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    wireless security, MAC needs no key?

    Hello, I am using a linksys wrt54gl router with tomato. Is it possible to set up WPA2 security and set where a certain MAC address can connect to the router without using a key or password?
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    new solid wireless routers (wrt54gl is dead)

    I have been using the Linksys WRT54GL with Tomato for 4 years and its time for a new router. This was solid as a rock. What are some solid wireless routers these days under $100 with support for Tomato or others? Wireless N would be up to date, but G is fine if its cheaper. A plus would be...
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    WRT54GL to switch

    I am using a Linksys WRT54GL flashed with Tomato and have a Trendnet gigabit switch on its way. Is it as simple as plugging switch into port1 of the Linksys and the computers into the switch? I am just confused since its like having two switches connected and I am unsure if this will make things...
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    solid 8 port gigabit

    What is a good solid 8 port gigabit switch under $100? There was hp procurve switch I saw awhile back but it seems to have been discontinued, now the new one is like $150.
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    BREACH, any good?

    I saw this game on Steam for $15 and thought it looked interesting and different. Anyone try this yet? Is it just a low budget standard FPS or does it actually offer something unique?
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    AZ: Plan to place immigrant in tent city type camps

    Dean Martin, candidate for Governor in AZ with support from Sheriff Joe bring you this. A plan for a "tent city" in Arizona for undocumented workers? A concentration of illegal humans in a camp. It is just getting worse down here, more and more people supporting fascism...
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    CAT6 -1GB speed at 125ft?

    Hey, so I know that CAT6 cable can be a max length of 100meters, but will I acheive 1GB speeds with a 125 cable plus another 25ft on that? Assuming my hardware is setup correctly. I have hired someone to do a few cable drops and the longest drop will be 125ft buried under 1ft ground. Is there...
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    Win7 Pro: no NFS support

    I just realized that there is no NFS client available for Win7 Professional. I guess it is only available in Ultimate. It doesn't make sense. Is there any good third party NFS clients for Win7?
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    Win7 reactivating

    I have a Win7 Pro upgrade which I bought for $30 back when they had a student deal. I installed and activated it fine. Say my hdd fails or I format, will I have trouble reactivating my key when I install win 7 again?
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    moving files from NTFS hdd to EXT3 drive

    I have an older pc I plan to run as a linux file server. I know I will have a fresh drive on there which will be EXT3. I want to copy over all my files from a NTFS drive onto the EXT3 drive? Is this as simple as drag and drop or is it complicated?
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    is Powerline Networking a good solution to wireless

    Right now I use wireless G, but I want to switch to wired, before I drill through my block wall and run cat6 to the room with router/modem, is using home plug a good solution? What I am concerned about is will it be reliable and just as good as wired ethernet, particulary in gaming and...
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    name is imported?

    How do I get my name from imported back to just wheels like it was before the new forums?
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    pcie 2.0 card in 1.0 slot

    My asus p5k has pcie 1.0 slots. Will there be any bottleneck if I upgraded to a radeon 5850 which is a 2.0 card?
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    Excited for Aliens VS Predator

    So, who here cant wait for the new Aliens VS Predator release? I know that I am not the only one. From what I have read/seen it will be in the spirit of the 1999 original, but up to date. AvP was one of the most underrate games and was ahead of its time. Hopefully the new AVP will get the...
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    First OC Q6600-minimal adjustment

    As with others, I am unsure with decision between E6850 and Q6600..but i made my mind and going quad 2.4ghz and overclock. I have never OC'ed before and not really delving to deep into it. I just want to OC the Q6600 to 2.8ghz or 3ghz. I don't want to have an unstable system and I have no...
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    Farcry saveing

    How do I play the saved games in Farcry? When I leave farcry and get into it another time , I have to start all over again cause the auto saves dont show up in the load game area. Is it cause I am using v1.0?
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    wanting to learn C++

    Anyone recomend me any good books(preferably) or sites aimed at teaching someone c++ who has never programmed before? Also, any tips, ideas or suggestions for me? The compiler I want to use is ms visual studio one.
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    asus a8n really a POS?

    I ordered a custom desktop from monarch computers with the asus a8n sli motherboard, but I am little worried from seeing the posts about problems with the board. Is it really a bad board or just a bad OCer. I cant really believe or understand some of the people , who act like a mobo is...
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    logitech 5300e 5.1 speaker placement

    Ok, I have an audigy2 ZS and logitech 5300e 5.1 speakers. Where should I place the rear right and rear left speakers? I have no where to place them behind me. Should i just place the REAR RIGHT next to the FRONT LEFT speakers and the REAR LEFT next to the FRONT RIGHT?
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    microsft natural keyboard

    I give up on searching for a black wired microsoft natural keyboard. Anyone ever seen one? I seen a wireless one just not wired. Oh well, just got the one with greyish lookingwrist area and buncha media buttons even though I hate those.
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    Want to learn Linux, help start me out

    Ok, I have never used linux, and Im new to computer hardware and all that. I want to install debian linux on an old IBM aptiva comp with the following specs Im pretty sure it uses. Thats all I know. Dont know where to download (and burn) the OS or how the drivers work. I dont even know if the...
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    good build for learning linux?

    im interesting in leaning linux. i heard debian linux would be good for me. do I just install it, or do I gotta have certain hardware? Do i need to go with intel or amd? a certain ethernet card? Anyone recomend me a build or a pre built laptop thatd be good for learning linux. I dont want a...
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    xp sp/2 optimization guide

    i saw a xp sp/2 optimization guide on here the other day..was fairly long. it was about optimizing at like dffierent levels and how to disable bunch of sp2 security stuff. it was that dark viper site or tweakxp. i cant find it, now that i need it
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    vid card uses dual dvi?

    just ordered my bfg 6800gt OC, it sais its dual dvi...my monitor doesnt use dvi tho, do I use the little adapter that came with the monitor?
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    very stable flawless pcie 939 mobo

    What is a perfect socket 939 pciE board? is there a perfect one yet? I want to get one asap, but im afraid of having all kinds of problems nad have to rma a bunch and not ever have a stable system. i am not going to overclock so I dont care about all that stuff. the ones im looking at are the...
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    A8V-E at monarch

    A8V-E?? never heard of this before Text
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    3200winnie or 3500 newcastle

    What should I get: 3200 winchester or a 3500 newcastle, the place i am buying from has them at a very similar price like only 20 bucks more for the newcastle. Which should I get, I am not overclocking or anything and if I do I doubt it will be much of an OC.
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    GIGABYTE GA-K8NF-9 w/ x800 pro

    Ok I am bout to build a comp with the GIGABYTE GA-K8NF-9 . The three questions I have our.... 1. Will it still be okay and run nicley with a x800 pro PCIE or would it be recomended I wait to find a 6800gt pci e? 2. will this board be just as good as a ultra or sil board? Note: i am not an...
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    MCSE and MCP

    hello, I am interesting in getting a help desk/software support job to get me started in something computers. A friend of mine told me I should get my MCSE or MCP (something like that) certification first. What exactly does that cert cover? Where is a good place to to take a class on those and...
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    athlon 64 939 caches?

    What exactly does cache do on the athlon 64 processor?....there 512k and then theres 4000 that is 1mb cache? Who needs a big cache and who doesnt?
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    the router or the cable internet?

    Just bought the wireless router 54mbps D Link 524, this computer and another is plugged into it, we also have a laptop will wireless cardbus which has been working well in the room its in. Everything has been working perfectly since I got it 8 weeks ago, never any disconects or resets. A little...
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    Chaintech nf4 Ultra headsup?

    I am building my first comp with the chaintech nv4 ultra board. Is there any widespread problems with the board I should know about. I want everything to go well. I don't plan to overclock so it being not much of an overclocker is no problem for me. Any advice to get me up and running without...
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    XP Home OEM activation?

    I have a Oem copy of windows XP home sp2, not used yet, but will in a few days. I am coming from win98/2k. I have read that you have to call microsoft everytime you install XP? I am not going to install the OS on any other comp. Will i have to call anyone to activate or will I just type my cd...
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    VA3000 Tsunami vs LianLi PC61

    I have these two cases in mind, I like them both equally. Which one will cool my setup without me worrying about anything overheating. specs: chaintech nv4 ultra 3200 or 3500newcastle 1gb corsair value ram 2optical drives 6800gt fortron blue storm 500w audigy 2 Thermaltake VA3000...
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    Bios flash how to/tips

    I will be building my first comp with the new chaintech nforce4 ultra mobo. THe only thing I am worried about is if I have to flash the bios. That scares me. Anyone know what the process is or got a website. I need a step by step guide. Brief or in depth whatever. If there is no problems, I read...
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    Fortron Blue Storm 500W

    I am sorry forp osting another PSU thread. But I just stumbled across this PSU and I am tempted to just buy it. This thing is nice, dual rails, 24pin, sleeved cables... Text Anyone have any expiriences with this PSU or Fortron for that matter? Specs: Chaintech nforce4 6800gt...
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    dlink 524 disconnections

    anyone have expirience with d link 524 wireless router disconnecting evrey 15 min or so or is it just my connection. after 4 weeks of having it my wireless or wired n ever got disconected or my router, now it always does.
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    Monarchcomputer.com Custom systems?

    Anyone know anything about Monarch Computers custom built systems? I hear that they are really good and reliable when buying pc parts , but I never hear anything about there custom built systems. Need to know cause my brother wants a new comp, but he doesnt want to build he, but he also doesnt...
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    Nforce4 24P PSU help

    I need to clear this up once and for all. From the sounds of it the nforce4/ultra/sli boards need a 24pin PSU. I am staying in the 90 - 120 price range. Also, I am not limited to just these PSU's, but I am limited to that price range. ENERMAX Noisetaker Series 470W ENERMAX Coolergiant 480W...
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    Need good Value ram..

    Will thisOCZ ramwork in the new chaintech nforce4 ultra or a8n sli mobos? I was planning on using Corsair Value Select, but I heard that it will not work in dual channel in those boards. Or just let me know your expiriences. I just want some cheap name brand CAS2.5 ram that works fine for a non...