Internet is slow on one computer yet fine on the other

Posted on 2021-03-24, 08:19

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Hello. I'm having a very annoying issue with one of my computers. Ever since I've moved to a new house, the internet is slow and unstable on one computer yet on another computer on the same network it's all perfectly fine. Both computers are plugged in directly to my Xfinity modem via Ethernet. This …

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Re: Happy New Year 2021!

Posted on 2021-01-01, 08:07

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Happy New Years to everyone at VOGONS!

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-12-02, 02:38

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After a long time of searching, I've finally managed to get a replacement slot-loading CD-ROM drive for my iMac G3. Before I installed the new drive, I tested it with my laptop ATAPI CD drive to USB adapter plugged into my Windows 7 computer, and quickly discovered a stuck disc inside the drive (it …

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Re: Power supply recommendations for athlon 64 build

Posted on 2020-12-02, 02:16

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I'm using an EVGA 600W Bronze power supply on my Athlon 64X2 rig (also with an ASUS A8V motherboard) and it's been pretty solid since I bought it new 3 years ago. Definitely overkill, but better safe than sorry.

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Re: Rant about Edge auto installing on Win7

Posted on 2020-07-07, 06:49

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Did Microsoft HAVE to port Edge to Windows 7 and distribute it as a recommended update? There are much better browsers that I'd much rather use IMO and the main reason why I got rid of Windows 10 was due to how it pushed Edge to users of other browsers. Besides, Windows 7's support has already ended …

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Re: What's the "signature thing" to do after installing an OS?

Posted on 2020-07-02, 02:33

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In addition to installing drivers (obviously), here's what else I do for each OS install: All Windows Versions: Tick "show all hidden files" and untick "hide known file extensions" in folder options, and install Firefox/similar legacy forks (if I intend on going online) Windows 95: Turn on DMA for …

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Re: GX150 Dell SFF with 160W Power supply - Graphics Card Advice

Posted on 2020-05-23, 08:58

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by KCompRoom2000

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Since your GX150 is the small form factor model, you'll be limited to low-profile/half-height AGP graphics cards, which severely narrows your choices. If you're not too picky, an nVidia Geforce4 MX440 would be a great choice for it. I used to have one in my Dell Dimension 4300S (which is like a …

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Re: What are builds you want to make someday?

Posted on 2020-05-23, 08:39

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I have a couple of MSI motherboards (an MS-6153VA that's in need of a recap and a Z97I AC) that I'd like to use for a couple builds. I was thinking about doing a P3+Voodoo3 rig with the MS-6153VA once I get its bad capacitor replaced and obtain some necessary parts (mainly a full ATX case with drive …

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Re: Windows 98 games that won't run in Windows XP

Posted on 2020-04-09, 00:10

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 - Menus sometimes crash on XP and above, also in-game if Windows key / alt+tab etc. In my experience, THPS2 works fine on Windows XP and 7 with no problems whatsoever (the menus never crashed for me). There's a Windows 2000 patch for the game, that should be able to fix it …

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Re: EARLIEST CD-ROM Drives that could Read CD-R's ???

Posted on 2020-02-23, 12:26

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Oh yes, indeed. Your comment made me shudder, it brought distant memories of "write simulation" and "JustLink" (buffer-underrun protection) back to life. Another thing that I remembered.. Macintosh CD-ROM drives were pure evil. Especially hated the internal drive of ma iBook G3. It refused to read …

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Re: Need help installing Windows XP on an HP dv6930us laptop

Posted on 2020-02-22, 09:19

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by KCompRoom2000

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No, the floppy drive doesn't light up at all when pressing Enter regardless if I remove the disk or keep it in. I didn't know Windows XP install media could only recognize specific USB floppy drives, until I saw your post, looks like I'll have to get a Mitsumi/Teac USB floppy drive and try one of …

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Need help installing Windows XP on an HP dv6930us laptop

Posted on 2020-02-22, 02:21

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Hello, It's been a long time since I've been here. I have this spare HP Pavilion dv6930us laptop that I would like to install Windows XP Professional (32-bit) on just for fun. There's no option to change between IDE/ACHI mode for the SATA controller in the BIOS, so I've loaded the Intel SATA drivers …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2019-07-03, 09:31

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Lately, I've been doing some changes with a couple of my main retro rigs (the Celeron-433 build and the Dell Optiplex GX150). Remember when I said I was sticking to Windows 95OSR2.5 on the Celeron rig? I changed my mind and decided to change the operating systems on both rigs by installing Windows …

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Re: Merry x-mas 2018 everyone....

Posted on 2018-12-25, 20:59

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by KCompRoom2000

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FuzzyLogic wrote: I figured it out. It's Toad from Super Mario Bros / Super Mario Kart. Merry Christmas everyone! I've noticed that, too. Although it's just his head. Anyways, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone on VOGONS.

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Re: HOW-TO: make an AT I/O shield for your ATX case, in the worst way possible

Posted on 2018-12-23, 22:02

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by KCompRoom2000

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I have not seen many of that kind of cases that have screw holes next to the shield. I have two ATX cases (both of which are from the late-90s/early-2000s) with screw holes next to the I/O shield placement, but I ended up not using them because the I/O shields that I have don't use them. Anyways, …

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Re: 2018 - A Year of Bad RAM

Posted on 2018-12-23, 21:58

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by KCompRoom2000

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I've discovered that a few of my DDR1 RAM sticks were bad earlier this year. I don't remember the brands that well, but I know they were 512MB DIMMs. One of them was from my eMac which thankfully got a RAM upgrade at that time.

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Re: Merry x-mas 2018 everyone....

Posted on 2018-12-23, 21:51

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by KCompRoom2000

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Merry Christmas and a vintage New Year! Anyone have a photo of yourself when you were young on one of your classic computer systems? I can't seem to find any, but this article makes up for it. https://www.pcmag.com/feature/291990/80s-flashback-kids-getting-classic-pcs-on-christmas I have some …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-12-22, 22:17

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by KCompRoom2000

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Not really retro but got one of these in the mail today... pretty generic business class HP PS/2 keyboard. Perfect for the HP Elite 8300. https://i.imgur.com/lalMjwwm.jpg Those are one of my favorite keyboards. I'm using a USB model on my Windows 7 computer right now. Also, I've never seen a PS/2 …

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Re: Presentation and crowdfunding campaign of The Legacy of 3dfx (Updated)

Posted on 2018-12-22, 22:06

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by KCompRoom2000

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kaiser77_1982 wrote: Does someone know the reason because I can't reply mps? Because your post count isn't high enough?

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Re: What Windows should I use?

Posted on 2018-12-22, 21:52

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tayyare wrote: I think you need to use the Windows that suit best for your need. This. May I suggest Windows 1.01? It'll run fast on whatever PC you have. 🤣 yes, this bit was sarcasm.

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