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    How does your company connect with remote employees?

    A question was presented to me today that kind of stunned me. How do we connect with our employees outside of our offices? Odd question? Let me explain. Our company consists of around 4500-5000 employees. Of those employees, we only have around 1300-1500 end node computer users in each...
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    Apple TV: iPad 2 and MacBook Pro

    I have recently purchased a new iPad 2 and an Macbook Pro (both within the last month) and am considering getting the new Apple TV device. I know that with iOS 5 coming out for the iPad, I should be able to stream to the TV exactly what I am looking at on the iPad (instead of just pictures or...
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    iPhone 4 + 2011 Toyota Highlander = No Bluetooth Phone

    I recently upgraded my wife to an iPhone 4 16gb from an 8gb 3GS. With her 3GS, we were easily able to sync the phone with her 2011 Highlander that would allow her to do the following: Stream Music Hands free phone calls However, with the iPhone 4, we were able to sync as well. The only...
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    Ceiling Fan: Need help with wiring

    In one of our spare bedrooms, we want to install a ceiling fan. I have the mount setup and secure, but need some help with wiring. When I pulled the old light fixture (no ceiling fan) off the wall, I found the following wires: Red White Black (not used) Bare copper ground Now on the ceiling...
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    iMac: 10.5.8 - Upgrading to Lion: How?

    I have an iMac here at work that has Snow Leopard 10.5.8 installed. I was under the impression that if I ran a software update, I would be updated to 10.6, thus allowing me to download and install the Apple Store application, which would then allow me to upgrade to Lion. Am I wrong here? I...
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    Just bought my first Mac! Need upgrade advise

    I purchased my first MacBook Pro yesterday and am stoked. I haven't opened the box just yet, but wanted to upgrade the ram and HD before I do. Currently, it has the following specs: 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 4GB 1333MHz 320GB 5400-rpm1 Intel HD Graphics 3000 Now, I would like...
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    Help - New to MAC - Not sure what to get

    All, I am in the market to finally buy an Apple product to replace my current laptop. I am an IT professional, but am ashamed to say I don't know the first thing about a MAC, but that's one reason why I want one.....to LEARN! However, the main reasons I want a laptop is: * Reliability...
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    ESXi: Whitebox Build - Multiple NICs

    Over the weekend, I built myself the following whitebox for me ESXi 4.1 server: Motherboard: Gigabyte ga-ma78gm-s2h CPU: AMD Phenom II 940 Quad Core Ram: GSkill DDR2-6400 8GB NIC: Intel Pro/1000 GT Gigabit Now, currently I only have 3 vm's going...
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    Upgrade Worthy?

    * Antec Three Hundred Case * Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P motherboard * AMD Phenom II Quad Core 940 Black Edition - Stock cooling * 8GB G-Skill PC2-6400 * XFX Radeon 4870 1GB * Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA II * Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB SATAII * Onboard LAN/HD Audio *...
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    FIOS: Own router + NIM or FIOS Router?

    I have had FIOS for two years now. My package is the Ultimate HD and the 35/35 internet. Since then, I have had multiple problems with the Westell 9100em router. I worked all week to get one of the Actiontec routers sent to me, even had a tech come put, and to make a long story short, I can't...
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    V-FIOS + Blue Iris + External View + Port Forwarding = No worky - Please help!

    I am looking to purchase BlueIris to setup a home video system that I would like to be able to view from anywhere at anytime. Right now, I am using the demo version. I have two DCS-910 IP cameras (for now) and I have set it up to already record (which it is doing now). The software is great...
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    Selling a car: Question on bill of sale

    My wife and I are selling one of our cars. The couple came out to look at it yesterday and are willing to give us what we want for it. They did ask if we would put down on the bill of sale a significant amount less than what they actually gave us. I said I wasn't sure if I could, but I would...
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    Buying a new car: Dealer Cost Comparison

    We are in the market to buy my wife a new vehicle. I had the dealership that I recently bought my truck at do a price on a 2011 Toyota Highlander. Now, I went to the Toyota.com and built out exactly what we want. It came out to $34,330. I had my sales person give me "their" price, which...
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    Gmail: Removing Multiple Contacts and stopping contacts from automatically adding

    All, Over the past couple of years, I have somehow managed to collect a ton of contacts from various people I don't know (mostly from Craigslist, gaming sites, etc.). After getting an Android Samsung Epic, I find that I have thousands of stupid contacts. How can I easily remove them? I...
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    2010 Toyota Tacoma TD: Nerf bar or running boards

    All, I am looking into purchasing either a set of nerf bars or running boards for my 2010 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Double Cab TRD silver in color. I would need them to be full length (not just cab). What do you guys suggest I get? The reason? My wife. Next, where can I find a set of...
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    Toner Empties: What to do with?

    I have been utilizing Staples and OfficeMax's recycling program for over a year and frankly am sick of waiting on coupons from each that I sometimes never receive. I have to wait and do 20 cartridges a month, while I have about 40-50 sitting in my garage waiting to be turned in. There has to...
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    Verizon FIOS: Router Issues

    About a month ago, I upgraded from the 25/5 to 35/35 FIOS internet service. After doing so, I started to have some issues with the router itself (Westell UltraLine Series3 - black) shown here: http://www.westell.com/broadband-home-networking/ultraline-series3.html This week, the router...
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    Google Earth: Share Content

    Is it possible to share Google Earth content across multiple machines? What I would like to be able to do is have one instance of Google Earth that multiple people can use at the same time. Why you ask? Sharing points, routes, etc on a map between multiple PC's.
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    Marksrefill.com - Legit?

    So we were looking at volume licensing on Adobe Acrobat 9.2 and found this website. We decided to "try" a purchase with this site as it allows you to download the media directly. However, when we got the instructions to install, it included 4 different keys and instructions to apply the...
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    Mozilla Seabird - Phone

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG3tLxEQEdg Holy snikes!
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    Car Audio - New to Upgrading

    I recently purchased a brand new 2010 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad 4 door. While it is a heck of a truck, it lacks a bit in the audio department. It's stock everything (not the JBL package) and I think it's the speakers really holding everything back. My questions here are simple, but I hope I...
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    Ink Cartridge Recycling

    I am done with Staples. They used to take forever to get me my $60 per month for recycling...but now they jacked their system up and went to $2 per cartridge. Done! Where do you guys recycle? Mainly what I take there are large toner cartridges, so I think I should be getting more than $3...
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    Pest Control: In house tubing system

    I recently purchased a home (about a year ago) and it has the in wall tubing system that pest control companies hook up to and spray in the walls. Is there something I can purchase on my own to do this all myself? I am sick of paying $90 every 3 months for half ass work and want to start doing...
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    Blu-Ray ROM: Software for playback

    I finally picked up a Lite-On Blu-Ray ROM for about $60 (oem). What I didn't realize is that my solid media player (VLC Player) does NOT support Blu-Ray discs. What is a cheap/free good Blu-Ray disc player for the PC, Windows 7 64-bit?
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    HVAC's: AC Help!

    I have been battling a fairly new (less than two year old home) AC for our home. The system is a carrier system, which from what I am told was a bit large for the 2k sqft home we have (builder told us this as we bought the model - full of upgrades on the CHEAP!). Needless to say here is a...
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    July 4th 2009 - Redneck Water Skiing: New Idea

    This video was last year on the 4th of July. Red River just outside of Wichita Falls, TX. http://vimeo.com/5469298 Give me some ideas for this year!
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    Central Air Conditioning: Problems

    So last April, my wife and I purchased a new home. The AC unit that came with the house was an oversized (for the house) Carrier product. Back in April of this year, we had to have the compressor replaced due to horrible noise. Yesterday, the outside unit was not cooling the house well at...
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    Upgrade time?

    Is it time for an upgrade of any sort on the specs below? * Antec Three Hundred Case * Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P motherboard * AMD Phenom II Quad Core 940 Black Edition - Stock cooling * 8GB G-Skill PC2-6400 * XFX Radeon 4870 1GB * Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA II * Western...
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    Female Spanish Singer

    There was a post here a few years ago of a hot little spanish/latin/columbian singer. The video showed a small dark haired female on stage singing her song in a short skirt or shorts, with a microphone on the side of her face. It looked like it was part of a show or something, but had a band...
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    Vehicle Title Transfer/Registration: Sold Vehicle over two months ago

    All, First things first, I just need suggestions and tips on how I should approach this issue, not here to be SLAMMED by how idiotic the situation might or might not be. On April 7th, I sold my 10 year old Jeep Cherokee to a nice couple who were buying the vehicle for their daughter. They...
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    Home Builder: Trash - Code Compliance

    To make a long story short, our neghiborhood has been dealing with a new home builder over the last 9 months. They seem to give a rats ass about the trash and mess they leave, leaving all of us to clean up our community park and own yards. It stops now. I have given them 3 chances. This...
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    Ceiling Fan Replacement: Correct Wiring?

    FAN Wiring----------Ceiling Wiring Green----------------Green White----------------White Black-----------------Purple or Black (hard to tell the color) Blue------------------Red Is this the correct wiring? The reason I ask is I just had to replace this ceiling fan in my living room...
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    2010 Toyota Tacoma: Satellite Radio

    I recently purchased a 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner TRD crew cab. I decided to stick with the stock radio system (couldn't justify spending $1500 more on the JBL system). With this said, apparently the stereo is "Satellite Capable", and has the antenna already installed on the top of the...
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    Crystal Reports Viewer: On demand refresh

    I currently am installing the Crystal Reports Viewer straight from Crystal Reports. One thing it lacks is the ability to press a button and refresh the report. Why is this important? One particular report is a driver availability report that constantly is changing. My users have to close and...
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    IP Camera: Recording Software

    I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I am setting up 2-3 D-Link DCS-910 wired IP cameras (recent break-in) and wanted to see what software I could use to record the input through my home network on to a Windows Home Server machine. I tried out Active Webcam from Pysoft, but the...
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    Pathmate: Which Style (patio desgin)

    Guys (and gals), I need some opinions here. For a 10ft x 10ft patio in my backyard, I am going to build it using the Pathmate cement mold. The question is, which design? Belgian Stone Pathmate - http://www.backyardweb.com/store/product.php?productid=16152&cat=0&page=1 or...
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    GiftCards: Trading / Selling

    I have a couple of gift cards from Best Buy that I want to either sell or trade for gift cards to places like Sears, Lowes and Home Depot. Are there any websites or places like this?
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    401K: Previous Employer - Move to IRA?

    I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I have roughly $4500 in a 401k from my previous employer. For the past 9 months, I stopped contributing to my 401k due to some economic hardships. I am back to the point where I can contribute more each month. I am 26 years old and have a...
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    Toyota Tacoma PreRunner: New Owner

    Here she is: http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2163/dscn2646.jpg 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner TRD Offroad I was wondering if you guys could give me some advice on things I want to add to the vehicle: 1. I purchased the TOW package but strangely enough it did not come with the class 4...
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    Trucks: Better Gas Mileage - V6 4.0l Tacoma Prerunner vs v8 5.3l Silverado

    Still looking at trucks here. Will a V8 5.3L Chevy Silverado Crew Cab getting better highway gas mileage than a V6 4.0l Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Crew Cab? Both 2009 or 2010 models. Any new deals on trucks starting tomorrow?