Computer/Software

Some New Input

I have been updating the home computer. Today I purchased a new keyboard to replace the Microsoft “Internet” keyboard I have been using. The old keyboard has been serviceable, but it always felt “cheap” in its key action. You know, the keys are a bit “wiggly”. The whole keyboard just felt like plastic. I also use the computer late at night in a darkened room. Not totally dark, as I had to have a light...

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Mouse Replacement

Today I finaly ordered something I have wanted to try for a long time. Some call it a replacement for the mouse. Others say it it is just an alternative to the mouse. Still others simply hate it. It is a Wacom pen tablet. I ordered the very cheapest version of this highly rated brand name product. Total cost under $70.00 and is called the Bamboo. If I realy get hooked on this pen input...

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I Told You 64 Times

It is about time I give up on this 64 bit computer thread. Don’t you think? Yep, the thread is wearing a bit thin. I have been running my personal PC here at home with Vista Ultimate 64 bit consistently for over a month. Probably 90% of third party software on it is written for 32 bit OS. The software does not appear to the user (me) to run any different in either OS. Someone...

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Progress Report V64

Most of my major (32 bit) software has been installed over in the Vista64 OS. That is all my Microsoft office and accounting programs and all of my Adobe suites. Also a few other apps I consider important such as WS_FTP pro from Ipswitch, and a new version of CMS IntelliCAD 6.6 Pro. The CMS IntelliCAD is the only 32 bit software so far that hasn’t let me install in both 32 and 64 “worlds”...

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