
What is Skype?
Skype is software that enables the world’s conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use it to make free video and voice one-to-one and group calls, send instant messages and share files with other people on Skype. You can use this software on whatever works best for you – on your mobile, computer or tablet.
Skype is free to download and easy to use.
If you pay a little, you can do more – like call phones and send SMS. You can pay as you go or buy a subscription, whatever works for you. And in the world of business, this means you can bring your entire ecosystem of workers, partners and customers together to get things done.
Try Skype today and start adding your friends, family and colleagues. They won’t be hard to find; hundreds of millions of people are already using it to do all sorts of things together.
Here are some pros and cons of Skype:
Pros:
It is one of the cheapest VoIP services available, and it offers subscriptions with unlimited minutes.
It is easy to install and it works without much configuration.
Users of Skype can enjoy unlimited number of chats and videoconferencing when they contact people who are also on Skype.
Since this is Internet based, you can chat with families abroad any time you want. This can be used 24 hours a day.
It can be used for business presentations because this allows screen sharing.
Calls from one Skype user to another are free, wherever they are in the world.
Cons:
Skype is not free, and it requires the internet for it to work.
It’s light on features, lacking call return, call blocking and most important, 911 calling ability.
It can affect real world interaction.
Skype does not offer language translation.
Skype is still lacking in business tools.
It can act as a server for other people’s calls, passing their voice data through your computer en route to its destination. Some users have reported that their bandwidth and CPU usage has increased dramatically when running Skype (even when not making calls).
Skype is a popular application and is sure to attract hackers’ attention.
The quality of sound with VoIP isn’t as good as on a landline or mobile.
If you are using a webcam the sound quality deteriorates.
There is frequently background noise and the service can be subject to drop-outs.
History automatically retrieved after deleted once even.
Adobe CS6 (Creative Suite) Master Collection Installing in the Wrong Language
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2013/08/17th
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If you have downloaded the Adobe CC or CS6 Master Collection trial and it isn’t installing in English, then it might be a Region and Language settings problem.
Here are the steps to fixing the problem, if this is the case:
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Open Region and Language settings.
3. On the Region and Language window click on the Formats tab. Then change the format to English.
Eg. Format: English (United States)
4. Try installing the Adobe CS6 Master Collection trial again.
It should now install in English ^^
Finding the temp folder in Windows 7
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2013/07/31st
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Click the Start Orb and type %temp% in the search box. The search results will show the Temp folder you want. Click on the Temp folder to open it in Windows Explorer.
Skype Game Hidden in App
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2013/07/29th
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Skype Game
2013 Skype Game: Microsoft decided to load game software onto everyone’s PC without telling them. See if you can find these hidden Easter eggs.
Remove ads in Skype
2020: Almost no one likes untargeted ads, so here is a guide to getting rid of them.
To get rid of Skype ads from your Windows app, go to “Control Panel” then click on “Network and Internet.” Then click “Internet Options,” > the Security tab, and then “Restricted sites.” Access the “Sites” page, where you can list all the websites you want to block on your PC and add “https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/” in the field.
After restarting your PC, all the ads will be gone.
How to Remove the Advert Placeholder:
You can also remove the advert placeholder by opening the Skype profile folder [win]+[R] and type in “%appdata%\Skype” in the console. Locate the folder with your Skype ID and look for a file named “config.xml.” Open it with a text editor and search for the line “<AdvertPlaceholder>1</Advert-Placeholder>” and replace it with “<AdvertPlaceholder>0</Advert-Placeholder>.”
Business Benefits
Skype can help limit the number of actual phone calls your company makes reducing phone bills. This is helpful for small businesses that run on tighter margins – but any size business can benefit from phone calls made in apps. In 2020 Skype has about has around 30 million users worldwide.
Cross-Platform
This software allows team members to communicate regardless of the device they have. It can run on almost any system (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc.) as well.
Other Apps with Similar Functions
Instagram also has a hidden game like the built in Skype game.
How do I export my Skype files and chat history?
- Use this link to sign into your Skype account.
- Select the option to download your conversations, files or both, and then select Submit.
- When your request is complete, you will receive a notification in Skype with a link to view or download your files. If you do not receive a notification in Skype, check the export page. A link to download files will appear there once they are available to download.
- Click the Download button and you’re done.
Use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7
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2013/05/18th
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Use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to determine which file is causing the issue, and then replace the file.
To do this, follow these steps:
- Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
- At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
sfc /scannow
The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.
iTunes Album Art Bug – The New iPod Touch (5th Generation)
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2012/11/11th
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I sent this to Apple Support:
Dear Apple,
I just bought a new iPod and the album art pictures work on my PC but don’t show properly on the iPod. Is the software broken? I tried turning off and on the sync a few times but nothing is fixing the problem.
Another problem: If I double click on a song it sometimes crashes iTunes.
