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    "USB device not recognised"

    I have been receiving this error lately, whenever i plug in anything to my USB Ports on my laptop. I have tried a Logitech and an I-rocks usb mouse. ("usb device not recognized") I have tried various thumb drives. ("usb device not recognized") I have tried a Western Digital MyBook External...
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    Question concerning network speed

    Is it normal that my internet speed would take a hit from 14mbps to 7mbps download speed while using wireless vs direct connect? My upload speed stays consistent at about 3mbps Also, would something about my hardware/integrated wireless card in my laptop would keep me from using WPA2? My...
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    Switching from DSL to Comcast - questions

    I currently have the low tier DSL service through ATNT at my apt, which is 768/384 kbps. My DSL service is always down, and I have jumped through all the hoops with the tech support, as well as the techs they send to my house. Basically they always just tell me there are quite a number of...
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    Taser scene from "Meet the Fockers"

    I cant find that hilarious scene anywhere, and im dying to see it. Anyone know where I can catch that scene aside from the actual movie? thx. Tyler
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    Time and Date reverted to 2004 on my laptop.

    My wife tried to pull the laptop (HP Pavilion zv6000, Win XP) out of standby mode earlier, and it did not want to come out and play. I ended up manually shutting the computer down. When I restarted it, It acted as if the amount of memory installed had been cut in half, very laggy and taking...
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    Does anyone use "shirt stays" or "shirt garters"

    Im having trouble lately with my uniform shirt coming untucked quite frequently, and "blousing" out. I have been reading up on "shirt stays" which are either clip style that clip from your socks to your shirt, or "stirrup" style that slip under your foot and clip to your shirt. Anyone have...
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    Anyone play Call of Duty WaW regularly on 360 live ??

    Console : 360 Im still a newb by most standards, level 17 currently, but im not terrible. Anyone play? Maybe we can get some casual games going.
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    Can I watch MNF online for free

    Anywhere that I can easily watch the currently ongoing game between the Browns and the Bills? Online For Free?
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    Selling a used vehicle that doesnt run

    I am fully disclosing to the person that the vehicle is not running. The truck needs the top half of the engine rebuilt basically. Anyways to the point, I went to dmv and they told me that since it does not run, all I need to do is have the buyer sign the release of liability form and...
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    Anyone ever donated a car to a charitable foundation?

    I just donated one to Kars4kids. www.kars4kids.org. I checked them on the Better Business Bureau and they are legit. Im just wondering how anyone Else's experience with this sort of thing was?
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    Interesting trend taking place here.

    There are at least three posts containing references to fire arms, mace, mags, knives and the like. What is happening ATOT?
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    My Fossil watch says "water resistant up to 330 feet"

    Does water resistant up to 330 feet mean that I can safely take a swim to that depth with no problems? I always assumed that "water resisant" meant like washing your hands with the watch on was safe, but "water proof" meant swimming / diving was ok. Any difference?
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    Where can I watch videos on my phone?

    Ive tried youtube, and break.com and sites like those, but they dont really seem to work. Youtube keeps giving me a "malformed url" error, and break isnt formatted for a mobile browser. Are there any sites like these, that are formatted good for mobile browsers so that I can watch videos...
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    Oh how times have changed.

    From Best Buy in 2004: 256 mb 2.0 flash drive : 49.99. Man inflation is killing us.
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    Got my new Truck!! first new purchase of my life

    Ill post pictures later but here is what I got. 2008 Isuzu i-290 - midnight blue 4 cylinder Vortec 2900 ( same gm motor as in the Colorado) Automatic Extended cab Bed Liner Tilt Wheel Cruise Control A.C. 18 city mpg -24 freeway mpg (they tell me you can get 29 on the freeway) well...
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    I need some entertaining sites to browse while bored at work.

    any recommendations. Right now the majority of down time is spent on atot, but Im looking for some entertaining websites to help kill time. Even some edgy news or whatever wouldnt be terrible. thanks, tyler
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    Ultimate boot cd

    Im trying to boot an old system using the ultimate boot cd, and Its giving me a command promp that says password: I have no idea what this could be. I do not believe that the system is requiring it, i think its the cd. Did i miss something about a password on the cd somewhere along...
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    Has the latest XP security patch caused anyone else problems?

    Whenever the newest patch for XP is loaded on my system, I lose all access to the internet. I dont think it messes with my local network, just shuts down my internet access. When I go in and remove the security update, everything returns to normal. Edit: the patch description is : KB951748...
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    Best way to tell the max amount of memory a system can hold?

    What is the best/easiest way?
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    What do you use to write zeros to a drive?

    I have acronis true image, and i have only used it to clone a drive. Will it let me completely erase a drive and write zeros to it? Im upgrading the drive in my desktop, and am going to give the current drive to a family member, I just want to be sure none of my old stuff is on there, and...
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    Im thinking about purchasing a chevy cobalt.

    Im looking to buy a used Chevy Cobalt, there is one on a local lot for 10 grand. Its a 2005 with about 60,000 miles. Anyone have any problems with a cobalt? are they junk? are they decent chevy vehicles? any advice would be great. edit: I have also taken into consideration getting a...
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    Question about getting paid for a product sold on cl

    Im sellin some of my laptop memory on craigslist, and am wondering about the payment options here. Im hoping to ship the product so as not to deal with a hassle of an arranged pickup or anything like that. Would i ask for payment first and then send the product? Im not sure if someone would...
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    Stupid question: any way to test ram outside of computer?

    I realize this is a computer for dummies type question, but I have some memory that i pulled out of my laptop a while back, for upgrading reasons, and I am considering selling it online. Aside from the hassle of putting it back in the computer, is there any way that i can check the memory to...
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    Question about aquiring a Windows 2000 cd.

    I purchased two used computers off a bank that a friends mom works at. They are older compaqs. Anyways, they had win 2000 on them originally and have the original seal on the side/bottom of them with the windows verification code used for installation. Only problem is that they did not come...
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    Any problem with buying an OEM drive?

    Im throwing together a computer or two for some family, and the interface im working with is the old IDE Ultra ATA. I was looking on newegg and tigerdirect, for a cheap hard drive to put in the computer and the cheapest ones of course were OEM. would anyone warn against going with an OEM...
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    Fear itself. ..

    Im watching it right now, and it is actually quite gripping for a horror on tv.
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    I have been rick rolled by

    apparently the song was a number one hit at some time. this brightens my day.
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    Got this in my work email.

    Dear Customer! We have been waiting for you to contact us for your Confirmed Package that is registered with us for shipping to your residential location.We had thought that your sender gave you our contact details.It may interest you to know that a letter is also added to your...
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    AVG not gonna be free!!

    Just dl'ed and loaded the latest 8.0 version of AVG. It appears to be a trial, and it says i will lose coverage after such and such days. Is AVG really not going to be free in the near future? I may have to look for the best alternative which is always talked about on the forum, just...
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    Thinking about getting the Verizon LG EnV2

    Anyone have any problems with this phone or know of any? Have any likes or dislikes? I saw the phone in the store and looked at it a bit, and can get a decent price online, so Im thinking about purchasing it. Tyler
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    Best way to keep people out of networked comps?

    If there is a large number of users with access to free wi fi, what is the best way to deny access to the local area network and the shared computers on the network, and only allow the connected wireless users to access the internet? edit:: to clarify, is there a simple way to allow...
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    My oil and power steering fluid bottles look the same

    I was looking to quickly top of the oil in my mothers car which was about half to one quart low on oil. I proceeded to grab the closest bottle of motor oil, which was actually power steering fluid. i didnt look at the label until about half a quart of power steering fluid was mixed with...
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    Extending wireless network, what do i need?

    A friend of mine knows a guy who owns some condos at the beach, and he has a wireless network set up for the customers. The network does not reach to every corner of his property, and he wants it to. The longest it will have to go is about 400 feet from the original wireless router to the...
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    Where to find one of those Japanese engines?

    Anyone purchased one, or know where I can find one? Vehicle is a 1989 Izusu Pickup. 2 wheel drive Manual transmission. 2.6 liter 4 cylinder I have heard that you can purchase one of the engines , pretty much ready to put in, for about 600 - 1000. any help would be most...
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    8bit parallel port. anyone familiar with it.

    My boss recently purchased a large Mimaki Jv2-130 printer, for printing 50" graphics and the like, at a sign shop. The printer has an 8 bit parallel port on the back. Would anyone know if these are still available, i did a little searching online, and didnt find a whole lot. It would...
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    What does it mean when . . .

    One of my co workers takes advantage of my lunch break and puts a picture of a "computer nerd" on my background. I dont even work in the IT industry?!!!!!!
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    Question about clear coating spots on vehicle

    There are some rough spots on my vehicles paint job. Mainly small areas, about 1 square foot or so, on the front and rear bumpers/fenders. The original paint has worn off and is still flaking, and the spots are down to the primer. I was wondering if I would be able to help the situation with...
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    I have an old microwave.

    I no longer need the working microwave that I have, because it has been replaced with a new one. Any creative ideas as to the fate of my microwave?
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    K&N Air filters - worth the extra cash?

    ARe they limited to a certain retailer, or can i get one at Pep Boys, Auto Zone, or Kragen, as those are my best options in my locale.
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    What is the worst thing you have ever run over with a vehicle

    I say this because the other day a redneck okie in front of me opened his door and hocked a lugi, and I had to drive around it. I mean who wants some guys saliva all over their nice truck tires?