BlackSmokeDMax

[quote who="scorpNZ" reply="18" id="3672862"] adobe reader ? if you just want to view pdf's sumatra pdf (installer or portable versions & very small foot print or a slightly larger more function foxit reader) [/quote] I end up needing to fill in a lot of PDFs, and I've yet to find one of the small quick programs that does it without any hassles like the official Adobe app. I could probably get away with it on my home computer as I don't do that

[quote who="starkers" reply="4" id="3672764"] Sadly, if you become a user of technology, the creators/purveyors of that technology seem to think that your personal data is fair game and that they can use or sell it off as they see fit. Worse still, you can't avoid it unless you become a hermit and live life like back in the Stone Age. [/quote] So true. Even if using something like linux, unless you REALLY know what you are doing, you are taking

[quote who="DaveBax" reply="2" id="3672758"] Lot of other people doing much more wrong than Microsoft. Not that Microsoft is a saint but people seem to worry more about them then all the other places that give out your info and more of it. [/quote] I think that is because being the operating system, Windows has access to more of it than anyone else, and likely more important things as well. I believe there is a deeper trust involved in the operating sy

[quote who="admiralWillyWilber" reply="14" id="3672586"] Acrobat reader is not a browser it is basically made to read different software. The advantage of reading is so you can't write anything. They used to use edit. I have no idea why they changed. Yah no real reason program. If you are going to use these programs then I see a reason to include them on a image. When you start the new ssd change the download location to your new harddrive only installing what you want on you ssd dri

[quote who="alaknebs" reply="13" id="3672580"] not sure why you need acrobat reader. unless it's for more than just reading pdf, which you can do with browsers nowadays, if not other alternatives. (someone mentioned they need it for something else before. forgot if it was you) [/quote] I find the readers built into browsers: a. don't read all pdfs equally. I have seen way to many where the pdf is displayed incorrectly. <p

[quote who="The_Gear" reply="1" id="3669586"] We're working on it at this time. Thank you. [/quote] Think around the time this happened I saw steam forum threads stating that Legendary Heroes registration was back (believe that was officially removed about a year ago.) Are these issues somehow related? Don't think this is the first time the registrations have accidentally been re-enabled. But I can't recall if the forums here were having troubles the other times.

[quote who="Jafo" reply="9" id="3672371"] Quoting BlackSmokeDMax, reply 7 Do you have the Acronis software backing up a certain number of images and then starting to overwrite? So a couple of favorites and then a running log of 5 or 10 previous builds that cycle? Yes. I also have Sy

Added another bit to the end of my OP for anyone who has already read the original post. Wondering if the Samsung Magician software that comes with the SSD is worth the install. It is not the Data Migration Software, but supposedly software that is used to keep the drive in good order and running fast. My main question is whether or not this is a useful/necessary piece of software, or just some included bloat?

[quote who="Jafo" reply="4" id="3672364"] Get yourself something like Acronis True Image ....and have daily [as I do] or weekly/whatever incremental updates to 'the ideal drive image'. You can always keep particular full images that you 'like' as being complete/workable....but still keep on having incrementals. [/quote] I will consider that. I may first try some of the other packages I had downloaded, or in the case of the Samsung so

[quote who="myfist0" reply="3" id="3672360"] [/quote] If I remotely knew how to use photo editing software that would probably make the list. As it is, MS Paint gets me by for my very low needs- basic cropping of pictures is the most I

[quote who="anotherside" reply="2" id="3672353"] Seriously though, I don't see the point of making a Windows image with a lot of extra programs. These programs will get old fast. Someone on another forum said that software is a consumable. Eat it and enjoy it while it lasts. Hardware changes, software changes, the perfect Windows image will soon be obsolete. Make back-ups so you can reinstall if need be. I don't believe in the perfect OS image anymore. The l

Hi everyone! I have but one question... in 27 parts ( /BackToSchool reference) Kidding, just looking for any recommendations or preferences as to what everybody installs after doing a fresh windows install, but prior to making a new image for easy restoration. So far, my list of installed software is fairly small: Windows Updates AMD Video Driver/Software package Start8 (btw, talking Win

Not sure why, but spoiler tag doesn't seem to be working. Is it because it is the first post in a thread? Haven't had any problems with seeing it working in past posts of mine. edit: Anyway, put a bunch of blank lines in there to try to help hide the spoiler a bit. [spoiler]test[/spoiler] edit: spoiler is working properly in this post! Any hint as to why it isn't working in original post?

So, just finished watching the most recent episode of Star Wars Rebels. Geeked out hard! Spoiler ahead: [spoiler] They announed early in episode that Ezra was going to Tatooine. Of course, first thing I think of is Obi-Wan! But then figured no way are they

I missed this originally, glad it got bumped! Will be giving this a read through tomorrow when I have a bit more time.

[quote who="Primal_Savage" reply="5" id="3669200"] Quoting BlackSmokeDMax, reply 4 Primal, would this be compatible with your Xtra mod? Yes. There is an extra step to make it compatible, described in the ReadMe file. [/quote] Thanks! WildBoarPie: An

[quote who="Primal_Savage" reply="1" id="3661078"] It's too bad this hasn't received any public comment yet, so let me be the first to say it: well done! Overall, this is some great stuff. Brings a breath of fresh air to the strategic map as nobody has done much about this in the last few years (yep, we're now talking years!). I'd say it's somewhat more colorful than the original, but generally not too colorful. Everything looks great zoomed in. Some of the

[quote who="Ares1001" reply="1945" id="3668281"] I didn't even know that was a thing. Wow. [/quote] Looks like I just learned something new as well. GC2 was on OS/2 also, I didn't know that. https://www.stardock.com/products/gcgold/

[quote who="Larsenex" reply="4" id="3668251"] The Ryzen 1800X is supposedly the same in performance to Intels I7 6900K (Broadwell). If so it is a hell of a deal at $499.00 (since a 6900K is about $1050.00). [/quote] Well now, that sounds much better! Think I'll still be waiting until there are computers running it in the wild before I stick my toes in AMD waters again. (note: typing this on an AMD desktop right now) I always seem to end up disappointed. Think the last t

[quote who="Ares1001" reply="1943" id="3668264"] Ah. I see. That would do it alright. Wow. I didn't think I had been on this forum that long. [e digicons]:O[/e] That's what I get for joining all the way back in Beta 3b for the original Galactic Civilizations. [e digicons]:)[/e] [/quote] Well, kind of the original GalCiv ;) Think you mean the original Windows GalCiv, Think Brad had the OS/

[quote who="admiralWillyWilber" reply="1" id="3668209"] I read in the articlethat the ryzen is comparable to the I5 [/quote] Their new, unreleased CPU is comparable to current i5s? If so, that is disappointing. And even if it is against upcoming i5s, still not great news.

[quote who="Island Dog" reply="3" id="3668147"] Been like that for a long time. [/quote] Wow. Wonder if maybe I have just never actually used that system. I'm sure I have emailed in for support in the past. (but not in years)

[quote who="Island Dog" reply="1" id="3668013"] You need to create a new login for the support site. It is not the same as your Stardock account. [/quote] Is that new? If not, how long has that been a thing?

[quote who="Frogboy" reply="191" id="3665716"] I am inclined to take the underlying engine updates from FE/Sorcerer King and apply them to WOM and release i as an Ultimate Edition. WOM, I thought, was a good game, just too ambitious (code wise). [/quote] All the SK engine updates applied to FE:LH would be very welcome as well!

Can't wait! Will there be an early opt-in for testing, or just gonna release it in the wild?