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    Graphing Software

    Hello, I'm looking for a graphics rendering package for our webserver with the following requirements * Open Source, but we will consider commercial products * Line and bar (horizontal/vertical) graphs. * Option to zoom in on selected areas * Ability to save images * Our webserver is...
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    Odd power button behavior

    I've had an odd issue creep up only within the past two weeks. Everytime I go to turn on my computer, the first press of the power button does nothing. Only when I press it again does the computer turn on. I've never encountered this before. Once the computer's up, everything seems fine. No...
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    Torrents causing WiFi connections to drop?

    I've had this problem for awhile now, and I don't know how to solve it. I have several systems connected to a Linksys WRT54g router running Hyperwrt 2.1b1 + Thibor15c. My computer is connected via ethernet cable, while the rest are over WiFi. Whenever I have torrents running (uTorrent 1.7.7)...
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    Yahoo Messenger crashing

    For the past week on my XP system, Yahoo Messenger (the latest available version) has been crashing right after it connects. I can see my online contact list briefly before the program just closes. No error messages. None even in Event Viewer. I've tried reinstalling, but it still crashes. I've...
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    WiFi + Vista random loss of Internet connection

    I just built a new computer (E4500, Abit IP35-E, Airlink 802.11g) with Vista Home Premium installed, and I'm getting random loss of Internet access. The WiFi tray icon still says I have Local and Internet access, but I can only see the other computers in my network and not the the Internet (for...
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    Comcast blocking Mac Addresses?

    Short version: Does Comcast block Mac Addresses? Long version: Yesterday, I thought my Comcast High Speed Internet connection went down. I thought at first it was Comcast having issues, but I first tried to rule out a problem on my end. I connected the cable modem directly to my computer...
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    Swapping Vista/XP on two computers

    I recently installed (and activated) XP on computer A, and Vista on computer B. For reasons I do not want to get into here, I want to reinstall the OS's on both computers, but this time have XP on computer B and Vista on computer A. Will I have problems with activation from Microsoft? I have to...
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    Getting an ActiveX control installed as different OS

    This is a longshot at best, but I'm asking hoping for a solution to this problem. I recently installed Vista on my sister's computer, and thus far everything has been smooth except for one thing. She requires VPN to log into work. They use Array VPN SSL, which requires you to log into her...
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    Which WiFi card to get

    Anyone have any recommendations for WiFi cards (PCI, USB, interface doesn't matter too much) to get for a new system I'm building? I would like one that supports 801n, but not entirely necessary. I just want one that's reliable under Vista. I had an older Netgear card that had issues under XP...
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    Cheap vidcard recommendation

    I'm building an E4500 system for my sister to replace her old 500Mhz celeron rig. Right now I'm stuck on what PCI-e video card to get. Preferably I want to keep it under or at $100, but I can go above that if a much better bang for the buck is to be had. The machine will be very light on gaming...
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    Vantec Nexstar3 & heat

    After reading this forum and various reviews, I'm pretty much sold on getting the Vantec Nexstar3 HD enslosure along with a Samsung Spinpoint T 150GB drive. My only concern is heat. The Nexstar doesn't seem to have any ventilation (that I've seen from the pix)... so will the HD stay cool enough...
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    Logitech G7 momentary freezing

    I've had my G7 for nearly half a year now with no issues, but lately (and it's been happening more and more often), my mouse cursor would freeze momentarily for 5-15 seconds before I can regain control of it. It doesn't appear that my computer is locking up (videos play fine without any...
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    Multi-function printer recommendations

    I'm looking to get a multi-function printer mainly for copying, but also the occasional PC print job. I don't need fax or color, though if the price is right, either or both would be nice. Are lasers cheaper long-term, or should I stick with ink? I'll probably be printing/copying in the vicinity...
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    WMP10 as audio-CD burner issue

    I just used WMP10 to burn a playlist of mp3's to an audio CD for the first time, and it worked fine, but I have a question / concern. While it's burning, it goes through an "inspection" and "converting" phase. What is it exactly that it's converting? I ask because I notice the mp3 files in...
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    Memory FAQ

    Hello, Is there a link of some sort to a FAQ on memory around here? I'm completely lost when it comes to the topic. Stuff like DDR-xxx, PC-xxx, TCCD, memory timings, latency, dual channel, overclocking, etc., and how they relate to any particular CPU/MB setup explained in a concise manner...