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SIR VORTEX USA

SIR VORTEX USA

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What is the truth about aol? I've had it for 5 years and I'm used to the homepage. Favorites all the features seem great. However I'll surf it and go to my regular places and some times my hour glass gets stuck going up and down, causing me to log off. It's free and I'm wondering is it sucking up my resorces? Would it be better to deep six it and stay with internet explore? What pro's and mostly cons do you folks know about aol?

Thank you

Sir Vortex USA says many tanks.....:cool:
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Elite m9350f
    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor 2.5GHz
    Memory
    6GB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 9800 GT second generation, 512MB discrete memory
    Sound Card
    Realtec High Definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22 in Acer AL2223W
    Screen Resolution
    1600X1200 +
    Hard Drives
    750GB 7200RPM SATA
    PSU
    500 watts ?
    Case
    Standard from HP
    Cooling
    3 Fans standard with HP unit
    Mouse
    Logitech Laser MX3000
    Keyboard
    Z-Board for gaming and the Logitech MX3000 for the net.
    Internet Speed
    8 kbps
    Other Info
    Have own server on CODWW called SIR FALCON USA , enjoy Delta Force Extreme @ 6:00 p.m. EST on Falcon Bandit Sniper and Falcon Wars on the weekends (sat.+sun.) Have the Saitek X-52 controls for MicroSoft Flight Simulator. Check my fishing forum if interested: wwwgreatlakesforum.com I go by h2o on it. USA stands for United Snipers Association fyi
Well, I don't know anything about AOL, but I'm assuming that you use it as a browser?
In that case, take a look at the other options out there!

these are in order of popularity after internet explorer....and I've only included a few.
firefox
opera
chrome
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus P5K Pro
    Memory
    2 times 2GB Kingston (paired) DDR2 PC 6400
    Graphics card(s)
    9600GT 512MB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 226 CW
    Screen Resolution
    1680X1050
    Hard Drives
    74GB 10.000 rpm WD raptor 750 GB Samsung F1 750 GB Samsung F1 2 WD 500 GB drives
    PSU
    Recom Power Engine 600 Watt
    Case
    Apevia X-cruiser Blue
    Cooling
    Auras CTC-868 CPU cooler; 7 Zalman 120mm, 1 Papst casesooler
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless trackball
    Internet Speed
    50 mbit synchronous fibreglass connection
I use it as a browser and hear mixed feelings about it. Still looking for Pro's and Con's.

Thanks though.

SIR VORTEX USA
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Elite m9350f
    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor 2.5GHz
    Memory
    6GB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 9800 GT second generation, 512MB discrete memory
    Sound Card
    Realtec High Definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22 in Acer AL2223W
    Screen Resolution
    1600X1200 +
    Hard Drives
    750GB 7200RPM SATA
    PSU
    500 watts ?
    Case
    Standard from HP
    Cooling
    3 Fans standard with HP unit
    Mouse
    Logitech Laser MX3000
    Keyboard
    Z-Board for gaming and the Logitech MX3000 for the net.
    Internet Speed
    8 kbps
    Other Info
    Have own server on CODWW called SIR FALCON USA , enjoy Delta Force Extreme @ 6:00 p.m. EST on Falcon Bandit Sniper and Falcon Wars on the weekends (sat.+sun.) Have the Saitek X-52 controls for MicroSoft Flight Simulator. Check my fishing forum if interested: wwwgreatlakesforum.com I go by h2o on it. USA stands for United Snipers Association fyi
Is it also your ISP ? I've never had any experience with it but hear that it does tend to take over the machine a bit. ;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Home
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy x360 Convertible 15-bq0xx
    CPU
    AMD A9 Stoney Ridge Technology
    Motherboard
    HP 8312 (Socket FP4)
    Memory
    8.00GB Dual-Channel Unknown (?-0-0-0)
    Graphics card(s)
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1080@60Hz) 512MB ATI AMD Radeon R5
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Aud
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor on AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    119GB SanDisk SD8SN8U-128G-1006 (SSD) 931GB Hitachi HGST HTS721010A9E630 (SATA
    Mouse
    Microsoft Optical Wheel Mouse
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    62.86Mbps down 18.19Mbps up
    Other Info
    EPSON78D0CF (XP-332 335 Series) (Default Printer)
beforehand, I'd like to say that I am sorry to take this a little off topic. I hope you don't mind, sir vortex....but I had to say this to Joan.

Joan, I went to your site....and my gosh, you are great! The quality of your work is amazing!

Sorry for the interruption!
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus P5K Pro
    Memory
    2 times 2GB Kingston (paired) DDR2 PC 6400
    Graphics card(s)
    9600GT 512MB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 226 CW
    Screen Resolution
    1680X1050
    Hard Drives
    74GB 10.000 rpm WD raptor 750 GB Samsung F1 750 GB Samsung F1 2 WD 500 GB drives
    PSU
    Recom Power Engine 600 Watt
    Case
    Apevia X-cruiser Blue
    Cooling
    Auras CTC-868 CPU cooler; 7 Zalman 120mm, 1 Papst casesooler
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless trackball
    Internet Speed
    50 mbit synchronous fibreglass connection
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