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    Slow web browsing on Windows XP machine

    I'm running a speedy AMD X2 4400+, 2GB RAM on RoadRunner cable w/ Windows XP SP2; All the latest updates, etc. Recently, I noticed web pages were taking somewhat long to load on my desktop, between 15-30 seconds. My computer, and a wireless AP are connected to a switch, which is connected...
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    Uh, whats going on here? ICMP replies negative times.

    Recently I noticed that web pages were coming up rather slowly, and after a virus and spyware scan turned up nothing, I started to think the problem might be hardware related, so I did a few tests and recieved these interesting results: I figured it was probably just a flakey card (Built-in...
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    Windows Help and Support Center

    I'm wondering if there's an application available to help me create my own Help and Support Center, similar to the Windows hardware/software troubleshooter. Basically, I want to know if I can write my own troubleshooting items to import into the windows troubleshooter. I know I can write...
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    When I catch them in the act, I'm going to shoot them!

    I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, right in the heart of the downtown. So far, two bicycles have been stolen, and someone attempted to gank a third one. Fortunately, I didn't really care about the first two. I'm assuming its probably the same person(s) so I was thinking about planning a...
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    Computer specs for 3-person VPN

    I was looking at setting up a cheap VPN using windows 2000 or XP, and was wondering if this old P2 333mhz processor would work. Otherwise, would a dual 300mhz Compaq 1600 server be powerful enough to route VPN traffic? Most traffic would likely be remote desktop and music/file access
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    Low voltage + wireless router = ridiculous latency?

    I live in a large house with several other individuals, and I'm installing, and will be managing a wired and wireless network. I'm running into a bit of a conundrum. Occasionally, traffic to and from the internet will be delayed up to 1500ms, or rarely, dropped. At first I thought it was the...
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    Prevent installation or removal of any software

    I feel silly for asking this, because I know somewhere there's a group policy, but I'm having problems finding it... I want to lock down a specific user account from installing or removing any applications. Whereabouts is this policy? Many thanks in advance. -Eula
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    8+ Wireless intercom solution

    I'd like to add wireless intercoms to a large house, but pretty much all my searching comes up with only 4-channel intercoms. I'd like each room to be able to talk to each other room separately. My question is if anyone knows of any 8+ channel systems (wireless preferred) or even any hardwire...
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    Corrupt Tar Archive

    I have a a 4GB tar.gz archive of thousands of pictures, and it seems that the archive is now corrupt. I can open it, but it only displays one file; a corrupt jpeg image that's only 2mb. I tried the demo version of Advanced Tar Repair, but it said "Could not repair archive". Anyone have...
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    YAGT: Wrong type for me.

    Well, I accidently bought regular .270 rounds for my .270 magnum. Any surprise that it didn't fire?
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    HELP! My hard drive froze!

    Any help appreciated. Anyone else have experience with this? Will it still work? Thanks in advance for any help.
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    YAGT: Deciphering text messages... (Picture Added)

    Say I got a text message from this friend, saying this: You think asking her to sleep with me is a tad much? Update: today, I recieved this: so, just another friend who wants free tech support... :( Another Update Updated picture... Wallet Pic
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    DC components coming to you soon, perhaps!

    Well, I was lookin through the 'ol junk closet, and I've realized that I've got too much stuff piling up. Its not exactly cheap for me to dispose of it, so I'd rather put it to use. Unfortunately, I cannot use most of it anymore, as I no longer have facilities to put it in... Right now, I'm...
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    Randomize Windows Media Player Burn list

    I want to randomize my Windows Media Player 10 burn list. I've done it before, but I cannot seem to remember how to do it. Someone please help me. Thanks.
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    When are you going to die?

    According to DeathClock.com... Your Personal Day of Death is... Friday, October 29, 2038 Seconds left to live... 1,050,379,875 I'll be 73. How's everyone else doing? Edit: Sorry, I had optimistic mode on...
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    MSN Member Directory - Search by e-mail

    I used a website before to search the MSN member directory according to the e-mail address that I entered, but i now cannot find it. Can anyone help me out?
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    United Devices - Good News!

    I was told that my 80 hard drives have shipped out today! I have started preparations of the cases. This will also mean I will have almost 800gb of hard drive space. I'm not sure what's going to be done with them; I assume some will be re-cycled into other computers, but I still estimate...
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    Who was the genius who designed this?!?

    Unless it's a conspiracy by Google maps, someone's got some 'splainin to do! WTF?
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    Your Photoshop Scratch Disks...

    Upon my next reformat, I was considering partitioning several small (3-5gb) sections for use a Photoshop scratch disks. Will I see any advantage doing it this way over a single primary scratch disk? Also, I was considering purchasing 2gigs of ram, however I don't know if it will be enough...
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    Post your Boot logo(s) here!

    I've got one Win2k machine that randomly chooses one of about 50 different screens, however, I have selected the most interesting ones... Boot Logo 1 Boot Logo 2 Boot Logo 3 Boot Logo 4 Logo 5 Logo 6 Logo 7 Logo 8 Logo 9 Logo 10 Logo 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22...
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    Place to purchase low-end video cards?

    Well, I inherited 3 Compaq Proliant 1600 servers... the onboard 1mb video card doesn't satisfy me. I can run the card at 1024x768 (the minimum I desire) but only at 256 colors. However, I planned on using these to render and edit some bigass slideshows, as well as some video storage. That...
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    Program to rename AND randomize files

    Here's my situation... I've got a large number of files named in sequential order (DCM0001, DCM0002) as well as a bunch of files with similar names (brittany1, brittany_laughs) The program I'm using to build the slideshow imports and automatically arranges the files according to their file...
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    It's official! I'm a father!

    I just became the father of three, 62.6 pound babies. They're Compaq Proliant 1600 Servers, outfitted with dual 300mhz Pentium II processors, 512mb ram, and five 9.1gb SCSI hard drives. I'm considering running them as dedicated distributed computing clients (UD), with a secondary function...
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    Building Gaming / Editing Computer

    Well, here it is: Here I'm not planning to overclock this system (much). I'm not a big "fancy case" guy, so I chose a case that I already have (and like). Mouse, keyboard, and monitor are already taken care of. Comments and suggestions are very much welcome.
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    TouchGraph Google Browser

    TouchGraph's GoogleBrowser allows you to type in a link, and it will map links to and from the site...
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    How to install WinXP Tablet on computer with no drives?

    I've got a tablet PC, and I want to restore it to factory state, but the restoration disc is a DVD, and my tablet has no drives whatsoever. I have an external cd drive, but I'd rather not pay for an external dvd drive. This is a time where I wish they had a restoration partition...
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    wtf? Microsoft monitoring my website?

    For the past 4-5 days, this IP, 207.46.98.71 has been browsing my website. It never leaves the website, but just continually browses around. Also, there are 4 sessions open from the same IP... A whois turns up this This just started occuring, and I've never seen such a thing before...
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    United Devices Daily stats - 01/18 -

    I'm no CyGor, but here's my attempt: Daily Stats are updated. 65 of 834 members returned 518 results today, totalling 116241 points. #........Rank:....Username..........Points Yesterday....Results.Yesterday...
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    I'm so happy!

    I once upon a time tried both FireFox and Opera, and like neither. I was bored at work today, so I download both again, and once again tried them. I've now fallen in love with Opera. I love the overall look of it, and it seems to load pages faster than both IE and Firefox. I also like...
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    What can brown do for you?

    I don't know what people have got against ups, but I wish I shipped with them more... I know one thing brown can do for me... you can probably guess... This package doesn't look damaged at all...
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    Looking for free software to convert midi to audio

    I haven't had much luck finding free software to convert midi to wav, mp3, or some other audio format. Does anyone know of such program that could do it for me? Batch action is a plus, but not required...
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    AnandTech going to the porn industry?

    I think i may be infected with some spyware... anandporn.png Edit by popular demand... The secret revealed
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    Critique my rig before I buy...

    Digital Rebel - Body Only -- $699.95 SanDisk 1gb Flash Card -- $99.95 Extra Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery -- $49.95 Canon Battery Grip -- $99.95 Canon 55-200mm Telephoto Lens --$194.95 Canon 52mm Lens Hood -- $19.95 Tamron 28-80mm Lens w/ Hood --$69.95 Total: $1234.65...
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    AnandTech in the late 90's

    Blast from the past! AnandTech on January 9th, 1998. While you're there, head over to the IBM Deskstar 5 - 6.4GB Hard Disk Review or go search other websites at The Internet Archive
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    I just took pictures of a house on fire Edit : with crappy pic

    There was a controlled burn up town, and I was driving by, so I decided to stop. I got some really awesome shots from the hills above, as well as some of the firefighters. I went to rewind the film, only to discover it was not properly loaded. ARGH! I wish I would have used my digital...
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    Unable to install windows IIS components: SOLVED, sorta

    Update: It seems after waiting 40 minutes and forcibly stopping the process, it appears as if most of the items are installed... I'm trying to install some IIS applications so I can connect to my computer through the web via Remote Desktop. I selected the components, and the install...
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    Why is someone from 222.113.91.51 trying to access my system?

    Why is someone from Korea trying to remotely access my system? Furthermore, should I allow them to? O00oOo0 another incoming, this time from Taiwan!
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    Garage full of hardware

    DC Members, please help me clean out my garage. I've got all this wonderful stuff, and I'm sure someone could put it to use in their old crunchers... The stuff just keeps piling up.jpg Compaq Cases - Name a price Lots of EDO Memory (Orders Pending) Hard Drives ranging in size from...
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    Use of GMRS Radios

    I bought a set of Cobra Micro-Talk radios with a range of up to 6 miles. In the manual, channels 1-7 and 15-22 are reserved for GMRS licensed users. It also says that serious penalties could result from unlicensed use of the channels. Is anyone here actually licensed to use GMRS channels?
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    $70 Modem...

    Newegg Link It's irking me... how can someone buy a $70 modem? The thing doesn't even have whirlygigs or cathode lights! I guess if you got the money, but still, its a $70 modem! Death to all who buy it!