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    Wireless monitor design

    Hey all, I am currently a EE student and had recently formed a 4th year project team. We came up with the idea of developing a wireless monitor and would like some input on the usability and the technical implementation. =) The idea is that the system will connect directly to the output of a...
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    web-based messenger programs safe?

    Web based messenger programs like ebuddy... are they considered to be safe and should I trust them? I'd like some input on this =)
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    setup breakpoints using gdb debugger

    Anybody knows how to setup up breakpoints on a header file under GDB? Thanks!
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    Connection issues for Folding@Home

    I installed the GPU2 GUI client but it seems to be generating the following error all the time [22:04:09] - User ID not found locally [22:04:09] + Requesting User ID from server [22:04:09] - Couldn't send HTTP request to server [22:04:09] + Could not connect to Primary Assignment Server...
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    My low budget E7200 build

    1. Purposes: Primarily programming and playing high resolution movies. 2. Budget: ~$500 max 3. Canada 4. No brand preference. 5. I will be reusing my old monitor, mouse, keyboard and hard drive for this build. 6. I?ve done with my research here at Anandtech. 7. I don?t know...
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    How do I share files between Mac OS and XP over wireless?

    My friend's Mac Book Pro connects to the router via wireless where my desktop uses a wired connection. The problem is that I am able to login to the Mac if they are both being wired. When the Mac Book goes wireless I can't connect to the Mac Book just by typing "\\SomeIP\name\". I'm totally new...
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    Should I return my Canon ZR800 camcorder?

    My parents just purchased Canon ZR800 for about $200 this morning. They are asking me whether or not it is worth it but I have no knowledge with regards to camcorders, so I'm here looking for some advice with regards to this purchase that they had made. :) How are the expandability...
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    Need help on editing my videos

    Last week I attended a talent show and decided to video capture it using my P&S camera, Sony DSC-W7. During the beginning of the show I had it set up on the +2.0EV setting which caused my videos to look extremely dark. Luckily I did not wait till the end of the show to correct the settings, but...
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    Which memory should I get for my Thinkpad T61

    I am about to purchase a stick of ram for my laptop. Can somebody give me some advice with regards to which of the following rams will be the best for my Thinkpad T61 laptop? My laptop is currently running with 1 x 1GB of ram. Also, should I post the spec of the stick of ram that's in my...
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    need a stable, ads free media encoder for psp

    I tried a couple different free media encoders for my psp and noticed that most of them either have lots of ads or doesn't work properly. For some reason, most encoders that I installed will work for about a week and stops functioning due to some random error (won't encode the video, video w/ no...
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    Recommand a good audio recording software?

    Can someone recommend me a good audio recording software? I'll be using my laptop to record an audio source for a talent show. Another question is how can I pull out another separate line from a mixing board / mic receiver for the laptop? I have no experience with A/V equipments so would...
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    which high end webcam is better

    As some of you might know, Logitech had just introduced a new set of webcams, Pro for Notebooks and Pro 9000, where both features Carl Zeiss lenses. I am wondering how does these webcams compare to the Ultra Vision. I can now grab a refurbished Ultra Vision for $60 at my local computer store...
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    looking for a free labeling program

    I'm looking for a free program that will allow me to create mailing labels on a A4 sized paper. My boss tried Avery Label before but he wants a more professional program to do the job. Thanks :)
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    what happens to the fans under Vista sleep mode?

    I have a new laptop and currently considering whether to put the computer under sleep mode or turn it off completely. Does anybody know whether or the power supply in my laptop will be running during Vista's sleep mode? How about the fans?
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    free antispam solutions for Outlook

    My friend uses the Outlook express 6 with his Rogers Yahoo! Mail. He complained to me with regards to all the spam emails that he is getting every day. Since his email is fixed (non changeable) and it is being used for business purposes, I'd like to know if there are any solutions to fix the...
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    Need help picking a Lenovo laptop, poll added

    I am about to purchase my first notebook and I'm looking at the three offering from Lenovo, X61, T61, and R61. My budget is around $1300 CA max and I'd like it to be portable and robust enough to last me for at least 4 years. There will be no gaming involved and it'll be used primary for taking...
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    New PSP, spec revealed

    Source: Unofficial PlayStation® Portable Re-Designed PSP Guide http://boardsus.playstation.co...ge.id=3048465#M3048465 The actual thread is quite long, here are some key points.. - 19% slimmer and about 33% lighter - Longer battery life - there'll be $199.99 Entertainment Packs that...
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    are video cards important for notebooks?

    I'd like to know whether X3000 would be good enough for watching movies and high resolution videos on a laptop, given the condition that most laptops have a life span of 3 years. Another question is does onboard graphics like X3000 share any CPU resources? Would the 8400M GS be worth it if...
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    video converter for PSP?

    My PSP is currently running on 3.40 OE-A custom firmware. I would like to convert .rmvb and .avi videos for my PSP under the best quality and maximum resolution (480×272). I tried PSP video 9 before but I'm quite sick of those advertisements that comes along with the program. Any suggestions for...
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    how to setup a workgroup between two routers

    Here's the problem. I have two routers, a Linksys and a SMC, with a number of computers connected to each router. As I try to hook up all computers to be under the same workgroup, the computers on my Linksys router can't see the computers on the SMC router and vice versa. The workgoup had been...
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    boot laptop via USB hard drive

    I'm thinking about buying a low end laptop, which means it'll probably be equipped with a crappy hard drive. I wonder which models will support boot up via USB hard drive. The main purpose is to install an OS on the USB device. I"m particularly interested in Dell since they seem to offer...
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    Possible to run Vista with a CPU < 800Mhz?

    I have a couple P3 systems lying around so I'm thinking about sticking them together and build the following system P3 700Mhz 160GB HD 32MB graphic card 512MB RAM The only part where this system won't meet the min. requirement of Vista is the CPU. Can someone tell me if this system will...
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    heater's watt density & thermostat

    I hate to sound dumb, but what is the difference between a heater's watt density and thermostat? I have one of these oil filled radiator heater that allows me to adjust these two values. Can someone explain to me how to use it?
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    Couldn't flash the mouse, freezing..

    There's a new firmware, 1.1, for the G5 laser mouse but I couldn't flash it. It'll give me a message saying that it's PREPARING TO FLASH and the mouse will freeze forever unless I unplug it and reconnect it. My mouse is equipped with firmware 1.1 and I had already tried to flash it with two...
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    Is there any secret ways to google chemical formulas?

    Do you just include the keyword, "formula", along the chemical name? Is there any better suggestions for getting chemical formulas? Would it be better if I enter the molecular formula or the actual name? If so, please teach me how to do it :) I am already using '+', '-', and "" in my search...
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    what can be used as a portable computer monitor

    Well, I want to know if there are any device that'll accept inputs from the computer and act as a portable computer monitor. I know there should be many different devices that might do a similar job but I couldn't think of one that has a good resolution right out of my head. The minimum...
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    free, secure file shareing method needed

    I know that there is quite a few filehosting websites hanging out there, but I'm trying to find one that's reliable and secure. These files that I'm trying to share are personal files (mostly pictures, a total of 200MB in size) and I'd like to make it available for 2 of my friends to download...
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    Is there any advanced settings I should enable on my router

    I'd like to try and make use of the advanced settings that're on my router to make my network more secure. Which ports, URLs or even keywords that I should block? My network has around 5 computers with different users, since they're all combined in the same workgroup for sharing files.. Is...
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    Possible to minimize the installation of X-Fi?

    I didn't notice how much main memory my X-Fi extrememusic is taking up until I took the card out for another system. The drivers for the sound card took away 50MB of main memory out of my system , just for the sound card!! I'd already minimized the size during installation. Should I uninstall...
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    Possible for USB TV tuner to run on USB1.1?

    I currently own a PII 450 system and I fully understand how out of date it is. I'm interested in adding a TV tuner for watching the news and shows. The problem is this system only has USB 1.1 ports and I'm wondering if the limited bandwidth will cause the video to have a decreased frame rates...
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    Should i use X-fi to power up the theater?

    Sometime during next week I'll be borrowing my school's theater for a movie night. As a person who has no experience on setting up a movie, can somebody offer me some advice on how would it be done?? Currently, my group had planned on brining in a desktop that is equipped with an X-fi...
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    AntiVir won't activate its real time guard

    Well, I noticed the unbrella for the AntiVir tray is closed and I tried to activate the real time guard back with no success (it'd been grayed out). I had ZoneAlarm(free) and AntiVir(free) installed on this computer (XP Pro) a long time ago without any conflicts at all. I think it occured after...
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    Help me pick some PS2 games

    I just got a PS2 for free from my neighbour but I have no idea which game to buy (got no exp. around this area). I need some suggestions and here are the min. requirements: - support multi players - must be new and cool!! - made in japan Thanks!!
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    which tv tuner card

    I'm on a very tight budget here.. So here comes the two cheapest tv tuner that I'd found Leadtek TV2000XP http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814122221 and MSI TV@nywhere Plus http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127988 I'm thinking of...
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    what activities should my computer club have

    I'm trying to get a computer club working in my school, so what kinds of activities you think I can throw in there. This is what I?ve come up so far: Group discussion every Friday after school (sounds boring) Weekly hardware guide Gaming night (LAN)
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    can DVD-rom read both + -?

    Somebody asked me if i'd like him to burn my pictures on a DVD+ or DVD-. I thought that DVD-rom can read both formats or am i wrong??
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    is this monitor good?

    I am helping my friend to pick a LCD monitor for his desktop. Can somebody check this monitor for me? Samsung 931BF http://www.samsung.com/ca/products/moni.../ls19medsbqxaa.asp?page=Specifications Viewable Area 19" Pixel Pitch 0.294 Brightness...
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    Need a name for my computer club

    I'm going to make a computer club for my school this september so I need a really coooool name for it. Just keep in mind that this name will be used for a school, any suggestions?
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    please recommand a web hosting site

    I'm currently planning on setting up a forum that'll allow around 200 people online at the same time. I have no idea which company to choose but my budget is around 10 dollars per month. - should i go with yahoo?? $8.96 canadian, 5GB space, 200GB bandwidth - which forum should i setup, it...
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    unknown CPU in Ubuntu

    my computer has a PII 450MHz processor on it but Ubuntu reports unknown for it, here's what my CPU supposed to be: CPU Properties: > CPU Type Intel Pentium II > CPU Alias Deschutes, A80523 >...