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  1. Rhonda the Sly

    First Credit Card... Tips?

    I'm way too old to not be accruing some type of credit and, moreover, my debit card is expiring soon, so I figure I need a CC. I don't really have any needs, I just want to avoid fees as often as I can. If I'm rewarded for anything, cool. I have some savings and my wages outpace my spending...
  2. Rhonda the Sly

    Secondary drive dead, want files off it

    The other day, I removed a secondary drive and, when I reconnected, the clicked about ten times then nothing. It does that every time the PC boots with the device. The drive does not appear in Windows or BIOS. Currently, the device is unplugged while I figure out how to save my data. I used...
  3. Rhonda the Sly

    Looking for wireless mouse and gamepad

    I'm looking for a new wireless controller for my laptop that must have a small dongle. The only one I've found so far is the Logitech F710. I don't really have any problems with it but I'm looking for options. I'm also looking for a full-size, wireless mouse with a smooth scroll wheel and...
  4. Rhonda the Sly

    Yet another laptop suggestion thread: Internet, gaming with battery requirements

    I’m looking to buy a laptop in the 13” to 15” range. This is mostly to internet and office but I will also be doing some light gaming. And by light gaming I mean I don’t expect to be running games for very long while mobile (not that that’s an option) and I don’t mind turning options down...
  5. Rhonda the Sly

    Building friend a PC, require assistance

    I’m helping a friend get parts together for a PC, we’re mostly done except for the motherboard. For the short term it’s to be a gaming system but in the future it is supposed to help my make pretty pictures with CAD software while he gets his education. He’s considering going CF as well, so...
  6. Rhonda the Sly

    IE9, Silverlight 4, and Live Mesh

    Web (IE9 + Silverlight) ZDnet: Microsoft shares a few tidbits on IE9 and (lots) more on Silverlight 4 IEBlog: An Early Look At IE9 for Developer WinSuperSite: Internet Explorer 9 Preview istartedsomething: Internet Explorer 9, a free upgrade for the web Cliffs: About a month into...
  7. Rhonda the Sly

    Zune HD video playback battery life

    The other day I tested my Zune 120 to see how long the battery lasts through almost uninterrupted video playback, the results were surprisingly good: a bit over 6 hours. I made it through 3:10 to Yuma (02h 04m), Across the Universe (02h 13m), and part of Atonement (01h 43m) before the battery...
  8. Rhonda the Sly

    Zune HD video playback battery life

    The other day I tested my Zune 120 to see how long the battery lasts through almost uninterrupted video playback, the results were surprisingly good: a bit over 6 hours. I made it through 3:10 to Yuma (02h 04m), Across the Universe (02h 13m), and part of Atonement (01h 43m) before the battery...
  9. Rhonda the Sly

    I want more webcasts to consume.

    Simple thread. This is what I listen to and watch, you? All audio unless labeled otherwise noted. Go ahead and post up links to any casts you listen to or watch frequently. NEWS BBC World Service Global News Bloomberg.com » Bloomberg Economics » Bloomberg News » Bloomberg Politics...
  10. Rhonda the Sly

    Customizing Windows

    My own short list: Icons: DeviantArt Lots of crap here but also some genuinely good things as well, they also have wallpapers but I don't like most. IconArchive Just found them, haven't really gotten anything yet. Wallpapers: Interfacelift High-res stuff, I usually skip a lot though...
  11. Rhonda the Sly

    Need wireless adapter help

    I just built my mother a PC for the downstairs area and she's decided she wants it in her bedroom, upstairs. Of course the Gods of Networking have decided she doesn't need to have Cat5 hookups in here room. Fine. So without the option the traditional Wall-Ethernet Cable-PC hookup I've decided to...
  12. Rhonda the Sly

    CES

    Links be here: Human beat boxes playing now... :confused: Edit:Wups. I predict nothing special now, though I hear WiMo is making an appearance. And oh, god, are they rapping too?
  13. Rhonda the Sly

    Quick question about Office 2007 licensing.

    What the title says.
  14. Rhonda the Sly

    Requirements for Windows 7 Logo Certification Released

    Last week Microsoft's decision to publicize information regarding Windows 7's name and version number really stirred up the bee hive, causing a few people to predict Windows 7 as a failure because of its (assumed) close ties to Vista. Some internet-folk felt a major version number was of...
  15. Rhonda the Sly

    Need an application to convert image file types...

    Okay, so I'm looking at a folder of 200 or so .PNG files that are not going to manually get inserted into Photoshop/MSPaint, what's the best solution to turn them all into .TIF? Preferably all in one swoop because I'm lazy. Edit: Posted too soon.
  16. Rhonda the Sly

    Want to run applications minimized at log in from Task Scheduler

    Hmmmm, seems my title was too good and I have no material left for the body... So, how would I go about starting an application minimized in Task Scheduler? I'd like to avoid simply creating shortcuts set to [Run: Minimized] if I could.
  17. Rhonda the Sly

    Alternative to Language Pack for Office 2007

    My mother recently bought Publisher 2007 and she's looking for a Spanish spellcheck which didn't come with the program. Is there a possibility of getting that without having to buy a Language Pack? Thanks in advance.
  18. Rhonda the Sly

    Requesting suggestions for speedy partitioning software

    About two months ago I assembled a new computer, slapped Windows Vista on it and have been happy ever since. Of course, while I did put Vista on the computer, I reserved about 100GB of space for either Ubuntu 7.10 or 8.04b5. After a month or so I realized Ubuntu wasn't going to see the light of...
  19. Rhonda the Sly

    IRQL _NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

    I understand this is a lot of words, if you want the gist of things, just read the italicized portions. A short apology: I created a thread a month or so back about the same issue but with the holidays, finals, and waiting for a new DVD drive from the egg, the thread kinda died. I decided to...
  20. Rhonda the Sly

    Asking for a Motherboard recommendation

    Simple thread, really. I just need a suggestion for a motherboard that will fit my limited requirements. Recently I started a thread and someone suggest the Gigabyte DS3R but I found that board to be a bit too risky after reading some reviews. It seems to commonly catch a case of 'Sudden Death...
  21. Rhonda the Sly

    Requesting review for potential buys

    I've been considering a new build lately and I have it (near) exactly how I want it but I'd appreciate more opinions. I'll be using it mainly for Photoshop, AfterEffects, Maya, and gaming. The build will be neatly resting in my Thermaltake Shark and is as follows: Parts to buy...
  22. Rhonda the Sly

    BSOD - IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL

    Hello, :3 Well, I'm not one for small talk, so I'll just out and say it: My motherboard is a dead. It posts and I can get into BIOs... but that's all I can do these days. Around when XP (MCE 2005) loads, my drops to a BSOD error. Most times I see a black screen after the windows loading...