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    Not Receiving Digital Channels

    Panasonic P46G10. I used to get OTA digital signals on this TV, but I can't seem to get it to find them anymore. I rarely watch OTA tv anymore, but wanted to tune into the Olympics on NBC. I feel like I'm forgetting something obvious, but not sure what it is. My input is set to TV (antenna...
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    Dreamfall: Chapters - Reborn

    Release date is Oct 21...finally! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqkwZPJbFig&feature=youtu.be
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    Almost ready to pull trigger on T430

    Lenovo/BN is having a decent sale on T series now...20% off so I can get this config: Description ThinkPad T430 - 1 Year Depot Topseller Warranty Processor: Intel Core i5-3320M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Display type: 14.0" HD+...
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    Win 8 Anandtech App?

    Doesn't exist yet? Search turns up nothing...
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    Creating bootable DVD for Win 8

    After I bought Win8, upgrade assistant allowed me to make bootable media to install the software later. I created a bootable USB flash drive, but I'd also like to create a bootable DVD. Seems I can't use upgrade assistant to do that again without purchasing the software. Is there a way I can...
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    Is this a decent deal for Lenovo T430s?

    Through work, I can get the following specs on a T430s w/ enhanced graphics. What changes would you make (besides more memory, but I'll do that outside Lenovo.com, thanks). Thought about a 500 GB/5400 RPM drive for same price, but I have an HP with a 7200RPM in it now and I kinda like it)...
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    Mozilla "Calling it Quits" on Thunderbird

    "We're not "stopping" Thunderbird, but proposing we adapt the Thunderbird release and governance model in a way that allows both ongoing security and stability maintenance, as well as community-driven innovation and development for the product. "...
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    PC turning on and off repeatedly

    Window 7 64 bit self built. Gigabyte EP45-UD3R with 4 GB of Cosair RAM and a Dual Core E8400 Intel (not OC'd). EVGA 8800 GTS. My problem: randomly (ALWAYS when I am out of the room and the computer is on, but no programs are running) the PC will begin to shut itself off and turn itself on...
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    Any advantage to Security Suites?

    I'm behind a router firewall, running WIndows firewall and have Kaspersky AV v 10 running on all PCs, updating regularly (2x/day). My Kaspersky AV is about to run out, and I'm looking at other AV progs now to see if Kaspersky is still in the top 3. Is there any advantage to running a security...
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    Wireless connection takes a long time to establish

    Often takes more than a minute for hp laptop wireless to establish a connection with my wireless router. I've got latest drivers, checked the wireless settings, even uninstalled Bonjour (found others via Google having similar problems and found Bonjour was culprit). Have also reset Winsock...
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    Decent deal at Costco?

    Looking at latest Costco ads and spied this HP dv6t: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...S&Sp=C&topnav= seems like a decent deal, esp with the wireless printer. 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, HDMI etc. Only Intel HD Graphics, but this is for my bro...he's not really into gaming except...
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    HP HDX16t: Wireless taking a long time to connect after power up or wake up

    Often takes more than a minute to establish a connection with my wireless router. I've got latest drivers, checked the wireless settings, even uninstalled Bonjour (found others via Google having similar problems and found Bonjour was culprit). None of these solutions seem to help. I used to...
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    Updating my Bro's Old PC

    In late 2003, I built my brother a desktop PC with an Athlon 2500+, 2GB PC3200 Buffalo memory, an Antec 350W PSU and I think an Radeon 9800 Pro 128M video card. The computer works OK for what he needs it for, but I think he's having some driver issues or perhaps adware/virus stuff (he's 900...
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    Looking for an AGP card - replacing ati 9800 Pro

    This is for my bro...he likes gaming, but sticks with the old Tom Clancy series...hasn't moved from these games. His system suits him well, but his old 9800 Pro is giving some problems. Looking to replace with an AGP card, cheap and quiet. Suggestions? His motherboard is a Shuttle...
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    Win 7 "upgrade" from Win XP - data files?

    About to do clean install of Win 7 to "upgrade" my WinXP main computer. I have WinXP installed on C:, but almost all of my data is on logical partitions D: and E: I plan to back up the whole works, but I'm OK formatting C: and leaving my data on D: and E: alone, right? Win 7 install won't...
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    Upgrade for a 8800GTS 512MB

    Considering doing an upgrade, but don't want to spend much $$. Is it worth it to get a new card or should I consider getting another Evga 8800GTS to do an SLI with my current card? What are drawbacks to doing this? If I consider going to a new card, what do you suggest? I want something...
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    Considering G10 Plasma TV

    but it's plasma, and I'm using it in a room that, during the day, is fairly bright. I have good control of light via some cellular shades, but I don't necessarily like to close all the blinds when I want to watch TV. My question is this: are plasma screen reflections any worse than CRT...
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    Getting an old Laserjet 4M to work with Win Vista

    Friend of mine has this printer and would rather not give it up (long story). Since there is no LPT port on her new computer, her daughter bought her a Serial to USB cable that "should" enable her to connect the LJ to a USB printer. Problem is, it doesn't work. The driver for the serial to...
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    Recommendations for a mid level laptop

    HP dv6t...had free upgrade to HDD and Memory. I upgraded to ATI HD 4530 graphics and the CPU to a P7350 (not sure how much better that is than the standard P6600). There's a nice coupon floating around out there, so I applied that and get the following: * Espresso Black * Genuine...
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    Which files to backup

    I'm changing from an ABit IP35-E to a Gigabyte EP45-UD3R. My existing hdd is partitioned...OS on drive C, Data (including My Documents) on drive D. Problem is, I know there is important data on C...such as bookmarks for Firefox and Chrome, Address book and inbox list for 4 email accounts on...
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    Abit RMA?

    I think I need to RMA my IP35-E. Still under warranty, but I'm not sure where to submit? Has anyone successfully contacted Abit (or what's left of them) in the last few weeks? EDIT: They finally responded to my RMA request.
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    Intel Stock Coolers - which is best? Or is there a diff?

    Upgrading from e2160 CPU to an e8400. Planning to use the stock HSF for now, as I don't intend to OC for a while. I note that the e2160 heatsink is about 2x deeper than the e8400 heatsink. They both appear to have an aluminum contact with the CPU. If that's the case, would the old e2160 HS...
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    Laptop for Wife

    She is almost all internet/standard office usage...but might get some occasional use for light side of gaming...At this point, the most demanding would probably be TF2. Will I need discrete video card to play this or can some of the integrated solutions play this game without resolution turned...
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    Temporary PSU replacement

    My Corsair HX520 burned out this morning...still under warranty, but I don't have a spare PSU laying around, so I need a new temporary PSU that I can keep for a spare after my new Corsair arrives. How about these? OCZ Corsair 400 This will have to support (for a couple of weeks anyway)...
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    WD6401AALS Caviar Black UDMA Mode

    Just installed this drive in my system...Running on an ABIT IP35-E. HDTune info shows the drive is active in UDMA 5 (Ultra ATA/100) and says UDMA Mode 6 (Ultra ATA/133) supported. Does this motherboard not support UDMA Mode 6 (some have UDMA Mode 7 active in other threads). I'm missing...
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    Moving from 2x IDE HDD to 1x SATA Drive

    Hi all I currently use 2 IDE drives in my system 1x 160 GB Seagate, partitioned with 50 GB "OS Drive" and a 120 GB "Data Drive" 1x 120 GB Seagate, no partitions. Drive used for storage of photos, movies etc. I have purchase a WD 640 GB Caviar Black Edition which will replace both...
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    Wireless mouse signal dropping out

    The Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse Explorer 2.0 I am using at work is about 12-14 inches from the receiver, clear line of site. I have changed batteries numerous times, but the signal seems to drop constantly, freezing the pointer on the screen until I either bang the mouse on the desktop or...
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    New video card search...

    I have a C2D system with 2GB RAM. Currently using a 7600 GT and need to upgrade to a newer card for gaming (currently the only game I have that pushes the 7600GT is Bioshock, but more DX10 games will be coming my way in a few weeks). I want a 8800GT or 8800GTS...512MB models. I'm currently...
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    Can't Share Files or Printer

    I currently have 2 PC's wirelessly networked, each computer is connected to a Buffalo Wireless Airstation WHR-G54S. One router is in Router mode and the other is set up as Access Point. The internet connection is shared...no problems there. I just cannot seem to get either computer to see the...
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    New PSU, now no post

    Everything went so smoothly... SYstem was working flawlessly before new PSU. Took out old, put in new, put everything back together, system powers up, but nothing happens. I get no video signal and hdd led stays solid. I feel like I'm forgetting something, but it all seems to be there...
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    New PSU for a C2D system

    Looking at one of these PSU's to power C2D system with moderate OC down the road. No SLI or Xfire planned. 2 HDD, TV Tuner, 7600GT (going to 8800GTS later). I've always been a Seasonic fanboy...quiet, which is a huge issue for me, but I want stable, dependable power too. The Corsairs...
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    Here's my plan

    So I'm ready to buy a CPU, problem is, I need a new GPU soon too. Currently have a 7600GT on my AMD 64 3200+ S939. I was originally looking at either the E6750 or the Q6600, but to conserve resources (namely $$$) in the short run, I'm now considering a 2160 Dual Core, a decent HSF and OC'ing...
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    Stock Cooler with the Q6600

    I plan to buy the q6600, but I don't plan to OC right away. I do, however, insist on a quiet HSF that does a good job, even at stock, of keeping the CPU cool. If possible, cooler and quieter than the stock HSF. What's out there that isn't going to break the bank? When I do OC, it'll...
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    Will Non-ECC pc133 sdram work on any old motherboard

    I have an old Dimension 4300 that can take up to 512 MB pc133 SDRAM. Can I mix brands if I buy another stick of 256 for it? Will any PC133 RAM work on this thing, as long as it's Non-ECC?
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    Upgrading computer

    I am upgrading my Socket 939 motherboard/CPU/memory to a Core2 Duo (maybe a Quadcore) system. I am handing my old motherboard/CPU/memory down to my wife, who is currently using an XP 2500+ on a withering NF7-M. My questions: 1. Will her current Antec TruePower 330W PSU be adequate to run...
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    Looking at a laptop...

    Here is an HP I spec'd from HP.com... Operating system FREE Upgrade from Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)! Processor AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-56 (1.8 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache ) Display 15.4" WXGA...
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    This is idiotic

    but can I get Solitaire, Freecell etc to appear larger on an LCD screen? Since I upgraded my wife's PC to a nice LCD, she complains about how small the cards are...I can't find a way to change it.
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    Will I be able to run this setup with this PSU?

    I have a 400W Seasonic Supertornado PSU that I would like to use to run a new Core2 Duo setup. Plan to get the Gigabyte P35 motherboard (for 129), a core2 6750, and 2gb of Ballistix memory. I run 2 ATA133 hard drives and a 7600GT video card along with a TV tuner. Can it handle this new...
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    Why would having a video card installed...

    I have an old Abit NF7-M (with onboard graphics). I had a GeForce4 ti4200 installed on it to override the onboard graphics. With the 4200 installed, CPU temps (via MBM) were around 55 when the PC was not in use. I just removed the 4200 yesterday, and the CPU temps plummeted by 10 degrees (I'm...