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    My internet doesn't work at night!

    Hi all, I have had SBC/ATT DSL for 3 years, but for the last 10 nights, my internet has not been working (but it works in the day). The ATT tech just came out today and his meter shows that my line outside is nice and clean, but when he checked my modem line in the house, there is a 62% loss...
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    There's a file that is 0 bytes but I can't erase it! help please!

    this is slightly embarrassing....I decided to try to download a paris hilton vid clip using LimeWire. A MPG file got downloaded onto my computer and when I go to the folder, I see the file but I cannot delete it. It is 0 bytes and when I right-click, the normal list of options (copy, paste...
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    "I was walking w/ a ghost" song

    I like the song because of it's catchy sound, but the lyrics are so lame. And this morning I counted...there are only 6 different lines that are repeated. This sounds like a job for the Ghostbusters!
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    Just had American Kobe beef last night!

    Some friends and I ordered some American Kobe 'Zabuton' cut steaks, which came from Snake River Ranch in Idaho. When I took them out of the package and smelled it (raw), it smelled like butter! We just seasoned them w/ S&P and grilled them over really high heat mequite charcoal for ~1.5...
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    Help w/ new seller displaying photos on Ebay for just a few items

    Hi everyone, I want to sell only a few things on Ebay and attach photos, but just checking out EBay's site they want you to sign up for monthly picture hosting service, which I don't want to do. Q1: I want to display photos on the item's page, are there any free/inexpensive sites to host my...
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    Old HDD compatible w/ a new system?

    Hi, I have an older hard drive (ATA/33 i think) that I would like to put into a new computer (I'm still shopping). I have not kept up with computer technology so I'm a little confused. Will a computer with a master SATA drive support the addition of this older HDD? Thank you in advance...
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    Need help with taming Internet Explorer

    Hello everyone, Some websites nowadays are getting extremely annoying and I could use your help. Is there a way to change IE so that websites do not make IE become the active window when they refresh or load? Example: Say I go to a website and while it is loading, I go to Outlook to type some...
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    Discussion about beds and backs

    I was wondering if anyone knew about what type of bed you're supposed to get if you have lower back pain. I hurt my lower back about a month ago and it still hasn't gone away totally yet. Actually, on my vacation last weekend it got a lot better. Now this morning, after sleeping in my 'medium...
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    Question about my new Canon S400 camera...

    I got a new S400 yesterday from Dell. There is one dead pixel that always stays green. Is this a problem that I can get an exchange for? Thanks. EDIT: New problem!! I tried to install the Canon software last night and it was having problems. It would say "Cannot find g:\....\Data1.cab" but...
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    Help with 8- to 4-pin phone conversion for phone line

    Hi everyone, I am having some issues with my phone system trying to set up my DSL Modem. My home has a built-in telephone/network/cable switching box and all of the phone lines that lead to the rooms have 8-pin (RJ-45) connectors plugging into the box. What pin order do I need for a cable that...
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    Aren't movie gross incomes misleading?

    You always see stupid (IMO) figures in the news like "The Matrix Reloaded grossed $89.9 Million in the first weekend". Ticket prices are always increasing, so of course gross figures will be higher year after year. I think a more fair, comparable number is # of ticket sales. Why does...
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    Adaptec FireConnect 4300 3-port PCI Firewire Card $20 AR at Fry's Bay Area

    This Adaptec FireConnect 4300 firewire card is available at Fry's Bayarea (Ad here) for $39.99-$20 MIR = $20 Package includes a 4 to 6 pin cable + vid editing S/W $20 for a quality brand is worth it. There are other posts for a $12 card but the store has major issues. Spend the $8 and forget...
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    What do you think of the new BMW 5-Series?

    I'll admit that I don't understand (or like) what direction the styling for new BMW's is taking. The 7-series was so awkward that it is being redesigned already. Now the new 5 is OK-looking, but not as sexy as the current version. AND, dare I say it, the front end looks like the new Pontiac...
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    UNIX: How do I close programs that are not responding

    I use an HP Unix Workstation at work. I don't know much about Unix so pardon my seemingly idiotic question. When I log into Unix, Acrobat Reader starts up (I don't know why) but then freezes during loading. Also, I clicked on Mailer but it now just sits there too. I can't close either...
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    "Break yourself" or "Brace yourself"?

    I was at Circuit City buying an xbox game and the workers were philosophizing about whether the popular phrase is actually "Break yourself" or "Brace yourself". They were saying brace but I said I thought it was break. I'm not exactly sure of the meaning/origin behind it though. EDIT: I meant...
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    Can you name this song w/ Dr. Dre in it?!?!?

    This is going to be difficult to describe, but here goes. What I know: -This song was put out about a year to 1.5 years ago -Dr. Dre is in it and raps for most of it, but maybe it's not 'his' song -There are flutes in the background that play a beat -It is medium tempo -I think part of the...
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    IRS is holding my friend's money. any help?

    This year (not last year that I previously stated), my friend was sent her $3400 income tax return. However, she moved and they wouldn't forward the check so it never got to her. Now, she has called the IRS and they say it is "frozen" somewhere, but they won't say where or provide a number. They...
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    Good deal? Thermos Stainless Steel Gas Grill at Target for $280

    Hey guys, Has anyone seen (or own) the Thermos brand stainless steel gas grill at Target? The ad has a picture: Ad Link. It looks very similar to the Charbroil grill here, but the Charbroil one is much more expensive ($500). Charbroil makes the Thermos brand grills, so I'm sure there is some...
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    Anyone want to give me a Crutchfield referral code?

    This is not allowed here AnandTech Moderator
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    For owners of '94 to '97 Honda Accords....(door problem)

    I have a '96 Honda Accord EX sedan. A few months ago I noticed the right front passenger door does not close all the way. It sticks out by about 1/16 to 1/8", and it doesn' make the same sound as other doors do when closed. Anyone else have this problem, and how did you get it fixed? Thanks!
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    does crutchfield charge tax on orders?

    I live in California, if that makes a difference.
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    Pros/cons of buying a used Dish Networks components?

    Question #1: Can I buy a used Dish Networks receiver (301) and have it work with my system? I am going to order Dish Networks soon but I'm wondering if it would be cheaper (and compatible) to buy some used stuff. I want the DishPVR though, which you may have to buy new from Dish. but then if I...
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    Need new car Battery...any advice?

    My car ('96 Accord) is cranking slowly in the morning. my friend said it is probably the battery going bad. i think it's the original one. Any advice where to get it? Sears, Walmart, Costco, Kragen?
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    JVC miniDV camcorder $392 AR + $100 Footlocker GC + free carrying case in Amazon Gold Box

    Check your Amazon Gold Box. The JVC GRDVL720U was in there w/ an $83 coupon, but that's just the start. Regular Price = $550 Gold box coupon = $83 Mail in Rebate = $75 Footlocker GC = $100 (actually four $25 GCs, as noted by AmigaMan) Free Samsonite Carrying Case = $38 value (add case to cart...
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    How do I disable Word docs from opening in the IE window?

    I find it annoying that when opening up Word, powerpoint, PDFs, etc. files from websites, they open up in my IE window. I'd rather that they open in their native programs, but I can't find the option to do it. Any help? Thanks!:)
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    What are my options for connecting a Burner to my laptop?

    Hi, I'm shopping for a CD-RW drive for my sister's laptop. I'm thinking my options are: 1) External Firewire drive 2) External USB 2.0, requiring PCMCIA USB 2.0 adapter card 3) Internal IDE burner, converting it to external somehow Is option 3 possible, and if so, how? It seems like options 1...