Search results

  1. F

    dusty envornment

    Thanks for your input. I am going to be building this case myself so that I can incorporate it into the case of the machine the computer will be controlling. I will probably go check out various filters and built the air intake to accommodate it. Thanks again for your input.
  2. F

    dusty envornment

    Hi all I am building a system that will need to be in a dusty environment. It is going to be in a shop were it will be exposed to alot of saw dust in the air. Would it just be a matter of covering the vents through which the air enters the computer with a filter of some kind. I though of...
  3. F

    W2k performance logs and alerts

    My computer is freezing up allot lately. When I come back to my computer I can move the mouse around but that is it. I was thinking of using performance logs to try and track what is causing the problem. Any suggestions on configuring a set of parameters to monitor? Or is there another...
  4. F

    zip disk formats

    I know the zip disks work on pc or mac but is there a differecce in formats. I have a friend who wants to make the switch but wants to know if zip disks made in a PC will work in a MAC. I think they are in FAT so would MAC have trouble with that? Also any other info about making the switch...
  5. F

    workgroup vs. domain

    humm i'll look into that thankyou for the idea.
  6. F

    Are USB Hubs one way?

    hey thanks I found one for 25 bucks... got to figure out how to implment it now. The deal is I have an All in one printer and I want to share it but I don't leave the computer on all the time so just sharing it is out. I only want to share the printing function but I cant do that with...
  7. F

    Are USB Hubs one way?

    Instead of connecting a bunct of devices to one computer could I connect a couple of computers to one device? I know they make all kinds of cable and such . Has anyone tried this?
  8. F

    workgroup vs. domain

    I think I know the answer to this but here goes... What is the difference between workgroup and domain in windows. My main issue is that when I go to get stuff off another computer it takes forever to scan the network and display avaialbe computers. Then it takes more forever(yes I said more...
  9. F

    networking an all in one printer

    thanks for the ideas. It only has one USB port. I was hoping that someone made some sort of pass through usb device or a reverse hub. Thanks for reading and putting in your two cents.
  10. F

    networking an all in one printer

    Hi all. I have a all in one printer(printer scaner copy fax). I would like to hook it up to a print server but I am not sure if that is possable. I don't want to scan over the network. I just want to share the printing abilities with my network while still being able to scan on the main...
  11. F

    Grilling fall off the bone pork ribs

    The way I do it is as follows: 1)toss them on the grill and sear them burn all the fat off. I don't leave them on too long but enough(sorry I never timed it) 2) toss them in the oven for a couple of hours and them slap some sauce on there tward the end. 3) this isn't nessisary BUT it helps...
  12. F

    ~~~ The Official Gmail Thread ~~~

    http://gmail.google.com/gmail/...-a22d55e26d-b3671dd1e9 anyone tried installing linux to their gmail account??? I am tempted.
  13. F

    ~~~ The Official Gmail Thread ~~~

    http://gmail.google.com/gmail/...-eba67f0caf-cad33b7b16
  14. F

    Netstat Findings

    Are you running the yahoo or google toolbar in your browser? What about yahoo instant messenger?
  15. F

    hard drive not being recognized - help!

    opps sorry about that (thats what happens when I read too fast) What file systems are you use'n? Fat NTFS? How old is the drive that is misbehaving?
  16. F

    hard drive not being recognized - help!

    make sure all your jumpers are set correctly
  17. F

    Hard drive Is BEEPING and won't show up in my computer

    The Beeping is a diagnostic beep from the hard drive. Alot of people have been having problems with Maxtor drives. The common problem is that one of the readers is getting stuck. The most successful fix seems to be "knocking" on the drive while power is on. If you can loosen things up it...
  18. F

    Network virus scan

    W2K and one has Win ME on it.
  19. F

    Network virus scan

    Ok I want to set up a computer to scan everything as it comes in my network. I was thinking of a computer with two network cards inbetween my router and the rest of the network. What kind of software would be best and how would this effect network speed? This isnt a hardcore network...just a...
  20. F

    The **OFFICIAL** GMAIL Thread

    Many thanks SNoWyV82 for the invites. If I get any I will share them with the group. Thanks :D
  21. F

    Cant load up XP

    When i boot up an XP computer it loads the wallpaper and then a window comes up sayen there was an error in userinit.exe. Weather I send in the report in or not I get the same message for Dr.watson debuger next. Then nothing else happens the drwatson bug alert keeps poping up. I googled...
  22. F

    Network browsing problem from hell

    I thought Microsoft did away with NETBEUI in XP. I use it for all my W2K machines. Theres too much other stuff tryen to use TCP/IP.
  23. F

    Network browsing problem from hell

    I'm sure it has to do with permissions. I have a similar prob. I seem to have difficulty translating W2K actions into XP actions. Well actually its not my computer its on a friends...so there goes the true motivation to solve :D Sorry
  24. F

    Wireless AP help

    Ok this time a brought a laptop with a d link usb adapter in it. I reset the security so the airwaves were wide open. The laptop picked everything up fine. The other computer had the same old problems. I can ping the AP just fine but I can't ping the router. I even mover the card to a...
  25. F

    Wireless AP help

    i know the ips are in range but i will try to dissable the security and go from there ...many thanks
  26. F

    Wireless AP help

    No on the modem... my DSL comes from the street to my box (on the side of my house) and from there to an ethernet port which I have pluged into my WANin my router. I know there are about 6 different types of DSL and a few years back the phone Co. ran fiber in my neighborhood. The ip was close...
  27. F

    2.4 Ghz Cordless Phone Interference

    802.11g also uses 2.4 ghz. I dont know if it handles it better or not . Sorry i dont know more, but with the pool of experts on Anandtech i'm sure well get an answer(better than mine at least).
  28. F

    Wireless AP help

    hi my name is bob and i'm an adict. Oh wait wrong fourm sorrry. Anyway I have a Linksys router conected to a DSL line(no modem). I have DHCP enabled on the router. I connected a Belkin Wireless Access point to it and put a belkin PCI card in my XP computer. I was able to connect to the AP...
  29. F

    domain-workgroup

    I have comp. running w2k I was on a domain but I joined a workgroup now at the main login screen when I put in my username and password it will not let me in. What can i do to get back in to fix and use the comp other tha a full reinstall TIA
  30. F

    anyone seen such a part?

    heh well thats closer than iv gotten all i cant find is cables. BTW the printer in question is a laserjet 3200. I got one of thos print servers that connects directly to the printer. I thought if the part was out there and didnt cost an arm and a let id do it. Oh well The Hawking CA128 is...
  31. F

    anyone seen such a part?

    I am looking for what seems to be a hard to find part. I need to take the half pitch centonics 36 connector on the back of my printer and make it so I can connect a male centronics 36 connector(reg. size) to it. I am told such an adaptor is out there, I just haven't seen one. Please let me...
  32. F

    how many monitors do you have

    I use 2 monitors I do have a friend who has a three monitor setup. I say go for the more the merrier...but may I ask what kind of capture card are you using for your video editing as I am looking to buy one and I am not sure where to start...
  33. F

    dual athalons

    anyone heard any more NFO on the dual AMD mobos???
  34. F

    ~~~~ Brag & Moan ~~~~

    Does anyone know what it takes to get the GC from the amazon/ofoto deal. I E-mailed them already and they gave me the 3-4 weeks spheel(i doubt thats spelled right) but is been close to 3 months!!!!!! any ideas please!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!