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    Why some sites work and other don't?

    Hi Guys, I haven't changed anything in my firewall, router or modem. Recently my network has been acting weird, where some sites will load and others won't. Also, sometimes they don't load at first, but after refreshing they work. I already reset modem and router and IPs. Still have the...
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    How to extend router signal?

    Hi, My parents leave in an big apartment with several concrete walls. The router is located at what a little "computer room", so my dad has a hard time getting a signal when he is at his room, on the other side of the apartment. How can I help him? Get one of those antenna booster? Or what...
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    Getting a lot of "entry point not found" errors, Please help.

    Hi, I turn my computer today and it starts with one of these "entry point not found"errors related to a picasa file. Very weird message with several different characters, such as asian letters and symbols. Then I try opening my outlook and get an error that it couldn't open the outlook.pst...
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    Can't install Photoshop CS3 on Vista no matter what

    Hi, I have dug around for solutions and I have tried several suggestions, but no matter what I can't install adobe photoshop CS3 on Vista. It always hangs during installation on the screen "installing shared components" I have tried turning UAC on and off. Have tried "running as admin" ...
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    Vista changed my setting back on it's own

    Hi, First post here. I did search but couldn't find anything helpful about my problem. So, I just got a new notebook with windows vista home premium. I made several changes to optimize performance such as change the theme, turning off several visual effects, transparency, remove google...
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    Anybody on 1920x1200 resolution screen?

    What do you think about it? Does it stress your eye sight too much? I know I can increase the DPI, but still, fonts looks small. Anyway, I can only do it on XP for now, but I heard that Vista deals with DPI and font sizes better? Thanks
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    How does a 1440x900 screen compare to 1280x1024?

    Hi, I currently work on a 1280x1024 screen resolution and I am looking into getting a new notebook. I have seen a lot of models with the 1440x900 screen and I am not sure how they compare. I mean, it will have more lines horizontally but less lines vertically? Will my desktop space expand or...
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    Do I need discrete graphics card?

    Hi, I am looking at some notebooks to purchase and I am not sure if I would benefit of discrete graphics card. Could you please help? I don't play any games. But sometimes do a little bit of video editing with Adobe Premiere. Would it make a big difference with one of the NVIDIA cards? The...
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    Down to the finalists: Thinkpad T61, HP dv5t and Dell XPS M1530

    Guys, please cast your opinion what system is better. I use the computer mostly for: webdesign (dreamweaver), photo editing (photoshop), once in a while video editing (premiere), and watch a lot of video streming over the web. Outlook is usually open as well as skype and messenger. Here are...
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    Suggest me a new notebook.

    Hi, I am ready to replace my 3 yr old Dell Inspiron 6000. It's important for me to have the option of adding a 7200 RPM hard drive. As far as RAM I will eventually have 4GB, so I can either buy with 4GB, or one 2GB chip and just add another one later. Whatever makes more sense financially...
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    Dell Notebook Webcams - Any good?

    Hi, I have always been using stand alone webcams and I get great quality with a logitech one. Now that I am shopping for a new notebook I am wondering how the ones that come on Dell Notebooks performs? Is it pretty clear and bright? I have seen the one on HP notebooks and it's not very...
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    CPU Running at 100% all the time. Pls help!

    Hi Guys, I can barely turn on the computer and the CPU starts running at 100% capacity. I really have not installed anything recently or made changes to the computer settings. I see it's svchost taking all the CPU. I did run process explorer to see what services were running on that...
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    How much performance improvement would I see?

    Hi, I have an Dell Inspiron 6000 notebook bought back in 2005 I am wondering how much improvement in performance would I realistically get with a new Inspiron. Can you help me? My inspiron 6000 is the Pentium M 1.86GHZ, 2 MEGB, 533FSB with 2GB of RAM. I was thinking of getting the new...
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    Webcam for Notebook

    Do any of you have a suggestion for a webcam that grips on the notebook lid? Usually the webcams made for notebooks don't rotate. I have already looked the logitech and creative for notebook. The only model that rotates is a very bad quality camera. I was considering getting a desktop cam...
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    Webcam for notebook with mic built-in.

    Hi Guys, I have been having a hard time finding a good webcam for notebooks that has built-in mic. It seems that now most webcams come with a headset instead of built in mic. I understand that sound is better with the headset, but I am looking for something convenient here. I usually have my...
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    Memory Upgrade for Dell Notebook - Do I need to buy their memory?

    Hi, My dell 6000 came with 1 512MB memory. I want to buy another one. Dell sells its 512 240pin PC2-4200 DDR memory for $76, but I think there are some options for half this price if I shop newegg or other online retailer. Is it the same? Dell claims to have designed that memory specifically...
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    Screen protector for notebook LCD

    Hu, Do you recommend any type of screen protector for a notebook screen? I would like to protect my new notebook against sratches and stains. I think there are some very thin plastic protections. It just needs to be antiglare. The problem is that my screen is a 15.4" Wide Screen. Any...
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    Weird LCD screen on my new dell notebook

    I just received today y new Dell Inspiron 6000 notebook. The screen doesn't look good. When I move the computer some areas on the top of the screen make waves. You know those waves when you press against the lcd screen? So, it looks like maybe there is too much liquid in there or somethng...
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    Dell charge taxes

    Hi guys, do you know if Dell charges taxes if you order over the phone. 3 years ago I ordered to california over the phone and they didn't charge me taxes. This week I ordered online to CA and it charged me taxes. Do you guys know anything about Dell and taxes? Thanks a lot
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    Kernel problem. Computer can't find hard drive or any drive.

    I am going crazy with my Inspiron 8100. After 3 years it's giving me headache for the first time. Last week I had this problem, than it disappeared, but came back yesterday. Please see if you can help. I am working on my sites, have several apps open, then I get THE BLUE SCREEN I...
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    Difference between Dell Inspiron 6000 and 8600??

    Besides the number of USB ports (4 on the 6000 model), I don't see any important difference between Dell models Inspiron 6000 and Inspiron 8600. They can be both configured with Pentium M, both have 15.4 wide screens. Do you guys know if there is any major difference? Thanks a lot
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    Waiting for Longhorn before buying a new notebook

    Hi guys, I have been looking into options to buy a new notebook, and I have been posting in some forums. But one reply hit me and made me wonder. Someone said: What do you guys think about that? and I would also have this other questions: - Once MS releases longhorn, will...
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    Help buying notebook

    Guys, It's been 3 years I've been with the same notebook. It is fine, but not excellent. I do web design, use several apps open at the same time like photoshop, dreamweaver, outlook, windows explorer, several browsers, etc... I have even done video editing for web with my current notebook. Let...
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    What's up with Dell?

    Guys, I have been very happy with a Dell Inspiron 8100 notebook for 3 years. I think that Dell had great price, great products and gret customer service. So, now when I am looking into getting a new notebook, I have considered Dell again. BUT, I couldn't find a single model that would...
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    Any opinion on Hitachi hard drives?

    Hi, I would like to upgrade the HD on my dell inspiron notebook. I see a lot of people selling Hitachi hard drives on ebay that are compatible. Do you have any experience with Hitachi HD in general? Thanks a lot
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    Mad Dog Dominator Esternal DVD burner

    Do you have any feedback on the Mad Dog Dominator MD-8XDVDRW-EXT ? I am thinking about getting it. Thanks a lot, Yan
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    Notebook DVD-RW drive. Internal or external???

    I have a Dell Inspiron 8100 Notebook, and I am interested in buying a DVD burner. The notebook's USD is 1.1, so I have to go with an External firewire drive or an Internal. The internal benefit is of course the convinience of being inside the notebook, but the disadvantage is that most models...
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    I need a Wireless Adapter for a Notebook

    Could you guys please recommend a wireless adapter for my girlfriend's notebook. She has a toshiba s121. It's a budget notbook. I would also be looking for a budget card, good enough that she can just go to hot spots like starbucks, etc... and get on the internet. Any advice? Thanks
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    Fry's eletronics warranty for computers. Any experience?

    My girlfriend wants to buy a notebook. I have a Dell and I am very satisfied with customer service, but she wanted to see other options, so we went to Fry's. They actually happen to have a toshiba and a sony vaio with good prices. But the only extend warranty they sell is their own warranty...
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    Program to defrag hard drive

    What are the common programs to defrag hard drive or to optmize hard drives? Any freeware or shareware? Windows itself used to have one, but I can't find it. Any good utility that's not only to optimize the had drive but to optimize your computer performance in general? Thanks