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Expertise
I have nearly two decades of experience in IT, computer repair, and related fields and will attempt to provide the most solid, brand-agnostic advice when it comes time to purchase a new computer, or upgrade an existing machine. I can answer anything from the seemingly basic to the downright complicated - and will do my best to provide this information in a clear and concise manner.
Experience in the area
I have been an enthusiast of PC's for many years, and can answer questions about the purchase/use of a new computer or the purchase, installation, and use of upgrades for existing computers. There probably isn't a whole lot related to the home computer that I haven't seen over the years.
Education/Credentials
15+ years of experience
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Recent Answers from Bobbert
2012-05-02 Inbuilt Webcam:
Without driver support the hardware is not likely to be usable - it's an unfortunate scenario to have unsupported hardware like this, but it is reality. One thing you may attempt, depending on the
2012-02-29 Entering a command and also tuner software:
You have to get the "CD" command in before the file directory, and the file directory has to be where MySQL 5.1's \bin\ folder is located on your system; if you followed the default installation path it
2012-02-07 New PC parts comparison:
I'd pass on the second option; it has less memory and no disclosed graphics adapter (which likely implies integrated graphics). The first option, assuming the power supply is decent, would be great with
2012-01-31 upgrading pc:
Firstly, understand that the Core i5 in your system is itself a dual-core processor. That meets the burden of "multi-core." There is no upgrade path beyond that with your system, and for the vast majority
2012-01-26 upgrading pc:
As with most all laptops, there is no upgrade path for this system aside from adding RAM. This may or may not improve performance (this is entirely dependent on application load and usage). Depending on
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