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AskWoody PlusIssue resolved itself, have no idea why. Thanks for all the input. For future reference is there a way (wireshark?) to trace a URL request for a specific browser?
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aaron451
AskWoody Plusunlikely broken internet as my laptop, phone and VPNed virtual machine work fine
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aaron451
AskWoody PlusAs I stated in my initial comments I use 3 different browsers. Firefox, Chrome, Edge. All three timeout. Tried Safe Modes. When I enable my VPN they all work. Could it be Frontier blocking? Doubtful as my laptop on the same connection works fine. Something in my machine setup is blocking. Any suggestion on tool(s) to trace the block?
I’ve tried different DNS servers too.
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AskWoody PlusI’ve had two synology devices for many years. The 2-drive units are lunchbox size and easy to disconnect for emergencies. They are rated high availability.
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AskWoody PlusSeptember 6, 2021 at 11:47 am in reply to: How you might install Win 11 on older PCs lacking TPM 2.0 #2388181Hi Brian,
Wondering where this statement is coming from “TrueCrypt Foundation, which provides whole-volume encryption software”. TrueCrypt and the foundation are long gone. VeraCrypt is all that’s left.
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AskWoody PlusSo, I guess no on has run into this issue?
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aaron451
AskWoody PlusI you’re going to add RAM, get enough so you can turn off the paging system. That was one item that I saw significant performance increases from.
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AskWoody PlusYour fallback option is to create a virtual copy of your windows 7 machine and run the software via Virtualbox. I’ve used this method for years – still have functioning WinXP, Win98 machines.
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AskWoody PlusThe question I don’t see answered with cord-cutters is how do you replace your DVR? I’ve had DirecTV for years mainly because of the DVR service. I’ve tried the streaming services but they all fall WAY short of my current DVR. Even tried the HULU full package. Some programs you can record/watch without commercials, but most NOT.
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AskWoody Plushttps://www.ablebits.com/office-addins-blog/2019/06/26/customize-ribbon-excel/
Build from bare template, and save as a different name from the regular template, so you can perform both.
Thanks, problem is it ONLY customizes MY ribbon. It does not attach to the template file for others to use.
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AskWoody PlusSeptember 17, 2019 at 2:57 pm in reply to: XP no longer on network after Sept Win 10 update #1954868MS recommended SMBv1 be disabled.
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aaron451
AskWoody PlusCheck your available network adapters. VB installs a couple and doesn’t do a good job of removing them.
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AskWoody PlusA lot of comments about Keypass, but what about Lastpass? No one like that?
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AskWoody PlusFebruary 25, 2019 at 6:11 pm in reply to: How do I tell which wireless N bands are actually used on my home network? #1598210Your router should have a display to show you which device is connected where. Doesn’t it have a map of devices connected to the wireless? My Netgear Nighthawk does.
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AskWoody PlusSeems Nirsoft’s ProduKey only gives you the Microsoft product keys. I use Belarc Adviser and it gives me licenses for all installed products.
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