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    Setting up a small, secure, wired network

    I have a couple PCs that need to share the internet. Three of them are used just to check email, listen to music, web browse, that kind of thing, the last one is an HTPC. I'd like to be able to share videos and music on the HTPC with the other 3 computers. I also would like to be able to...
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    Norton 2006 (firewall and antivirus) vs ZoneAlarm and AntiVir

    System: Athlon XP 2900+ 1GB PC3200 RAM 160GB IDE HD 120GB IDE HD I will use this system for listening to music and web browsing. I know Norton is bloated and a resource hog but that doesn't matter to me since I have plenty of HD space and a more than capable CPU and RAM. I'd like to...
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    Renaming user folder after windows repair

    I recently performed a windows repair. This created user folder names in the Documents and Settings folder that I'd like to change. I've tried renaming the user folder but Windows simply creates a new user folder with the old name. I need help with making Windows use the folder or folder name...
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    Merge file w/registry on different drive

    My friend's Windows XP home keeps getting a BSOD as windows starts to load. I found a MS page that states that my problem is from the new MB having a different ide controller and I am told to merge a .reg file with the registry. I can't do this because windows doesn't load. Is there anyway to...
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    Help with new mb and old hd

    My friend's PC had stopped working, there were no beeps, there was only a black screen, not even a bios screen. I had taken each part out and tested them individually in my PC except for the the mATX mb and the p4 cpu. They all seemed to work so I ordered a new mb/cpu combo. I popped them in...
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    Quiet CPU Cooler

    I have an Aria case and the stock HSF on my 1800+ is annoying me. I bought a Zalman 7000 but it was too wide. I'm hoping somebody can help me out and point out a quiet cooler to replace my stock cooler. My motherboard is a cheap Machspeed V2DP. Please help me, can't stand the noise anymore!
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    ATI Radeon x800 pro noise level

    I tried googling for the noise levels of this card and couldn't find anything. Anybody happen to know where I can find this information? Thanks
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    quality of PNY video cards

    How is the quality of PNY's videos cards? I'm looking at the PNY GeForce FX 5700 LE Optima that bestbuy has on sale in particular.
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    Is PC3500 2.5-3-3-7 or PC3200 2-3-3-6 better for OC

    I want to spend $200 for 1Gb of ram. The rig will have a 939 AMD 64 3200+ and a MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum. For OCing would the PQI PC3200 2-3-3-6 or PC3500 2.5-3-3-7 be better? Would the PC3200 2-3-2-6 be worth the extra $15 over the previous two? I've read that the PC3200 2-2-2-5 are the best...
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    Good board with integrated video

    I'm looking for a reliable motherboard with integrated video for a decent price. No gaming will be done. Socket A. Any suggestions?
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    Treo 90 serial port help

    I'm having trouble with the serial port of my Treo 90. It works fine for a HotSync but doesn't work with a program of mine. Whenever I call SrmOpen or SrmExtOpen it just locks up. I also have a Visor platinum and a Tungsten T which work fine with either call. I was wondering if anybody has...
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    9800 pro question

    I have a BBA 9800 pro 128mb. When I turn on my PC I don't get a screen with the video card info. Is there supposed to be one or do new cards not do this anymore?
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    Paypal help - Got help Thanks

    To send non cc money using paypal you just have to have your account linked to a bank account right? Should I send the money using an eCheck or instant transfer?
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    hard drives to go with my new cpu/mb

    I have a 120Gb HD IDE that I use for all my data. Currently I use an 80Gb IDE HD as my system drive. I also have an extra 80Gb and 2 40Gb drives lying around, all IDE. Should I just raid the HDs I have or buy some SATA drives to raid? Would the performance increase be worth the money spent...
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    Digital camera for about $200

    I need a good, easy to use digital camera for about $200. Any advice would be appreciated.
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    Best 2.1 speakers for about $50

    I posted this over in the Peripherals. Link to original post Just looking for more feedback. Thanks
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    Best 2.1 speakers for about $50

    I'm looking to spend about $50 or less on some speakers to be used primarily for music. Suggestions on speakers and places to buy them would be greatly appreciated.
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    Sandisk 256Mb Flash Drive USB 2.0 $32 AR

    Grabbed from www.slickdeals.net Text
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    pocket pc

    My dad is interesting in purchasing a pocket pc and I don't know too much about them. Which ones are good for about $300 or less. He was told that the Toshiba 740 was good, is this the best for the price?
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    new video card

    I'm looking for a new video card for a friend of mine. They have a system identical to mine except for an old 4mb video card. It'd be used for some gaming. They'd like to keep the price under $100 or as close to it as possible. Any suggestions and places to get them? Thanks.
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    Best/cheapest internet connection

    I currently have a dial up connection with AOL. I want something better. My mom doesn't want to pay a lot. Could anyone suggest the best/cheapest high speed internet connections/providers? Thanks
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    k7t266 pro-RU

    I just won a Athlon MP (1800+) at AMD's giveaway in Philly, well it comes with the MB mentioned in the title and I just wanted to know if this is a good board or not. I don't OC and I can spare $70 for the ECS K7S5A, what should I do?
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    new gaming machine

    About a month ago I was gonna build a new gaming machine. It was gonna be a AMD 1.33Ghz in a K7 Master, 40GB HD, GF2 Pro, Turtle Beach, and 256MB of PC2100. Then I didn't have the money for it because of school, but know it appears that there might have been a mistake in my bill. Should I...