HardwareCentral Forums http://www.hardwarecentral.com/ Hardware Central Forums are your source for computer hardware discussions, with tips and tricks on buying, upgrading and maintaining your laptop, notebook and desktop PC or peripherals. Topics include CPUs and Motherboards, Cases, Cooling, and Overclocking, PC Audio and Home Theater, Graphics cards, monitors, video capture and editing, digital cameras, Storage and Peripherals, Networking and the Internet en Fri, 24 May 2013 21:08:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/images/misc/rss.png HardwareCentral Forums http://www.hardwarecentral.com/ chkdsk good - Seatools failed http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184471-chkdsk-good-Seatools-failed&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:46:07 GMT I have a Toshiba 320 GB Hard Drive. I have it on a USB device to test it right now. Chkdsk says no... I have a Toshiba 320 GB Hard Drive. I have it on a USB device to test it right now. Chkdsk says no bad sectors but SeaTools from Seagate says Failed with the short test and the long test. So is this drive good or bad?

I have Data Lifeguard and did a low level write zeros to the drive and then ran Seatools and now it shows Not Failed on the tests. So now is the drive good or bad?

Is Seatools or any other hard drive utility a better test than chkdsk to know the integrity of a drive? ]]> Storage and Peripherals jonny b http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184471-chkdsk-good-Seatools-failed ONLY TRACKS ARE LISTED IN iTUNES 11 BURNED CD http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184469-ONLY-TRACKS-ARE-LISTED-IN-iTUNES-11-BURNED-CD&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 23:36:34 GMT ONLY TRACKS ARE LISTED IN iTUNES 11 BURNED CD, HOW CAN I GET THE SONGS ON THE CD? DO I HAVE TO DO... ONLY TRACKS ARE LISTED IN iTUNES 11 BURNED CD, HOW CAN I GET THE SONGS ON THE CD? DO I HAVE TO DO IT MANUALLY? ]]> Software tigerjeaux http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184469-ONLY-TRACKS-ARE-LISTED-IN-iTUNES-11-BURNED-CD <![CDATA[[RESOLVED] Odd symbol in Word Starter 2010 tables only]]> http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184467-RESOLVED-Odd-symbol-in-Word-Starter-2010-tables-only&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 23:34:36 GMT Windows 7 (64 bit) An odd symbol appears in each cell (1 per cell)\ in my Word Starter 2010... Windows 7 (64 bit)

An odd symbol appears in each cell (1 per cell)\ in my Word Starter 2010 program tables only, not in my other documents, can't really duplicate it, looks like a "o" in a box with the upper & lower lines slightly protruding & it doesn't respond to the the cursor or anything else. What is it & how do I delete it. ]]> Software tigerjeaux http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184467-RESOLVED-Odd-symbol-in-Word-Starter-2010-tables-only IE10 Blocks More Malware than Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Opera http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184465-IE10-Blocks-More-Malware-than-Chrome-Firefox-Safari-and-Opera&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 09:44:17 GMT _NSS Labs - 2013 Browser Security Comparative Analysis: Socially Engineered Malware... NSS Labs - 2013 Browser Security Comparative Analysis: Socially Engineered Malware
Quote:
Internet Explorer 10 had the highest malware block rate at 99.96%, followed by Chrome 25/26 at 83.16%. Safari 5 and Firefox 19 were a distant third and fourth, with 10.15% and 9.92% respectively. Opera offered virtually no malicious download protection, with a 1.87% score.
TechWorld.com > Internet Explorer 10 blocks more malware than Chrome or Firefox, test finds ]]> Networking and the Internet SpywareDr http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184465-IE10-Blocks-More-Malware-than-Chrome-Firefox-Safari-and-Opera Adobe Flash Player 11.7.700.202 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184463-Adobe-Flash-Player-11.7.700.202&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 15:04:00 GMT Just a heads up, Adobe Flash Player version 11.7.700.202 released and ready for download. For... Just a heads up,
Adobe Flash Player version 11.7.700.202 released and ready for download.

For standalone download page,
Click HERE ]]> Software Shinma http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184463-Adobe-Flash-Player-11.7.700.202 Is your power supply ready for Haswell? http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184461-Is-your-power-supply-ready-for-Haswell&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 01:39:17 GMT If the following article is correct, May be of interest to some... *Is your power supply ready... If the following article is correct,
May be of interest to some...

Is your power supply ready for Haswell?

A compatibility issue may prevent systems with older or bargain basement power supply units from utilizing the improved C6/7 low power states that come with the Haswell Shark Bay platform...

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Click HERE ]]> Cases, Cooling, and Overclocking Shinma http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184461-Is-your-power-supply-ready-for-Haswell <![CDATA[[RESOLVED] Burned CD?]]> http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184455-RESOLVED-Burned-CD&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 19:49:32 GMT Windows 7 explorer shows nothing is there but the CD shows & plays in iTunes 11. How do I tell which is correct? ]]> General Tech Talk and Support tigerjeaux http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184455-RESOLVED-Burned-CD Avidemux version 2.6.4 released http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184453-Avidemux-version-2.6.4-released&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 14:45:32 GMT For those who edit with the Avidemux software: 2013-05-09: *2.6.4 : Now it works* * Switched... For those who edit with the Avidemux software:

2013-05-09: 2.6.4 : Now it works
  • Switched to mxe-octave for win32 build, that fixes most of the crashes on win32
  • Better compatibility with AAC in mpeg TS
  • Translations re-enabled
  • Fixed a bug in x264 which could make encoding abort right at the beginning
  • Fixed msharpen when width was not a multiple of 8
  • Added camtasia codec support
  • Fixed VC1 in TS indexing
  • Properly clear things when loading a new video
  • Report proper audio duration for mpeg PS/TS
  • Report proper audio duration for mpeg PS/TS
  • ***/ssa filter re-enabled


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Click HERE ]]> Software Shinma http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184453-Avidemux-version-2.6.4-released <![CDATA[Western Digital & SanDisk Team Up]]> http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184451-Western-Digital-amp-SanDisk-Team-Up&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 11:21:31 GMT *WD® AND SANDISK TEAM UP TO CREATE INNOVATIVE SOLID STATE HYBRID DRIVES * SanDisk Brings Fast... WD® AND SANDISK TEAM UP TO CREATE INNOVATIVE SOLID STATE HYBRID DRIVES

SanDisk Brings Fast Flash Memory Technology to the World’s Thinnest 2.5-inch Solid State Hybrid Drives from WD

IRVINE and MILPITAS, Calif., May 7, 2013 – WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, and SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced that the two companies are collaborating to introduce hybrid storage devices that feature best-in-class flash memory technology from SanDisk and best-in-class hard drive technology from WD.

SanDisk is supplying a SanDisk iSSD™ storage device for the WD Black™ solid state hybrid drive (SSHD), the world’s thinnest 2.5-inch SSHD solution, which utilizes both WD proprietary hybrid technology and industry standard SATA IO technology. The SanDisk iSSD brings an elegant balance of performance, low power consumption, cost, reliability, and a compact form factor to this SSHD, which will offer ample storage to meet consumers’ growing appetite for digital content as well as flash-enabled speed, data throughput and responsiveness – all within ultra-slim form factors.

“I am delighted for SanDisk to team up with WD on these exciting new hybrid products,” said Kevin Conley, senior vice president and general manager of client storage solutions at SanDisk. “By combining SanDisk’s unparalleled flash memory expertise and technology with the hard drive know-how of WD, WD Black SSHDs offer outstanding hard drive-like capacity, and the slim form factor and the level of performance that you will only get with flash memory solutions.”

“Working with SanDisk, WD realized our vision for products that combine the best of both technologies,” said Matt Rutledge, vice president of client computing at WD. “WD’s SSHDs are a significant achievement in the continuing SSHD/flash storage revolution.”
About WD Black Solid State Hybrid Drives

WD Black SSHDs use WD hybrid technology that blends responsive, intelligent flash memory technology from SanDisk with high capacity hard drives from WD. This powerful combination greatly improves the PC user experience, enabling both high capacity and a higher level of performance than traditional hard disk drives, including increased speed, instant-on and faster application launching.

With device volume being a key concern for PC manufacturers who want to design slimmer devices, the WD Black SSHDs are designed to accommodate integration into the market’s thinnest notebooks. The WD Black 5mm SSHD offers 500GB1 of capacity, while utilizing almost 50 percent less volume than current standard notebook hard drives (which are approximately 9.5mm). The low-profile of the solid state hybrid drive is complemented by the extremely small form factor of the SanDisk iSSD, which is built on 19 nanometer (nm) process technology, the world's smallest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturing process. The WD Black 5mm SSHDs are shipping to OEMs. WD is also currently shipping to OEMs ultra-slim, 7mm and 9.5mm SSHDs for portable devices.
About WD

WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD’s leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.wd.com.

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its companies design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD, HGST and G-Technology brands. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.
About SanDisk

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) is a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, from research and development, product design and manufacturing to branding and distribution for commercial and retail channels. Since 1988, SanDisk's innovations in flash memory and storage system technologies have provided customers with new and transformational digital experiences. SanDisk's diverse product portfolio includes flash memory cards and embedded solutions used in smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, camcorders, digital media players and other consumer electronic devices, as well as USB flash drives and solid state drives (SSD) for the computing market. SanDisk's products are used by consumers and enterprise customers around the world.

SanDisk is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company, with more than half its sales outside the United States. For more information, visit www.sandisk.com. ]]> General Tech Talk and Support Shinma http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184451-Western-Digital-amp-SanDisk-Team-Up <![CDATA[[RESOLVED] Replacement Laptop, better or worse??]]> http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184447-RESOLVED-Replacement-Laptop-better-or-worse&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 15:15:56 GMT Hi All, I asked a question about a month ago for my son who is in Afghanistan with a broken laptop... Hi All,
I asked a question about a month ago for my son who is in Afghanistan with a broken laptop about how to transfer files from from external HD to the new HD they were suppose to send to my son. Well the HD never got to him and now I have just requested that they send him a new laptop, its been over 6 weeks now and we are not moving forward at all. So they tell me yes they can send him a new one, but it will take time. 10 days later I send email to my contact at HP and he sends me info today for new laptop. Here is the NEW problem!! My sons computer is a HP Envy (m6?). The graphics on this laptop played my sons games well. Radeon 7660g graphic card. HP tried the first time to replace with Intel 4000 graphics, but I have read and found that to not be a good choice. So I call the guy from HP and tell him that I am getting very fustrated now, that it has been over 6 weeks and nothing is happening, and that 6 weeks to us here in the US with no computer is hard, but to my son, this is a life line and I am getting really pissed off now. So he sends me another email now and this computer is an HP Envy, dv6z-7200 notebook with a amd 7670M graphics. Now from what I am reading this is a crossfire card? I am having trouble finding this out. I now believe that he is trying to make up for it, but i dont really care for the crossfire. We have a desk top at home with the crossfire and ended up pulling out a card just to get it to run! Can you please help me out here and tell me if you believe this is a good replacement for the 7660G. I am just getting brain dead trying to figure it all out.

Thanks a ton!
Sue ]]> Mobile Technology sekgsk http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184447-RESOLVED-Replacement-Laptop-better-or-worse Internet sales tax http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184443-Internet-sales-tax&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 04:55:37 GMT *Senate passes Internet sales tax bill by 2-to-1 margin* Marketplace Fairness Act, which would... Senate passes Internet sales tax bill by 2-to-1 margin

Marketplace Fairness Act, which would allow states to levy taxes on Internet purchases, now moves on to the House of Representatives for consideration.

The U.S. Senate on Monday approved a controversial bill by more than a 2-to-1 margin that would allow states to levy taxes on Internet purchases.

The Marketplace Fairness Act, which would allow states to require online vendors to collect sales and use tax on certain out-of-state purchases, was approved in a bipartisan vote of 69 to 27. The bill, which already has the support of President Obama, will now move on to the House of Representatives.

If approved, the bill would overturn a 1992 Supreme Court ruling that found out-of-state retailers generally don't have to collect taxes unless they have a sufficient business presence. The bill, officially known as S.743, does include an exception for businesses that make under $1 million a year in revenue.

Backers of the bill, including Walmart, Macy's, and Best Buy...

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Click HERE ]]> General Tech Talk and Support Shinma http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184443-Internet-sales-tax Pentagon accuses China... http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184441-Pentagon-accuses-China...&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 04:52:12 GMT Pentagon accuses China government, military of cyberattacks

China's government and military appear to be directly involved in cyberattacks against the U.S., according to a report released Monday by the U.S. Department of Defense.

The conclusion, contained in an annual report evaluating China's military capabilities, marked another pointed claim by the U.S. government amid rising tensions between the two nations over cyberspace...

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Click HERE ]]> General Tech Talk and Support Shinma http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184441-Pentagon-accuses-China... Internet Explorer 0-day attacks on US nuke workers... http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184439-Internet-Explorer-0-day-attacks-on-US-nuke-workers...&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 04:49:32 GMT *Internet Explorer 0-day attacks on US nuke workers hit 9 other sites* Months-old attacks... Internet Explorer 0-day attacks on US nuke workers hit 9 other sites

Months-old attacks apparently targeted workers in Aerospace, defense, labor.

Attacks exploiting a previously unknown and currently unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser have spread to at least nine other websites, including those run by a big European company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security industries as well as non-profit groups and institutes, security researchers said...

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Click HERE ]]> General Tech Talk and Support Shinma http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184439-Internet-Explorer-0-day-attacks-on-US-nuke-workers... Honeywords http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184437-Honeywords&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 04:47:42 GMT *Amid a barrage of password breaches, “honeywords” to the rescue* Decoy passwords would trigger... Amid a barrage of password breaches, “honeywords” to the rescue

Decoy passwords would trigger alarms that account credentials are compromised.

Security experts have proposed a simple way for websites to better secure highly sensitive databases used to store user passwords: the creation of false "honeyword" passcodes that when entered would trigger alarms that account hijacking attacks are underway...

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Click HERE ]]> General Tech Talk and Support Shinma http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184437-Honeywords Adobe’s Creative Suite is dead http://www.hardwarecentral.com/showthread.php?184435-Adobe’s-Creative-Suite-is-dead&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 04:42:32 GMT Adobe’s Creative Suite is dead, long live the Creative Cloud

It's the end of the line for boxed versions of Photoshop, InDesign, and the rest.

Adobe's Creative Suite and the applications that make it up—Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Premiere, and a host of others—have been staples of many professional toolboxes for almost a decade now. The full suite itself has been available since September of 2003, and many of its applications have a history that reach back even further. Today at its MAX conference, however, Adobe announced a major shift in strategy for the software: boxed versions, along with their perpetual licenses, will no longer be available for any Adobe software newer than CS6. Going forward, subscribing to Adobe's Creative Cloud service will be the only way to upgrade your software...

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