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    BluRay player that I can stream to from computer?

    I'd like to be able to stream audio and video to a BluRay player in another room via ethernet. I'd also like the player to be able to connect to Netflix and Amazon for movies. Do you have any suggestions? I've looked around but have read mixed reviews. Thanks!
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    Raid 1 to Raid 0?

    I have 2 500gb drives setup in Raid 1 but no longer really need the redundancy and could use the extra 500gb. Can I go from raid 0 to raid 1 without having to start over? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    DVD playback problems

    I've never been able to play DVDs on my computer and now, without a TV, it's become a problem. I use VLC and upon opening the DVD it plays for a second or two, gives digital distortion for a couple seconds, plays for a second or two, more distortion, you get the idea. I've also tried the...
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    Possible to check an iPod hard drive for errors?

    I've been looking for a disk checker utility that can check an iPod hard drive. My initial thought was Toshiba as they make the 5G Video hard drives, but Toshiba does not supply a disk utility. Any suggestions? Thanks, TKH
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    Need to securely wipe external hard drive. Suggestions?

    My sister's laptop stopped working, some kind of internal power issue, so I pulled the HD, hooked it up via an IDE -> USB adapter, copied the files to her new laptop, and now need to securely wipe the HD so I can ebay the old malfunctioning laptop. My impression is I can't use DBAN because it's...
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    Help me pick a mATX board for an Intel Quad

    I haven't been following motherboard and processor developments for a while and am in the process of building a new system. I will be using it primarily for Photoshop (prosumer level), web surfing, outputting video to a non HDMI TV, and mayber very light GIS work. I have a micro ATX case I will...
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    Need Photoshop script help

    I have almost 200 photos which have been geotagged, thus the lat/long data is now in the exif info. I need to create/find a script that can pull the lat/long data and overlay it in text over the bottom of the photo. I've never had any experience with scripts in photoshop; is this possible, and...
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    Need dual DVI card for Photoshop CS3, no games. Suggestions?

    I don't play games any more and don't use my computer for anything other than internet, word processing, and PhotoShop CS3. I need a video card that has dual DVI for two 19" LCDs at 1280x1024. I'd also like S-video out. My motherboard doesn't support SLI or Crossfire but does have PCI-E x16...
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    Does my laptop have bluetooth?

    To make a long story short, Acer had to send me a new laptop, the Acer guy I talked to didn't think it had bluetooth. When I first played with the laptop I slid the bluetooth switch on it, the light came on and I didn't investigate further. I then wiped the laptop to get rid of the Acer...
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    Acer tech support - please read if you have an Acer

    For the second time I've sent my acer laptop back for repair and for the second time it has come back with only one of the multiple, obvious, issues fixed. Has anyone else had this experience? In addition, the first CSR I spoke to absolutely refused to let me speak to a supervisor. Anyone...
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    Best Photoshop CS2 guide?

    I'm relatively proficient in Photoshop but there's lots I don't know including some basics. A photography studio just hired me for editing after seeing some tests I did for them so I'd like to become more proficient relatively quickly. Can anyone recommend a good book or guide that won't put...
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    Should my apartment's coax wiring be shocking me?

    When touching the connectors on the coaxial wiring in my apartment, my roommates and I get a shock. Nothing very painful but a buzz that can be quite surprising. We draw straws for whenever the cable has to be messed with. I'm assuming this isn't normal but wanted to check. Thanks
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    English/UK equivalent to Newegg?

    Looking for a good site to buy computer stuff online for the UK. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks Tristan
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    Good cell phone with wi-fi for VoIP?

    I'd like to pick up a cell phone that can function either as a normal cell or as a VoIP phone using a wireless network. Any had any experience with these? Suggestions? Thanks in advance
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    How do I delete the undeletable file?

    My girlfriends computer got a virus and McAfee can't delete the file (winnqz32.dll) nor can I even in safe mode. Any suggestions? Any programs that can override any holds on the file to allow it to be deleted? Thanks in advance, any help is appreciated
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    Copying music from iPod to computer

    I'd like to backup my ipod onto my laptop, is there a way? Thanks
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    I need a game for the summer....

    Alright, i need a game to keep me busy for a couple weeks this summer. I enjoyed freelancer, Diablo 2, Counterstrike.... all old school of course, I haven't done much gaming in the past couple years. I want something that will run ok on my Radeon x300se 256mb, with my Athlong 64 3000+. Any...
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    How can I convert two partitions to one?

    I just bought an Acer laptop for law school and its 100gb HD came split in two partitions. Is there a way to meld the two partitions without losing data and just have one rather than two, without losing data? Thanks Tristan
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    Anyone here seen "The IT Crowd" on the BBC?

    Don't know if you've ever seen Father Ted, but the same guy who wrote that (Graham Linehan) wrote "The IT Crowd." It's got a lot of british humor, which only some people appreciate, but it's also got a lot of "IT" humor about not being appreciated etc, always having to ask "did you try turning...
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    What is a *.rm file and how do I play it?

    I've got a couple .rm files that I'd like to play but VLC won't play them and I have no idea how to. Any suggestions? Thanks
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    80mm -> 70mm converter for fans?

    My heatsink takes a 70mm fan but all the 70mm fans I can find are too noisy. I've been looking for a 70->80mm converter (maybe like a funnel kind of?) for the fan mount. Anyone seen one of these or know where i could find one? Thanks
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    What size fan is the fan on the retail AMD 3000+?

    Hey, just need to know what size fan to stick on top of the AMD retail heatsink... I'd like to replace the current fan because it's too noisy. Thanks!
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    What's the best place online for the UK to buy hardware?

    I need to order some hardware for my mom who lives in England. I'd like something equivalent to NewEgg etc. Any ideas? Thanks
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    Power cord for Great Britain?

    My mom is moving to england and rather than have her buy the same laptop for more in England, what I'd like to do is buy it here and just get a power cord to go from the wall to power block. Any suggestions as to where I could find one of these? It'll be an Acer laptop. Thanks!
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    What type of DVI cable do I need for this LCD?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824001066#DetailSpecs Do I need a male to male DVI cable, or a male to female, or a male DVI to male HDMI? Thanks
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    Who is Mitch Hedberg?

    So my girlfriend, being the intelligent girl that she is, has started dropping hints about what she wants for Christmas: a Mitch Hedberg DVD among other things. Who is he and does anyone know that name of the DVD? Thanks
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    Car guys - A longer lasting/cheaper alternative to SilverStars?

    The only thing not stock on my Honda Prelude are the headlight bulbs, not for looks but simply because I like the whiter light. The problem is that the SilverStars I've been putting in burn out too often, every four months it seems like, and at $20 a bulb that's a lot. Any other suggestions?
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    My photos placed 2nd and 3rd at my company's photo contest!

    My work has a yearly photo contest and then uses the top 13 for the next year's calender... I have no idea why it's 13.... maybe a cover. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/tkh329/My%20Favorites/Crab.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/tkh329/My%20Favorites/IMG_3481.jpg Let...
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    What's a very reliable/good build quality laptop maker that I can buy tonight

    It's time for a new computer for my mom and since I'm home from college for only the weekend we have to be able to buy it tonight or tomorrow. Are some makers known for better quality than others? What brand should i get when we go out to best buy, circuit city, office max etc?
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    Wiping a hard drive to sell on Ebay?

    I'm selling an old 45GB HD on Ebay, but I'd like to completely wipe it before I ship it. I searched the forums and found Dban recommended, however from what i could tell it wipes all hard drives? I don't want to wipe my new 250gb HD.... Any suggestions? Thanks
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    XP will only recognize 125 of 250GB HD?

    I'm putting together a new system. The specs are: Athlon 64 @ 3000+ Venice 2x512mb Patriot 2.5T DDR 400 250GB Maxtor 6L250S0 250GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra Radeon X300SE 128mb 64bit The primary problem I'm running into is that the XP install screen only recognizes...
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    Best place to buy cheap inkjet cartridges?

    I need more ink for my Dell J740 but would prefer not to buy it from staples or dell. Any suggestions? Thanks
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    Identify this problem - with pic

    My 3+ year old Dell Inspiron 8100 laptop has started distorting the screen like this on a regular basis. When not doing this there is a blue line (1 pixel wide?) down the screen. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/tkh329/Other/IDthisproblemcopy.jpg In addition, hopefully unrelated...
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    Good free photo hosting?

    Is there such a thing? Where? Thanks
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    Possible to restore XP without being able to login even in safe-mode?

    XP won't load after selecting a user, even in safe mode. Is there a way to restore it to a previous point using the command prompt?
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    Help me pick a Visa card/new provider

    I've been using just a MasterCard for a couple years, however it's not accepeted absolutely everywhere so I think it's time I got a Visa card. I'd like one with cool benefits and a low APR. My credit is not an issue. Any suggestions? Thanks
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    Can build a decent PC for $500... no gaming?

    I'd like to build a budget system mainly to store my digital photos yet I've been out of the technology loop for a good 3 years since high school. I have no idea what the decent boards/processors are any more etc. If you'd be willing, please drop my some suggestions. I won't be doing any...
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    Does CAS 2 vs 2.5 really matter?

    I have an older Inspiron 8100 which in all honesty is probably in need of a replacement but I love the UXGA screen and don't really have the money. Instead I'd like to upgrade my RAM from 256mb to the max of 512. Crucial recommends CAS 2 however at newegg for half the price I could get CAS...
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    Good, fast Compact Flash card reccomendations?

    I've been looking at newegg for a compact flash card or two yet find the different types a little confusing. For instance, which is faster 80x or CFII? Why not a 1GB RiDATA 80x for $75? Would it be better to get a fast SanDisk? Thanks
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    What car companies will rent to 21 yr olds?

    Taking a trip from FL to VT and back... don't want to put the miles on my prelude or squeeze 4 guys into it. I know there's a couple major rental agencies in FL that will rent to 21+, anyone know what they are? Thanks