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    OSX 10.6.7 and PPTP VPNs

    Brand new Mac user, sorry for the noob question. I've set up my PPTP VPN, but I am unable to resolve any machines on the remote (Windows) domain by hostname when connected. I can ping by IP and by its FQDN, but not just the hostname. What am I missing? When the VPN is connected I see...
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    GPS Recommendation - Details Inside

    Shopping around for a GPS for my parents. The only special requirement is that there needs to the ability to switch the menus to Chinese as well as the spoken turn by turn (Cantonese preferred, Mandarin acceptable.) A bigger screen would be preferable, at least 4.3". Any recommendations?
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    Update: Well, I think we've decided to go with the RDX. Looking to buy used, been working with the local dealer to find one we want. Finally got a call last night about a certified pre-owned 2009 RDX w/ Tech Pkg, Black (really wanted the Dark Gray), Ebony leather, ~9200k miles, $30500...
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    My Home Theater

    Purchased my first home and now that all the moving, major furniture is done, I'm tackling our next task, putting together my first "home theater" if you can call it that. I'm not an audiophile whatsoever so please excuse my ignorance. I'm looking to purchase a 5.1 system but need some...
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    HDMI and Receiver

    Haven't been keeping up with the times, had a quick HDMI question. HDMI is audio & video and if I plug an HDMI device directly into a capable TV it'll work presumably ok. My question is what happens when you throw a receiver in the mix? I know there are receivers that have HDMI in and out...
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    Central Air Conditioner Issue

    It's been abnormally hot these past few days so we finally decided to give the air a run. New homeowner here, moved in a couple of weeks ago and the house is about 4 years old. The unit doesn't seem to cool the house all that well. There's air coming out of the vents, but it's not all...
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    New Homeowner

    So I decided to buy a house since the market is so good right now. Moving in next weekend. Was walking around Home Depot with the gf and started realizing how much "house stuff" I'm going to need. A little background, I'm 22 years old, last 4-5 years have been living in dorms and...
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    Cubicle Decorating Help

    My company recently moved into a bigger office space and I now have a cubicle that's about 6x6 big. At the old office I didn't have a cube just a fold out table, but I had an awesome view of the lake so it wasn't that bad. I still have a window but it's behind me, so I spend most of my day...
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    First Job - Good Offer?

    I just had a meeting with my boss today to discuss a full time offer. I've been interning at this place in Cleveland, OH that does IT Consulting since May '06. I'll be graduating in May '07 with a BS in Computer Science. Just wondering how this package looks to you all: Base Salary -...
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    Recommend me a Cell Phone

    Hi All, I go to college in Cleveland, OH, and I've been with Verizon for 3 years now, never had a problem. This year I move into a place of my own 2 blocks away from the dorms, and my reception does down the drain. It gets so bad at times that I get analog and roaming at the same time =(...