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    Why is my gigabit ethernet so slow?

    I just got a new laptop that supports gigabit ethernet. Since my desktop also supports gigabit, I thought I'd add a new switch so I can transfer my music files. I bought a Linksys SD2005 gigabit switch. So my network is now set up as follows: The cable modem is hooked up to a Linksys WRT54G...
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    Stuttering audio in laptop computer

    I was just issued a new laptop computer at work. The old one was a 1.7 GHz Centrino with 512 MB RAM and Windows 2000. The current one is a 1.5 GHz Centrino with 512 MB RAM and Windows XP (which is the reason for the switch--OS "upgrade"). My old computer ran iTunes 4 absolutely fine. Unlike...
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    6600gt texture problems.

    I saw the exact same problem in Far Cry. But it disappeared once I patched FarCry. Maybe it's a game problem? I've never seen the problem in Half Life 2.
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    Vonage Setup with WiFi Router Addition

    I have a different Vonage adapter. But all you need to do is connect from the modem to the wireless router and connect Vonage to the wireless router. Or you can do it the other way, from the modem to the phone adapter and from the phone adapter to the wireless router. The model I have recommends...
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    Help setting up Linksys Wireless USB network adapter

    What is a routing table and how do I check it?
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    Centrino losing wireless capability

    I don't think it's a router problem. I think it's a laptop problem (because iTunes is affected as well as the network connection). But yes, I have updated the firmware for the router.
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    Help setting up Linksys Wireless USB network adapter

    I have an 802.11g wireless router (http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=35&prid=601) and I just bought a USB network adapter. I can't get it to work. The problem I get is identical to this knowledgebase article, the adapter recognizes the network, but can't access the...
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    Centrino losing wireless capability

    I posted a topic earlier (Here) asking about Centrino Slowdown problems. Since I now know it is not a slowdown issue per se, I thought I'd ask again. My work computer is a IBM Thinkpad T42. It has a 1.7 GHz Pentium M processor, with built-in wireless. At home, the computer will randomly just...
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    Does windows do this?

    It turns off all signals from the video card, which is how the monitor knows to turn itself off. Therefore, the screen saver is not still running.
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    which firewire cable is needed?

    This is what you need: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=12-149-007&depa=0 Cameras are almiost always 4 pin. Computers are almost always 6 pin. Whoever said USB 2.0 is wrong. No DV camcorder allows you to transfer video files over USB.
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    Acronis True Image question

    I know Acronis True Image creates a compressed image file that enables you to back up the entire system. I know it can clone drives too. Can you use clone as a backup? Here's what I want to use it for. I'll use it to image the system drive. But I also have a bunch of MP3s that I want two...
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    How do I copy DVD video's for backups? ;-)

    http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/guides.htm
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    Backup Strategies? Good advice needed

    If your backup fails, get another hard drive. You'll still have more money than if you went the tape route. The only thing to worry about is losing both at the same time.
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    Time To Upgrade

    Unless you're a hard core gamer (which you don't appear to be because you don't want to upgrade your video card), your system seems like it would be fast enough for most uses. Use the $300 to buy something for your house or some new clothes. Or just treat yourself and your SO to a good meal.
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    how will this comp hold up in 3 months?

    You want to save money, here are a few ideas: * The DVD-ROM isn't absolutely necessary. The DVD/RW will suffice for now. * You can save $100 by getting "value" memory, though it will probably be slower. * Do you really need 3500+? You can save $100 by getting a 3200+.