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    New Build - USB Keyboard/Mouse Not Working

    Just overhauled my computer and I'm having trouble getting the USB keyboard and mouse to respond. They both work in the UEFI just fine but as soon as the "windows loading" screen comes up when booting to installation media, the lights on the keyboard/mouse go out and I am no longer able to...
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    Wireless component to connect TV

    I have a modem and wireless router in one area. In another room I have a new TV that has an ethernet connection. What is the component that I would need to put by my TV that could connect to my wireless network and have an ethernet cable run to the TV to give it connectivity? Thanks, Vyx
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    RPTV Curved Picture

    I have a rear projection tv that has a curve at the bottom and a slight cuve at the upper right and left hand corners. It was fine yesterday but today when I turned it was like this. Anyone know what the problem is? Here is what it looks like: Thanks, Vyx
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    Security Scanning Software

    Does anything security scanning/intrusion detection software exist that allows security auditing of a workstation in a "click this button and get a report" type of way? I know backtrack linux has alot of these type of tools but I'm looking for an automated Scan and tell me where my...
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    Apple mobile device service failed to start.

    I've been having some trouble getting my ipod connected to itunes. For some reason the apple mobile device service will not start. I have been able to sync successfully up until about 2 weeks ago. I saw that there was an update for itunes so I decided to install it hoping it would fix the...
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    Windows 7 Display Size Option

    I'm trying to use the display size option (see image) on a 1900x1200 laptop to make the screen easier to read while maintaining clarity. I could just change to a lower resolution such as 1680x1050 however, the display is no longer crisp and clear when switching from the native resolution...
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    Video Cards Keep Dying

    Cross posting from [H]. Please help! Original Post Short version: I went through 4 EVGA 8800 GTX RMAs. Video Cards kept dying. Most thought it was either a PSU or Mobo issue. Current: I got a new 750w XFX power supply as well as a working motherboard from a friend. I swaped everything...
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    Motherboard killing video card possible?

    Is it possible for a motherboard to kill a video card? If so, how? Through a bad PSU? The reason I ask is because I've had to RMA 4 8800 GTX's to EVGA in the past couple of months because they always start artifacting and then blue screening after a couple of months. After this, even when...
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    Computer Stuttering

    Hello, I'm having two problems that I think are related. The first is when I'm trying to access directories either on a partition of my main (C: ) drive or when accessing my raided drives (raid 1). Everything will lock up for ~2-5 seconds. During this time I can see the cursor spinning...
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    Laptop Processor Question

    Hey all, I don't know alot about laptop processors and was wondering about the performance of laptop processors. Specifically the P7350. This processor is listed as "Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology with interrelated Intel® Core?2 Duo processor P7350" on the Best buy website. I'm...
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    Cold Booting Problems

    This problem started when I moved into a new apartment. My computer is not used nearly as frequently as it used to be so now it is off for several days at a time. Normal (before moving) Scenario: Hit the power button, fans spin at full speed for a couple seconds, fans then slow down to...
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    Added a 8800 GTS 512, now DVD Drive stopped working

    So recently I purchased a 8800 GTS 512 as the video card was the only part of my computer I had yet to buy. It has been a while since I put together this PC and I was using a cheap placeholder video card in the mean time. I have a Samsung DVD Burner that was working perfectly previous to...
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    X1950 XT for $150...Whats the catch?

    I'm currently trying to figure out what to do in the ways of a new computer build. While browsing I've come across the Sapphire X1950 XT at newegg for a low $150 AR. My question is, what is the catch to this? All the other X1950 XT's are at least $100 more than this one. Is there something...
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    Looking for Cheap Laptop

    I posted this on techimo as well, but no one seemed to bite so I thought I would post over here and see what happens. I'm looking into buying a new laptop for my parents. They don't need anything great, but at the same time I'm looking for the best deal for the money. I've been looking...