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The_Fat_Man Wootzor von Leetenhaxor FTP Server Offline Grand High Overlard Posts: 910 Colorado Springs, Colorado Gender:	Re: Computer Questions Reply #165 - Jan 5^th, 2012 at 9:09pm Air compressors tend to spit out air pretty fast....I'd mostly be worried about damage if I were you.
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Re: Computer Questions
Reply #166 - Jan 6^th, 2012 at 9:58am

The_Fat_Man wrote on Jan 5^th, 2012 at 9:09pm:

Air compressors tend to spit out air pretty fast....I'd mostly be worried about damage if I were you.

You also need to keep humidity in mind. The expansion of air as the air leaves the tank causes a drop in temperature and can lead to condensation. It generally isn't a problem unless you've got a massive air tank.

We have a large air compressor at work with a "trigger" attachment for the hose. It is used to clean out workstations, servers, network equipment, etc. It's a beast, but I've never heard of it killing anything and it gets used daily. Just be careful not to blow a capacitor off a PCB and you'll be fine.

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Stick Wootzor von Leetenhaxor FTP Server Offline Stick is back Posts: 501 Michgan Gender:	Re: Computer Questions Reply #167 - Jan 6^th, 2012 at 10:56am Generally, you can set the pressure in the tank. Use it like you're overclocking your computer. Small steps until you break something, then back it down a touch.
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X Post Whore FTP Server Offline Truth Is Treason, In The Empire Of Lies Posts: 3903 Gender:	Re: Computer Questions Reply #168 - Jan 6^th, 2012 at 1:07pm LOL, Stick...love it. Ya, we're talking MAX PSI of 100. Also, you have to worry more with air canisters throwing out condensation. I picked up one yesterday with my b-day money...so I will give it a go. Thanks for the help guys...I can't wait to see some of you Saturday! X
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b0b GeekCrew Administrator FTP Server Offline The revolution will not be televised. Posts: 7464 Battle Creek, Michigan Gender:	Re: Computer Questions Reply #169 - Jan 6^th, 2012 at 1:48pm X wrote on Jan 6^th, 2012 at 1:07pm: I picked up one yesterday with my b-day money...so I will give it a go. Happy birthday, Stewie!
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The_Fat_Man Wootzor von Leetenhaxor FTP Server Offline Grand High Overlard Posts: 910 Colorado Springs, Colorado Gender:	Re: Computer Questions Reply #170 - Jan 6^th, 2012 at 4:28pm Happy Birthday Holy Roman Emperor!
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Stick Wootzor von Leetenhaxor FTP Server Offline Stick is back Posts: 501 Michgan Gender:	Re: Computer Questions Reply #171 - May 16^th, 2012 at 10:13am Wireless AP vs Repeater. Which is better? I have the ethernet cable running exactly where I want the AP so I could pick one or the other with no extra headache other than crimping a wire.
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b0b GeekCrew Administrator FTP Server Offline The revolution will not be televised. Posts: 7464 Battle Creek, Michigan Gender:	Re: Computer Questions Reply #172 - May 16^th, 2012 at 9:35pm The access point would be far preferable. When you use a repeater (or an AP in repeater mode) you immediately cut your bandwidth in half, double your latency, and increase radio interference (which can further reduce latency and noise). -b0b (...repeaters are for temporary hack jobs.)
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Stick Wootzor von Leetenhaxor FTP Server Offline Stick is back Posts: 501 Michgan Gender:	Re: Computer Questions Reply #173 - May 22^nd, 2012 at 10:58am Sweet, thanks. I have an old all-in-one DSL Modem, router, 802.11g unit. Is it possible to turn it into a bridge/AP?
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b0b GeekCrew Administrator FTP Server Offline The revolution will not be televised. Posts: 7464 Battle Creek, Michigan Gender:	Re: Computer Questions Reply #174 - May 23^rd, 2012 at 9:38pm The bridge functionality would depend on the exact model and feature set, but it's a fairly common option. You can definitely turn it into an access point, just configure the AP and plug it into your new router/switch via a LAN port. -b0b (...yay for networking!)
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Stick Wootzor von Leetenhaxor FTP Server Offline Stick is back Posts: 501 Michgan Gender:	Re: Computer Questions Reply #175 - May 24^th, 2012 at 8:58am Thanks for the info, send me an invoice.
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Re: Computer Questions
Reply #176 - May 1^st, 2013 at 8:28am

My grandma is in need of some computer assistance. I talked to her over the phone and it sounds like she gets a BSOD during boot, possibly after the windows loading splash screen so maybe a bad driver. Not sure yet. Do you guys know of anybody in the White Pigeon area that could help her out?

I live an hour away and it'd probably cost as much in gas money to get it fixed. She probably doesn't need any data saved, the computer is fairly new and she only uses it for facebook and email. I'm going to check who she bought it from, maybe the manufacturer can pay for the fix if it's under warranty.

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X Post Whore FTP Server Offline Truth Is Treason, In The Empire Of Lies Posts: 3903 Gender:	Re: Computer Questions Reply #177 - Jun 18^th, 2013 at 4:38pm This may be a long shot but does anyone have an extra cd key for windows 7 ultimate? X
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X Post Whore FTP Server Offline Truth Is Treason, In The Empire Of Lies Posts: 3903 Gender:	Re: Computer Questions Reply #178 - Jul 1^st, 2013 at 6:19am My dad's in the market for a sub-$500 laptop. Anyone know of a decent model? Also does Windows 8 for laptops without touchscreens even work properly? X
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Re: Computer Questions
Reply #179 - Jul 1^st, 2013 at 8:05am

X wrote on Jul 1^st, 2013 at 6:19am:

My dad's in the market for a sub-$500 laptop. Anyone know of a decent model?

Also does Windows 8 for laptops without touchscreens even work properly?

Not sure about the laptop, it's been awhile since I was in the market. I'd recommend aiming for a Core i5 with at least 8GB of RAM if you can swing it.

Windows 8 does work without a touchscreen. I've been using Server 2012 (same crappy interface) for a few months now and it does work, although it's a complete PITA.

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