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    Free CD Ripping software?

    Hey guys, I used DBPoweramp for a number of years to rip cds to MP3. Apparently, they've started charging for it now? is there a freeware ripping software that yall can recommend? Thanks, -Rajat Moved from Off Topic Moderator allisolm
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    Rio 2.5 GB CE2100 mp3 player $79.99 @ FYE AR

    Hey guys, I just picked up the RIO 2.5 GB mp3 player from the FYE music store. It was 120 plus tax and comes with a $40 MIR. this is like the carbon, pretty solid. the carbon is 5GB. Cheers, Raj
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    Are Women Objects?

    Grew up believing NO. Women are not objects. more and more and more I am finding women objectifying themselves. Throwing themselves around like meat. Its almost as if they want to wear that label. Don't know what to think anymore. It almost seems like I am unlearning everything i learned growing...
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    Slow speeds when behind router. (AIM, MSN messenger and b*tt*rre*t)

    I have a cable modem connections advertised speeds of up to 1.5 mbps. I get fairly fast download speeds on all programs including messenger and others. As soon as I put the PC behind a router so I can share the internet connection, download and upload speeeds (only on messenger programs and...
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    Passed A+ OS today

    had been putting it off forever. Now on to Network+ Any idea how long it takes them to send out the A+ certificate in the mail?
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    Any Kite Boarding people in here?

    Hi Guys, So i know how to work a sail kite. I used to have a two meter one, and flew it all the time. got pretty good at it too. But, flying it while on a board, seems a lil complcated (ya think?). Can anyone recommend a good place to start getting some info. Maybe a forum of some sort...
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    Lost Windows disk

    Ok so I have 3 PCs that are legitimately licensend with Windows XP. They have the product license sticker on the side of the PCs however, the discs are nowhere to be found. Any Idea if Microsoft has a replacement program of some sort? any Ideas?
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    PC won't boot

    Hey Guys, So this pc has been sitting idle for a few months. I go to turn it on and nothing. I opened it up and checked all the connectors, and everything is connected properly and securely. the led on the board that indicates power is getting to the board didn't turn on. I figured it was a...
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    Passed A+ core today

    scored 672. The test was pretty easy but, a few questions were misleading and a lil confusing. on to A+ OS, then NET+, MCSE, and beyond.........
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    Have my employer pay for my certs or pay myself?

    Ok so i recently graduated with my BA in Information Systems. Gonna start on these certs. A+ Net+ CCNA MCSE My employer will pay for the exams and classes. However, once i've got my certs. I won't really be able to ask for a raise. On the other hand!! If i pay for the cert exams...
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    Cheapest Exam vouchers for CompTIA. A+ cert?

    Hey Guys, Just graduated with my BA. No more homework, so figured i'd get certified. Can anyone tell me where is the best place to purchase exam voucers for the A+ exam? The cheapest I found was 180 bucks for both software and hardware exams. Also, some good sites for exam prep questions...
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    Browsing wireless network

    Hi guys. Through Ethernet on xp one can use the netbios protocol to browse the network. Is there an equivalent for wirless networks?
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    Need a pdf to word convertor and vice versa.

    Hi Guys, Need something that will turn word files in to .pdf files and pdf files back to word files. Any recommendations? I don't mind paying for it, but prefer something inexpensive if possible. Please advise. thanks guys. Raj
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    Suggest a good clean office prank.

    Any Ideas guys? a lot of creative people in here.
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    Migrate local settings to new PC?

    Ok, so I just built a new pc for a friend, He has an old computer on which he uses office applications and some others. He wants to make sure that everything stays the same on the new computer. He has Outlook, word and other things cusomized to the way he likes it. How do I transfer all his...
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    how do i turn off Outlook's "outlook today" feature?

    all my emails from my inbox are automatically moved in to the inbox for "outlook today". i drag them back in to my inbox, and they get transferred back in to the "outlook today" inbox. whats going on? why is it doing that and how do i disable it?
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    Software License Management

    I've recently started as "IT Coordinator" at this place. Things are ridiculously inefficient here, and its my job to clean it up. right now we have about 80 machines on the local network, and all computers are purchased through dell. Whenever there is any kind of problem with any computer...
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    Need AIM AdKiller.

    just upgraded to the most recent aim, and the advertisement is half the space on the messenger. can anyone suggest an add killer.
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    installing new hard drive

    hi guys, I am trying to install a second hard drive. Device manager has found it but, how do i add the partition? I am runnion Win XP. do i need a special program like partition magic to add the partition or does windows have a partition utility that I can use? Please advise.
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    Questions about Shuttle PC

    hi guys, I am putting together a media PC, and was wondering about a few things. I've always built my own systems, and added things that I needed. Is it possible to buy a barebone Shuttle PC and add memory, proc and hard drive myself? or do I have to buy one already built from shuttle, as I...
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    Check this out. It's funny.

    GO to http://www.google.com and type in "miserable failure" and click i'm feeling lucky.
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    Anybody else working this Saturday?

    another hour and twenty minutes until I can go home. sigh. EDIT: 50 minutes. EDIT 2: 30 minutes.
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    Who remembers the "why buy a ferrari when you can buy a integra type r" threads?

    I remember there was someone who used to post this thread over and over again a few years back. anyone remember who it was? this guy's dad worked for acura and was able to get him a real type R integra. remember this was a few years back.
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    Why can't i find an entry level position in Seattle?

    so I am graduating in the fall with a bachelors of arts, major in Information Systems from Seattle University. I looked at monster, and a couple other sites. there are no entry level positions anywhere for college grads. I am getting worried. how and where do I look for a job? any advice?
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    Happy Baisakhi to all Punjabis.

    Happy New Year.
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    Bikers. how fast have you gone on your crotch rocket?

    140 on my cbr 600. scared the shiznit out of me.
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    WHEREHOUSE MUSIC DVD rentals $1

    The wherehouse music rents out all dvds for a$1 a night. can't beat that. Please don't flame.
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    Outsourcing to India. good or bad?

    Ok, so I am originally from india. I was born there, but am a U.S. citizen and grew up in Seattle. I do have cousins back home in New Delhi, India. A lot of whom are working at call centers. I got laid off last year because my employer was shifting call center/tech support to India (isn't it...
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    Another question for Audiophiles

    As far as digital cables are concerned. Optical or DVI, does it matter how much money you spend? I don't think it should because it is a digital transfer, and not analog. I know that with speaker cables(analog) it is important to get good quality cables but with digital transfer does it matter...
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    Shielded or Unshielded?

    hi guys, moved in to a new place a couple weeks ago, and was setting up a network. I am gonna have to run cables outside the house and along the siding to the other rooms. I know that regular Cat 5 wil have serious signal attenuation. so then should I use shielded cat 5? Please advise as to what...
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    Am I on crack or............?

    I haven't kept up with new hardware lately but. isn't there a type of IDE card that will allow me to put more than 2 IDE devices on the same chain? I thought i remember seeing it on an ASUS motherboard?
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    NEW A/V site. AUDIOGON.COM anyone used it before? safe? or scam?

    Potentially about to make a purchase from someone with good feedback, but i wanted to ask. http://www.audiogon.com Thanks.
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    Projector Ceiling Mounts for cheap. get one for your infocus X1

    http://www.perfectmounts.com anybody heard of these guys. there prices are Loooooow.
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    first time experience with VPN (cisco)

    hi guys, I am using cisco's vpn client to connect to the network at my school. I connect just fine and even get the lock icon to appear locked on my task bar. this is where i am stuck. how do i browse the network? nothing is showing up under my network aside from the computers on my lan at...
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    DONNIE DARKO. have you seen it?

    a little confused. someone please enlighten me.
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    forgot where i filed my taxes.

    hey guys, I am trying to fill out my financial aid app, and can't remember which site, i filed my taxes at. it was something like freedom tax or something. any suggestions i should do or where i can find out?
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    Cendyne 40x12x48 $29.90 OUT THE DOOR @ staples

    Cendyne 40x12x48 sku 488960 for $29.90 out the door. no mail in rebates no tap dances no nothing.
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    ATT wireless Buy.com 1200 anytime plus night and weekends for $39.99 update.

    phones have been shipping out the past few days. has this deal been verified with buy.com? anyone actually using service now on this plan? sorry i couldn't find the old thread.
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    2002 darwin awards

    ~2002 DARWIN AWARDS ~ DARWIN AWARD CANDIDATES: 1. In September in Detroit, a 41-year-old man got stuck and drowned in two feet of water after squeezing head first through an 18-inch-wide sewer grate to retrieve his car keys. 2. In October, a 49-year-old San Francisco stockbroker, who...