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    Connecting audio with Xbox 360?

    I need some speakers to hookup to my xbox 360. Some 2.1 speakers would be perfect, but I'm not sure which ones have the right hookups. I am using a 22" computer monitor for the video and now only need a speaker recommendation. Somewhere around $50 would be great. Thanks.
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    How do I keep laptop running the External Display when the Laptop is shut?

    On my macbook pro, how can i keep the laptop "on" and powering the external display after I shut the laptop's lid? Thanks for your help.
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    What do you call a song that doesn't haved the words?

    I'm making a slideshow with music and need to download some songs, but I need them to not have the words, just the music. Is there a word for this?
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    Needed: Powerpoint Viewer Software to Load off USB Key

    At my school we only have powerpoint 1997, and none of my videos from the powerpoint I made in the 2003 version will work. So, is there a way to load a program (not install on computer) from a usb key that will be of a more recent version. I don't need the full powerpoint, just a powerpoint...
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    So Confused. $150 to spend on Headphones

    Here is the few requirements I'd like (don't know much about headphones): -Must be earbuds, because they are most portable -Blocks outside sound -Comfortable, tried a friends headphones that went deep in ear and it felt uncomfortable -Great for ipod and pretty good bass -They need to be...
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    Need HELP recovering "Nero Backitup Compressed File"

    I REALLY need to open a document that I made on Microsoft Word, but for some reason is saved as a "Nero Backitup Compressed File." Trying to open it with Nero doesn't work, saying something about not having a license. Does anybody know how I can open this file? Thank you so much!
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    Weird Question: What are the best NON-sweaty socks?

    I need to get some new socks and can't find the right kind. I found some real soft socks from under armour, but they just sweat way too much. Does anybody know any athletic white/black socks that are very low on sweating yet still soft? Thanks.
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    How do I get the OS X look on XP?

    How do I get the os x look on xp, specifically the lower bar of floating programs to choose from. Any free software would be awesome, thanks.
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    60-80K Sports Sedan - What's the Best one?

    I need some recommendations for a new car to get around February 2007 and I wanted to start doing some research and get some ideas. Here are some important features it should include: 4 doors Nice Navigation High quality Fast and Sporty looking Not cramped seating Hands-free bluetooth...
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    Where's My XP Partition!?! Help

    I'm getting nervous, hopefully I'm just forgetting something stupid. I installed vista beta 2 on a new partition and it's working (I'm using it now). But, how do I get back to XP, it doesn't give me an option of which one to choose when I boot... Did I screw something up, please help me out.
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    Need Best Budget Video Editing/Storage Computer

    Right now, our computer that does photo storage/editing and video storage is just getting completely outdated, and very quickly it seems. It's a Dell with a slow p4, 1gb of pc2700, a 40gb hard drive, no video card, no dvd burner and an old CRT. We may get a nice widescreen lcd later on, but for...
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    How do you hook up a Digital Photo Frame

    I saw this on cnet and it looked like a very cool fathers day gift. However, I don't know exactly the best way one would hook this up. Cutting open the wall and finding a power source seems very difficult, but aren't photo frames supposed to be on the wall. Or, do most people just put it on...
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    Something is Wrong With My Computer

    I'm getting nervous that my computer is about to die. It has been having random problems throughout the last few weeks. First off, it had a random blue screen restart. Then nothing for a week after that. Maybe I was imagining it, but I thought that I heard the hard drive making louder noise than...
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    BEST Tutorial on how to Create Webpage

    I am interested in creating my own webpage and would like to start experimenting with one and want to know your opinion on the best software and tutorial to do so.
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    What settings do you have for your 2005fpw

    I've had my 2005 for a year now and I had never turned the brightness down from 100. Yikes. What settings do you have for your 2005?
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    Need the Best Smoothie Maker $50-100

    Hey guys, I'm looking for the best smoothie maker either online or at a store (Target would be great) between $50-$100. Need it asap.
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    Intel A Good Stock to Buy right now?

    Just a quick question for you guys. As I see it Intel is on the brink of finally beating AMD w/ Conroe and along w/ their success in laptops it seems to be a safe bet. Also, being at its 52 week low, seems good to me. No, yes?
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    How to put mp4 on Cell Phone - PPC-6700

    I encoded a video of mine to 320x240 and it is a total of 750mb. I have a 1gb mini sd card I bought for the ppc-6700. Now how can I play this mp4 on the cell phone? btw I do not have a card reader. Thank you so much for the help. Edit/Delete Message
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    How do you get comfortable to read?

    Hey guys, I want to (and need to) read more books but I really can't find a comfortable place to read where I can stay for a while. I can't just sit at my desk and read (not comfartable), but also when I lay on my bed my back starts to hurt after like 20 minutes from scrunching down. I'm...
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    Homework Help: I need an Indirect and Direct Piece of Satire

    Hey guys, This should be pretty easy but I need some help finding some satire that is around a page long. I need to analyze them and I need one that is indirect and one that is direct. Could you guys help me out?
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    Please Read: Anandtech Locals Idea

    Hey guys, Just throwing this out there, I think it would be a great idea. It's so weird to me, because on this forum and many like it I feel like I'm kinda like everyone else, there are very smart techie people here and it just seems like they are on the same basis. Now, whenever I go out...
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    Moto v3c with Sprint, possible?

    I may be wrong, but if I bought the motorola v3c retail would I be able to take it to a sprint store and have them setup service w/ ev-do and everything else? Has anyone else tried this and were there any issues? Also, around how much could I get one for retail? Thx for the help.
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    XBox360 Core Bundle @ Dell - 1-2 Week Wait

    Hey guys, Got mine at Target, just trying to help you guys looking for one. 1-2 Week wait it says but there is a good chance if you get in on it quick it will be less. Xbox360 Core Bundle
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    How to Trasfer Songs from iPod to HD on xbox360?

    Just got my xbox360 yesterday and today I plugged in my ipod to the xbox360 to listen to songs while playing (which is awesome). But, I'd like to not have to have my ipod plugged in all the time to listen to songs, so how do I transfer the songs from the ipod to the hd on my 360? Thx.
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    External HD - Says HD's Full and there's 220gb free space!

    I've tried sending a dvd (ripped) across the network and it says halfway through the transfer that the HD's full. I knew it wasn't, haven't put much on it, and there is 220gb of free space! So, I tried ripping a dvd on the computer that the external hd (ripped the dvd straight to external hd)...
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    How do I add MP4 to ipod on Different Computer?

    Hey guys, I have an mp4 that I'd like to add to my friends ipod (video). But, obviously, I am not the host computer and I don't want to replace all of my music with his just to put a video on. So, is there a way I can get this on his ipod in my itunes or a way to put it in manually through my...
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    What's the Best Guide for putting DVD's on MMD for PSP

    Hey guys, I'm looking to rip a whole bunch of DVD's and watch them at different times on a 1gb memory stick duo for my psp. I see many diferent ways to do it, but I want to know the best way. I know "#1 DVD Ripper" was recommended by MaximumPC and I don't mind paying for the program I just...
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    Dell W2600 LCD TV for $999

    Hey guys, The Dell W2600 LCD TV is $999 at Dell home. That seems like a pretty good price and seems like a very affordable, yet very nice tv for the xbox360. I know for a fact that it was $2000 a year ago but I don't know for sure if this is low for now. Have any of you seen it for lower and...
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    Need the Best HDTV for the Xbox360

    I'm looking for a tv for the xbox360, either 720p, 1080i/p. The price has to be as cheap as possible, but be a solid tv. It needs to be less than 30" wide to fit in my home theater and the depth of tv doesn't matter (won't be hung on the wall). Built in speakers would be nice but not necessary...
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    Where's the optical out on the Xbox360?

    I've been hearing before this console came out that there was a optical out jack on the xbox360, I don't see it. Could someone get me a link to a picture of the optical out jack or is there not one? Thx.
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    What's the Best Racing Game for the Xbox360?

    Hey guys, I'm gonna be broke when I get the xbox360, so I am only going to get one game. I was thinking a racing game would be a good first game, but which one is the best? I think there are five: Need for Speed Most Wanted Project Gotham Racing 3 Full Auto Ridge Racer 6 Test Drive...
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    Need Speakers with Optical in Connection, Please Help.

    Hello guys, I need a set of speakers that have an optical in connection like the z-5500. However, I can't have speaker wire snaking around or have a large subwoofer as there is no room. However I do need an optical in connection. Do you guys know of any options? I would highly appreciate it...
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    Getting Ready for xbox360, Good OPTICAL Cable?

    Hey guys, I'm trying to get ready for the xbox360. First of all, I'm hooking it up to my 2005fpw (using a component to vga converter that I don't use anymore) and to my z-5500 speakers via the optical connection. I think this setup is going to be awesome, computer on dvi, xbox360 on vga a...
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    Dimension 9150 30% off Coupon still UP?

    Hey guys, just got home and was wondering if this deal is still up, I can't get it to work. Dell Small Business: Dimension 9150 P4 3.2Ghz Desktop 24in LCD $993.30 - 9150 w/24in LCD $993.30.
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    Best Price for Lian Li F1/F2 Desk?

    Hey guys, I want to get that great lian li f1 or f2 desk. I just need to get it for the best price (it's kinda expensive), could you guys find me the lowest price for the f1 or f2 case, either one. Also, just to make sure, these desks come with the v1000 case included, right. Thanks for any help.
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    What is the Pause Button for AGE OF EMPIRES III

    This is making me mad, after I load up a saved game in age of empires III it just stays on pause and I don't know what button it is to UNpause it. Please help me out! I'm pretty sure that, after 12 years, he no longer needs assistance, admin allisolm
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    How do I transfer All songs out of iTunes to External HDD

    Hey guys, it would take forever to get all songs out of all the mismatched folders on my computer. So how would I transfer all of my songs in iTunes to an external hdd? Please help!
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    Need to Backup Pics to External HDD Help!

    I'll make this simple, I need: A free software program that finds all the pictures on my computer (like picasa) Transfers All of them in one copy/paste Any ideas? I tried picasa, seemed to be working great, it found all of my pictures but it wouldn't let me select all of the pictures...
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    Call of Duty 2 Video Card Performance

    I can't find any reviews of a 7800gt vs. an x1800xl in call of duty 2, not the demo but the actual game. Can someone find me some links or spell it out for me. Also, does anyone know where I could get the game for the cheapest, bestbuy, target, ebgames, to pick it up. Thanks.
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    Just Setup z-5500, NOT THAT LOUD! HELP

    Hello guys, I just got my z-5500 setup in my room and they sound really good. But they don't get loud. Everyone I've heard talk about them said they got louder than they could take at 50%. When I turn up all the settings on my computer and turn the knob on the control pod up to 100% they aren't...