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    Tor browser and No Scripts

    My question is Java script that much of a threat to safe web surfing? I started using the Tor browser and a VPN subscription. I notice that the Tor browser has a plugin called No Script. A lot of web content has Java Script and the No Script plugin keeps quite a few websites I visit from...
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    Stuck number 6 key

    I bought a Lenovo u430 Touch laptop about a year and a half ago. Recently the laptop developed an issue where the number 6 key is stuck. Tried canned air to clean the key and reinstalling windows thinking it was a software issue. No luck. I have a feeling the keyboard needs to be replaced...
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    Win XP cannot boot to desktop error

    Aloha to all. A few months ago one of the boot drives (RAID 0) in my rig (see sig line) gave up the ghost. I figure it was basically a easy fix which I actually replaced both RAID 0 hard drives (drives were about 5 years old). I reinstalled Win XP, drivers, and most of the orginally software...
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    HP Mediasmart Server

    Aloha to all. For a while now I've been searching for a backup solution that would allow me to backup all my digital photos, movies, documents, etc. and take out most of the worry about losing part or even all of my precious files that I've accumulated over the years. I've used a few backup...
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    Seeking input for a new Photo Shop CS4 and Premeire Pro system

    I got this questionaire off the sticky at the top of the forum. My answers are in bold and underlined. I am hoping to build a good system that will be able to run PhotoShop CS4 and Premeire Pro. I have a couple games that I would want to start playing again when I have the chance to like Far...
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    POST takes a long time to detect IDE drives (optic drives)

    Aloha to all. About a month ago I installed a couple new Seagate drives (500 GB) in my system (see my sig line). Both drives are mirrored and are my primary boot drives. I got Win XP Pro installed and all was running well for about a week with no issues. Last night I started my system and...
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    Windows could not start because of a computer disk hardware config problem

    I installed windows xp on a new set of hard drives (Seagate 500GB internal drives) that is setup as a RAID 1 array. I am getting this error message after windows install reboots: Windows could not start because of a computer disk hardware configuration problem. Could not read from the...
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    Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 video problem

    Aloha to all. It has been a while since I posted here and great to be back. A few days ago after my Toshiba had downloaded a bunch of MS updates from the web, I turned my laptop off but it didn't shut off until all the updates had installed and configured which I didn't find unusual. Next...
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    Vista upgrade for Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650

    I purchased a retail upgrade version of Windows Vista Ultimate to install on my Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 notebook computer. I wanted to do a "custom" install so I made sure I had the correct RAID driver for Vista ready to install on a flash drive. So when Vista installation asked for the...
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    Anonymizer software

    Anyone using anonymizer software? Any reccomendations?
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    Cannot stop Kaspersky Internet Security from starting

    I am not able to keep Kaspersky Internet Security from starting up. I am trying to install a hard drive encryption program on my notebook but this program will not completely install because the Kaspersky AV app keeps it from completing the install. I went to msconfig and unchecked all the...
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    Anti-Keylogger software - is it worth the money/effort?

    I recently purchased a Toshiba laptop and I am using it on my lunch breaks at a Wi-Fi coffee shop. I have the usual Internet security software (Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0) but I was wondering about anti-keylogger software. Is it worth it? Maybe I'm just being a bit paranoid but I just...
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    Upgrading from Win XP Media Center OS to Win XP Pro

    I recently ordered (coming in this week) a new Toshiba Qosmio® Notebook PC (G35-AV650) that has the new HD DVD drive. I'm thinking of changing the OS to Win XP Pro. Would that be a good route to go or just stay with the original OS (Windows Media Center 2005)? I will be doing some digital...
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    External or internal hard drive

    I've been thinking of adding more storage space to my system. Which route should I take? I've been looking at the Seagate external drive or two Western Digital SATA internal drives in a RAID 1 array. I am looking for more storage for backups and digital video/photo files.
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    No reset button on Lian Li case - WHY?!!?

    I decided to get rid of my Thermaltake Xaser case and move to a Lian Li case model PC-V2100B (black color). I wanted to get a more conservative;) case that didn't have all the bling bling lights, side window, and about six fans. Wow, this case is HUGE and a work of art. I've heard about Lian...
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    Is it worth upgrading my CPU to a 3.4G Prescott Socket 478?

    I built my system about a year and a half ago (July 04). All is well but now I am looking into upgrading my CPU to a 3.4 Ghz Prescott Socket 478. Will I see much difference in performance? I am doing some gaming (Doom 3 and Far Cry). I am also doing a lot of Photoshop CS2 and some video...
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    OneCall.com promo code

    Check it out I did a search to see if anyone posted this deal. I recently bought a digital camera with accessories with another coupon code and got a great deal. The one I am posting is good till Dec 5th. Check out the above link. OneCall has one of the highest ratings of any vendors on...
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    Princeton LCD 19" monitor $289 shipped after rebate

    I thought maybe others might think this is a good (hot? warm?) price. I don't see many LCD monitors at this price after rebate. Enjoy. Buy.com link
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    Canceled my X800XT PE order with CDW

    Aloha to all on the forum and Happy New Year. I recently canceled my order for an ATI X800 XT PE with CDW. I ordered it almost three months ago and got word from them that they were not expecting it in anytime soon (no big surprise). Now I'm indecisive about what to go for next. I was...
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    Problems with Win XP SP 2

    My understanding is that SP 2 does cause problems with some programs not being able to run correctly. I recently found that out with Adobe Premiere Pro. I'm not ablet to burn DVDs if SP 2 is installed. I did a Google search on the issue and found that others had the same problem. I wouldn't...
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    What to set the memory timings at

    So here I am OCing my system. The question I have is what do I set my memory timings at. Here is what I have in the BIOS: CAS Latency Time: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 Active to Precharge Delay: 5, 6, 7, 8 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay: 2, 3, 4 DRAM RAS# Precharge: 2, 3, 4 Refresh Mode select: 7.8...
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    High temperatures for mobo

    I just ran a bench testing software (SiSoftware Sandra Standard) and found that my mainboard temps are high (76 C). I plan to move the quagmire of wires in my Thermaltake around to get better circulation in the case. Any other suggestions would really be appreciated in getting this temperature...
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    Are Floppy Drives Obsolete?

    I read an article on the CNN website that floppy drives (3.5 in) are pretty much obsolete and some manufacturers like Dell don't include them on some of their machines. But I know that you do need these so called soon to be dinosaurs if you want to install controller drivers during Windows...