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    Questions about switching iPhone carrier software

    Hello, I have an AT&T iPhone. It's definitely AT&T and doesn't work on Verizon but the person I bought it from made the Carrier software say Verizon 15.5 (under Settings/General/About). How do I switch this to AT&T? Will putting an AT&T SIM correct this and allow it to work? Thanks. I'm an...
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    Nexus 4 KitKat(4.4) Update Taking over an hour

    Received word of System update on my Nexus 4 running 4.3 just a few hours ago and said okay, etc. per usual but it's been doing a loading screen (4 circles of different colors going in and out of each other) for over an hour now. The phone is a bit warmer than usual (not dangerously so or that...
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    Ensuring High Quality Image

    I'm considering building an HTPC as connecting my PC laptop(1080p screen with Nvidia GT425M) to my TV via HDMI results in a grainy image, while my PS3 shows a crystal clear image when connected via HDMI. I don't understand why the quality is so much worse coming from my PC. Can anybody help...
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    Would any manager(of at least 5 yrs) here answer a few questions I have for a class?

    I have a class project that requires asking multiple managers (of any type, but with at least 5 years experience) to answer a few questions. If anybody here at AT Forums is available it'd be appreciated I could email or PM the questions. Just let me know. Thanks
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    Advice after Car CD Player stolen.....Getting Ipod connected directly to speakers/not

    Hey, So I have a 2000 Honda Civic and I've had my Car CD player stolen for the 4th time(actually only 2 times in this vehicle but 2 times in my prior Honda) and I've been hesitant to even install another before getting a good game plan. 1. One idea was to see if it's possible to somehow...
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    Tips for Speeding up Intel X25-M G2

    I've had this SSD for about 8 months, and of late I feel like my computer is a bit slower than it used to be, especially after using it for an hour or so; then it's a bit faster upon a restart(that may be more of a memory issue), but I didn't have this issue when I first installed the SSD. I...
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    Advice for CD Player that keeps being stolen

    I've had my 3rd Car CD Receiver stolen. Of the 3 the last 2 have had the face plate removed, but that hasn't prevented thieves from taking them. I have a 2000 Honda Civic which apparently can be broken into when locked without too much difficulty. My insurance coverage has a $250 deductible so...
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    Upgrading to an SSD and 500GB HDD on my laptop

    Hello, So I'm tired of my current HD setup(2 x 100GB HD 7200RPM Raid) and would like to get an SSD(leaning towards a 30GB Vertex) to make my day to day doing stuff/multitasking/ boot time faster, and a 500GB (5400RPM or 7200RPM; was leaning toward 5400 for cheapness) to store all my crap...
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    Advice for fixing a broken key on laptop keyboard?

    I've previously fixed a desktop keyboard that had a key break off ( i think I just used regular elmer's school glue) but remember it being a pain to use afterwards. Anyways I accidentally sat my AC adapter on top of my laptop to hardly so my ~ key broke off and is a pain to use and makes the...
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    Getting a Great Screen on my new Comp

    So since reading Jarred's recent article on the Dell Studio XPS 16 I've been realizing more and more that I'd like a better screen for my current computing experience (I have 2 laptops I use in different parts of the house but the one I'd be replacing would be a 3 yr old Dell E1505 Laptop with...
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    Question about SSD write-erase lifetime and possible privacy aiding abilities?

    I was just reading DailyTech's article,OCZ Launches Vertex EX SLC SSDs, and was curious about the section talking about how SSDs are limited by the number of write-erase cycles it can perform. The article mentions how this OCZ Vertex has a SLC chip that has 100,000 write-erase cycles. Anyways...
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    Quick Question: Do all Fedex shipments automatically include Delivery Confirmation?

    I normally use USPS but have found that packages are cheaper on Fedex, however I don't see an option to add delivery confirmation so I'm curious if they're automatically included. I know on UPS and USPS they're extra but i'm curious about Fedex. Thanks for the help.
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    What does WM mean in the context of describing oneself?

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    What cord do I need to connect a notebook w/ VGA port to a TV and/or monitor

    So I recently purchased an E1505 from Dell and would like to be able to display the contents of my notebook on a TV or projector. However I don't know the name of the cord that would connect a VGA port to component connections. Any help on what I should be searching for would be helpful. Thanks
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    How do I disable autoloading of launching Media Center when a DVD is inserted in Windows Media Center 2005?

    I'd appreciate any help on disabling this autoloading feature. Thanks
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    Where can I find USB 2.0 drivers for my Dell Inspiron 1150 Laptop?

    So I have a laptop which I bought used without any driver cd's included. Unfortunately I am unable to find the USB 2.0 drivers so my usb performance is pretty weak. Any help/advice on finding these. If you need the Mobo. name please let me know, I have not yet installed CPU-Z on this comp. but...
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    In need of some basic PC cords, but I'm unsure as to what they are called?

    seems like something pretty basic, but I'm stuck......Alright, so I bought a used PC locally and no power cord to the power supply was included. Additionally I'm short one USB cord that goes to an external CD burner. So I've tried to search around, but my searches are inundated with things I...
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    Can I manually check for updates for everything Firefox at once?

    Is there somewhere I can choose to go to find updates for the browser/extensions without having to wait for the box to pop up telling me that updates are available? thanks
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    Power constraints of a 256MB 9800 Pro?

    Is there any sense in trying to install this 256MB Radeon 9800Pro on a rig w/ a 220W Power Supply? what will happen if I install it and there's not enough power? any damage to the supply, video card or anything else? any advice at all would be helpful as I have a friend who can probably use it...
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    Best program to transfer Outlook emails from one computer to another?

    I'm in the process of getting my parents computer upgraded, but I want to ensure I don't lose any of their emails within outlook. I've looked around for several hours and found a few freeware programs. Anyways I could use any advice on programs, steps to take to ensure no loss. Also would...
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    Issues with my new Vaio's Dothan 725 saying I have a clockspeed of 595MHz instead of 1.6GHz

    Alright, so I just got a new Vaio laptop but the clock speed being revealed is 1Ghz less than the processor is rated for. I've never used a Dothan processor before so I don't know what to expect with performance. As for now i'm just using about 4 or 5 low memory using apps for browsing, IM...
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    Dvd Stuck Somewhere In My Xbox

    At the least, I hope this is comical to somebody else, but I was watching a DVD in my Xbox, and when I pressed the eject button, No DVD was in the DVD-ROM drive, so I shook the Xbox a bit and didn't hear anything moving around. I put in an xbox game and it made a grinding sound so I quickly...
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    Dvd Stuck Somewhere In My Xbox

    At the least, I hope this is comical to somebody else, but I was watching a DVD in my Xbox, and when I pressed the eject button, No DVD was in the DVD-ROM drive, so I shook the Xbox a bit and didn't hear anything moving around. I put in an xbox game and it made a grinding sound so I quickly...
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    Help finding an NEC VT650 remote

    Well the title says it all, I recently purchased a used NEC VT650 LCD projector and no remote was included. I did the basic ebay/froogle searches but found no site of the remotes for sale, so I'm wondering if anybody here on AT had any ideas of where to find one? or if a universal remote might...
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    Help formatting Windows 2000 and installing Windows XP

    Alright, I did a quick search and didn't find anything pertaining to my problem, so hopefully I can get some help...... So I want to format my lapotop currently running Windows 2000 Pro. and install Windows XP Pro(I have a bootable CD of it in hand). I do the system recover option and run...
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    Question on obtaining sound/audio drivers

    I recently obtained a used Dell Inspiron 5100, but with no cables or software. I am looking to find audio drivers as I only get beeps and error messages when sounds attempt to play. I looked around dell's site briefly, but couldn't find anything helpful. Any recommendations on how I can get...
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    Laptop HD installs?

    I'm considering buying a laptop off ebay and they say the HD is dead....so I'm wondering is it very easy to remove and install a new HD in a laptop in general. Please let me know as this system would be a great birthday gift for my mom and dad if I could get it working for the cost of a new HD...
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    5900(nonpro) vs. 9700PRO vs. TI4600?

    I was wondering if the performance differences will be very different upgrading from a TI4600 in games like Tribes:Vengeance, doom3, HL2, CS:Source, and other games too. I couldn't find any direct comparisons between them. I'd appreciate the advice, thanks.
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    Problem with Audigy 2 Sound Card

    Hello, I just got an Audigy 2 sound card, and I just installed it and its drivers after uninstalling my Soundblaster Live card. however, now the sound doesn't work. No volume comes out of my speakers, which played sound fine before the audigy 2. Any recommendations to anything I might have...
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    Best TV Tuner Card?

    Hello, I'm looking into buying a tv tuner card to play a PS2 on, but also that might later function to allow my comp. work as a DVR. Any recommendations on a good product with a good price? Thanks