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    Help with adding VOIP (Tmobile @home) and keeping network intact

    Hello ATers, I was hoping you all can help me solve this network problem that I have. Im using a verizon actiontek router as my main router (and DHCP server). I have 2 options of equipment that I can use with the T-mobile service. The first, and more preferred is the Linksys WRT54UG-TM...
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    just some thoughts..

    Recently, the topic of global warming and the resulting effects to the climate have dominated news headlines. With these headlines has aslo come a resounding need to change our practices and become more 'green', in essence, to adapt to our changing environment in order to survive. Now, as...
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    What to do about wisdom teeth?

    Hey all, My wisdom teeth have just started hurting..a lot. I was supposed to get them out before I went abroad, but the dentist said I had to wait a little. I am now in Barcelona, Spain, and am without medical insurance (much less dental), and I was wondering, what I should do about this...
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    Have a friend in Hong Kong

    Anyone with experience buying electronics from foreign? specifically will the format be usable (pal vs ntsc?), is it worth the price (a new 42" plasma/lcdtv costs like 1400 here, im looking to pay like 800 or 900). My friend says he would bring it back on the plane. Also what about the taxes...
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    Should I get this car?

    Its a recovered theft that will need some work, but its going on auction for 2500. Its an 02 WRX (not STi) some pics Pic1 Pic2 Pic3 Pic4 Pic5 Pic6 Pic7 Pic8 Pic9 Pic10
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    Where can I buy a new face for my radio?

    Someone broke into my car and was unsuccessful in taking the whole unit, so they just took the face. Radio in question is a pioneer deh-6600mp.
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    Is there a way to account for the speed difference when placing larger rims on your car?

    I took off the 15" stock rims that were on my car and upgraded them to some 17" ones that I had. How much is the speed that shows on the speedometer different from actual speed of the vehicle? Is there a way to calculate what it would be?
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    Will nissan pay me $500?

    I recently got a 90 infiniti Q45, and I discovered that the seatbelt (which is broken ATM) is a manufacturers defect, and a recall was issued. I confirmed this with NHTSA as well as nissan via phone. I have an appointment scheduled for the 11th at an Infiniti dealership to have them inspect...
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    Picked up this sub at CC

    My friend gave me an amp, so i was just looking around CC when I saw this sub for $20, and a Q logic box (i think its the first one on the right of that link). Good deal?
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    512mb of pc2700 or 1gig of 2100 (oced to 2700)

    I have a 512 stick of corsair xms, which is pc 2700. I just got another 512 stick of simpletech memory, but its only 2100. At the risk of slowing down the 2700, I oced it and put it in. Should I leave it oced, or should I run at 2100, or just run the corsair?
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    Is it feasible for me to try and set up an ebay buisness?

    I work part time at my uncles shop where they rebuild alternators, axles, rack&pinion and gearbox steering, brake calipers and power steering pumps. Would it be feasible for me to set up a buisness on ebay for him (I would be doing everything but rebuilding :)). I've been thinking about it...
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    Computer keeps locking up with HD usage

    My Computer (Athlon XP 2700+, 512mb, XP PRO SP2) continuously locks up when I try to extract large archives (over 3gb), or even repair multipart archives using quickpar. I have no idea what I should do here, I have tried using it in another user mode (with less junk installed), and nothing...
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    Should I get one of those pager remote starters?

    I need an alarm, and I want remote start to go with it. Should I get one of those pager ones that are all over ebay?
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    Was this a good deal for me?

    Someone sold me a GBA:SP, with 5 games, a case and charger for $50. I figure i can sell it so I can get money for a PSP. Was this a bad deal though?
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    My physics teacher found out he's not getting rehired

    And he basically said, "since i dont have to worry about giving the whole class A's i will be very leniant in my grading" I really feel bad for him, he's a great guy and apparantly he had lots of plans for the course.
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    what car can i get for $3000 or less?

    Title says it all. I have about 3k to spend for a new car. Can I snag a 93-95 accord for that price? I dont really want a civic because they are somewhat small. The current car I have right now is a 90 camry which IMO is pretty comfy. My needs are something that wont break down, and...
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    Am I the only one that thinks futurama is funnier than family guy?

    Dont get me wrong, family guy is funny, but its just in a stupid kind of way. To me futurama had more of a plot and more developed characters than family guy did. Am I alone?
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    So my insurance says Im not at fault for the fender bender i was in

    Ok. In this accident, there are many inconsistencies, most on my part, but i was a little freaked b/c this was my first accident, and the woman kept telling me how she was a lawyer and was going to sue my ass. Here is a map (badly chopped) that illustrates our respective paths Basically...
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    Mac Mini + Movies

    Sorry if its a repost, i searched for it Link Mini Me The New Mac Mini is All About Movies By Robert X. Cringely Steve Jobs is so enigmatic. A couple weeks ago at MacWorld, he introduced the 2.9 lb. Mac Mini and the reaction was so great it was like he had re-invented the PC...
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    Quick Tire Question

    Well, my car needs new tires. Some questions: 1. I dont know how long I will be keeping the car, maybe for a year, maybe more. Should I get cheap tires from a place like strauss (~40 a tire) or somewhere like Costco, which has better tires (~70-80/tire), or somewhere else? 2. Two of the...
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    Inventory Solution?

    My uncle owns an automotive remanufacturing shop, rebuilding alternators, starters, axles, stuff like that. He has a lot of stuff on shelves, and wants to keep track of it all, so he can eventually sell them on ebay or a website. Im in the process of doing a physical inventory count, and am...
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    Help! I messed up my MBR!

    Well, I thought I was ready to try out linux, but I wasnt. I installed it okay, but suse overwrote the MBR with GRUB, which had trouble booting windows. I really needed my windows stuff, so I popped in the XP cd and using the recovery console i did FIXBOOT and FIXMBR. Now I get an error, error...
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    Windows stopped recognizing my drives...

    Windows stopped recognizning my two Maxtor 80gb Drives on a Raid 0 array. I know this because when i try to go into the recovery console, it says windows did not find any drives recognized. When I try to boot from the hard drive, it gives me the option to start in safe mode and normally, but...
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    Help! Windows stopped recognizing my drive(s)

    Windows stopped recognizing my drives. They are 2 maxtor 80gb on a Raid 0 array. I didnt do anything to the computer except buy a new WD 160gb and put it in and change the water on my cooling system. When i try to go into the recovery console, it says windows did not find any drives...
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    So the transmission on my car is gone

    The transmission is gone on my 90 camry. It costs 1000 to replace it. Should I replace it or get another car for about $1500?
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    Can a product like this actually work?

    Linky Not that I would buy it, of course :P The feedback is mixed.
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    i just made some peanut butter cookies

    Man are they good. used the recipie from here. Just thought I'd let you all know.
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    logging IP address

    I have a section of my website that allows users to upload files. I would like to have the persons IP logged when they upload a file, as well as the name of the file that they upload. The upload script is very simple, Any help would be greatly appreicated. Also, I dont really know...
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    So I just got this PC remote control

    Well i just got this PC remote control for free over at isellsurplus.net (check out FW for .1.99 coupon code on the entire order), and the program sucks. The thing I mainly want to do with it is to change the song in winamp while im on the couch. Are there any alternate drivers I can use for...
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    YACT: Alarms

    hi, Im looking for a car alarm, and i realize that i will have to have it installed, as i dont know what to do, but I am wondering, if Im going to shell out ~350 for a car alarm/remote starter kit will I be able to remove it and put it in another car? How hard would that be? The car in...
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    1&1 control panel down for anyone else?

    I keep getting the message INTERNAL SERVER ERROR AN INTERNAL SERVER ERROR HAS OCCURED! PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER. Is it down for anyone else?
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    Fowarding subdomain to new IP? / BNC help

    I have the domain ckent.net hosted at 1&1 webhosting. If I create a subdomain, test.ckent.net, can I point that to another IP that has BNC running? How would I go about doing that? Well until I figure out how to foward the subdomain to the shel IP, I took a shot at configuring BNC. I got it...
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    Help - Laptop Doing Weird things

    Ok, So i have a PAL dvd which will not play in my DVD player, so I put it in my Laptop and connect the laptop to the TV. I see the video playing on my laptop, but not my TV. What's going on here? Why wont it play on my TV? I really dont want to convert to NTSC (because I dont know how to)...
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    Question about Bittorrent

    Im subscribed to a tracker that requires you to have a 1.00 share ratio, but when I leave BT open, it doesnt upload to anyone. My status light is always on Yellow, and I have forwarded the required ports through my router (Netgear RT314), as well as giving it permission in Norton. Any help...
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    Firefox not displaying images

    Im trying to switch from IE to Firefox, and i love it, but when i go to some websites, the images do not display at all, i get sites loading like this. Any help would be much appreciated!
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    Accidentally erased something from my camera

    I acidentally erased a movie clip that was on my camera. I havent taken any pictures since, is there a way to get it back? On a Canon A70.
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    Quick webhosting question

    Do webhosts tell you how much BW you have used or do they wait till you exceed to tell you? Im referring to 1and1 specifically.
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    Help me find a sound

    Can someone help me find a sound of a whip cracking? Thanks in advance.
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    Playing Incomplete Movies?

    I downloaded a movie clip, i have about a little more than half. Is there any way i can watch it? I get some weird error when i play it in Windows Media.
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    Chameleon Card

    Supposedly a device that will replace all the cards and stuff in your wallet. Sounds interesting. link