Daves Computer Tips - All Forums https://davescomputertips.com/forum/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 matt76_3@yahoo.com on Hi everyone - new to the forum https://davescomputertips.com/forum/introduce-yourself/hi-everyone-new-to-the-forum/#p16162 Introduce Yourself https://davescomputertips.com/forum/introduce-yourself/hi-everyone-new-to-the-forum/#p16162 Thanks Richard.

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:06:13 -0500 Richard Pedersen on Hi everyone - new to the forum https://davescomputertips.com/forum/introduce-yourself/hi-everyone-new-to-the-forum/#p16161 Introduce Yourself https://davescomputertips.com/forum/introduce-yourself/hi-everyone-new-to-the-forum/#p16161 Hi Matt,

Welcome to the forum!

We will check the Profile problem for you. If you resolve it yourself, please let us know.

Richard

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:36:53 -0500 matt76_3@yahoo.com on Hi everyone - new to the forum https://davescomputertips.com/forum/introduce-yourself/hi-everyone-new-to-the-forum/#p16160 Introduce Yourself https://davescomputertips.com/forum/introduce-yourself/hi-everyone-new-to-the-forum/#p16160 Morning everyone,

Hope everyone is well? I've worked with IT for many years now, started with BBC computers at school, then my dad's Amstrad when I was a boy, then Windows 2000 Servers onward when I started work. Makes me feel ...]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:52:13 -0500 dandl on LinuxFromScratch https://davescomputertips.com/forum/linux/linuxfromscratch/#p16158 Linux https://davescomputertips.com/forum/linux/linuxfromscratch/#p16158 Was just wondering if any on this forum may have compiled LinuxFromScratch!! I had a hand-me-down Acer Mini J1900 that had W10, so I nuked W10, installed Gentoo and used it as the host for compiling LinuxFromScratch or LFS, as ...]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:49:29 -0500 Mindblower on Might already exist https://davescomputertips.com/forum/everything-else/might-already-exist/#p16153 Everything Else https://davescomputertips.com/forum/everything-else/might-already-exist/#p16153 Could not resist sharing this extract, taken from Steven Gibson's security news, Mindblower!Reality-check.jpgImage Enlarger

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:50:54 -0500 Jim Hillier on Power of Extensions https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/power-of-extensions/#p16152 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/power-of-extensions/#p16152 No need for extensions in Brave MB. Brave's built-in shields automatically block ads, tracking, and more.

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:43:56 -0500 Mindblower on Power of Extensions https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/power-of-extensions/#p16151 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/power-of-extensions/#p16151 I mainly use Firefox and alter using Brave.  Have several extensions in use with both browsers.  One of the discoveries (I call it that) is the ability to bypass restrictions imposed by certain sites.  I am able to not be ...]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:39:08 -0500 Jim Hillier on Hated green bar that painfully crawls from left to right when I open a folder in Windows 10. https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-10-operating-system/hated-green-bar-that-painfully-crawls-from-left-to-right-when-i-open-a-folder-in-windows-10/#p16150 Windows 10 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-10-operating-system/hated-green-bar-that-painfully-crawls-from-left-to-right-when-i-open-a-folder-in-windows-10/#p16150 Hey Harry,

Thanks for that additional info. Now, can you please let us know what type of main drive (system drive, usually C drive) you have, is it an HDD or SSD? Also, please let us know the size of that ...]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:31:27 -0500 Harry Anchan on Hated green bar that painfully crawls from left to right when I open a folder in Windows 10. https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-10-operating-system/hated-green-bar-that-painfully-crawls-from-left-to-right-when-i-open-a-folder-in-windows-10/#p16149 Windows 10 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-10-operating-system/hated-green-bar-that-painfully-crawls-from-left-to-right-when-i-open-a-folder-in-windows-10/#p16149 Maybe, I can find the answer from the meeting of minds here, though I have been scouring the web for months, to no avail. I did run the Search troubleshooter and rebuilt the index, unsuccessfully, and tried many of the ...]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:55:11 -0500 Richard Pedersen on Laptops for refurburbish/sale https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-hardware/laptops-for-refurburbish-sale/#p16146 Computer Hardware https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-hardware/laptops-for-refurburbish-sale/#p16146 Hi DrDOS,

If you have a Facebook account, you can sell stuff on their Marketplace.

If not, I also use local sales sites on the web. Run a search for locations near you online, and you'll probably find a ton of them.

I ...]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:38:16 -0500 DrDOS on Laptops for refurburbish/sale https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-hardware/laptops-for-refurburbish-sale/#p16145 Computer Hardware https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-hardware/laptops-for-refurburbish-sale/#p16145 Hi,

I have several laptops (windows 10/11) that I'd like to sell.  I have all their power cords and batteries are either intact or internal.  

Is there a way to do this locally?

Thanks if you can help.

]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:43:49 -0500 Mindblower on Mailwasher Beta v8.* https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/mailwasher-beta-v8/#p16142 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/mailwasher-beta-v8/#p16142 Happy Holidays and kindly resist the urge to update to the latest Beta.  There is a way to return back to the stable v7, but better not to try it out.  I do not know what they thinking, but it ...]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:08:11 -0500 Mindblower on User Account Control https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/user-account-control/#p16141 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/user-account-control/#p16141 Totally agree Jim.  I mainly use the laptop for watching prerecorded shows, and forgot that I only go on line to update.  I can live with the lower security level having the slider fully down.  

Seasons greetings, Mindblower!

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:53:13 -0500 Jim Hillier on User Account Control https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/user-account-control/#p16140 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/user-account-control/#p16140

would you recommend altering the registry?

No, not at this stage MB.

]]> Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:04:32 -0500 Mindblower on Large screen monitors https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-hardware/large-screen-monitors/#p16139 Computer Hardware https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-hardware/large-screen-monitors/#p16139 I enjoy watching (reading and posting) using a large monitor.  The largest I could find (and use) is 32".  But some brands of smart-TV's can fill that position.  A 55" is ideal, but it has one drawback.  When put to ...]]> Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:48:56 -0500