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    How is the trendnet TEW-432BRP Version D1.0R

    My father in-law wants to be able to use his lap top in a few different spots all within 40 feet or so and as he is a very basic user would trendnet be a decent choice. I will set it up for him with wap but security is not a large concern as his nearest neighbor is ~1/2 mile away and it is ~1/4...
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    The Mothership has arived

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    Be carefull out there

    I was looking for some information for a project I am working on today and did a search on Yahoo, the third link I clicked on immediately tried to install the winantivirus malware on my system no request to do anything else. It was stopped dead by my NAV 2009 and I then ran ccleaner...
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    Thumbs up for Logitech CS

    A dew weeks ago I purchased a Logitech wireless desktop LX710 from Amazon for use with my test computer It is nothing special but for my needs looked like the best answer for $39 after rebate. After installing it I found the mouse scroll wheel would only scroll down the page and would skip and...
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    Norton 2009 seems to be showing promise

    I see that Norton in the 2009 version is getting some good reviews it was right at the top in the most recent avcomparatives testing also at dslreports and virtualdr. I have been using it on two rigs myself one since early beta and one an upgrade from 2008 and so far zero problems and the speed...
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    Canon XSI Updated firmware released

    Just noticed this morning Link my wife just ordered one that is to be delivered today but I think I will wait a few days before I break it to her :D Amos
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    Norton 2009 Beta

    I have been running the Beta versions of the NAV 2009 for a couple weeks now on my old test laptop (a 1.4 Ghz Gateway solo1450 that is pretty slow) and so far I am impressed. Symantec has reduced the memory requirements at least on my system to under 15 meg. There is now also a gauge on the...
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    Malware hiding in music

    I thought this article I found would be topical as I am seeing this happen to my friends with teens that download a lot of music. I recommend everyone take the time to talk to all the computer users in your family's and your friends about installing these type of social engineering attacks. Most...
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    Secunia personal software inspector (beta)

    Has anyone (Mechbgon) tried this yet and if so any thoughts/comments. Amos :cool:
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    Best way to send 300Mb

    What is the best way to send a bunch of files 20-30 Mb each 300 or so total to my Brother in law in another city. I can't use e-mail because there is a 20Mb restriction. Is there a good free ftp software you can recommend I do have access to storage on line if it helps. Amos
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    Question about Poss Downloader Trojan

    My wive's step father may have opened something he should not have...sigh and although there are no obvious symptoms when he runs the online scan at security.symantec it reports There is a Trojan Horse. C:\Program files\notebook maximizer\maximizer_startup.exe is infected...
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    Problems with optical drive, Help please

    I had posted on the gereral forum a few days ago with a request for help with a cd burning problem Here as I never got a response on the general forum, and as I now have more info I thought I would try again here. WMP-11 doesn't find a drive when attemting to burn. The drive plays audio cd's...
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    Problem with LG GSA-H10N

    It seem that the drive is recognized as a ROM. Under properties it shows as HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H10N SCSI CdRom Drive I tried uninstalling and leting windows reinstall the driver and the update driver function shows I am using the current available. It works as ROM in all modes except it won't...
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    Has any one here tried Tray-it?

    As the title says I am interested in the good the bad and the ugly especialy the safety Here is a link What do you think? Amos
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    Thinking about using Skype

    The title says it pretty well I was looking for some opinions from those who use it and if not which VoiP do you like? Amos
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    Problem with windows help center

    I am attempting to get my brother-inlaws computer working betterand wanted to show him how to use the request remote assistance feature as he lives 90 miles away. When I found his help center will not open. When you click on the link in the start menu there is a brief flash but nothing else. I...
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    Thermaltake swing

    I need a front panel for a silver Swing case for a ventilation mod I want to try. I have contacted Thermaltake and they do not supply the front panel as a separate piece :( . Condition is not important although I would like it to be in one piece and black would be ok if that is all I can find...
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    Lost WU installing 2nd F@H console

    The title says it all in a fit of enthusiasm I decided to use my second core and after reading up on it ( I thought) downloaded the 5.02 console. I clicked on the run box and ok expecting a installer that I could use to open it in a second directory. Instead the console downloaded and started to...
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    Two compters one monitor ?

    Is this possible to do and if so how? and to make it a little more complicated can you also share a USB mouse and keyboard? Amos :confused:
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    another critique my conroe build thread

    Well, so far this is what I am planning :D I will be using this for home office and light to medium gaming and background Folding....Comments? :beer: Amos 1 Thermaltake Swing VB6000SWS Silver 0.8 mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 1 Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA...