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    House has cat5, do i need a switch?

    There's cat5 wired in all the rooms. There's a central networking cabinet in the master, it looks like it's only a punch down block, do I need to get a switch? How exactly do I connect the wires from the punch down to the switch?
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    Auto switch between GMA and dedicated.

    So these new intel chips have built in graphics, are there programs or built in functions that allow you to switch your graphics based on program? IE if I'm running anything on Steam it will switch to the dedicated card.
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    About time I upgrade?

    I'm currently on a Q9450, nforce 780i, 4gigs ram, and ati 4850. couple raptors and an intel 320 ssd. Time to upgrade? Will I get a big boost in speed? I do play games and I'd like to play everything in max. I'm thinking of selling all my raptors and maybe getting 1 or 2 more intel 320s...
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    gifts/toys for blind and deaf...

    What sort of toy could I get my 102 grandpa that is almost blind and deaf? I want to find something that can keep his mind active because he just sits in his chair all day doing nothing.
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    Worth it to get Linux cerf for web dev jobs?

    I'm currently an SEO (over 6 years now), but I'm looking to switch into development. I've got a RoR cert 2 years ago from UW, but haven't really touched it since I got it. Now I'm trying to get back into programming by learning PHP. Since I've never had a dev job before, would I have a...
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    network admin vs programming job, which best for wrist problems?

    Since I got laid off 3 month ago from my marketing manager position, I've been thinking about switching to IT. I'm thinking of going into either web programming (know ruby, learning php) or network admin (no real prior exp, so I'm likely going to get a RHCE or some related certificate)...
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    accelero s1 work on the 8800gts?

    I saw the specs for the accelero s1, it doesn't mention support for the 8800gts, does anyone know if the accelero s1 supports the 8800gts?
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    Switching back to air...need case with large HD capacity

    I've been using liquid the last 1.5 years, but I haven't maintained it, now there's so much gunk in it that I've gotta dismantle the whole setup. Since I don't do any sort of overclocking and I don't do a lot of gaming anymore. Maintaining this system just isn't worth it for me. I'm...
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    best store to buy pre-built budget computers?

    I'm going to replace my parents old computer this xmas and I need an suggestion on where to buy a prebuilt computer...around $300-$400 without monitor. Don't have the time to build it myself.
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    how to move/copy large quantity of files?

    I just setup a Raid 5 array and I want to move all my data on to that. The data is split between 2 drives and 4 partitions. I don't trust the windows copy so are there any apps that can do this and also verify afterwards that everything was copied over?
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    Get a NAS or a nice dedicated RAID card?

    I'm going to pick up 3x 1tb drives and 2x raptor drivers today. I only have 4 sata ports on my mobo so I'll need to pick up a raid card. A decent one with RAID 5 will set me back $300-$400. For another $200, I can pick a NAS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?Item=N82E16822122010)...
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    DVD Burner burns, but can't read.

    I have a LG GH20NS15 I bought last year, I can't seem to be able to read from it, but it still burns discs. I've tried it with a retail disc, but can't read it. It burns and verifies fine. I've tried discs I've burned with this drive on my other comp...works fine. What's the problem?
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    What should I do with my old 1800xp+

    I've got a old HTPC that I'm not using anymore because I upgraded. What could I do with this. I was thinking of building a Linux box, but what's there to do? Dedicated firewall?
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    What kind of power converter for a 220v product?

    My parents bought a pressure cooker when we went to china, it's 220v, 900w. Do we need to get a 220v to 110v converter or 110v to 220v converter? Second, can we just get a 1000w converter or something larger like 3000w? We were told buy 1 salesmen the converter would overheat if we only...
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    Can you setup an RAID 5 without losing data?

    I currently have 1 TB drive that is partitioned to 3 smaller partitions. I plan to buy 2 more 2 TB drives and start a RAID 5. When I setup RAID 1 for 2 of my other hardrives, I had to wipe both drives. Will I need to wipe the current 1 TB drive if I want to do RAID 5? Will I also need...
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    How do I scan for rootkits outside of windows?

    There might be a chance that i received a trojan of some sort because I installed something early today, left for a hour and when I came back I saw 2 cmd prompt windows opened executing or making save1.exe Since NOD32 and Trojan Hunter didn't find anything, I'm going to check for a rootkit...
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    Upgrading whole system, upgrade my 8800 GTS?

    I'm upgrading my whole system and also getting watercooling. I bought a 8800 GTS 640mb in march, should I upgrade that again since GPU waterblocks are over 100 bucks, would it be worth it to upgrade my GPU again rather then, get the waterblock for the 8800 then upgrade again next winter and...
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    Upgrading, new need PSU

    Here's my upgrade specs. evga 780i sli mobo 8800 GTS (640mb) Q9450 proc 2x raptors 3x sata drives (maybe for if I go RAID) 2x 7200rmp ide drives 2xDDR2 dram water cooling, I'm thinking of either getting the one of the external kits(koolance exos2) or build my own from dangerden. I'm...
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    Upgrading mobo, ram, cpu. watercooling

    Already have a 8800 gts (640mb). going to add: Q9450 proc http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115042 Evga 780i mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813188024 G.SKILL 4gb (2x2gb) ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231122 Is this a pretty...
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    8800 GTS SLI or single 9800 GTX?

    Bought my 8800 GTS last year (640mb OC), next month I plan on upgrading my whole rig. Should I buy another 8800 GTS for SLI or a new 9800 GTX? Have you guys seen benchmarks for something like this? How about 9800gtx2 vs 8800 GTS SLI?
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    I think one of my LCD is messed up...pix

    I have a Dell 2007 WFP and FP. In the last couple weeks, I've noticed that WFP seem to giving out a really bad bluish tent. I've tried it on a different socket, vga, and also a different computer. Which one has the best whites? Or which one has the best coloring? Left: WP Right: WFP...
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    Wait next year for Intel 45nm or upgrade now?

    I don't necessarily have to upgrade now, but would like to so I can play Crysis and the new dx10 games. Thinking about waiting for one of the new cheaper 45nm chips or I can upgrade this month and get something like the Intel Q6600. What do you guys think, I was thinking to upgrade next...
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    Should I take an lower paying helpdesk or an higher paying SEO job?

    Alright, I'm kind of at a crossroads. I've got 2 offers. 1 is a helpdesk that pays around 17.50/hr (i have ZERO experience), but I've been wanting to get into IT. I've been there the last couple days, most of the time, you answer in-house calls for about 750 end users. Little active directory...
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    Jumping into a IT career

    So i want to do Linux admining, been doing web developing for years, but want to make a change Which cert should i get first? I know MCSE are dime and dozen, but I still notice lots of job wanting that cert. Should I go get an MCSE cert, so I have better chance of getting a junior admin...
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    Any of you guys in IT

    So, for all you guys in IT, whats the best way to get your foot in the door. I'd like to do network admin, but it seems having a LPIC or MCSE just won't cut it, all seems like they need some experience. I've got web developing skillz, mainly html, css, some php, and learning RoR. What...
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    get another evga 6800gt for SLI or get a new card?

    I bought my system 2 years ago with evga 6800gt, planned on getting another one for SLI, but didn't. games are getting slow now, I have to run RS Vegas on lowest settings to get decent frames and i tried playing vanguard in lowest settings and it's still jerky! Would it be cheapier to get...
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    My Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe can't read more than 1 Gig

    Just got another gig of ram, I've been using TwinX1024-3200XLPT (2-2-2-5) http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/products/specs/twinx1024-3200xl.pdf 2 512mb on dual channel. I just bought: CORSR D400 CMX1024-3200C2PT (2-3-3-6)...
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    what do you call mixed race ppl?

    I know there's got to be some nickname for them, the only one I found is halfie. anyone know anymore?
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    anyone remember what newegg had for black friday?

    Kind of impatient, I want to order my ram and nintendo DS today, does anyone remember what kind of sale they had last year? did they have some free shipping for every time or anything similar? if there isn't anything worthwhile to wait for since I know what i already want, why as well get...
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    anyone know if Dell has Black Sunday sales?

    Man, I can't wait to buy a new lcd. I've been eyeing the Dell 2007WFP. wondering if I should wait till Black Sunday hoping it goes down or just get it now. Anyone know if Dell ever has black sunday sales?
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    What's the difference between Dell 2007WFP and Dell 2007FP?

    I'm looking to buy a LCD screen. I've been reading a lot about the 2007WFP, but not a lot about the 2007FP. What is the difference between the 2? the 2007FP is only $20 more http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/prod...spx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-4688...
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    can anyone help me get CES tickets?

    So, I'm getting an all expense paid trip to Vegas early January to goto AVN and Internext (hopefully) and since CES is just a few days before. I'd REALLY like to goto that. Can anyone help me get some tickets or tell me how I can get a ticket or 2? I know they're free, but you need to be...
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    for people that backpacked through europe or live in europe..safest to start?

    So I'm planning to do a 3-4 weeks romp through an European country for next summer. I want to spend all my time in 1 country. Which country would be the best to start? My original plan was to goto Italy, but then I've heard Italy (espically southern) is notorious for robbers/pickpockets...
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    any scripts similar to heatware?

    I'm trying to setup a new site and one function allows users to give ppl feedback...kind of like ebay or heatware....but I don't need any auction functionality.... does anyone know of a script that just does that? or a script for item swapping with a FB system?
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    Audigy Surround Sound mixer software...

    It seems Creative's site only has the update for the Surround Sound Mixer... Does anyone know where I can get the full Surroud Sound Mixer software for my Audigy 1?
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    Could insufficient power cause instability?

    So I moved my comp to another room. Within 3 days, my comp started acting up...more then usual.... My roomates comp used to be in that room and he's been having tons a problems...just a couple weeks ago, his comp just stopped working I know it can't be the heat because the temperatures...
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    Logitech X-530 center channel doesn't work

    Weird, so, I'm using my roomates speakers while he's gone and I've noticed ths center speakers don't work. in the audigy speaker test, it works. all channels, but when im using winamp or MPC, it doesn't. it's only 4.1
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    reverse left/right channels?

    the line is too short, so I had to switch the left and right speakers. Is there anyway to reverse the audio channels in windows? perhaps a setting for Audigy soundcard?
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    best and fastest anonymous web proxy?

    Whats the best and fast anonymous web proxy program? I wanta program/service that'll cloak my web surfing and needs to be fast... ive used a couple free ones and they're super slow
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    how well do you think the MobiBlu DAH1500i is selling?

    It costs about the same as a shuffle Does more Same battery life as apple it's smaller. why buy an apple shuffle? so, I'm in talks with the manufacturer to buy in bulk. wondering if this thing will sell....hmmm...anyone know how well this is doing right now?