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    Is it worth upgrading from SyncBackSE v6 to v7?

    I am evaluating a fresh copy of SynchBackSE v7 on my new Win10 machine. I have been happily using v6 for backing up data to external drives under previous versions of Windows. I am not noticing any major differences with v7. Does anyone have an opinion as to whether or not it is worth spending...
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    Help selecting Comcast internet/voip modem

    Discovered my friend is renting an SBV5220 for $10/month from Comcast and would like to purchase a replacement. Can anyone recommend a model that is as fast and future proof as possible? Thanks in advance for the help.
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    Help improving WiFi coverage

    Wifi is not covering entire large house with Netgear WNDR 3300 wireless router. Tried setting up a WNDR 3700 as a repeater bridge but had various problems getting that to work. The house has wired LAN with ethernet connections throughout. What would be the most simple and cost effective solution...
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    Any reason not to uninstall all bloatware from new HP laptop?

    I am setting up an HP G72-261US laptop running Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit and just wanted to be sure there is nothing worth keeping before I started uninstalling everything. I have created the restore disks with HP Tools but was planning to use Acronis True Image from now on, so was...
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    Faster Processor for my Laptop

    I have an extra AMD-Turion 64 X2 Mobile technology TL-64. Should I replace the AMD-Athlon 64 X2 QL-60 in my Acer Aspire AS4530-5627 notebook with it? I do not generally run on battery for long periods and am interested in the best possible performance. TIA for the advice.
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    SOLVED: Will HP Pavillion dv6119US Support an AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile TL64?

    EDIT: I have discovered that the TL64 does, indeed, work with the HP Pavillion dv6119US. Does anyone happen to know if an AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile TL64 2.2GHz CPU would be supported by an HP Pavillion dv6119US? It came with a TL50. I have updated to the latest BIOS version F.42, released on...
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    Win 7: Cannot Move Page file off of Boot Partition

    Annoyingly, Win7 HP x64 is not letting me move the page file to a dedicated partition I created for it at the head of my storage HDD. When I try to set the file to the new location and eliminate the default page file on my SSD's boot partition, I get a Windows error message saying there was a...
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    Installing Windows on SSD: Partitioning Question

    I have installed Win 7 Ultimate x64 onto a 40GB SSD. I usually move user profiles and program files to dedicated partitions for each in order to protect them in the event I need to restore Windows from an image. With only 40GB to work with, I am thinking I would not have enough room to create my...
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    HP Pavillion dv6000 Win7 x64 Drivers Issue

    -AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Tech TL-50 -Nvidia nForce 430/GeForce 6150 -2x2048 Corsair VS2GSDS667D2 DDR2 667 I Installed Win7 Ultimate x64 and Nvidia nForce v15.49 chipset drivers. I Installed all available driver updates found on Windows Updates. In Device Manager I still get a question mark...
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    Secure native WinDAV connection possible in Windows 7?

    I have created a link to my web folders with an insecure connection in Computer, but have not been able to connect to host with a secure connection. I have done some research and noticed that this has been an issue since Vista. I do not want to use a paid client such as WebDrive but would like...
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    EDIT: Thanks, figured it out-DD-WRT Client Bridge Noob Question.

    I have created a client bridge out of a dd-wrt flashed ASUS 520GC router with which I have successfully connected my Slingbox to my primary router. I have also freed up what was my primary router, a dd-wrt flashed ASUS 520GU, by replacing it with a TRENDnet TEW-432BRP I had lying around. I would...
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    Unable to Adjust Overscan to Eliminate Black Borders

    I have a new Hanns·G HH-241HPB LCD Monitor. The native resolution is 1920 x 1080. When I connect it to my x86 Vista Home Premium laptop via the VGA port, I am not able to set the overscan/underscan options in the NVIDIA Control Panel for this monitor, I am only able to do so for the...
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    Will 25' SVGA Cable Work As Advertised?

    I would like to connect this 25' M-M SVGA cable between a laptop and a 24" monitor. Will I experience any loss viewing HD video at 1920 x 1080? TIA for the help.
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    DEAD: Antec EarthWatts Green EA-380D - $29.99 AR + FS at the Egg thru 11/25/09 only

    EDIT: Expired Midnight 12/25. Link $15 Rebate The latest Delta made version of the former Silverstone made EA-380. Active PFC, 80PLUS certification (consistent 80%+ efficiency), 80mm low noise cooling fan. +3.3V@20A,+5V@20A,+12V1@17A,+12V2@15A,-12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A 1 x Main connector...
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    mATX Tower Recommendations

    I Would like to f/o which mATX towers people prefer. I will be doing some basic single HD office builds with an optical drive. Apart from a front USB port or two, I cannot think of anything out of the ordinary in terms of requirements. I would like to keep these machines relatively quiet. I...
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    mATX Tower Recommendations

    I Would like to f/o which mATX towers people prefer. I will be doing some basic single HD office builds with an optical drive. Apart from a front USB port or two, I cannot think of anything out of the ordinary in terms of requirements. I would like to keep these machines relatively quiet. I...
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    Recuva Question

    Once a deleted file is recovered to a different hard drive or partition, would that file be found by Recuva during a second scan or is it removed from the source upon recovery? TIA for the help.
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    Internet Cafe Networking Wisdom

    I was wondering what the best way to go setting up approximately ten computers running Windows 7 for an internet cafe most cost effectively. Does anyone have experience they would care to share? I know it is a broad question but I am just starting to brainstorm. TIA
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    MB hangs looking for network during POST

    I received a replacement IP35 MB from ABIT. During POST it repeatedly gives the following message, before eventually booting up: Realtek RTL8110SC Gigabit Boot Agent Press Shift-F10 to configure... -I have disabled Network Boot in both the BIOS settings and in the RTL811SC itself. -I...
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    I Was a Beta Tester for Win7 Shouldn't I Get a Discount on the Upgrade?

    Granted, I was not listening too closely but I did not hear about the offer until it was apparently too late. Is there anyway I would be able to take still get a discount?
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    *DEAD* OCZ Diesel 16GB Flash Drive back down to $15.99 AR @ Newegg

    Link Expired Rebate (Valid 4/23/09 thru 4/30/09) Expired Rebate (Valid 4/8/09 thru 4/22/09) Expired Rebate (Valid 4/1/09 thru 4/7/09) Expired Rebate (Valid 3/17/09 thru 3/31/09) Expired Rebate (Valid 3/1/09 thru 3/16/09) Expired Rebate (Valid 2/17/09 thru 2/28/09) Expired...
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    *DEAD* Today, Jan. 15th Only: Sandboxie Personal License $14.14

    Link to deal on Bits du Jour Sandboxie is a sandbox-type isolation program for Windows (32-bit versions only*). It creates a "container" in which programs can be safely launched without modifying the host's OS. Regular price for this shareware app: $28.29.
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    ASUS M3A78-EM Blue Ray Support question.

    I saw the following product review at Newegg: "This board requires a Phenom class CPU in order to utilize its HD processing abilities. The 3200's post-processing engine for high-definition video playback actually requires the 1.8GHz HT link that Phenom provides." Is it true that the...
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    Can't find WinXP x86 NV 9100M-G Drivers for my Acer 4530-5267 Notebook

    I get error messages when I try to install all the divers I could find. I have not seen the 9100M-G on any supported product lists anywhere. Thanks in advance for any input anyone might have.
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    Cannot activate Vista: dual booting with XP

    Once I installed XP Pro on a second partition and successfully set up to dual boot, I went into Acer's lovely little (not) Vista install and spend over an hour removing bloatware. Upon rebooting into Vista I got prompted to activate Vista, which I was unable to do either online or over the...
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    CM Mystique 631 Aluminum Case $49.95 + Shipping @ SVC

    Link I bought the Silver model w/o window a couple of years ago... I really like it, despite a quirk or two (which may put you in the mood for a satisfying case mod, anyway)... Despite slightly high shipping, I would call this a good deal on great looking, basic aluminum case... I...
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    Does SCSI Ultra160 bus require termination for only one or two HDs?

    I accidentally purchased one single device and one dual device U320 LVD/SE cable, both without termination, to connect hard drives in two of my computers to Adaptec 39160 host cards in each. I picked out the cables from this page. It has always been my understanding that a SCSI bus was supposed...
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    Partition or not to partition?

    I have always set up separate partitions for for my data and programs files on previous versions of Windows so that if I need to restore my OS with Ghost (program I have been using for restores), my work and settings would be preserved. I have noticed that some people who used to do the same are...
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    Problem Creating an Image with Clonezlla

    I am an experienced Ghost user and I wanted try Clonezlla.. I made the bootable CD from the Iso... I hit the wall on my first try making an image of my boot partition. At the screen where it asks you to select the source partition, I darkened the box next to my selection, hit "Enter" but...
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    Dead-Crucial 2x2GB DDR2 PC5300 SO-DIMM Kit @ Frys

    $49.99 - $35 rebate = $14.99 online and in-store today only while supplies last. Link Rebate is not on product page. found at chubby billfold.
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    Verbatim 52X CD-R 100 Pack $13.99 & 16x DVD-R 100 Pack $18.99 ~fs/no rebates~

    CD-Rs DVD-Rs Edit: DVD-R link fixed.
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    Which laptop graphics to go with?

    I do not game, but stream video, Slingbox and watch DVD's... should I go with a laptop that might offer better value in other ways that has integrated Intel GMA 4500M graphics over one with an integrated Nvidia GeForce 9100M-G card? Thanks~
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    Friend wants to move from Vista HP x64 to x86

    I have not tried to talk him out of it yet. He wrote me saying he has software that wont run on x64. I will call him and ask him about that issue, but I would like to have his answer handy regarding moving to x86 before I call. Does anyone know if an x86 key would be available at a discount or...
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    Am I safe w/o Thermalright LGA Bolt-Thru Kit?

    I am doing a system for a general purpose user with an Intel Pentium E2200 Allendale 2.2GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor. I am planning to use the stock heatsink, which is one of the very low profile jobs and (in my estimation) should not want to pop off too easily. Assuming...
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    File recovery software besides Undelete and Recuva

    I accidentally formated an NTFS partition in Win2000. Neither Recuva nor Undelete were able to spot any of the deleted files or folders. Any suggestions on another to try? TIA...
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    Problem setting-up wireless print server in Vista x64

    The Netgear wizard sees the server, but I get an "AddPort Fail" error message when I try to add the printer. Any ideas? TIA...
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    Vista Partition Sizes

    I have a 30 GB SCSI HD I use for my OS.. I am doing a new build and am considering giving Vista a go. I usually hack Windows so all shell folders go to a separate partition. I also install most programs to a third partition. My question is, how should I divide this thing? Can I get away with...
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    UPS Battery dead

    I have a very solid, trouble-free six year old APC Back Ups Pro 1100VA 120V whose battery apparently needs to be replaced (battery light is on). The battery is a BB Battery BP12-12 (12v, 12AH/20HR) (two are required). I would like to make the most cost effective move. A replacement from APC is...