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    dual NICs? USB Wifi? wanting to connect to home LAN while using work VPN

    I work 100% from home, and utilize the Juniper VPN to connect to my work LAN. Using a handy program (www.subsonic.de), I'm able to stream music from my personal computer to my work computer via a web browser while on the VPN. The VPN isn't very fast and at times there is a bit of playback lag...
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    able to connect to Internet via modem, but not router

    XBOX and HTPC connect to the Internet without any issues when plugged directly into my modem. However when I plug either into a router that is then plugged into the modem, both devices don't connect to the Internet. I tried a MAC clone in the router settings for the HTPC without any success...
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    2600XT - will a case fan provide sufficient cooling?

    First off, I'm not a gamer, as evidenced by my GPU choice. I have an HIS 2600XT (256MB, GDDR3 if it matters) that is in warranty with a fan that's rather loud when I boot my system. After a few minutes it quiets down and is silent. I don't really want to RMA the card because other than the...
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    IR for HTPC using MCE?

    I'm looking to upgrade from XP Home to MCE and have a Logitech remote that will be used to control the rig. Any suggestions on a cheap IR?
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    computer will not power on when hard drive is connected

    Just got done building my 1st HTPC, I only have one DVD drive. After moving the DVD back to my main rig, I did a little cable management and unplugged the power to the HDD. The computer now will not power back on when the power is connected to the HDD. I have tested, connected, disconnected...
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    mobo and RAM not playing nice, causing OS crashes

    Hi all, Just finished my first HTPC build, but for whatever reason Windows crashes right after the XP logo loads when running the RAM dual channel @ pc6400. I tested each stick separately and they work alone @ pc6400 without issues. In addition, I can load Windows flawlessly running dual...
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    RAM question regarding Asus M2A-VM mobo

    I just purchased an Asus M2A-VM mobo and need 2x1GB RAM. According to Newegg and the Asus the board accepts ddr2 800. I found a good deal after rebate on some Corsair ddr2 800 RAM, however their site says to use ddr2 667. Should I just go with the ddr2 800 and take my chances? Any insight...
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    just got a new Olympus digicam and the software sucks!

    Looking for a program that will: 1) automatically download all "new" images (meaning images the software has not downloaded before) 2) create a new folder housing all the pics from each day 3) name the folders with the following convention YYYY_MM_DD My old Canon software did this and...
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    file missing - windows\system32\config\system

    Running XP home for a full year now without any problems whatsoever. Started up my machine today to the following error: Windows/System32/Config/System file missing or corrupt Googled the problem, came upon this article and followed the instructions. I verified that the system file does...
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    folder I don't recognize

    I installed the newest WMP and didn't like it (should have known). Turned on system restore beforehand and reverted back to older version. There is now a folder on my d: partition called 6bf14467cd117bfb2a1650e8. I cannot access it with a limited account. As admin I scanned it using Avira...
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    name me a good car audio forum please

    Searched here but I guess this question hasn't been asked recently. Looking for a good forum to do some research ans ask questions before buying front speakers for my car. Anyone with some sites in mind please list em here. Thanks!
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    suggestions? need to convert avi to swf

    I don't need anything fancy, just want to convert a single file to flash. Thanks in advance.
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    media player skips about a second into each playlist

    I work from home and listen to music off my desktop while doing actual work on another computer. I usually queue up a few albums at a time using m3u playlists. For some reason recently each time a new album starts media player plays about one second of the 1st song, skips a second, resumes at...
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    moved to software

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    looking for a screensaver that will display information regarding . . .

    Title sums it up. I'd like to have a screensaver that shows the artist, album, song name, etc as a scrolling marquee or something similar. That's the best I can explain it. Thanks in advance.
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    windows update question

    If the option is selected to automatically download updates, will the updates actually install when only a limited user is logged in? *edit - more info* I have XP home - when I go to Windows Update site with my limited account I am given an error message (insufficient rights or something)...
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    xp question

    I have two main folders within my d: partition - "music" and "photos." Each time I upload images from my digicam a new folder is created with the date the pics were snapped. There are around 75 photo folders and would like them to all default to the filmstrip view. Any idea on how to do so...
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    nothing to see here

    reposting in general hardware like i knew i should
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    using old laptop as email/Internet machine

    Hi all. Decided to "resurrect" an old Dell Latitude Cpx that originally came with Win95 (and a monstrous 3gb hdd at the time!). Anyway, it currently has Win98SE and I want to use it around the house as a basic email/Internet machine. I am able to connect wirelessly to the modem via a usb...
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    new build complete - fan/cooling questions

    Hi everyone, I have completed my first build. Excuse my newbishness but I've always owned laptops and don't quite know what to expect from some of the hardware I've just assembled. A couple of observations/questions: 1) I just installed XP Home. The stock fan on my Sempron spins until...
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    Chaintech VNF3-250

    Anyone know if the agp can be locked on these?
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    xp home upgrade

    Hi all, Building a new machine and need to upgrade OS. Planning on buying XP Home OEM but remembered there's an upgrade edition as well. Can anyone verify the upgrade will work when the OS installed is a student version? I'll likely get the Home OEM to be safe, but just wondering if...
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    Seagate 300 GB PATA ST3300831A-RK (retail) - $119 - NO REBATES

    Booyah First hot deal post. No rebates. 5 year warranty. Ended up to be $127.58 with shipping to MO for me. Enjoy!
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    first build, budget non-gamer; please critique

    *EDIT* Thanks for all the help!! I have bought my components and will hopefully have this together in a week or so. Hi everyone, Here's a little background identifying my preferences/goals: 1) First build 2) Want to maximize "bang for buck" so consider this a budget build 3)...