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HP Elitebook 8440p overheating

Dave Farquhar — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:00:48 +0000

You can get used 8440p laptops pretty cheaply because HP Elitebook 8440p overheating is rather common. Symptoms of overheating include unexpected reboots, shutting down, and bluescreens. The problems with the cooling system are unfortunate. They have nice keyboards, they’re easy

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HP Compaq 6910p upgrades

Dave Farquhar — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 12:00:16 +0000

I spent some time exploring HP Compaq 6910p upgrades because used HP Compaq 6910p laptops are dirt cheap these days. I picked one up for $75 as an alternative to a Black Friday cheapie. If you look for one yourself,

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Tips for buying computer memory

Dave Farquhar — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 11:00:51 +0000

Many years ago, I wrote something titled Memory Buying Secrets. That post is lost to history, thanks to migrations in this site’s early years, but there are a number of things you need to know when you’re buying memory that

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Computer burn in explained

Dave Farquhar — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 11:00:12 +0000

I’ve worked several different shops now that seem to have a misconception about computer burn in. So I’m going to explain it. I think there’s a misconception that if you let a computer run with a light load for a

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How to save money on tech

Dave Farquhar — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:53:46 +0000

CNN offered up some good tips on saving money on tech. But of course I want to analyze and comment on it myself. Anything else would be out of character. Here’s how I save money on tech. Use smart strips

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Will running Prime95 void my warranty?

Dave Farquhar — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:03:33 +0000

Here’s a good question: Will running Prime95 void my warranty? I have the answer to that. I run Prime 95 on every new computer I get, so that probably tips you off. The short answer is no, and, in fact, I

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Cheap laptops and tablets: September 2011

Dave Farquhar — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:57:18 +0000

My brother in law told me he saw an 8-inch Vizio wifi-only tablet running Android at Costco for $285. Its reviews aren’t exactly stellar, but if you just want a basic tablet, it seems to be OK. I’d wait a

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Stress test computer hardware with Prime95

Dave Farquhar — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:10:58 +0000

Let’s say you’ve just bought a used PC with a short (typically less than 2 weeks) warranty. Or a new PC that’s not the brand you know and trust. Maybe you’ve built a new PC and you want to make sure

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