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Scanning Cash
While doing a routine install of a scanner I discovered something interesting – an error message while processing a test image: The scanner software recognizes money and refuses to process it, to make it harder for the kids to produce counterfeits. Does anyone out there know since when this functionality is being implemented?
Goodbye Windows 8
I’m fed up with Windows 8 on my Lenovo W530 and the troubles I am facing. To name a few: No support for the color calibration sensor by pantone, VMware vSphere only works with a few hacks (and doesn’t show consoles),… I have to admit, Microsoft did a few new good things with Windows 8, […]
Tracking down problems with Win8 and Linux
Since quite some time I’m running Windows 8 on my Laptop. During this time I did see and track down quite a few bluescreens caused by malware scanners, drivers and last but not least caused by my Linux install. I am pretty sure it was my Linux install as changing back to windows lead to […]
PCs do need care!
It shouldn’t be something new for you that you should care for your computer. No matter if it’s a Desktop PC or a Laptop. If you don’t care, your machine might end up with a bunch of problems. On the other hand, are common users able to care for their machine? Here’s a list of […]
The SSD for daily use
My last post was about some technical facts regarding the Crest 6 Master by Angelbird where I promised to publish some results of my daily-use test with using my Lenovo W500. First of all, keep in mind that the disk isn’t running full speed as my controller only offers 223.24 MB/sec, which is about half […]
Two years at the W500 – and now?
My W500 isn’t really an old PC, but I have to admit that I do hit some performance limits by now. So what now? A new notebook? Geez… Looking back at the upgrades already done: The internal Harddisk drive was already exchanged: A Samsung Momentus XT, which is one of those Hybrid disks (classical disk […]