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    Lightweight VM to use cisco vpn

    Hi guys I am trying to figure out an alternative to split tunnelling out cisco vpn software access as the network guy is concerned with the security risks. The basic problem comes in when developers and other personnel use vpn to access remote datacenters and no longer have internet access...
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    which draft n router to get

    so my dad starts bugging me to get him a draft n router. (he is in india). since the tech isn?t yet certified I haven?t even read most reviews nor been up to date on releases. any suggestions which router and notebook card I should get for him. one which he hopefully doesn?t have to throw out...
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    any reccomendations for a good hosted business email solution

    hey there SD'ers. I have been put in charge with getting our firm a new business email provider for a new domain that we bought. any reccomendations on which providers are good. dont want somethign to expensive but would be nice to have something reliable. calendar synching etc would be a...
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    any ideas how i can rotate an image around the z axis to create a gif

    am a total noob when it comes to image editing so need so help here folks. I have an image file. I want to create a gif of it rotating about itself with the axis in the center. i think its the z axis. Attached image should give you an idea of what I am trying to accomplish. Is there any...
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    whats the best way to install compiz on ubuntu

    just setup a vmware workstation on windows and was wondering what would be the best way to install compiz on ubuntu. are there distributions available with compiz built in? any help or directions would be great thanks guys
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    suggest a sound card which wont eat up CPU cycles

    am using a really old dual p3 700 mhz 1 GB ram system at home for surfing. it used to work really great till I installed a sound card in it. It didn't have one before. Got this one from newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829130001 problem is that the sound cards...
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    Suggestions for wiring up a rack

    lol We have this rack for our small business which will be housing around 12 servers all of them 1U. Each server has 3 to 5 wired going into it. Basically 1 for Ethernet. sometimes 2. 1 For power 1 for KVM I tried setting it up and the results were horrendous. There are wires all...
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    Official Pricing for AMD Price cuts on 07/24

    http://dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=3361 Price Chart
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    Hotttt Slingbox now one $140 shipped at Dell

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/prod...spx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A0618964 Use coupon code [code deleted] to bring it to $ 140 shipped + Taxes. IMO one of the best devices to come out lately.
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    so what exactly do I need to get HD on my LG L3200TF Silver 32" 8ms

    So I went out an bought a LG L3200TF Silver 32" 8ms HDTV for my girlfriend on her bday. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824011013 The TV is still with me so I am trying to get HD to work on it. The TV is only HD ready so apparently I need some kind of tuner to get...
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    Software testing Certification courses. Which ones are good

    Hey there fellow techies. one of my pals is looking to do a course in software testing and get certfication for the same. He is currently in India so he can only do Online courses. Couple of questions 1 Which courses are good? 2 What kind of certification is considered an industry...
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    Am getting weird Horizontal lines in Games

    So I was playing Far cr on my PC and whenever thereis sudden movement there are these horizontal lines which come up. The look as if someone just sliced the image witha knife or something. So I ran CS to check for problesm and the same lines again. Am running all games at my monitors native...
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    Anybody knows a TV-Tuner which doesnt need a sound input molex on mobo

    So I got this new Leadtek TV2000XP/EXPERT PCI Interface for my friend who recently purchased a Dell E510. [yeah the Pentium D 820 is horrendous] It so happens that this TV tuner card needs a separate connection into the mobo using the 4 pin connector for CD in to be able to play sound from...
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    AMD bumps up AM2 launch date

    http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=1854
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    Can someone help me make a decent photoshop for my sis's bday

    Well its my sisters 21st bday and im gonna send her a laptop as a gift. thought I would put in a nice wallpaper with our pic and a nice one liner or soemthing. as you can see my inittial shot at it has been pretty basic and boring. Can someone help me make it look better using Pshop. My best...
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    Is there any such thing as a SXGA/UXGA LCD monitor?

    I just installed Far Cry on a new laptop for my sis to check out the 3d performance on it. The laptop has a ATI X1400 256 mb card in it. If fired it up and the picture quality looked really beautiful. It seems to be obvious that this is becuase teh screen si the dell true life with UXGA+ The...
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    Is my 450 W PSU good enuff for the X1900XT?

    Have a COOLER MASTER Real Power RS-450-ACLX 450W and just ordered the ATI X1900XT. rest of teh config is below Athlon X2 3800 + ABIT KN8 ultra 75 GB Raptor + WD 250 GB 2 X 1GB Corsair Value RAM EVGA 6600 GT Audigy 2 ZS Dell 2005fpw Logitech Z-5300 Speakers Winfast 2000 XP...
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    Hidden SD Card Reader $ 5 Shipped

    Text Pretty good deal. Though I have heard that it wont support the 2 GB cards. Dunno how true that is. This just in Buy three or more items and get 8% off with coupon code 3MORE. and They might also send you a Free LED keychain if you enter code: kwkcp06 in the "notes...
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    Really Cool web based 3D FPS game

    Just saw this one Digg Text Man only if all games could be so easy to install and play. Do give this one a look.
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    Any suggesstions for Wireless Headphones

    Was looking for a set of good wireless headphones so that I can enjoy surround sound quality for my Pr0n without waking up roomies :) The egg barely seems to have a few of em http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826159407 is teh one I was lookin at but its still mad expensive...
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    NewEgg Free shipping code. Valid only from 3/17/2006 to 4/27/2006

    Aprils PCGamer has this free code for Shipping from NewEgg Please read the forum rules Thank You AnandTech Moderator
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    $ 10 newegg coupon for attending MS Webinar

    Since AT'ers are such regular customers of Newegg This should definitely be looked at. Text
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    How to remove IPOD Skin stuck on display of mini

    My friend just got his Ipod mini to my desk showing his vain attempts to remove some pieces of an Ipod Skin he used originally on his mini. Pic here http://www.ncxps.net/Downloads/noname.jpg Its kinda glued itself to the screen. Instead of trying to scrape it off is there any clean way...
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    URGENT how much time will it take Time warner to give me HBO

    Guys How much time do u think it will take Time Warner to enable HBO subscription for me. I have 15 mins b4 my roomie comes in and provides account info and I can call Cablevision and get thru to Customer Service. Any ideas at a high level how much time Time Warner would take to...
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    EVGA step program actually becomes useful

    Looks like EVGA has gotten down its MSRP to the standard prices. Those with EVGA cards can actually find teh step up program useful. I exchanegd my 66oo GT for a 7900 GT ($ 299) but am still in queue. The latest status update on cards EVGA site is shown below...
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    Alienware Aurora ALX with QUAD SLI

    http://www.alienware.com/intro_pages/nvidia_quadsli.aspx with stuff like this startin to come out I think we are soon going to have people whine how their games run at just 1680 x 1050
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    Dell 2007 FPW specs are out

    saw this on engadget but couldnt find anything of Dell's site http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/09/dells-2007wfp-appears-online/#comments Found the link. (just had to click teh pic. Silly me) http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/2007WFP/en/about.htm
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    Front row style remote and software for PC?

    Just saw the demo for teh MAC mini and how Front row works with it. http://www.apple.com/imac/frontrow.html Not a big a apple fan and since I already have a good RIG was curious if anyone knwos about similar software + remote for Windows where I could use the remote to control DVD's Video...
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    SPDIF or Line out

    Am planning to buy this card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829102178 Question 1 Although the spces say SPDIF out I dont see teh black connector on the back. Does this really have SPDIF out? Question 2 For gaming and other use will SPDIF out sound be better than...
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    Intel Pentium D 930 Vs Athlon 3800/4200 X2

    Am surprised nobody has discussed this yet. Well in another post I have almost finalised getting the Athlon 3800 X2. But the intel benchmarks on this new architecture seem pretty impressive. Also the cache on the intels seems higher. keeping all the marketing mumbo jumbo aside what are the...
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    Help with components for my Athlon X 2 system

    First post here so let me say hello to all. I am planning to build an AMD Athlon 3800 X2 based system but have a tough time deciding what components to get. I am looking for suggestions Mainly for the Mobo and RAM. This systems primary pupose if for office applications and software...