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    Weekend wireless woes

    Howdy! I have an Aukey AC1200 PCIe wireless adapter that I bought last April, a D-Link AC750 router that I bought "earlier" (purchased before April, but didn't actually install until then) and just got Charter (Spectrum) internet again last month. Everything's been working fine until over the...
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    How many fingers?

    I know everyone types "correctly" - but for you personally, which way is correct for typing?
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    Replacement card; identical or upgrade?

    Search being borked is NOT helping any. I just about had my mind made up, but now I'm not certain since I can't find my reference threads :/ Anyway, I currently have a MSI P43NeoF mobo, Q6600@stock speed (overclocking didn't work, but I'm willing to give it another shot, particularly since I...
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    How much of a difference will there be?

    So, long story short: I had to RMA my RAM... Oh wait, let's back up one step and get my specs outta the way; I have a MSI P43 Neo3-F motherboard, and originally bought the Corsair TWIN2X2048-8500C5D memory. Now, back to the story, I send it back and last night I got an email that states those...
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    First server build, please advise

    I've built a bunch of gaming and general purpose systems before, but this is the first time I'm doing a server-like build. This is for some friends of mine who are professional photographers, so everything should be tailored towards photoshop and video editing - which is my major issue...
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    Win7 Debugger location

    Hey guys, I've had my new computer a little over a year now, and I'm beyond sick of the random reboots. Specs, just to get that out of the way: -WESTERN DIGITAL WD10EACS 1TB SATA 7200 RPM 16MB Hard Drive -MSI P43 Neo3-F Intel P43 Core 2 Extreme/Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad Socket 775 1600 MHz...
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    Which one are you?

    Are you a person/family who does the traveling for Thanksgiving or does everyone come over to your place?
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    Intel vs AMD?

    Oh great all-knowing AT CPU Experts, I recently won an Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 and was wondering if (basically) it's any good, or if I would be better off selling it and apply the proceeds towards a comparable Athlon-based processor instead. I ask because I'm in the process of designing my...
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    Who was your first ISP?

    Way back in the dial-up days, who did you use? As I recall, the list was: ITOL (local) GreenBayNet (local) NetNet (local) after being bought out NetPenny SBC (AT&T) DSL
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    I'm an uncle!

    My sister just gave birth to her son Bryton. Just thought you might like to know. :)
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    Here's to my parents' dog...

    I'm not gonna make it far on this, I can tell already. Anyway... my parents are probably having our 10 year old dog put down tomorrow. There are countless lumps (the vet called them "fatty tumors") all over her body, not counting the ones growing inside as well. They're all benign, but...
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    We Tour America

    Just got a call from a company called "We Tour America" - website- what sorta insight can you provide? Sounds like they sell timeshares; they (only) got $99 from me so far (debit card, so I can get that back if necessary). What else do I need to know? Thanks!
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    What sound does an elephant make?

    :D
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    What would you do for a Klondike bar?

    For that chocolaty coated ice cream, loaded rich and thick - no room for a stick - what would you doooOOOOOOoooo... for a Klondike Bar?
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    $10 off @ Buy.com w/Google Checkout

    I just got this email... Dear Valued Customer, As part of our commitment to continually improve your shopping experience at Buy.com, we'd like to let you know we now offer Google CheckoutTM. Even better, all purchases of $30 or more (before S&H and tax) completed with Google Checkout...
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    Memory prices

    Just wondering what your viewpoint is on the memory price increases; I've been pricing memory for several people and the chips all took a $10 hike (not overly bad, just wondering why) and how long that will last (if it's permanent or not). So, is the $10 increase due to production costs or...
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    Does anyone make standard screens anymore?!?!?!

    Is it possible to get a non-widescreen laptop anymore? If so, where might one look? (Oh, and something other than a Dell please...) Thanks a million!
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    Gaming center system(s)

    Hey all, I'm in the process of (co-)starting a gaming/LAN center and was working on the computer designing process. Here's what I came up with; whaddya think? (Not looking for absolute top of the line per se, unless it's absolutely necessary.) Artec CSM-56 52X ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Coolmax...
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    Business-related question...

    First off, my disclaimer: I'm hoping this isn't breaking any rules (from what I could tell it's not, though it's possible I missed something and/or someone would make up something to imply that it is, but here goes. Anywho, I'm working on getting my model railroad's website up and running...
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    Input anyone?

    Hi all, I can hardly believe it, but after 6 years or more of service my router seems to be failing. I'm currently the proud owner of a Linksys BEFW11S4v1 - debating what to upgrade to next (stay with Linksys or switch brands). Any thoughts or ideas???
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    Worth replacing power port?

    Hey all! Dunno whether to put this here, Laptops/SFF or Tech Support, but here goes... I have an "old" (5 or 6 years ord) HP Pavilion ZT1100 series (either 1130 or 1180, depending on the paperwork you look at, but anyway), and the AC adapter plug port (this) is worn out. I can get it on...
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    Driving simulator???

    Anyone know of a decent driving simulator for Win9x or Linux? (Or, IS there a such thing?) I know there are many GAMES available, but what about sims?
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    Fedora 4 trouble...

    I downloaded Fedora 4's DVD and sha1summed it (it came back normal), but when I try to install it nothing really happens... Any ideas why??? (i suppose the error message woulda been a good thing to jot down; I will in the morning and post it) I heard that 4 isn't exactly the best choice...
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    Too many choices in this world....

    Hi all, Summertime is on its way already, and that means that due to the heat in my room I am stuck with a predicament: I have the choice of either upgrading my computer (mobo/proc/mem) or watercooling. Which one would be better? Currently I have a p4 3.2 GHz (not OC'd), 2 GB of RAM, 256...
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    Easiest way

    Hi all, I'm working on my website again\still and trying to set up the "travel agency" part. I know enough to say that I need a database, but how would it be best to go about getting one and subsequently linking it to the form? (I have MySQL installed already) Most of the tutorials I have...
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    Why isn't it working?!?!?

    PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!! I'm refurbing a Dell (something I have since vowed NEVER to do again) into a new computer - all that remains of the Dell is the case anymore. Literally. Anyway, I stuck the new parts in, and it acts like it wants to boot, but doesn't get very far into it - I press the...
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    Any other model railroaders?????????

    I'm working on my website (getting it all set up) and looking for a "test audience" and am thus looking for model railroaders (non-model railroaders are ok too, though modelers are preferred) to test everything out. Step one is to post here to let me know to expect you (in case it doesn't go...
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    Am I screwed?????

    Hi, My laptop HD has some sort of problem (don't know exactly, but think it might be a virus) - anyway, it's pretty much gone (boot sector) - everything else SEEMS to be ok. Can I somehow get my contents back??? There is SO much "stuff" I need on it - that's the only computer I had for like 9...
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    120mm in front or back???

    Of all the posts on 120mm vs. 80mm, I haven't seen anyone ask this yet, so I will... On the cases that don't support 120mm fans in both the front AND back, which would be better - drawing the cooler air in with a 120 or forcing the warm air out with a 120? (When the time comes, I have one of...
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    Please guide me through this!

    Hi all, I'm new to this - both the forum and water cooling. Having done my research (mostly), I'm still up in the air on some minor things: I have a Pentium 4 Socket 775 @ 3.2 GHz, EVGA's GeForce 6600 PCI Express video, and the Asus P5GD1 motherboard. What would be my best bet? I already...