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    File Recovery with Restoring Folder Structure

    I recently accidentally deleted a directory containing several gigabytes worth of folders and files using Shift+Delete on one of my rigs... Now, I'm familiar with several different software tools that can recover deleted files, (I've used Recuva most frequently), however none of them are capable...
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    Oops... overwrote mbr as FAT32

    I recently replaced a case fan on my desktop after it had been shut off for about 24 hours. When I attempted to boot the computer up, however, I got a message that said a certain file in the system32/drivers directory could not be found, and windows could not boot, (windows XP Pro). I put in...
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    Looking for Lab equipment

    I've been doing some research with the physics department at my college over the summer, measuring the changing capacitance and conductivity of a bnc probe immersed in curing cement. Unfortunately, however, the data acquisition unit that we are currently using to monitor and record the values...
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    My roommate got pooned by 00mpa l00mpa

    I just got back from class, and I found my roommate sitting at his Windows XP-based computer listening to the oompa loompa song. I wouldn't have said anything about it, (with him, it wouldn't be something out of the ordinary anyway), but it just kept looping the first verse over and over again...
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    "THROAT VIBRATION MICS????????????????"

    I recently bought the Sennheiser PC150 headset for gaming off newegg when my cheap headset died. Ever since switching to the Senns everyone in my clan complains that my mic is too quiet. I have messed around with mic gains, dB boost, etc, but it either is too quiet, or it distorts so bad that...
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    Which Tech News sites do you regularly check?

    For me, its The Tech Report, Slashdot, and Anandtech/Dailytech. I used to have a routine of checking about 10-15 sites every day in the same order, but I just don't have enough time anymore. Which are your favorites?
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    Are there any Passive chipset sinks that are suitable for the NF4?

    The chipset cooler on my rig recently started making a high pitched squealing noise every once in a while, (at least I think I have narrowed the noise down to the chipset cooler). Sometimes the noise will stop when I bang on the top of my tower, but other times it will just keep on screaming...
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    Looking for Software to change mouse sensitivity...

    Is there any software available that allows you to change the sensitivity of your mouse with a hotkey? Just wondering, because this would be very useful in some online FPS games. Thanks.
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    HDD clicking on boot, freezes @ Startup screen

    Let me start by explaining that in the past I have stably overclocked my current rig to about 2.45Ghz, with no problems. Recently, I returned my computer to stock speeds for about a month before deciding to OC it again. As I started to slowly increase my OC again, I ran into this HDD problem...
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    Install SP1 before SP2?

    I just installed Windows XP Pro on a new computer I built, and I have installed all of the graphics drivers/ chipset drivers/ etc. I have to install SP1 before SP2, right? And can I just let windows update do all of that when I connect it to the internet, or should I download the Service...
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    P180 @ NewEgg ----$99 AR edit: Free 3 Day!!

    Newegg has the Antec P180 case for $125 - $25 MIR = $99 plus shipping. Hot or not? Edit: it now has free three day shipping! $99 isn't bad, jump on it while you can! Link
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    Surge Protectors...

    I have been running my pc/printer/modem/phone off of a surge protector for as long as I can remember. Just recently I started thinking, if a power surge comes in through the outlet, doesn't the surge protector just divert that surge into the ground line instead of letting it flow out to the...
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    This is good for a laugh.

    Link Lol, check out the marketing... Plus, the price is ridiculous! Is this funny, or am I just a little bit tired right now?
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    7800GT price drops

    I am contemplating purchasing the 7800GT from ZZF for $319 AR, yet if the price is going to drop in the next few weeks, I would like to wait... Do you predict that the prices will fall at all from where they are now??? TIA!
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    Computer won't boot after taking apart PSU. EDIT: Now with pics!

    I was running off of an old Gateway Athlon Thunderbird rig when I noticed one day that the fan mounted on the outside of my powersupply was dead. I decided to take off the bottom cover of the PSU to see if I could replace the fan with a new one, as my computer was having problems with heat...
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    Going Caseless?

    I am about to build a new computer and I have heard of people building without a case, leaving the components in open air, or putting them in boxes, etc. Other than the obvious potential damage due to lack of protection provided by a case, what are some of the consequences that arise from...
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    Locking display settings in Linux?

    When I attempt to play any of a number of full screen opengl games on my fedora core 3 box, I get a black screen, and the monitor says "frequency out of range please change signal timings." I am assuming that the game is the culprit, and that it is adjusting my refresh rates or something...
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    Laptop style keyboard for gaming

    I want to know your opinions on the laptop-style keyboards. Are they any good for using in fps, or are they worthless. I would think that the light keys would be a little bit hard to keep your hand on/ have problems "losing your hand position." I know that I can type much faster on them...
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    Criticize my proposed rig

    Ok, I have decided to finally build a new rig to replace the aging one sitting beside me. I will use this computer for some pretty heavy gaming, but also many other typical tasks. Overclocking is planned, but not to dangerous levels. I have a 17" CRT monitor that I can use right now, but I am...