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Offlinefear.loathingSF
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Have some computer questions
    #8034430 - 02/17/08 12:04 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

So heres the situation: I got a mac book pro when I went to college and there are not enough computers at home so my dad is going to get another computer. I want to start gaming on my computer so I told my dad it would be cheaper for me to get a good PC than it would be for him to get a good mac, so he is taking my new macbook pro and I am getting a desktop PC.

Now heres the question, I do not want anyone in my family to know I have been on websites like shroomery. I keep my use of psychedelics personal because they would not understand and would think I am some low life drug addict. I would like to avoid any sticky situations so what precautions should I take before handing over my computer. Keep in mind I dual boot MAC OSX and windows XP, so I have to get rid of sensitive information on both sides. And wiping everything is not really an option because I have expensive programs like microsoft office that I dont want to lose.


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Re: Have some computer questions [Re: fear.loathingSF]
    #8034453 - 02/17/08 12:11 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Clear your cache?


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Re: Have some computer questions [Re: Entropymancer]
    #8034476 - 02/17/08 12:16 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Your gonna have to excuse my ignorance here, Im not really knowledgeable with computer language, how do I clear my cache? Im looking for it on google, but if you would like to tell me I would appreciate it


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Re: Have some computer questions [Re: fear.loathingSF]
    #8034479 - 02/17/08 12:17 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

nevermind, found it.


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Re: Have some computer questions [Re: fear.loathingSF]
    #8034631 - 02/17/08 12:57 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

So what exactly did clearing the cache do? My history is still there and I am still logged on on all of my websites. guess I will just have to clear the history and hope for the best. No one is going to be actively searching for where I have been, I just like to be safe


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Re: Have some computer questions [Re: fear.loathingSF]
    #8034639 - 02/17/08 01:00 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Yeah, when I said clear the cache, I meant cache and history.

If you're using Firefox, just go to Tools->Clear Private Data.

If you're really concerned, you can uninstall and reinstall your browser after clearing history and cache.


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Re: Have some computer questions *DELETED* [Re: Entropymancer]
    #8034681 - 02/17/08 01:10 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

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Re: Have some computer questions [Re: Gr33nday43]
    #8034971 - 02/17/08 02:37 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

you could never get everything off it, there will be things there.
But since your dad aint a computer genius he will be unable to retrieve, or even find this information.


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Re: Have some computer questions [Re: fear.loathingSF]
    #8034990 - 02/17/08 02:43 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

You're giving up a Macbook Pro so you can play vidya games?

:crazy2:This is madness! Madness I tell you!:crazy2:


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Re: Have some computer questions [Re: Gr33nday43]
    #8034994 - 02/17/08 02:44 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

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Gr33nday43 said:
Download ccleaner.




:thumbup:

ccleaner will clear all you cookies, history, temp files, download lists, everything, at least on the windows side.

I'm new to mac and don't know enough to help you with the osx though.

peace


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Re: Have some computer questions [Re: koppie]
    #8035311 - 02/17/08 08:29 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

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koppie said:
You're giving up a Macbook Pro so you can play vidya games?

:crazy2:This is madness! Madness I tell you!:crazy2:




Haha yeah its tough for me to give up on mac, but I'm a gamer :tongue:

THanks for the advice guys.  Also, wondering what you guys think of this setup

Case: Digital Storm Twister PRO (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish)
Power Supply: 750W SilverStone Olympia (Dual SLI Compatible) (Model: OP750) (Silent)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz (1066MHz FSB) (8MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 680i LT Core 2 Quad (By: eVGA) (nForce 680i SLI)
Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 667MHz (Dual Channel)
Floppy / Card: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 320GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Optical Drive 1: DVD-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 2x SLI Dual (nVidia GeForce 8800GT 512MB (By: eVGA) (PCI-Express)
Sound Card: Motherboard Multi-Channel High Definition Audio (7.1 Channel)
Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink (Copper Heatpipes)
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Green Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)


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