Recent content by pirateguy

Oops, I guess this is more appropriate for the OS forum. Posted thread there. Can I delete this one?

Currently, I have a desktop computer hooked up to my projector in the living room and I use it as a HTPC. I also have an HDTV and laptop in my room that I use for personal stuff. I can hook up my laptop to my HDTV, but my laptop can't really play HD content, so I am trying to connect my HTPC...

Currently, I have a desktop computer hooked up to my projector in the living room and I use it as a HTPC. I also have an HDTV and laptop in my room that I use for personal stuff. I can hook up my laptop to my HDTV, but my laptop can't really play HD content, so I am trying to connect my HTPC...

I don't think people realize how much incorrect speculation had to do with rising oil prices. Do you think that simply lack of demand has caused oil to fall 70%? Demand has certainly decreased, but the main reason oil has fallen so much is because oil prices were irrationally driven too high...

One day my computer would not turn on. I tried multiple plugs and outlets, but there were no signs of life in any component. No lights, fans, or noises on anything, including the PSU, so I assume the PSU is broken. Actually there is sometimes a noise when I turn the PSU off and back on...it...

Man, I was dismayed when Zap mentioned Best Buy's clearances aren't nation wide. I don't know why I even took the time to read where your local Best Buy was. Somehow, of all the places on Earth you could be, your Best Buy happened to be 4 miles away from my evening class. What the hell are...

My Dell Inspiron 6000 is a few years old. The screen has slowly been going bad...new discolored, 1 pixel thick, vertical line every month or so. Even with the 30 odd lines I have, I like having a crap laptop just to surf the web and stuff. But yesterday the entire left half (exactly one half)...