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    What temp to trust from Speedfan: Core or Temp2?

    Ok, I am going to overclock the system in my sig, MSI Neo2 with a Winnie 3000+. I am using Systool and Speedfan to monitor temps. According to BIOS, Systool, and Speedfan "Temp2" the CPU hovers around 36 degrees and mid 40s during gaming. But, Speedfan also has a "Core" temp that is says reads...
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    Nforce Drivers Needed for Mobo, or can XP take care of it?

    OK, I have a custom built computer with an MSI Neo2 mobo with a Nforce3 chipset. I will be doing a clean install in the next few days. The last time I did an install, I can't remember if I installed chipset drivers or just let XP handle it. Are they needed for gaming performance? Searching for...
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    So I need to learn about basketball...

    I'm going to an Elite 8 game with some pretty rabid basketball fans. I know the basics but would at least want to know what they are talking about as far as strategy, fouls, and so on. Any websites that go over this stuff?
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    I want to install Ubuntu on an older PC, but I think the HD is bad

    I want to install Ubuntu on an old PC. Last time I booted it, IIRC, there were symtoms of a bad HD. Any good freeware diagnostic software? What about repair software that could permentaly segment off the bad parts and install ubuntu clean? Thanks -C
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    How can I find the cheapest flight to Amsterdam?

    Okay, i've used the standard flight search websites and aggregators and the cheapest roundtrip is around $630, i would love to get it for around $500 if possible. A few questions. Are there any deals out of major east coast airports like atlanta or nyc? Maybe I could get a cheap southwest flight...
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    Any good intro books about computer programming, networking and security?

    Okay, I know this question is probably going to sound like, "I don't want to know Advanced Calculus, I want to know ABOUT advanced calculus." But, I don't the the following question is totally outrageous. I don't really want to learn how to program, but at the same time I feel ignorant on the...
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    I rememeber an awesome introduction to Digital Photography website...

    Okay, i thought i bookmarked it, but i guess not. It explained all about ISO and shutter speed and such. I know there are alot of websites like that, but this was more scientific/technical and had awesome examples; this guy was a professional. It was split into topics. At the time, there were a...
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    How do I get profitable ads on my website?

    Okay, so I think I have a pretty cool idea for a website. It's nothing too special, nothing Web 2.0 that will get a giant user following and get bought by Google, but it should attract some buzz and get a good amount of visitors. Its probably a few notches above milliondollarhomepage; i.e. there...
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    Best domain registar?

    I don't know alot about webpage development, but I have an idea for a webpage and would like to buy the domain (its available), what is the best company? Ive heard good things about godaddy
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    Trying to find a good computer/business book for my brother?

    I'm trying to find an x-mas gift for my brother. He just graduated with a Computer Science/Business degree. I was wondering if there was a good, non-technical book about the current or future state of computers in relation to business. Or just a general book about computer security or what the...
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    Quick Question: How to transfer a DVD Movie to HDD

    I was about to learn how to use DVD shrink when i came across this sentence, "I mentioned already that I prefer to rip the entire contents of my DVD onto my hard drive before processing with DVD Shrink or any other backup software. However, you don't have to do this even though I recommend...
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    If I buy prescribed medication on my parents insurance, do they see it?

    I am a college student and have both my parents health insurance and the mandatory student health insurance. I am almost positive my parents health insurance has better co-pays on medication. If I am presribed medication, does it show up on their bill or statement? Is there a list of...
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    Are there any web-based bittorrent clients?

    I was wondering is this is at all possible, and if any bit torrent clients are designed or can be configured to do so? Thanks, C
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    I need more games like katamari!

    I can't get enough katamari. Are there any other games (offbeat or otherwise) that have flown under the radar recently that are must have for the PS2?
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    Does anyone know of a recent book released by a former CIA operative?

    I remember a Daily Show interview of a man I assume was a former CIA operative talking about his new book. He mentioned that the book was only about 90% non-fiction, the rest fiction. This is because the CIA must okay the book before the release, and I guess they require a little to be made up...
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    Resource for interesting/less known movies?

    Finally set up my Home Theater. 51" Sony CRT Projection, Athena Micra 5.1 speakers and an onkyo receiver. Anyway, is there a resource, maybe a blog or a website, of interesting movies that either went unnoticed or underappreciated? Since I'm only 19, I'm guessing there are alot of 1970s-1990s...
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    I need to learn how to play Madden

    Ok, I am a madden newbie. The way I see it, there are two parts to madden. The strategy, as in formations, audibles, reading defenses/offenses. And the videogame: using the hit stick, deflection, highlight stick, QB vision, etc. I need help with both. I am getting better at the "videogame"...
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    Can I get a cheap HDTV tuner?

    I have a Sony HD-Ready CRT projection that I would like to get HDTV on. I would think with every new big TV having an ATSC tuner in it the technology would be cheaper, but a used/ebayed set-top box still seems to fetch around $100 or more. Why? Am i wrong, any cheap ATSC HD tuner boxes out there?
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    Firefox and IE homepages reset after each restart/shutdown

    I just got done installing WinXP Pro. Even before I had my wifi running i set the IE homepage to google. Then, I installed a firewall (comodo), downloaded and installed thinkpad updates, downloaded and installed windows updates, and installed firefox. Now, no matter what homepage i set for IE or...
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    Trying to find free software that tags music and d/ls album art

    Last week, i saw a cool link on digg or reddit that tags your music collection and downloads album art. I think it uses the music file to match to a database to tag it. Anyway, i didn't bookmark it and no i can't find it on digg or reddit. Any help? I believe it was free, too. Thanks a bunch, C
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    Need a cheap iPod dock

    Just looking for a cheap iPod dock for an ipod video, cheaper than the Apple branded one. Preferably with a usb cable. No need for a remote or anything like that. Any suggestions. This seems like the kind of product were they could make one super cheap (maybe even harmful if the electronics are...
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    Want to get Streetmaps on my Cell Phone

    I downloaded the new Google Mobile (http://www.google.com/mobile/loc_search.html" to my RAZR and it is pretty cool but I would like to get Google type steetmaps saved to my phone without connecting to the internet everytime. I found this...
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    I need to learn how to play Super Smash Bros. Melee

    I have been going over to a friend's place recently and always seem to walk in on a smash game. I play, but suck and keep falling. There isn't really time for me to sit down with his system and I don't have a gamecube. Are there any tutorials or guides online? Any tips? Best character? thanks
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    Best site for online Texas Hold 'Em?

    I was thinking about playing some limit hold 'em online. My first concern would be collusion and/or pokerbots. Are there any sites that are especially good at keeping cheaters away? My second concern would be the rake and the average experience level at different sites, although i wouldn't...
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    Hiding a WiFi Signal

    My college has a policy where you can't install a wireless router in the dorms because of network security and so everyone will pay for internet. I was wondering, is there anyway to mask a wifi signal so if they sweep through the halls they wouldn't find it? I know not to broadcast a SSID, but i...
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    What songs are in this parody movie trailer?

    Anyone know what two song are in this trailer? The songs switch midway through. They are quintessential movie trailer songs. LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfODSPIYwpQ
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    Is there any software that will let me use my digital camera as a webcam?

    Can this be done, using a video-capable camera as a webcam. Any software for this? Thanks, -Chris
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    Best free spam filter?

    My dad needs a easy to use spam filter. He uses Outlook Express and we have a comcast POP3 email service. Any ideas, preferably free? Thanks, -C
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    What is the best mp3 to Wav conversion program?

    I was wondering if there were any top quality mp3 to wav encoders out there? I know at least with MPEG-2 video, there is a huge difference in quality depending on the codec. Maybe this isn't the case with mp3 to wav (because mp3 is already compressed), but I'm betting some programs can convert...
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    Can I put wav files on a DVD and have it play in a DVD Audio Player?

    MY dad's car has a DVD Audio player (designed to play 5.1 DVD audio). I was wondering if I converted some mp3 files to wav, and then burned them to a DVD, would it would play in the player? Kind of like just burning them to a high-capacity CD. Can this be done, or will DVD-Audio players just...
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    Does anybody sell double-width spiral notebooks?

    Even though I have never seen one, i would think someone would make it. Does anyone sell spiral notebooks with roughly 11x17 dimensions? Like two sheets of paper next to each other? I tried google but no luck. Thanks to anone who finds something like this! -C
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    Looking to buy a wireless battery powered pinhole camera

    I was looking to buy a small pinhole battery powered camera and a reciever that can be hooked up to a TV. Much like the setup found here: http://www.spypirate.com/PinholeCam-LR.asp That seems to be a good price too, but I have no idea about quality. There seems to be alot of crappy stuff...
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    Need Some good Playsation 2 games, especially a nice FPS

    I finally got my PS2 hooked up in my dorm and am going to buy some games. The only thing I've bought for it in the last year was probably GTA:SA. I'm going to pick up Madden 2005 used as well as Metal Gear 3. I have GT3: A-spec so I probably don't need GT4. I need a good mutliplayer shooter...
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    What song is this?

    It was used in a hilarious parody film about voice-over actors here: http://www.thatvideosite.com/view/1153.html it starts 3:05 in the video. A classical piece used in alot of movie trailers, does it have a name?
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    Does anyone know if those 5 liter mini kegs can be tapped?

    Ok, the local store sells these mini kegs of 5 liter beer. They come with a faucet at the bottom, and an air vent at the top. At first, i thought it was just an air vent, but i was wondering if anyone knows if can be used to attach an actual tap? Here is a picture of the type of mini keg i'm...
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    Help me find this: Beer Bottle stand that surrounds it in electricity

    Ok, I saw this in a bar once and thought it would make a good gift, but i can't find where to buy it. It was a round base, maybe an inch thick and 5 inches in diameter. There was a beer bottle on it, and electricity was constantly arcing around it (maybe reacting with the metal beer cap?) It...
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    Can I hack my TIVO Series 2 so i don't pay a fee?

    A friend got a TIVO series 2 for cheap and doesn't want to pay the monthly fee. Since there is a USB port, I was wondering if it was possible to either download a free menu off the computer and send it to the TIVO, or just use the computer to control the recording, and send the shows to the...
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    College Research Paper: Security Changes since 9-11

    I'm doing a 10-12 page research paper on security changes since 9-11. Of course, it needs to be MUCH more specific than this. I have a few ideas (chemical industry), but it seems "predictable." Everyone knows they have not fully implemented the recommended changes. I was wondering if anyone here...
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    Need some awesome photos/graphics to Rasterbate for my dorm

    In lieu of actually spending money on posters, I'm open to ideas for images to rasterbate and then print on university laser printers. I'm probably going to do a NYC black and white citiscape around one corner. I've been looking at the gallery, http://homokaasu.org/rasterbator/gallery.gas?cool...
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    Closing a PDF file in Firefox causes FireFox to freeze

    Alot of times, I'll open a PDF document in a new tab in Firefox and let it load in the background. Then, I will look at it and then either close the tab, or switch to another tab. Alot of times, this will cause Firefox to freeze, or it will take along time for the PDF to close. Is this normal...