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    Hardware Encryption with Samsung Evo 850 SSD

    I'm using Samsung Evo 850 SSD. Windows 8.1 Pro ASRock H97 Fatal1ty Performance Board I'm trying to enable HARDWARE encryption using Windows 8.1 built in eDrive feature which this hard drive supports. I'm using Bitlocker. I am 100% sure I installed Windows 8.1 in UEFI mode and confirmed this in...
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    Logitech Unifying receiver only works well on one USB port

    I just built a new PC with Gigabyte Z87M-DH3 motherboard. The Logitech Unifying receiver I've been using on my old PC only works well in the front USB port. The rest of the USB 2.0 and 3.0 in the back DO NOT work well at all. The mouse / keyboard hardly work. You have to press a button on the...
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    Budget board with TPM?

    I was looking for a budget board with a TPM module to use Windows 8 bitlocker. Is this a good option? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157397 System is i5 with integrated video. No overclocking. I can't find any other boards in this price range with TPM. Any suggestions?
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    Corsair Carbide R200R (Mid tower) or Rosewill LINE-M (Mini tower)

    I'm having a hard time choosing. I kind of like the idea of having a small form factor that uses up less space: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147166 vs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811139018 My system has an i5 CPU with integrated video. I have no...
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    Cooling for my Corsair 200R?

    I'm going to buy this case. I'm using an i5 with integrated video. So it won't generate much heat (no video card). Is the case default cooling sufficient or should I add any case fans? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811139018 Is it also advisable to use Arctic Silver 5 for my...
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    Good SSD with hardware encryption?

    Is this a good SSD for hardware encryption? I don't want to spend more than $150-160 or so. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148694 Will this board support the SSD's encryption? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128599
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    Is this memory good for this board?

    Board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128599 Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104262 I probably won't overclock. Is this memory good for this board?
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    Best power supply for i5 rig with integrated video?

    Please comment on the following PSU's to choose the highest quality and best price. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182131 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139048...
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    Please comment on my my build before I buy it

    This PC is mainly for Internet and work. I don't play any games except for a game that's 12-years old, so the integrated video is fine for now. Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146075 I originally went with a mini tower, but decided to go with mid-tower since the price...
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    HP Mini 110 Netbook will not accept any memory except what it came with.

    I have an HP Mini 110 Netbook that crashes all the time. I tried to re-install Ubuntu instead of Windows, and even the Ubuntu installer crashes, so I suspected a hardware issue. I ran Memtest 86+, and it reported thousands of errors, so I suspected the memory was defective. It seemed like an...
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    Does EVGA not offer motherboard drivers for download?

    I am trying to re-install Windows on a PC that has this EVGA Board: http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?Item=N82E16813188001 EVGA 115-K8-NF31 Strangely, EVGA doesn't seem to offer any of these drivers on the Website. The board is only 4-years old. Where can I obtain the drivers from...
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    Just ordered the i7 920 on Newegg. Should I cancel and go with new socket?

    I just ordered a Core i7 920 for my friend on Newegg. Since it's Saturday, it's not too late to cancel and change the order. The computer is for gaming, but we will not overclock it. Should I cancel the order and go for the new 1156 socket? If, so, which CPU? i5 for about $200 or i7 for...
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    Internet Monitoring / Spying Software?

    My cousin is looking for Internet Monitoring software that would allow you to remotely view another desktop (at his business) without the person on the system knowing that it's being viewed. I've seen tons of these softwares by searching Google. But most seem unknown, un-reputable, or just...
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    Should I get an indoor or outdoor antenna?

    I'm about to purchase my first home. I don't watch much TV so it doesn't make sense to pay for a cable subscription. But for the little I do watch, I'd like to purchase an HDTV antenna. Should I consider indoor or outdoor? I realize outdoor needs installation (and I'm not handy). Can I get...
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    What's the max memory per slot for this motherboard?

    http://www.biostar-usa.com/mbdetails.asp?model=m7vif What is the max per slot? If you divide the total max memory by the number of slots, it's 768... but I don't think they make those sticks... So what the heck is the point of four slots? How much can I install per slot?
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    Do I need a valid XP product key to install Vista Upgrade?

    My friends have windows xp home or professional (can't remember which one). They lost their key... and I think they installed it using some hacked methods... Eventually, their system kicked them out indicating that they need to enter a valid product key (which they don't have). I suggested...
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    Computer only detecting 3 out of 4 GB of memory...

    I have four identical G-Skill RAM, 1 GB each. I have an Asus P5B MB. I've had two gigs for the past year and it has always worked fine. I bought two more gigs and after installing them, only 3,001 MB is detected in the BIOS. Why isn't it detecting all 4 GB? I tried installing just 1 GB at...
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    Microphone Volume is Very Low

    I use Ubuntu and Windows XP as dual boot. In Ubuntu, my microphone works fine. In Windows XP, it *used* to work fine until I was about to play Battlefield a few days ago. I realized that suddenly, my microphone volume is VERY VERY low. The people in Ventrilo and Teamspeak say that it sounds like...
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    How to burn FLV to DVD?

    What software can I use to convert FLV files (like YouTube downloads) into a format that will burn to DVD (and be playable on most DVD players). I'm looking for something free, if available. Please let me know your input.
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    Testing Power Supply, -5V light does not turn on

    I got a new high quality PSU tester... I was testing one of my old power supplies, all the lights on the 24-pin connector come on except for the -5V light. Does that mean the PSU is no good? It still seems to power on and the computer works fine. Please advise.
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    Is Motherboard's FSB backward compatible with old FSB CPU's?

    I have a Pentium 4 HT which is either 533 or 800 MHz FSB chip. Will it work on a newer motherboard which has a 1333 (OC.)/1066MHz FSB? Also, the motherboard says it takes Pentium 4. Will it also take "Pentium 4 HT?" Want to make sure they're the same. And last, both memory are DDR2, but...
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    I think I just blew my power supply...

    I have this cheap Powmax power supply tester I got on eBay for a few bucks. I was testing a power supply on a computer that won't give any video output, and the power supply tester gave a red DANGER light. This seemed strange.. since that PC was previously working fine. I then took that...
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    Computer Freezes as soon as I try to install any OS

    I have a Gateway computer with a Core Duo CPU. There is nothing on the hard drive. But every time I try to install Windows XP, or Ubuntu, it freezes within the first 10-seconds of the installation process... as soon as it starts doing anything, the computer will freeze... regardless which OS...
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    Can a virus write data to my BIOS chip?

    The other day I got a terrible virus that really attacked my entire Windows XP OS... I decided to format and re-install Ubuntu linux... however, there are still issues. The big issue is that when the computer is booting, there are all kinds of strange characters in the BIOS during boot... for...
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    Why can't my plasma get a signal?

    My cable box non-HD has two outputs... coaxial and RCA's (red, yellow, white). My Panasonic plasma is a strange business series. It only has inputs for BNC and audio. One of the BNC connectors is labeled "video" and another set of three BNC connectors are lableed "RGB". I have a small...
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    Soyo 24" Monitor on IBM ThinkPad

    I bought the Soyo 24" monitor they had at OfficeMax for $300. Everyone says its a great panel, and it looks like one, but I can't get my resolution to go up. Resolution 1920 x 1200 is set in display properties, but its actually showing 1024 x 768 on the screen. Does my ATI Mobility Radeon...
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    Laptop Screen Resolution - 24" LCD

    I just got a 24" LCD to connect with my laptop. It works, but the screen resolution maxes out at 1024x768. I was told any laptop can support 1920x1200 as long as it's recent (within past few years), and you connect an external monitor which goes that high. How do I get it to go higher?
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    I may have lost all my data, please help!

    I had a SATA hard drive with two partitions, C, and E. I needed to format windows which is the "C" partition. All my important data is saved on the second "E" partition. I inserted the windows disk, rebooted, and chose to install Windows on partition "C". I did a quick format NTFS, and rebooted...
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    System reboots at windows login screen

    Something strange happened with my system today. In the middle of using MS Word, it rebooted. After it restarts now, it gets to the Windows login screen. Within 5-seconds, the system reboots. It does this over and over. Not sure where to start troubleshooting or how to repair the issue...
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    How do I know which type of Windows CD is compatible with this Key?

    I'm repairing a Compaq laptop for someone. I need to re-install Windows, but they do not have any CD's or anything for this laptop. The sticker with the product key for the laptop says "Windows XP Home Edition" and it has a Compaq logo on it. Does this simply mean any Win XP Home CD that...
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    iPhone has MAJOR interference with TV and Home Phone

    Have you ever had your cell phone next to a TV and whenever the cell phone would ring, the TV speaker would make all kinds of crazy noises? Something with the cell phone signal interferes with the TV, causing it to go nuts. I've always had this minor problem. But with the iPhone, it's a MAJOR...
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    PC Reboots Randomly

    I have a Celeron CPU and I'm running Windows XP. It has worked fine for the past year. But just a few days ago, it started rebooting randomly at least 10 times per day. CPU temp is only 40c. CPU fan works fine. I ran AntiVIR and found no viruses. It seems clean. What else should I do to...
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    Active Virus Shield -- Cannot get activation code

    I've tried Gmail, Hotmail, AOL Mail, Yahoo, and my own domain. I cannot receive their email with the activation code. Can anyone else try and PM one to me? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
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    Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit?

    I'm building a brand-new Core 2 Duo for a friend. They do not know much about computers and will be calling me for help. To make this as headache free as possible, should I get Vista 32-bit or 64-bit? I'd rather get XP, but I realize Vista will replace it in the next two-years so might as...
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    Any service that lets me host my own online radio station?

    I'm willing to pay for it. I need a good service that lets me host my own Internet radio station. Ability to upload mp3 files for songs, and to broadcast live if needed. Any suggestions for a good company that provides such service?
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    Can you mix Windows XP CD keys with any Windows XP disc?

    Lets suppose I have a PC which has its own legal CD key for it. But I cannot locate the CD. Can I take another Windows XP CD and will the other key work for it? Does it have to be the same service pack? What if one version is retail and one version is provided by a university? Thanks!
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    Most cost effective way to print 20,000 pages?

    What is the most cost effective way to print 20,000 pages? They are all word documents, and mostly text. However, with a small-business printer like the one I have, although fast, it would need to be constantly re-loaded with paper and still take a full day or two to complete the job. This seems...
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    Unsecured wireless network at our business

    We have a restaurant, and like to offer free WI-FI access to our customers. We just use a standard Linksys router and leave it unsecured so people can connect and use the Internet. While this is great and convenient for our customers, I'm wondering if we're taking a risk by doing this. The...
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    PSU has 8-pin CPU connector, motherboard only takeds 4-pin.

    My Asus board only takes the 4-pin CPU connector. My PSU only has the 8-pin on it. If I connect just four of the eight pints to my motherboard connector, will it work fine? I don't want to blow anything. Please advise if this is ok.
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    System no longer boots, power supply dead?

    We had a storm last night, and my system no longer boots this morning. I don't know if the storm had anything to do with it because I do use a surge protector. Anyway, I think the power supply, motherboard, or both, are dead. I'm trying to figure out which one. When I test the power supply...