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    New mouse pointers

    I'm using Windows 7 and would like something different, but that's simple and clean. I'm not looking for animated mermaids, cars, etc. I've never thought about this so I'm not sure where I can get clean new pointers from a non-junk website. Any suggestions?
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    Stable AM3

    Looking for a solid AM3 motherboard for which I'll be doing a bit of everything, including gaming. I have no intention of going crossfire in the foreseeable future. If possible, I'd also like a board that people can attest to higher RAM compatibility. I was considering this board although I...
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    Bad processor?

    System Information: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Corsair 400W PSU Phenom II X4 955BE Gigabyte GA-870A-UD3 (rev 2.1) 6 GB DDR3 @ 1333 MHz RAM (2 x 2GB A-DATA and 1x 2GB Samsung) Powercolor Radeon HD 4830 WD 640 GB HDD (WD6400AAKS-00A7B0) Machine passes a full pass of Memtest86+ 4.00 (as of...
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    Mobo with X6 and iommu/vtd

    I'm looking to build a new machine with the Phenom II X6. Things that are important to me: * Virtualization. I'm studying for various certs and I'd like run multiple VMs that interact with each other. This is why I believe iommu may eventually be important to me...
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    Computer build now or later?

    I'd like to build a new machine this summer or fall. Is there any other minor or major hardware advances going to happen this year? Is there anything that will likely significantly drive down the price of any components this year? I'm not asking for an all seeing eye, just informed people...
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    Program to permutate possible password

    I have a friend that has forgotten his password for a truecrypt volume he created. He remembers some of the password and I'd like to find a program that is able to permutate the string he has in memory and then output to a wordlist of some sort. I don't believe I mean permutation in the...
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    Split text to X characters *Resolved*

    I'm looking for software or a plugin that will split text to 1000 characters chunks for database applications with this limit. Anyone know of anything? Update: TextWedge does what I need
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    Backup software for the tech on the go

    I'm looking for free software that will attempt to automatically backup common user files (such as My Documents, Favorites, Firefox bookmarks etc.) to either CDs/DVDs, a flash drive or possibly a network share. This would be useful when someone hands me a computer to wipe and I want to save...
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    Virtualbox networking (different subnet)

    Host Machine: Windows 7 64-bit Router: WRT54G v3 (DD-WRT) I'd like to learn more about Windows Server 2003. I currently have two Virtualbox VMs created: Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Windows XP Professional I'd like to have it so that both VMs have access to the internet but...
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    .info domain with SBS 2008

    I'd like to learn more about Microsoft SBS 2008 and know that it offers the option of hosting the domain for you. Does this include unusual TLDs such as .info etc?
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    Determining file corruption

    I had a game iso copied to my external HD (external case with HD). I took the external HD over to a family member's house and mounted the iso with Virtual CloneDrive. I received an installshield error that indirectly said that something was corrupt. After looking around on google and killing...
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    Help with choppy videos

    Dell Inspiron 531 AMD Athlon X2 5000+ Powercolor Radeon HD 4830 Windows XP Professional On board Realtek ALC888 HD sound (also tried a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz) ATI Catalyst 9.6 VLC 1.0 MPC HC Windows Media Player GPU-Z I have issues where, when watching videos, especially...
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    Dell Inspiron 531 Video Card

    Hi all, Background: I have a Dell Inspiron 531 that I swapped the psu with an older Rosewill 300W psu for the six pin connector to power a Geforce 8600 GTS. This is working well although I'd like to eventually upgrade and I'm not sure about which future cards will work. There are two HDs...
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    Please look over this upcoming build

    Hi guys, I'm building a system for my brother and it's been a long time since my last build. Here's what I'm looking at: 1) The PC will be used for some games such as Counterstrike: Source, Oblivion and the newest Command & Conquer. It will also be used for word processing, spreadsheets...
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    CPU fan stops when running memtest86+

    Hi all. * HP Pavilion a1209n * Intel Celeron Processor * 512 MB DDR RAM The CPU and rear case fan stops completely when running memtest86 (and memtest86+) from the ultimate boot cd. I do not receive errors in either memtest. This doesn't happen with the Seagate Seatools diagnostic or...
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    Recommendation for a wireless parallel print server

    I have an old HP Laserjet 4 that I'd like to setup in another room. Does anyone have a recommendation for a wireless parallel print server that has WPA capability? If this is difficult, expensive or non-existent . . . what other options do I have without running cat5? Thanks!
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    Gaming laptop that will run Oblivion

    Hi all I have a family member that's looking for a laptop that will run Oblivion on medium settings for around $2000. I've done a bit of research and Dell's XPS M1210 with some extras looks like it "might" do it according to people in various forums I've googled to. What does everyone...