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    High end notebook suggestions

    Almost 5 years since I've been on here. Used to be an IT guy got into a different industry but still appreciate good performance. I have been using a Lenovo Y550 and ABSOLUTELY HATE IT. POS, cheap quality construction (broken hinges, speaker grill fell off). This is what I get for ordering...
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    Help w/ HP Color Laserjet 3600N Toner Out Bypass??

    We have the HP Color Laserjet 3600N Printer. The printer has 4 cartridges. 1 black, 3 color. We only need it for black & white printing, but one color cart is out (magenta). I do not think it will work now. Any way to bypass this? I was trying to locate the toner level sensor but don't know what...
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    Internet Video Surveillance/Monitoring/Webcam

    Hi, I am looking for advice/leads on a suggested setup for use in a daycare center. A camera will be equipped in each classroom, and we would like to set it up whereby multiple logons would be supported so that parents will be able to view their child's classroom from the internet...
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    Need reccomendations on computers for pre-school

    I will be helping a local school purchase about 8 computers for their pre-school (3-5 yr) class. Needs are very basic with their software having min. req's of PII's. We do want something that is not outdated though. Your reccomendation is appreciated on which is best. We are on a very tight...
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    India agrees to take 2 NASA probes to moon

    http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/world/3852690.html Hehe, they say its the next form of outsourcing, but something like 1/3 of Nasa scientists are Indian-Americans anyways, so if this trend continues, now Indian-Americans may have their job outsourced to Indians. lol, the irony.
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    Best provider in U.K. (London)

    Hey guys, I need help with something. My sis is studying in London, and is asking me if a particular internet provider is good or not. She is on a tight budget, and, as a foreign student, does not want to be tied to contracts and does not want high up front costs. She has a laptop with wireless...
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    New system advice: Extreme Budget, give your ideas!

    Hello, I am looking to build a new system. Here are the uses: Will be using an Oracle db with erp software. Vendor is suggesting P4, 512mb minimum ram, and 80+ gb harddrive. no other use other than business, no gaming, etc. I need some specifics now: Need a cheap motherboard, please...
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    respond to this and win! Q1: Best format for E-newsletter? Q2: Best site for website templates?

    nothing!. sorry i know that was lame but i really need the help! see below: I wish to start sending our customers e-newsletters. The newsletters are developed in Microsoft Word. Currently, I convert the Word files into PDF, and then upload it to our website. So, I have two versions to work...
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    Best language for a websites navigation bar?

    Hi, I have a website for a business that is coded in html. it has 3 frames. The top frame has the company header, the left frame contains the navigation menu, and the other frame is the body frame. Currently, the navigation menu is coded in flash. There are six links in the navigation...
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    any a/c mechanics in the house?

    anyone know how much a 460, phase III, 5 ton unit run? not retail, but A/C mechanic price? and how much would installation of a new 5 ton a/c unit cost, including freon and parts? thanks
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    Ever think of becoming vegetarian? NOW WITH POLL

    There have been a lot of animal rights/dog eating :)/various other meat eathing threads lately. I was just wondering how many people out there think about becoming a vegetarian. I know there are a lot of people that are heavy meat eaters. I used to be too, i was raised eating everything from...
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    Dogs and Cats for pets..err..DINNER!? !*@!#!!!!

    I got an email the other day with some pretty vivid pictures and descriptions of the thriving dog and cat meat market in Korea. I had always heard about the stories, but didn't realize the extent to which it happens. Apparently, some continue the practice here in the U.S. as well. A couple of...
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    Warm Deal: Dell Inspiron 6000 for $849 w/ 20% off coupon SB

    Guys/Gals: Check your emails. i got an email early this morning with 20% off SB laptops. I configured and purchased a Inspiron 6000 with the following specs: Pentium M Centrino with 1.6ghz (533mhz FSB) Intel 730 chipset Integrated 9000 video 128mb (supposed to be GOOD as far as...
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    If I do not broadcast my SSID, am i secure from outsiders?

    I have the Linksys wrt54g, and some users on here have reported that if you use one as a wireless ap, with another as the main router, you cannot use WPA security, only WEP. Then i was informed WEP is weak and can be hacked easily. What if I use WEP, but do not broadcast my SSID, and only...
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    Airlink 315W router (cheap one)- is this normal?

    I have recently purchased this router from Frys for 17 bucks. this is my first router, so i have nothing to compare it against. it worked well for a week, then the internet stopped working on my main machine and networked machine one day. I had made no changes. I was, after resetting the...
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    dell 6 cell (53whr) battery dies fast~

    Hey guys, thanks for helping me select the INspiron 6000. Its awesome. I have a concern though, I have the 6 cell battery, and man this thing DIES fast. I'm talking 1.5 hours. I think it came precharged from the factory so I used it till it depleted then recharged it. anyways, it says it...
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    Need some solid advice

    Guys, please don't mind the long post, but here's the deal: I have just purchased 2 (actually 4 but will cancel 2 right now) laptops from Dell. This is my first laptop purchase, i have used them, but only friends. I dont' know the nuances of day to day things regarding laptops. I have two...
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    Network Gurus: Need help to setup a school network

    I need to setup a wireless network in a school. the school is two story and approximately 30,000 square feet. We will be using a cable connection, and wish to provide wifi access to both administrative computers downstairs (only 3), and 5-15 computers in the computer labratory upstairs by...
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    Full Hard Drive size (160GB) not being detected

    I just purchased a 160 gb Maxtor hd for my computer. i'm using a dell 2400 with windows xp service pack 2. i have downloaded intel chipsets accelerator file and installed it. i used the software that came with my hd (maxblast) to configure the drives. I now have the 1 160gb drive i use to boot...
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    Older, Win 98 computers require "hard disk space" to print.

    Hi, I am trying to help a local church with two of their old computers. The first one: Pentium I 60 mhz w/ 128mb ram, 540mb hard drive space. Printer is Canon I-30, a simple inkjet printer. When we try to print pictures, it is VERY VERY slow, but most of the time it says, "not enough...