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    New Build- Help Me, Please!

    I've built many computers, and this is the first time I've ever had a new build that wouldn't boot/post. I press the power button, and only the fans turn on... no beeps, no nothing! I've tried everything possible i.e. Reseating memory, CPU, & video card- removing the Geforce. Hours and...
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    Bluetooth on iPhone- having some trouble... Help, please!

    I recently left Verizon and jumped on the AT&T bandwagon, snagging myself an iPhone 3GS 32GB. I have two bluetooth ear devices... a Samsung WEP470 & a Samsung WEP460. I can't get either to pair with my IPhone (I do have the iPhone bluetooth in discovery mode). I experienced zero...
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    Steam Purchase/ Gifting Question

    I'm interested in picking up the Eidos package for $49.99. Would it be possible to gift some of those games I did not intend to play to my son's account?
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    2008 Jeep Compass Stereo Removal

    Bought an aftermarket radio for my 2008 Jeep Compass. I will be installing it myself, but I don't want to mess up removing the old stereo. I've searched high and low, but I haven't been able to find any specific help on this vehicle. I was really hoping there was a YouTube video, but no...
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    DEAD: USB Safely Remove v4.1 Free Key Giveaway (again)

    It's back again. I posted this last time they were giving away keys. It's a very easy way to safely remove USB devices. XP & Vista users will like it. USB Safely Remove v4.1 Free Key Giveaway
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    Recommend a USB TV Tuner

    I am looking to get a USB TV Tuner for my laptop (which unfortunately is now my main computer). Express card tuners are out of the question since I have no express card slot. I'd especially like to hear from those who actually have used the products. I want to be able to: 1. Pick up...
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    USB Safely Remove v.4.1 Free License Key Giveaway

    Those of you running Windows 7 might not be interested in this, but I have found it to be very useful with Vista. USB Safely Remove Version 4.1 Free License Key Giveaway
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    Computer Won't Keep Correct Time & Date

    My son's compyter's BIOS would not keep the correct time and date, so I figured it was time ti replace the CMOS battery. Even after replacing the CMOS battery, it still won't keep the correct time and date. Is there anything else I can try?
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    Notebook: Both Wireless & Wired: Which Connection is It Using?

    I have a wireless connection on my notebook. I just hooked up the hard wired connection because I wanted to do some gaming. How do I know which connection I'm using?
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    Is there a Firewire to eSATA adapter?

    I need to transfer video from my camcorder to my new laptop via firewire. My laptop has an eSATA port, but no firewrire port (nor does it have an express card/ or pcmcia slot for an add-in card). Any adapters or anything I can get? I have this laptop- NewEgg link Any help would be...
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    Sims 3 Players- Question from a Non-Player

    I've been debating on whether to purchase the Sims 3. I tried the Sims 2- initially it was pretty neat, but I was bored quickly. Is the Sims 3 good enough that I may not be bored with it? I just don't want to throw away my money. Also, would I be able to sell this game if I didn't like...
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    Wow- LucasArts is Finally Going to Give Us Another Star Wars Title

    Judging from the trailer, I'm assuming the PC controls will suck? Star Wars: The Clone Wars- Republic Heroes
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    Big Lots Friends & Family 20% off Entire Purchase

    If you have a Big Lots near you, save even more money on July 19th (between 5-9PM)with a 20% off your entire purchase coupon. Print Coupon Here
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    100's of Free mp3's from Amazon

    100's of Free mp3's from Amazon If it doesn't work the first time, try it again. When I first tried my own link, I got some directory error. Don't know how long these will be offered. Thanks for thimking of us, but this was already posted. The number of pages you see in a forum is...
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    iRobot Looj Gutter Cleaning Robot- $39.99 - $10 (PayPal instant rebate)= $29.99

    iRobot Looj Gutter Cleaning Robot at Buy.com I don't know how well these work, but I've alaways been tempted. Reg. Price= $99.99 Buy.com Price= $39.99 Instant Rebate= additional -$10 (if paying with PayPal) I've seen these on Woot, but I believe this is the lowest price I've seen...
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    Pre-order the new Cheap Trick album The Latest and automatically be entered to win a Gibson guitar

    Pre-order the new Cheap Trick album "The Latest" and automatically be entered to win a Gibson guitar autographed by members of the band and a drum head signed by Bun E! "Sick Man of Europe" song preview Here are some previews of each song on the album- The Latest Previews
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    . Locked, I guess the OP deleted his message. Oakenfold PCG and Security Mod
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    Can't Get Past the BIOS

    My son was playing a game on his computer when the game suddenly froze and was followed by a BSOD. Instead of telling me first, he just tried to restart the computer ;therefore, I couldn't get any info from the BSOD screen. Now when the coputer is started, it freezes at the BIOS screen. It...
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    Can't "Paste" on Right Click in Firefox 3

    Odd, but annoying problem I've been experiencing in Firefox 3- I am no longer able to "Paste" with the right-click of the mouse (paste is grayed-out). I have to use "Control-V". It hasn't been a problem in the past. I'm not sure exactly when it began, but it seems it started after the...
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    Navigon Lifetime Traffic Service Activation Card $19.99 w/ Free Shipping

    If you own a Navigon GPS that supports their Traffic Service feature, you can get a Navigon Lifetime Traffic Service Activation card for $19.99 at Buy.com with free standard shipping. Buy.com Link I just bought a Navigon 2100 refurb at Best Buy Outlet Center for $76.99. This model...
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    PlayClaw Available Free today only (02/21) at GAOTD

    I was going to post this in the Free section, but I wanted to be sure gamers saw this. GAOTD has PlayClaw available for free today. If you don't already own FRAPS, you might want to give this a try. Download here. One of the complaints I noticed on GAOTD forum was it only supports DX9...
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    The History Channel: Civil War: A Nation Divided Graphic Woes

    Just picked this up at gogamer on the cheap. Unfortunately, the graphics are totally messed up- see picture. I could find no support of any kind for this game on Activision's web site. There is no patch to address any issues either. I Google'd for a solution with no luck. Does anyone...
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    Wireless Router Cutting My Speed Drastically

    I hooked up my cable modem directly to my computer and got 30M. After hooking it up to my wireless router, an old Microsoft M-700, (main computer is hard wired) my speeds are down to about 12M. It seems my wireless router is severely limiting my speed. What kind of router would I need to...
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    [DEAD]Toys R US Hot Holiday Giveaway

    Toys 'R' Us Hot Holiday Giveaway
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    Can a Computer Battery Backup Be Used for A Television?

    I bought an APC ES350VA Battery Backup cheap. It's to underpowered to use on my computer. Could I plug in my TV so that the settings to not reset during a power outage?
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    Red Exclamation Point with Adobe and MS Word Documents

    On some of my Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word 2007 documents, I see a red exclamation point on some of these documents- like you see here.. The others have green check marks. Anyone have a clue why some have a read exclamation point while others have a green check? Moved to Software...
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    Visiontek XG6 Gaming Mouse- $17.99 w/ Free Shipping

    Visiontek XG6 Gaming Mouse - VXG6MOUSE for $17.99 w/ Free Shipping @ Buy.com I don't know anything about this gaming mouse. I ran into it while browsing. Looks like a steal at this price.
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    New- BigLots Deal of the Day- download the Widget

    Looks like BigLots is now doing a Woot-ish thing offering a deal of the day. The first begins 8AM EST on Tuesday, October 21st. You can download the a widget here.
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    Making an Unchanging Tempate in Word 2007

    I am trying to make a template in Microsoft Word 2007. The template is for typing my lesson plans. I want a template that won't change. If I type too much in a cell, the cells get larger and the whole plan book format changes. I want to be able to squeeze as much information in a cell as I...
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    Electrical Question- Defective Ground

    I had the $hit shocked out of me by an outlet in my basement. I bought one of those "Stop Shock" testers. It showed a defective ground. I tested other outlets in my home. I found another which read "defective ground," but this one has never shocked me. In fact, I would have never known...
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    Code 3 Collectibles Limited-Edition, Serial-Numbered Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Sculpture $9.99 + shipping

    Was browsing the Best Buy Outlet and came across a nice find- Code 3 Collectibles Limited-Edition, Serial-Numbered Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Sculpture Only 9.99 + shipping I own the JAWS 3D poster and it it awesome. The SW one looks just as cool- can't wait to see it up close...
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    Upgrade Disaster- HELP! Be my Hero!

    Upgrade my computer with: Intel Core2 Duo E8400 (replacing E6420) XFX Geforce 8800 GTS 512 (replacing XFX Geforce 8800 GTS 640) Power PC & Cooling Silencer 610W PSU (replacing OCZ PowerStream 420W PSU) BIOS Update for motherboard (done weeks ago; no problems) Other specs that were not...
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    BioShock 3 Announced

    Full article @ IGN
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    Will the Intel E8400 Work in my XFX nforce 650i Ultra?

    Before I throw down the $ for a new CPU, I want to make sure it will work. Will the Intel E8400 work in my XFX 650i Ultra?
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    Finally! Widescreen Support for BF2142

    New Beta patch for BF2142 with Widescreen support! Battlefield 2142 Patch v1.4 to 1.5 Patch (Beta) DL'ing it now!
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    Free STAR WARS Book Download- Legacy of the Force: BETRAYAL

    To celebrate the ninth and final chapter in this series, RandomHouse is making available one of the books from this series. Get your free book- STAR WARS- Legacy of the Force: BETRAYAL in numerous formats (Digital PDF, Audiobook, Amazon Kindle e-book, or Sony Reader e-book). Absolutely no...
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    Anyone Own the ZalmanFG1000 FPS Gun?

    Was curious to see if any of you own the Zalman FG1000 ?FPS Gun?. Looks like something I'd like to try.
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    more right-handed or left-handed pitchers in MLB?

    Are there more right-handed or left-handed pitchers in Major League Baseball? The wife and I are having a disagreement.
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    Call of Duty 3 Wii $16.99 @ TRU

    Picked up COD 3 for Wii at my local Toys 'R Us tonight for $16.99. On TRU website, still sells for $49.99 It was a surprise to me because It wasn't listed in their ad. It wasn't with the rest of the Wii games, but on an outside aisle with some other games. My son mainly plays our Wii...
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    Comcast: "The Largest Fiber-Optic Network???"

    I just saw a Comcast commercial claiming they were the largest "Fiber-optic" network. How can they call themselves the largest "Fiber-optic" network when I still have a coaxial cable running from the telephone pole into my hose into my HDTV box and into my cable modem. What's up with that...