What tech specs are most essential for working remotely via Citrix? Longtime Mac user here, have never bought a Windows machine. I need to buy a laptop to work remotely for my job (paralegal at a mid-size law firm). I will be logged into my Firm's network, and running a variety of software programs off Citrix (iManage Desksite, Filesurf, Word, Hotdocs template manager, Adobe Professional, etc). What key features should I be looking for? Is 8GB of RAM enough? Recommendations for specific brand names are also welcome.
posted by invisible ink
on Aug 25, 2012 -
15 answers
Is
this a good deal? It's a Lenovo G580 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.5GHz 15.6" for $599. My uncle left his job and had to give up his work provided laptop. Thus, he's now using one so old it has windows 2000.
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posted by nooneyouknow
on Jul 21, 2012 -
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Should I get a MacBook Air or stick with Windows? I may be getting a new laptop for school and I want to get the best, most portable one... but I have never had a Mac. What should I get?
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posted by DoubleLune
on Jan 10, 2012 -
28 answers
Windows 7 thinks I am connected to a projector and my laptop screen is black. How can I force it to return to normal?
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posted by jeremias
on Dec 30, 2011 -
6 answers
My Aspire 5003WLMi laptop collects dust, and for the life of me I can't figure out how to remove the bottom cover to get at it. I can get parts out - DVD & hard drives - but that's about it. I've tried all visible screws, and shone lights into all holes. Help?!
posted by IAmBroom
on Oct 3, 2011 -
3 answers
How difficult is it to get a replacement from Staples using their protection plan? There's nothing wrong with the item in question, but I'd like to sell it and if I can replace it for a new one I imagine I could get more for it.
Also, is there any way to transfer the plan to a buyer since there's still over a year on it?
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posted by blunt_eastwood
on Sep 19, 2011 -
16 answers
I need to buy a new PC laptop and have no clue where to start. My criteria: Good hardware, sleek design, good speakers, AWESOME customer service, NOT a macbook, under $900.
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posted by windbox
on Aug 14, 2011 -
20 answers
Can I use a tablet as a roaming interface for my home desktop,
and as a standalone tablet when I travel?
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posted by IAmBroom
on Jul 11, 2011 -
4 answers
Buying a netbook, but can't decide which one. Do you have one you love? One you hate? What's the best way to decide when all of the specs are same-same-but-different?
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posted by equivocator
on Jul 10, 2011 -
26 answers
It's taking my
brand new Thinkpad a full two minutes to boot (and an additional 30 sec to get my browser open). What's up?
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posted by kitcat
on May 26, 2011 -
30 answers
My laptop speakers aren't working, but the sound is fine with headphones. What does this mean and how can I fix it? A few details inside.
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posted by threeturtles
on Jan 4, 2011 -
3 answers
My laptop computer won't play nice with my new widescreen LCD monitor. Would an external graphics card or ExpressCard help?
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posted by WyoWhy
on Sep 12, 2010 -
14 answers
My two boys, both starting 7th grade in a couple of weeks, need computers...laptop or smaller? Smaller relates to cost?
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posted by snsranch
on Aug 21, 2010 -
27 answers
I need to figure out: the correct cord with which to connect my MSI Wind netbook to an older Toshiba tube-style HDTV (a... DVI-D Dual thing, or something, maybe?! + a ???), and where I can purchase such a cord. I am cord-illiterate. Halp!
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posted by Keter
on Jul 15, 2010 -
9 answers
Buying a used laptop. What can I do to ensure I'm not buying a ticking timebomb?
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posted by jluce50
on Apr 16, 2010 -
5 answers
My laptop (an Acer Travelmate) just gave up the ghost after 3 years and a replaced (but still dodgy) hard drive. Any suggestions for laptops that can handle plenty of travel and being bumped around in bags?
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posted by divabat
on Feb 10, 2010 -
15 answers
I'm trying to make my "main computer" my 2 year-old MacBook Pro instead of my home-built desktop. How can I best do this? Does anyone have any dock recommendations for that MacBook Pro?
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posted by decrescendo
on Jan 13, 2010 -
21 answers
Where can I see a Dell Adamo (not the new XPS, but the one that was released last year) in person, in the San Francisco Bay Area? Frys doesn't seem to carry it, and I don't know who else would. I'm considering buying one, and want to handle it and check out the keyboard, weight, etc., in person, before making a decision.
Thanks for any help you can provide :-)
posted by Susan PG
on Nov 20, 2009 -
2 answers
I've got $500.00 to spend for a new computer. I want to get the most bang for my buck. My needs are: - Play music - Edit and view photos - Edit and view videos - Create DVDs & Surf the Internet.
My past history has been in PCs. I am open to building my own computer.
So what should I get?
posted by jserdula
on Jun 29, 2009 -
19 answers
We have an HP Slimline machine running video with an Nvidia Geforce 6150 SE graphics card. We are wanting to use a VGA->HDMI box to convert the video output of the desktop and connect it to our television:
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posted by ao4047
on Jan 9, 2009 -
1 answer
Replacing my laptop's hard drive. I think I've almost got it but have some questions about the cloning process.
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posted by nomad73
on Aug 29, 2008 -
8 answers
2 used laptops: what to do with them? One will be new to me (from my wonderful girlfriend), one will be new to my grandma (from me)
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posted by whiskey point
on Apr 8, 2008 -
14 answers
Where can I find online laptop ratings about durability, repairs, or typical problems, the way Consumer Reports does for cars?
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posted by salvia
on Mar 14, 2008 -
17 answers
What's the best strategy for buying new laptops and selling old ones? I usually buy a new computer once every five years or so and then sell my old one. Say I spend $3000 for a new one and sell the old one for $300. Would I be better off buying a new one every year and selling the old one each year? In other words, would I get more for the old one that it would make up for the depreciation in waiting five years?
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posted by moedym
on Feb 14, 2008 -
17 answers
I own a Dell Inspiron 9100 that uses 200-pin DDR PC3200 SODIMM RAM. I've found a good deal on 200-pin DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz SODIMM RAM. Would this be backward compatible?
Can't seem to find a quick answer on this, many thanks mefites.
posted by MrHappyGoLucky
on Oct 9, 2007 -
4 answers
[NoseBleedFilter] How to maintain a file library on Big Computer, and a small selection on Little Computer, so Big Computer Looks like Little Computer, but Little Computer doesn't need to carry all the files in file library?
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posted by mrgreyisyelling
on Aug 22, 2007 -
7 answers
BSODFilter: I tried to install a RAM upgrade in my girlfriend's Dell Inspiron 1100 laptop, and got nothing on screen after powerup. So I replaced the old DIMM, and got the BSOD -- the file that was missing was a driver for the Intel video adapter. Long story short, it's still not working.
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posted by YoungAmerican
on Aug 2, 2007 -
10 answers
My laptop has been infected something called Bloodhound.Exploit.106 which is darn hard to get rid of... Help! Please!
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posted by zaelic
on May 21, 2007 -
11 answers
Advice would be greatly appreciated on purchasing a laptop.
The laptop im using is dying, i want to replace it but im not that up on technical specs and the like.
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posted by Reggie Knoble
on Jan 11, 2007 -
29 answers
Shopping for a cheap used laptop: What are the minimum specs I should be looking for with respect to CPU, RAM, HD? I'm planning to use WinXP (maybe I'll settle for 2K), Open Office, and FireFox (including some AJAX-heavy web sites such as gmail, Google Docs, del.icio.us), with a wifi card. And not much else. I want to avoid "I'm always waiting for this stupid slow computer!" but not spend much more than the minimum needed to avoid that.
posted by Leonard of Vince
on Dec 18, 2006 -
24 answers
New laptop three part question; Just got a new Lenovo Thinkpad,
a. I want to make sure I have all the correct settings to make it run properly.
b. Wanted to see what accessories I should look at to make it easier/efficient to use? I have an ipod, a pda, and use microsoft office for work.
c. Any other comments or suggestions I should be aware of?
Thanks for the help guys!
posted by boyinmiami
on May 31, 2006 -
7 answers
What is the best morning routine, especially for someone who is (a) in college and (b) wants to fight something starting to look like internet addiction?
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posted by Ash3000
on Apr 17, 2006 -
12 answers
My laptop is crashing frequently and I am trying to track down the problem. I suspect it's the hard drive, but I want to know more so I can work around the issue. Any logging/debugging utilities or tips?
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posted by costas
on Jan 7, 2006 -
8 answers
The new 15 inch Powerbook suits my computing needs perfectly, but one of those plus new software would actually break the bank. What's the closest I can get with a Windows laptop?
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posted by godawful
on Nov 6, 2005 -
25 answers
Windows XP help needed! I suddenly can't copy photos onto my laptop. I'm getting a weird error...
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posted by kdern
on Oct 31, 2005 -
11 answers
I have a laptop computer that is used almost exclusively on a glass table. It has had problems with overheating in the past; one the fans has gone out and had to be replaced. Does it make a difference what kind of surface I have the laptop on and is glass a poor choice for a its workspace?
posted by Ber
on Sep 29, 2005 -
9 answers
