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    Vista Wireless Problem

    SSID is being broadcast..... It's a desktop, and it can see the wireless network....it just won't connect. -J
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    Vista Wireless Problem

    So I just bought a new Dell Desktop with an internal wireless networking card for my girlfriend. It has Vista Home Premium on it (I'm going to remove it asap, but in the meantime...) She has ATT dsl running off one of those 2Wire Gateways (which is essentially a dsl modem and wireless...
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    Serious Surveillance Gear

    I'm looking for a good forum or shop for Surveillance/Spy gear. Google produces a bunch of bullshit sites with James Bond type junk. Wondering if anyone knows of any companies that take it seriously....mainly looking to essentially "Wire" someone with audio, and the ability to take...
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    HTPC Peripherial Solution Please?

    Using XP right now (I know)....considering switching over to something more Media PC friendly. I'll look in to the products you suggested. But an extender really doesn't solve the gaming from the living room thing. -J
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    Monitor Calibration Help

    I while back I bought a new 22' LCD http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824236043 I've been pretty happy with it, no dead pixels, gets the job done, etc. But ever since I've bought it I've never been THAT happy with the colors on it....I've used the presets they provide...
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    HTPC Peripherial Solution Please?

    Let me explain my setup before I explain my problem.... I live in a 2 bedroom apartment, on the first floor of an old apartment building. I built a Home Theather/Gaming PC last spring (it was really just a money saving thing not to do two seperate machines). As well as a 22' LCD, I also own...
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    Webcam for a Board Room.....Help Please?

    I'm not sure if this is the right place for this post...but I'll try because I'm running out of options... I'm in a medium sized company and we just started subscribing to Webex as a web conferencing solution. Our setup is such that we'll be hosting meetings where our senior staff will all...
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    Could Use some Advice...weird video issue

    Downloaded it off Nvidia's site using their little wizard to find drivers. I didn't even crack the seal on the CD that came with the card. As far as the full software suite...I think it was just drivers. Though I do have Nvidia Control Panel/Ntune running. Hope that helps, -J
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    Could Use some Advice...weird video issue

    /bump any other thoughts on this? -J
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    Could Use some Advice...weird video issue

    I'll try the event viewer thing, that is a good idea.... But what bugs me most is that almost no one has had this problem....I can't find anything on forums barring that one tidbit you linked. Makes me worried. Anyways I've also heard that it is super hard to FULLY REMOVE codecs.....even...
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    Quick Memory Question

    Thanks. -J
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    Quick Memory Question

    I'm thinking of doing an upgrade, and this may be a stupid question but I wanted to be sure.... I currently am running a EVGA 780i mobo...with 2gb of G.Skill 800mhz ram. I'm thinking of upping my ram and I was wondering the rule on adding a kit of ram... - I don't think I can add...
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    Could Use some Advice...weird video issue

    I have my stats listed below.....here is my issue. I Just built a new system, and everything is working like a charm barring one thing. Everytime I watch movies my machine has serious problems after the movie is over (and sometimes during it). What happens is....typically...the movie will...