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Recovery from Grub Error 5

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:59:54 -0500

Problem
Operating Systems, Linux, Ubuntu 11.04
Just finished a fresh installation of Ubuntu and just after the restart i get Grub Error 5 and the bootloader halts. Now I can`t get in neither of my OSs. The HDD seems to be ok so I can`t seem to find the reason for the error. I tried reinstalling Grub from the livecd but it keeps giving the same error....

LG Optimus M

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:40:24 -0500

Question
Cell Phones, LG, Optimus M
I would like to know if the LG Optimus M supports the Adobe Flash Player?

Should I buy Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro?

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:13:46 -0500

Question
Cell Phones, Sony Ericsson, Xperia mini pro
is it worthy to buy sony ericsson xperia mini pro

Can Eyefinity run monitors with different size?

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:32:01 -0500

Question
Graphic Cards, AMD
I know it's a little stupid question, but can I use 1x27" monitor and 2x22" with Eyefinity?

Can I run Adobe Photoshop in Ubuntu?

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:18:45 -0500

Discussion
Operating Systems, Linux, Ubuntu 11.04, Ubuntu 11.10
So Ubuntu isn't on the supported OS's, but is there any way to port it for Linux?

What is a Pentile display?

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:56:00 -0500

Discussion
Cell Phones, Samsung, GALAXY Nexus
Just read about the pentile display in Samsung Galaxy Nexus and I'm wondering what is the actual difference for the consumers? Is there any real disadvantage in quality compared to Samsung GS2 which is different technology, but still samoled? Can it be easily noticed and should I consider GS2 instead...

ELEMENT ELCHW321 WONT TURN ON

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:24:51 -0500

Question
TVs, Element Electronics, ELCHW321
I have a 2 yr old ELEMENT FLAT SCREEN. MODEL # ELCHW321. A few months ago it wouldnt turn on anymore. the red light is there but no clicking noise as I have read. Also I dont see any bulging capacitators. they all seem to be flat. I have been researching everything on the internet to try to find out...

Will a Galaxy Note run on Sprint?

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:24:24 -0600

Question
Cell Phones, Samsung, GALAXY Note
I know they don't sell them in the US however if I purchased one unlocked would it be compatible? I like the stylus features and was thinking even if it was for the wifi use it would still be better than carrying a tablet.

Can I use soundbar with PC?

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:22:41 -0600

Question
Desktop Computers, Separate Speakers
I don't want surround sound and was thinking of buying a soundbar. Is it worth buying and should I use it with subwoofer ? What will be the sound ?

Need a Tab

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:25:24 -0600

Question
Tablets, Samsung, GALAXY Tab
We just want to buy a tab which must have the following

Capacitive Touch

Android Minimum 2.2

7" Screen

GSM with Voice & Video Calling

GPRS / 2G, 3G and WiFi Support

Browser (Which can support secure sites like banking, IRCTC etc.)

Internal and...