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    Internet Speed Troubleshooting

    My internet speed has felt dreadfully slow for the past several weeks. Every website - even simple ones - takes forever and a day to load. YouTube videos need to be paused for quite a while so they can buffer enough to play. However I pay for broadband speed (I forget what I'm technically...
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    Need Help: MP4 to DVD-Video

    I'm trying to burn video DVDs of shows recorded off my TiVo. I bought the upgrade from the free TiVo Desktop software to TiVo Desktop Plus. Supposedly, that should have allowed me to burn DVDs like I want to. But, all I can seem to do with that is convert the files from .tivo to .mp4. So, how...
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    Entourage 2008 (Mac) to Outlook 2010 (PC)

    Someone, please explain how to move email from MS Entourage 2008 for Mac to MS Outlook 2010 for PC. It seems to me like Entourage's .mbox format is incompatible with Outlook. However, I can't believe that Microsoft wouldn't let its own software work together.
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    RAM Speed Too Slow

    I recently built a new computer, with the relevant parts listed here: CPU = Intel Core i5-3570K Motherboard = GIGABYTE GA-H77-DS3H Memory = Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600 I wanted to have DDR3-1600 speed RAM, as both the CPU and the motherboard claimed to support that speed, so...
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    Sound Bar Recommendation?

    I've got a home theater system which isn't anything special, but I'm happy with it. However, I'll soon be moving from my big house to a small apartment in the city, so my 5.1 speakers will have to go :'( So, I was thinking that a nice, compact sound bar would do the trick for the smaller...
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    ERROR: "Display driver stopped responding..."

    I just built a new computer. After installing and updating Windows 7 Home Premium the screen will randomly go black for a split second and return with the error message: "Display driver stopped responding and has recovered. Display driver Intel Graphics Accelerator Drivers for Windows 7(R)...
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    Mass Effect 3 - Saves?

    Is it possible to back up saved game files for Mass Effect 3 - either to the Xbox 360 cloud, or to an external device?
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    Wanted: Grad School Advice

    I've got a B.S. in chemical engineer, but I'm looking for a career change. I'd like to go into astronomy/astrophysics and get a Ph.D. I'd appreciate any/all constructive advice regarding the process of grad school application, obtaining letters of recommendation after so long, etc. Thanks...
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    How do I sync an iPhone to a new laptop?

    I've got a new laptop (PC) and I'm not sure how to begin syncing my iPhone 4S to this new computer? Is it as simple as copying over the entire iTunes folder and doing a sync? What I don't want to happen is for everything to be removed from the iPhone and then reinstalled on the sync, because...
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    Apple TV & iTunes Movies

    I just got an Apple TV last night (I'm not sure of the version, but it is the newest one). I see under "TV Shows" that there's a "Purchased" option, which lets me watch any episode that I've purchased through iTunes. I'm pretty sure that when I'm watching those episodes that the content is being...
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    iOS 5.1 Release Date?

    Is there any word on the release date for iOS 5.1?
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    How do I gift a Steam game?

    I want to buy a game in Steam for a friend, but he's on vacation right now and I don't know his Steam account name or which email of his is linked with his Steam account. Can I still gift him a game in Steam (I have to do it soon, as it is one of today's sales)? In other words, does the...
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    Wanted: $1,200 mid-gaming laptop

    Ok, I'm looking for a 14-15" laptop to be a good jack-of-all-trades computer with mid-to-not-quite-high gaming capabilities. I'd like to be able to play Diablo III and Star Wars: The Old Republic on this laptop, but not necessarily on max settings. My flexible budget is ~$1,200. I'm currently...
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    Skyrim crashing during load - NEED HELP

    I was told (as a miscellaneous quest) to kill a dragon on some mountain. When I got near it I saved, then approached the dragon for the fight. A few seconds into the fight my game froze and never recovered. I turned off my Xbox 360, waited a few minutes, and restarted. I chose the "continue"...
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    Xbox 360 Achievements

    My Xbox 360 is always connected to the internet, and I’m always signed into Xbox Live whenever the console is on, so I’ve never run into this issue before. However, I’m going to bring my console with me over the holidays where I won’t have an internet connection. Here’s my question: What...
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    AnandTech iPhone 4S Review?

    Did I miss it, or is AnandTech not going to do a full iPhone 4S review? I already own one, so I guess I shouldn't *really* care about a review, but I'm interested to see the benchmarks (especially battery life and, to a lesser extent, graphics).
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    Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy

    I'm trying to make a point about the "Texas sharpshooter fallacy" to someone by using visual aids. My thought was to tell them that I could perform a feat, before their very eyes, with the odds of 1 in *insert crazy number here*. I would then pull out a deck of cards, shuffle them well, and then...
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    Can I still sync a replaced iPhone?

    I've got a 4S on order to replace my 3GS. Once I've got the 4S up and running, can I still sync my 3GS with iTunes? If yes, what will happen when the 3GS is synced? Ideally, I want to use it like a glorified iPod Touch (as it won't be a useable phone anymore) with different music playlists...
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    iPhone w/ GPS Navigation?

    Can anyone confirm whether or not the iPhone 4S (or iOS 5 on any iPhone) will support full turn-by-turn GPS navigation? I currently own an iPhone 3GS, so I am aware that there is some GPS functionality, but when I say "full" I mean I am hoping it can replace, say, a TomTom device and talk me...
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    KotOR on Steam

    I played KotOR on the Xbox way back in the day (before it was ever released on the PC) and I loved it! I'd like to play it again, but this time on a PC. I saw that it is $9.99 on Steam right now. What does it typically get down to during sales? $4.99? $2.99? Thanks!
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    Gamepad

    I want to use an Xbox 360 controller for a few PC games. Is there a special one made specifically for PC use, or will any wired (USB) Xbox 360 controller work?
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    Needed: ISO Burning Software

    What is a good ISO burning software program? Free would be great, if possible!
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    Wanted: Cheap KB&M

    Is it possible to get a keyboard & mouse combo for $20 or less, preferably wired?
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    Cheap-O Build Help

    My sister-in-law needs a computer for college. Only requirements are MS Office, and general web surfing. Nothing demanding at all. Budget is yet to be established, but low cost is paramount. What is best "bang for the buck" these days: cheap CPU + cheap GPU, or integrated graphics on the CPU...
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    Intel HD 3000 Graphics

    Which motherboard chipset support Intel HD 3000 graphics?
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    PCIe 2.0 vs. 2.1

    I tried to look for this answer, but couldn't find it... My motherboard (see signature) has a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot. Can I use a PCIe 2.1 x16 video card, or not?
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    Need Hard Drive Answer ASAP

    I have a WHS which I built myself. One of the drives (a 1 TB WD Caviar Green) failed. I want to replace it with a Caviar Black drive. I have had really good success with the Caviar Black drives and these have all been model number WD10000LSRTL. However, it seems WD10000LSRTL isn't readily...
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    CableCARD & TiVo Issue - HELP

    I have a TiVo Premiere XL (Series 4) with a Multi-Stream CableCARD from Charter Communications (my cable provider). Several months ago, Charter Communications began to use Switched Digital Video (SDV), so I was provided with an SDV tuning adapter. For over a month now my cable service has...
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    Recommend Memory Upgrade

    See my current specs in my signature. I'm looking to upgrade my memory later this year to squeeze some more life out of this computer. My motherboard takes DDR2 memory, up to 16 GB, and 800 or 1066 speed. I currently have 4 (2x2) GB of DDR2 800. When I built my computer I used 4 GB of DDR2...
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    Help: WHS Identical HDD's

    Ok, my Windows Home Server currently has four hard drives. Three (two WD Greens and one WD Black) have already been added to the pool. The fourth hard drive (WD Black) has not yet been added. I'm nervous to add the second Black because it has the SAME identifier code as the already-installed...
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    Help Me: Fax Phone Line Set Up

    I have an all-in-one printer (HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus) which has fax capability. I would like to use the fax portion of the all-in-one. However, my house only has one phone line, though. How do I set up the fax so that it can function correctly, while not interfering with my phone? Is...
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    WTB: Diablo 3 Laptop

    I'm looking to get a new laptop soon, since my old one (a cheapy from 2006) is a piece of junk now. However, my plan (way back in 2008) was that my next laptop would be Diablo 3-capable. It's a good thing I didn't go out and buy a laptop back then with the hope that Diablo 3 would be released...
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    Gmail w/ Microsoft Outlook

    I use Gmail for my email service. My emails remain on the Google Gmail cloud. I'd like to back up my emails in case something were to happen to the cloud emails. Is it possible to have Microsoft Outlook (2007) download a copy of all of my emails without removing the emails from the internet...
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    Cheap Computer Build

    My father-in-law (FIL) is looking to buy a new computer to replace his ~6 year old XP machine. That computer is a piece of crap from Best Buy which came preloaded with adware and other assorted junk that slows the system down. When I heard he was going to upgrade I volunteered to build him a...
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    Need New Desktop Speakers

    Please recommend me new speakers for my desktop. I've currently got an Altec Lansing 2.1 system that I used to love, but it isn't playing nicely with my on-board audio through digital coax (see signature for system specs). I'm not sure what the problem is: the speakers or the on-board...
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    How Do I Add A Second HDD?

    I've already got one WD 1TB Caviar Black HDD in my main computer (see signature for other specs). I've got a WD 1TB Caviar Green HDD lying around that I don't really have any use for (my server already has 4x 1TB drives in it). I don't like the idea of letting it go unused, so I'm thinking of...
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    Recommend me a drive adapter

    I use this case for my WHS: www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?...82E16811121001 I’ve already got 3 hard drives in the case for my server and I’d like to add one more. When I bought the case I thought I could use one of the external 3.5” bays, but I just now noticed that those bays lack the...
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    Playstation Game Advice

    I wanted to do something nice so I went to get a gift-request card off the "sharing tree" at work. The only one left says "Jennie age 15 would like a playstation game". 1) As it doesn't say PS1, PS2, or PS3 which console should I buy for? I'm an Xbox guy, myself, so I'm not sure how the...
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    Audio Stutter Issue - PLEASE HELP

    My computer specs are in my signature. Ok, so when I was playing StarCraft II last week I noticed an occasional audio stutter. It wasn't that bad, but I decided to update the driver. I found the driver through the Gigabyte website and installed. It worked great. So great that I kept things...
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    Recommend me a HDD for my WHS

    I built a Windows Home Server last year and it now has 2 TB of storage over two hard drives. Both drives are "Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB". However, I’m getting very nervous about the condition of the drives. Four months ago the newer HDD was reported as failed, but after a...