So, I recently bought a new laptop... A Lenovo Ideapad 320. Looks great, but dang it is slow as molasses!
I thought since it was a smaller laptop, that it would be great for blogging on the road but nah... Once I open more than 3 tabs and try some simple web photo editing, it slows to a crawl.
So... Now, I am looking for a serious upgrade. XPS 13, Microsoft Surface, or an Asus Zenbook are 3 that have been on my radar lately.
How do you blog? Do you guys use a tablet, smart phone, laptop or a PC?
Any suggestions?
XOXO
Gilaine
Maybe you got 2 antivirus running. Lenovo Ideapad 320 doesnt look to bad or just buy a ssd! Then it should get faster and install a new! windows or whatever.
I have to come to the philippines ;-)
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it's really just not fun to use. =D am selling the Lenovo now, you gonna buy it? =D tell me when you are at the airport i'll send it lol
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@purepinay you must upgrade it with solid state drive and memory hardware on your laptop..
anyway i celebrating my 300 followers @steemit.com,come join the party with me, and join me on this journey, more power to you..thanks for the support.
https://steemit.com/steemit/@mrblu/poem-to-my-followers-and-steemit-special-thanks-for-being-here-with-me-following-my-post-steem-poem
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thanks! @mrblue
how did you get 300 followers that fast? =D
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Personally I changed over to a MacBook Pro this last year and fell totally in love, I can be editing, doing a online class, searching the web all kinds of stuff and it never seems to slow down. I will never go back to PC for a laptop. But it dose have some quirks. Never was a fan until I got sick of the slowdowns cleaning and rebooting my pc. just a thought.
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Thanks! That is great advice... I have honestly been steering away from a Mac, since I am so used to a windows machine since forever. I do think Macbooks have better programs and rendering for editing... If I am correct?
I will go look at them tomorrow at the Apple store... Maybe they will let me borrow one. Ha!
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Yes they are amazing for editing the version of Imovie that came with it is great just on its own. Their are so many programs for editing but it itself is easy and pretty fantastic. I was the same many many years dedicated to PC but I got so sick of the bugs constant upgrading etc. I figured it was worth a try I talked to friends that had them, went in played on one and well now Im a convert, never thought I would either. For the price what they come with and the fact on over a year now Ive never had to force shut down or reboot it was worth it. Like you I never really was a fan but now I guess Im a fanboy..lol well good luck in your search and I hope you find some thing that you will enjoy and helps you in your journey.
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I hate bugs in pcs really. fanboy is fun word.. and speaking of fun I got an hp envy instead of asus, I love how it looks.
I appreaciate your time. =)
You know I got a free lg mouse for my new laptop, do need one? you can take it.. I don't need to keep hoarding too much in my place it's hard to look for my stuff already and they just break anyways.. lol
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Well Im glad you picked something thats that tough part..lol HP puts out a great product I know you will be happy with it Ive had a few over the years, and they always treated me good. Its always exciting to get a new computer I'm really happy for you. I really appreciate the mouse offer as well you are too sweet, but I just replaced mine like a month ago but I really appreciate the offer. I know what you mean about hoarding stuff..lol I have been in dire need of getting rid of some stuff as well. and yeah fanboy is a fun word.. I really have enjoyed the back and fourth thank you!!
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well, will see how long the fun last with this new baby, hope I didn't waste another dime for this dramatic social vain! but what do you do with money anyway? I might not be here next week so might as live like it's your last day lol
I am selling my other laptop just a few weeks old, where can I sell it without people asking me 99% discount lol... I can't sell it with my friends, I have to make my money back at least lol
It's really fun to just buy yourself something, compliment yourself sometimes, boost moral =)
are you having fun on steemit?
It's always nice to meet new people.. never thought I will still be steeming, I go through phases with everything haha
where are you from?
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Im form Washington state in the US. I see you are form the Philippines? is that right? I looked at your blog just a few ago looks like you live in a beautiful area.
I am the same in the sense of I like to spend my money I'm not much of a saver..lol like you said you never know how long you will be here.
I am having fun on steemit it has been really interesting and there is a ton of information to read i like that. and I enjoy getting to know new people as well it is fun. Plus Im getting the chance to share my passions I have only put up 12 of my own posts so far, but I'm going to share more. I want to share some more photos I've taken and really old cartoons on dtube like betty boop and other stuff.
how about you how have you liked it so far
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You are right. I live in Cebu, the oldest city in the Philippines. =)
I am saver too, I have beed saving money a lot for the past 4 years... If you hear my story of how cheap I used to be, you will laught at it. lol I would spend hours at the grocery store calcuting everthing grams and pennies. lol
I have been investing my money for few years now and it's not a whole lot but it is more than enough than what I really expected.. luck sometimes, I am lazy to work so I let money work for me, I did a lot risk trades over the past few years and it was very stressful..
I am happy to find Bitcoin as great opportunity to expand my investment. I normally don't share this with my family and friends in the Philippines coz it's hard too much of an explaination. Plus I never finish university so people look at me as a small time girl lol and insane lol
It is good to know that you enjoy it here.. I enjoy reading and asking questions. Sometimes, people get annoyed at me they can't just say it to my face, I do love arguments and dramas lol takes the boring world to the next level haha
you are doing well, 12 posts is hell of a number already considering you just started last month..
You know it's funny because one of my bestfriends love Betty Boop, she dresses like her too! haha until now she still in love of Betty..
I have to stop from here, I have go to the gym..
Isn't crazy how I can write this long comment but it is always hard for me to write a blog! lol
Talk soon..
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i use smartphone...Xiaomi note 4 which is too fast i really enjoy blogging!!
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I saw that today! I didn't see the price on it though... How long have you had it for?
:)
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What are the specs on the computer you just bought?
There are a variety of things you could try to speed it up. There could be some simple fixes that would help!
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I think just an i3 processor :( I kinda fell in love with the color over the specs... lol. A stupid move :)
What software would you suggest to improve the speed in the meantime?
Gilaine
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An i3 shouldn't be too bad for a portable notebook.
I'd download CCleaner and run the cleaner as well as its registry tool to make sure you don't have any built up junk slowing you down. It also has a tool to let you look at the programs that are set to run when your computer starts up. You may consider disabling the ones you don't need in order to conserve system resources.
Hopefully you'll be able to find some ways to make it zippier! Good luck!
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thank you @ethansmith!
I changed my mind... I bought hp envy instead, it's super slim and perfect weight!
=)
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Great! I hope it works out for you. I'd actually give you the same advice no matter what computer you're using!
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Second vote for CCleaner speeding up ANY windows pc
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Yes!
Ever since I worked at a computer repair store in high school and the owner included CCleaner in his own Windows distribution, I decided it's a great little program for any PC. I think there's even a version for Mac.
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@plepperguy,
cool! i'll check that out soon! appreciate it =)
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thank you @ethasmith! that's really nice of you spending a little time helping me, It's harder to pick if you have so many choices ya know? lol
where you from?
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You're very welcome! I live in the US. I'm originally from North Carolina, and I worked at a computer repair store in high school, so I picked up a lot of tips and tricks that still work well for computers.
There are definitely a lot of choices now, but the hardware on everyday computers hadn't changed that much over the past couple of years. So that makes it a little easier to pick something out.
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Why did you leave NC? Are you near great smoky mountain and the outer banks in NC? I love to visit this someday.. An RV will be perfect to travel around USA! =D
wow, so you are a tech guy ha.. are you having fun on steemit so far?
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I am using my phone and my HP laptop for this. But i do have plans to replace them but sure what my choice is going to be. I hope that you a reliable device for your work @purepinay
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what hp model are you using? does it work well?
thank you =)
I saw your drawing! it's beautiful =) did I tell you I added you to my curate list?
Look forward to see more of your arts! maybe you can draw my eyes too? =)
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My HP is core i3 it works for me . Can you brief me about curate list i dont know much about it. surely i will try to prepare something for you. I already have some work to publish. Thanks for loving my content. stay connected.
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that's still good. I didn't need to buy an i5, it's just the appearance I like lol. I thought I was suppose to save the world from poverty and here I am buying stuff I don't really need... lol maybe I'll sell this next month haha kidding..
My Curate list? It's people I UPVOTE posts..
This article might help:
https://steem.io/getinvolved/paid-to-curate/
=)
Let me know if you have other questions =)
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I'm using asus laptop
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I like asus... I actually bought a new hp laptop just a few hrs ago =) the Asus zenbook, the latest one, in the market.. I really like it but they don't have it in stock until next month lol
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😂🤓
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what's new on steemit btw?
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@ purepinay me laptop and pc...
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cool! what laptop are you using?
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You should look for the processor and the RAM. I use i5 with 4gb RAM. What are the specs of your laptop?!
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I bought hp envy today at ayala =) it's really lite and love the design
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How about the processor and RAM?
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processor: i5 and 4gb Ram
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That's ultra fast already if your purpose is only for blogging! We have the same laptop specs! i5 with 4gb ram, it's already good for gaming!
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I only love the apperance of this and it's light.. lol so should I start playing fallout and stardew valley? lol
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What's fallout and stardew valley? Just play simsimi hahahaha!
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hahaha fallout shelter, it's a survival game
look it up, it's a fun game, they also have it on andriod
stardew valley is a farming kind of game, you start with just the basic stuff to survive lol you know harvest moon on psp?
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what games are you playing? I used to be addicted to video games... I go through phases. now I barely use my ps4.. I have games I bought at the store and they're no longer in good use.. do you play ps?
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Hmm seems like you're an RK hahaha, by the way I only play DOTA 2, nothing else. Oh wait, I played vice city, counter strike, bomberman during my younger years. Now I though I am still young, I don't play those anymore and I only play dota hahaha.
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hahaha dota is still alive ha
never good at it, I only bet on my friends that play good and I make money from them lol!
any mobile games?
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what pc are you using now?
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meep
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get away from my page you little nonesense! you don't say other word than meep. what are you good at! lol
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Hahaha you're so maldita po
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hahaha just playing around haha it's fun to get in trouble lol
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meep
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che! =p
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I have Microsoft surface pro 4. I was skeptical about any product that Microsoft would put on the market all the time. But then... i have tried Surface for a few hour and i bought one. To be honest i was never so satisfied with any of my mobile devices. Keyboard is a joy to type with, and it is detachable. I have not detached it on many occasions to use Surface in a Tablet mode, but when i needed it i could. I have got the slowest version of it to save money, and i have been doing photo editing, video editing on it too. Frankly, i would get a faster one, as editing video is very demanding, but it is still doable. When the time comes to upgrade, i will definitely look into a new version of Microsoft Surface.
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aw! thank you for this, I really appreciate it. I got what really like, apperiance to me is very important lol =)
how's steemit going on with you?
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So you got something from apple i presume? :) I love Steemit. And in my startup pf photography marketplace and community we are now working to build it on steem blockchain too. So i would say discovery of a few years :)
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nope never from apple.. lol
I got hp envy and I love it!
that's nice, I enjoy steemit too? lol I am addicted to steemit lol
I love photography am looking at buying a new camera soon.. what are you using?
that's pretty cool, love to see people doing great stuff in this community =)
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lol I will have to see what hp envy looks like :)
For now i am using Sonu a6300 mostly. Great little not that expensive camera with great results :)
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not too shaby.. I like the design though =)
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It's very light, it's perfect for travel junkies =)
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how much did you buy the Sony a6300? I am looking to buy a new camera. How good is that camera?
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Looks like PS4 slim :)) I have paid it when it came out to the market new 1200 EUR i believe together with 16-50 kit lens, now it retails at ~900 something. it's a neat camera for the money. I did a review of it while ago if you are interested. https://steemit.com/photography/@bescouted/gear-review-sony-a6300-a-great-small-camera-with-an-outstanding-video-performance-under-usd1k
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My two cents is to install Manjaro or Ubuntu Linux on it. It's amazing how fast a slow computer can become with Linux. Could save you some time and money. I personally blog using a Dell Inspiron 15 with an old i3 using Manjaro KDE, works just fine for me.
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really? I just read this msg now, you could have saved me 1064.879USD! =D
I love Dell, but the one I like will cost me a fortune in the Philippines lol.. I am broke now! haha
how much the latest price of the dell you have now?
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I think I paid $300 three years ago. In windows it's slower than molasses but with Linux ide consider it at least equivalent to an i5 laptop in windows. If you have the old laptop still ide throw it on and out the old laptop to use as well.
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wow that's cheap!
i don't know much about the the processor technicalities... as long as it's core i5 up...
the one I got now is core i5, 7th gen... which is pretty fast for blogging and web browsing.
What do you do for living? Are you an IT?
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Personally I have my PC for it. I find it difficult to use my smart phone for blogging specifically with steemit. I hope someone would come up with an APP for it someday lol.
Once I open more than 3 tabs and try some simple web photo editing, it slows to a crawl. - depending on the photo editing software, it is possible that you need more RAM as heavy editing tools tend to eat plenty of your lappy's memory.
By any chance do you experience the same slow experience with only multiple tabs up? like say 10 active chrome tabs.
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I have a pc too but I needed one just for travels. I bought a new lappy now and I love it. Thank you for your time, I really appreciate it. Where are you from?
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Mandaue'ish.
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haha the 'ish is funny! how come I haven't bumped on you in this tiny little queen city?
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Maybe we have, We just do not know each other yet.
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hahaha I never bumped at anyone at Ayala anyways, am blind because of ADD but I am not a snob, only when I have tantrums lol
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You are not alone @purepinay.. i pretty much ignore everyone when im not in the mood.
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Hahaha cool! Do you own a fidget spinner too? Lol
How are you?
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Any good 13" or 14" is light and compact enough for the road.. you can go smaller if you like, I'd say maximum 14" in size for travel laptop. Anything with i5 pentium well last quite a while...
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I got what I wanted =)
thank you for your advice, I really appreciate it =)
do you always bring a lappy when you travel?
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Of course.. I take a lot of videos and photographs, so I bring a external HD with me to store them and of course to blog. That's nice laptop.
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Hey Gilaine, I see that u got an HP laptop already.. good. it's funny, i was gonna recommend u get an HP. I have an HP laptop also, but prefer to do steemit and any computer stuff on my PC. (it's a custom built I put together about 2 years ago) cool. well, hope it works great for u and do ask me anymore computer questions u might have now or in the future. :)
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Ganda acer verry apportable price yan din gamit ng asawa ko.;)
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thanks for the recommendation sis ^_- I bought a laptop na po
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blacnk sis? haha coding error? charrottt
xoxo
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Hahaha kahit ako diko Maview yung comment ko.🤔😨🤕
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