The Questions Thread

[SkyWarp91]

Thanks, I think I get it now.

Apparently the biggest drain on my computer is Chrome, Skype, windows explorer and something to do with the desktop. Oddly, despite only have three Chrome tabs open, I have 6 processes running, apparently all to do with chrome. Hmmmm.

I have noticed that pages have been loading better and graphic intensive pages work better too, so it was worth the effort.

Maybe it's the plugins within Chrome like the flash-java plugins?

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Maybe it's the plugins within Chrome like the flash-java plugins?

Yeah, apparently that's what it is. Google is a wonderful thing and I feel so much more knowledgeable than before since doing the ram in my lappy

[lancalot]

What else could I look at to get an idea of speed. And any tricks for smoother running of the processor?

you can use this program to clean up your computer abit better ...it got all the tools ...but i mainly use the one click ...to clean up everything like emptying your trash and temp etc....and also startup manager where you can see which program is loading on startup...just don't use the registry defrag!

Glary Utilities
http://www.glarysoft.com/

[morg176]

Finally found some of the alcohol markers (alcohol based ink as opposed to water based ink) that I have been wanting to try.

But, they are $5 each, which most would think that is an ok price.
I did a little homework and found that I can get the whole 192 colours for about $200 from a site called ' aliexpress.com '

The pens would come from china
apparently shipping is free [3 days processing, 3-6 shipping)

Q: Has anyone used aliexpress.com to buy things or similarly purchase items frequently from websites (not in aus or english speaking countries)

thanks for advice

[morg176]

Q: Has anyone used aliexpress.com to buy things or similarly purchase items frequently from websites (not in aus or english speaking countries)

have decided not to go with aliexpress as many people who had used it wish they had not.

ebay may be an alternative. what are your experiences with ebay, both good and bad experiences welcomed

[Sinnertwin]

ebay may be an alternative. what are your experiences with ebay, both good and bad experiences welcomed

Good. I always try to deal with individuals who have a 99.5-100% feedback. I read their rwcent feedback thoroughly and try to determine what the main issue was in regards to receiving a neutral or negative response. If i'm satisfied that the issue isn't enough to deter me from my purchase, i proceed. Shipping wise, i always take the registered option.

[Yukitora]

Cossy question: i need an object for Depthcharges eyes. round, oval and red. any objects out there that may be similar? they need to be already curved, not a flat shape.

[UltraMarginal]

Cossy question: i need an object for Depthcharges eyes. round, oval and red. any objects out there that may be similar? they need to be already curved, not a flat shape.

will you be looking through the eyes, or somewhere else?

[Yukitora]

Mainly the nose....

[jazzcomp]

What's your view of grey import phones? Samsung doesn't honour warranties on non-AU stock I heard. I have interest in a Samsung Galaxy S4 but the price difference in AU vs non-AU makes me choose the cheaper option. Which online seller is the best in terms of warranties? Or would you recommend?

Becextech
Techrific - Melbourne based
DWI
Others?