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Hi, How long does the stage 'pre-production' last for PCS desktop builds? My new build has been at this stage since last Friday - 3 working days. I placed my order last Tuesday - 7th January. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated, please. Thank you.

Hi, I have created the Windows 10 media using the 'Creation tool'. I didn't use the 'Recommened settings' I set the language to English United Kingdom, 64bit Architecture. Would I be able to just use the DVD that I created with Windows 10 to erase the drive and create new partitions if...

Hi, Should I also create a PE rescue disc in Macrium Reflect to restore the system if necessary, even though its a disk image of Windows 7 system? Just for calcification: I have System reserved, C and D partitions. When I image the disk, all these will be contained within a single image file...

Hi, I already have and use a 3TB 3.0 USB external HDD. I will keep using that for backups. Apart from using an external HDD are there any other backup mediums to use, which are okay? Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated, please. Thank you.

Hi, I don't really use USB pen drives - but what brand(s) are reliable to buy when considering these for some backups? Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated, please. Thank you.

Hi, Has anyone used https://haveibeenpwned.com/ to check if any of their email accounts have been part of a data breach? Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated, please. Thank you.

Hi, I have being looking at the user guide for Macrium Reflect to create a backup image. Before I start the process of creating the images(s), I would like some advice in relation choosing the correct options before running the backup itself. My backup destination will be my 3TB USB 3.0...

Hi, Sorry just for clarification: should I 'Create installation media for another PC' or 'Upgrade this PC now' when upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10? Thank you.

Hi, I am going to upgrade my current PCS build to Windows 10 Professional this weekend. Just one question: Because I am running Windows 7 Professional, will I need to enter my Windows 7 Pro product key manually for installation/activation of Windows 10 Professional? Any advice or suggestions...

Hi, What are good, reliable software, preferably free is there available to use for burning data etc to blank DVD/Blu-ray discs? I currently use Imgburn, which hasn't been updated since 2013. I use this to backup data to blank DVD/Blu-ray discs. Are there any free alternatives to Imgburn –...

Hi, My old PCS build has the Asus P8Z68-V LX motherboard and I am intending to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10. I have looked at the Asus website at the drivers and they only go up to Windows 8.1. What is the driver support for older motherboards like the P8Z68-V LX in Windows 10 like...

Unfortunately I won't be able to change to the 750w RMx PSU because I would have to change the case that I have selected.

Hi, @The_Scotster What is the difference between the RMx series over the TXm series PSU, except increased power? Thank you.

Hi, When I create images of both of my HDD partitions on my old PCS build running Windows 7 Professional using Macrium Reflect free version, can I create an image of my C partition (Windows boot partition) and browse the files and or folders on the image mounted as a virtual drive in Windows...

Hi, I have just ordered the above spec. Thank you for all of your help. :)(y)

Hi, So based upon what I am going to use the new PCS build for as stated in the above post, will it be okay? Case FRACTAL FOCUS G BLACK GAMING CASE (Window) Processor (CPU) AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.4GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4) Motherboard ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2...

Hi @Oussebon, The new PCS build will be used for the following: Web development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, etc. Android app development, i.e. running Android Studio and the emulator without any problems. Gaming: playing the latest games from this year onwards at very high settings. No...

Hi, Does this spec look okay? Case FRACTAL FOCUS G BLACK GAMING CASE (Window) Processor (CPU) AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.4GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4) Motherboard ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX) - RGB Ready! Memory (RAM) 16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4...

Hi, I have looked the link that you have kindly provided. The article says that is better to not delete the Yahoo account(s) but instead just, migrate the data, change the password and turn on 2FA. In relate to this, would I be able to download all the emails in my Yahoo account and store...

Hi, I have a number of different account(s) e.g. online shopping, email etc. I use strong passwords, which are different for each account that I have/use. Would a password manager be a good option to use to keep track all of the different account passwords? Any advice or suggestions would be...