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    Investing Question - Purchasing stocks online in small quantities worth it?

    I've been thinking about investing some money in stocks online. I don't have a great deal of extra cash but I was thinking of picking up a share or two here and there and building my portfolio slowly. My question is, is it worth doing in small quantities? I looked on Etrade & Scottrade which...
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    Fasterfox Addon for Firefox 2.0

    For anyone wanting to get Fasterfox working on the new Firefox you need to do the following below: - Save the xpi Installer on your disk - http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla...sions/fasterfox/fasterfox-1.0.3-fx.xpi (You may have to open that link in IE to download) - open...
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    Best Online photo gallery that allows password protection of galleries and open viewing of others.

    I'm looking for an online photo gallery that will allow me to password protect some galleries but leave others open for viewing. Does anyone know of one? Thanks, BS911
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    New Digital Rebel XT owner! What lenses to get?

    I know there are some photoraphers in the house so I thought I'd look for some suggestions on lenses! I just have the kit lense at the moment. I'd really like to get a telephoto lens. Also, might look at replacing the kit lense for general shooting. What do you guys suggest?
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    Beginning guitar player looking for suggestions on where to start!

    I'm sure there are quite a few of you that play the guitar so I thought this might be a good place to get some pointers! I just picked up my guitar yesterday and now I'm ready to start learning! I bought a pretty nice guitar, figured if I made a good initial investment that it should last me...
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    Should I sell my A64 4000+ and replace it with a A64 3800+ x2?

    I know the x2's are pretty overclockable. Thinking about selling my 4000+ and getting the dual core chip. Your thoughts? Would it be worth doing?
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    Is my system being bottlenecked by memory?

    I was on a friends computer that is similar to mine but his seemed more snappy and I"m wonderin if it's because of my memory. My current setup is this: Athlon 64 4000+ 2GB Corsair PC3200 Twin-X (3-3-3-8) 15Krpm SCSI Hard Drive My friend is using 1GB Corsair (2-2-2-5). Would this...
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    Best way to fight spam on Exchnage Server 2003?

    Topic says it all! :D Thanks for the help!
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    Anyone own a Ford Escape? Thinking about buying one.

    Been looking at Ford Escape's and just wanted to hear a little feedback from owners. From what I've read in reviews and such they seem to be outstanding. Just wanted to see what everyone thought! Thanks, BS911
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    Firefox Questions: How to stop links from opening in a new window?

    I've looked around but had no luck in finding the option to prevent links I clicked on from opening in a new window! I want the links to open in a new tab instead! Help! :)
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    Any Exchange / 2003 Server Experts in here? :)

    Here is my scenario: I will be installing a new Exchange 2003 Server in a environment that already has an Exchnage 5.5 server. The current 5.5 server will be made the primary domain controller and will house the data shares, login scripts, etc. I know how to setup the exchange server...
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    15K RPM SCSI or Dual 10K RPM Raptors in RAID0?

    Just wondering if one were wanting to get the ultimate in HD performance would (2) 10K RPM Raptor drives in RAID0 or (1) U320 15K RPM SCSI drive yield better performance? I know the SCSI would be a much more expensive solution but would it be noticeably faster?
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    Looking for the best headphones!!

    I'm looking for the best headphones I can get for the $150 - $300 price range. I just sold my Sennhesier HD500's and just purchased the Bose Triports and haven't been overly impressed with either pair. So now I come to you Anandtech to help me in my search for the ultimate headphones (in my...
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    Car Loan...where to get the best rates on loan transfer?

    I have an existing car loan through a local bank but want to look for a someplace to get a better interest rate so that I can save a little money! Any suggestions? Thanks! -BS911
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    SSH Sentinal VPN Client - Can anyone send it to me?

    There used to be some free versions available (versions 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) but i can't find them anywhere on the net! Anybody have a copy that could e-mail or ftp to me? Thanks, BS911
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    Fiber Question!

    I'm working with a company that is looking to get a couple of gigabit connections back to their NAS for systems that are doing 3d modeling / CAD type applications with big file sizes. One of the connections is a no brainer, just typical Cat5E wiring back to the switch closet where I will put a...
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    Better performance from onboard SATA RAID or from a 3ware Escalade PCI RAID Card???

    Would I see better performance from my Asus P4C800-Deluxe Onboard SATA Raid or from a 3ware Escalade card? The reason I ask is I have both of these options available to me but am not sure if I should use the onboard and sell the 3ware card or if it would be better to use the 3ware. It seems...
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    Best Cisco Switch for a home "Lab" ?

    I'm going to be working on my CCNP soon. I've got a 2600 Router but I need a switch. Will a 1900 do everything I need for the NP? I wasn't sure if it would do VLAN's or not. Should I pay the extra and get a 2924XL or what would you suggest? Thanks! -BS911
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    Wireless COAX Solution for Cable TV? Help plz!

    Just moved into a new apartment and the coax jack for cable TV is in the most bizarre place in the living room. I can't run another cable so was wondering if there is any kind of wireless connection for this sort of thing! Any help would be appreciated! Thx, BS911
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    Firewalling a department within a LAN

    I have a Health department that needs to be firewalled from the rest of the network but that also still needs to be able to access the server that all the departments share. As I understand HIPAA regulations require 3DES encryption so I'm thinking about going with one of the cheap Cisco PIX...
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    Does this look like a virus to you? Screenshot inside..

    Here is the Screenshot: Packet Capture Screenshot I believe there is a virus on the network that is causing some latency and access issues and am trying to track it down. The screenshot shows the 192.168.0.1 trying to access 192.168.0.38. Out of the 2600 packets I captured that one is listed...
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    Suggestions on tracking a virus on a 100 or so PC Network.

    Have a bit of a situation and not exactly sure the best way to handle it. We just recently started doing support for a customer that perviously had a staffed IT person. Unfortunately the practices of this person were not so great and I believe there is a virus on the network killing the DSL...
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    50 Pin SCSI 20/40 Tape Drive? Do they make one!?

    I've been searching through our vendors for a 50pin 20/40 SCSI Tape drive and can't find one anywhere!! Does anybody know if they even make one?! Thanks! -BS911
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    Best video input card to take VCR tapes and transfer to DVD?

    Looking for a video input card to transfer family movies on VHS to DVD's. I'm not real familiar with doing this so any suggestions would be helpful! Thanks! -BS911
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    9700 Pro -> 9800 XT 256MB.......Worth the upgrade??!!

    I'm thinking of upgrading my 9700 Pro to that 9800 XT 256MB this weekend. The 9800 is $500 and I figure I can get atleast $200 outta my 9700 pro leaving me with a $300 difference. What do ya think? Thanks! -BS911
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    Adding Server to Windows 2000 Active Directory?

    I need to add a file server to a windows 2000 active directory. I'm only slightly familiar with AD so I just want to make sure that I don't miss anything before going into the project! The server will be Windows 2000 Pro and its only purpose will be for file storage for 2 depts. of the...
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    Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer V 4.0

    Does anyone know where I can buy one of these online? I can't find one anywhere!!! so you know which one I'm talking about here is a picture! Intellimouse Explorer V4.0 THX!
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    Need Help Quick if possible I'm onsite! Way to watch network traffic with Windows?

    I'm having network issues at a courthouse that has 50 or so computers on its LAN. Something is flooding the network but I don't know without going to every single PC. I know viruses like Welchia can cripple a network and I know if I had linux I could scan and watch what IP is trying to access...
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    Soundcard to record from record player?

    Can I use just a normal Sound Blaster card or do I need one of the platinum cards with the RCA inputs? I figured I could just buy a adapter for the line-in on the Sound Blaster card. Is this correct? Thanks, BS911
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    Logitech MX Duo on Windows 2003 Server??

    Has anyone been able to get this to work?? I try to install the drivers but it says "won't run on this OS" Help plz!
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    Best National ISP? (Excluding AOL!!)

    My parents are moving but aren't certain where they will finally settle down and want a ISP that will work pretty much anywhere. Anyone have suggestions on who would be their best choice? I was thinking Earthlink but their unlimted dial-up is $21.95/mo which seems pretty high to me! Thanks...
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    Anone have the Samsung 191T 19" LCD Monitor? Good for games??

    My local Best Buy has a open box model of this for $550 which seems to be a great deal! My only worry is that it won't be good for games; anyone have this model that can confirm this? Thx! BS911
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    Windows Colors Messed up?

    Nevermind :) Figured it out
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    WD Raptor RAID0 - Should I use Onboard SATA or PCI Controller SATA?

    I've got a ASUS P4C800-Deluxe which has onboard SATA-Raid but I also have a SATA PCI Controller card that came with my Raptor drive. I'm wondering which would give me better performance; I thought I recalled reading somewhere that onboard SATA was slower but I can't find anything now...
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    Network Storage....Need advice.

    Let me give you a little background of the situation I'm working with and if you have any input / suggestions they would be GREATLY appreciated! :) I have a customer that is a engineering & tool manufacturing plant. They currently run on a NT 4.0 server and have about 75 PC's on the network...
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    Have a friend looking for a DS3 Config for a 7204VXR

    I know that there are many different variables on a DS3 config such as frame, burstable, etc. but he just wants a config as a reference point. Anyone have one they could share? Thanks! -BS911
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    P4 2.8C w/ HT.....in games stays at 50% usage???

    I've got Coolmon setup on my 2nd monitor so while it games I monitor my temps, etc. I've noticed that while in games my CPU usage always stays right at 50%!? This is confusing to me because for instance in the new Call of Duty demo when the action gets fast it gets a bit choppy but my processor...
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    Backup Domain Controller? Suggestions Please!

    Here is the scenario I'm trying to get working: I have a customer that has a NT Server and also have another server doing Exchange. The Exchange server is a Dual Intel Xeon 2.0 GHz so it has PLENTY of power left to be a backup domain controller. My question is what are the appropriate steps...
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    Cost of full DS3 (approximate) and # of users for wireless network!

    I have a buddy that is looking into setting up a large scale wireless ISP. He was asking about the price of a full DS3 and also how many customers he would be able to service if they were capped at 256k down. Anybody have some good insight into these questions? Thanks! BS911
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    Cisco 2620 - Traffic Shaping. Need some help!

    Have a client that wants to limit the bandwith to certain PC's on his network. At 1st I was thinking that he could buy a Cisco switch to pair up with his 2620 and I could setup VLAN's and set the speed that way. I've been told though that I should be able to limit the bandwidth to the PC with...