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    Network Magic 5.0 Reviews and Restrictions for Essentials/Pro?

    After reading through the forums I know that Network Magic is not too highly thought of but I thought I would give it a purchase as the trial version solved some networking problems I had that I could never quite manage to fix on my own. I do have a few questions though for anyone who has...
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    Dlink DUB-H7 USB hub - Device not recognized

    Hey all, Overview of the problem I have a Dlink DUB-H7 USB hub that has performed flawlessly until just recently when it suddenly quick working. Turns out, my desktop (Windows XP SP2) is no longer recognizing the hub and I get the "device not recognized" error. Full description of the...
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    Please Delete - Wrong Forum

    Sorry mods - I put this in the wrong forum
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    Simplest Wireless Router for Home?

    I was recently asked to help some technically impaired relatives who live in another state for recommendations on purchasing a wireless router. Since I would rather not spend endless hours troubleshooting their purchase, could anyone recommend an idiot-proof wireless router?
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    Firefox 2.0 Problem

    Not sure what happened the first time I uninstalled/reinstalled but this second time it all came out ok. Weird. I have an issue with the new Firefox 2.0. I updated from the latest version of 1.5.8(?), and have had a number of serious issues including: 1) Search bar no longer works. When...
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    Conflict Between MPEG-2 Card and 7600GT - Freezes on Windows Boot

    I am in the process of migrating my home machine which functions as a general home computer and a PVR as well, but have run into serious problems with an apparent conflict between the Hauppauge PVR-150MCE and my Nvidia 7600GT. System: AMD X2 3800+ Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G motherboard...
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    Stupid Networking Question

    Ok... I feel really stupid asking this, but here goes. I have a WRT54G router and I am simply trying to see all the wireless devices hooked up to my network but I can't seem to find the option for how to do this. Can anyone help me here?
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    PVR150 and Geforce 6700GT- Freezes on boot

    I am in the process of migrating my home machine which functions as a general home computer and a PVR as well, but have run into serious problems with an apparent conflict between the Hauppauge PVR-150 and my video card (Nvidia 7600GT). System: AMD X2 3800+ Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G...
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    Emergency Build - Need Advice for AM2 board at Fry's

    I need a quick bit of help. I am looking to put together a budget AM2 build and need a new motherboard tomorrow for reasons I will not bore you with - though suffice it to say I am not a big Asus M2N-E fan at the moment. Luckily, I have a Fry's nearby and was wondering if anyone could suggest...
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    Availability of E6300?

    Availability of E6300? I am looking at putting together a budget build in the near future and had heard conflicting information about when the E6300 was going to be shipping? On the one hand there are sites reporting the E6300 in Q4 http://techreport.com/onearticle.x/10413 and then...
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    First Build in Three Years - Need Help

    I am looking for some help with my first foray into building a quiet computer on a budget. I have a little bit of experience (3 builds total) but I am finding the learning curve a bit steep this time around so any help would be greatly appreciated. I have tried to do my homework on this but I...
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    DSL in Germany ? Need Help

    I am about to move to Würzburg, Germany for two months and I want to have DSL installed in my apartment, but I have no experience with either Germany or DSL so I thought I would hit you all out for help. First, is there any reason my landlord would have an issue with having DSL installed? Is...
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    Help - Acer 2012 Laptop Cracked Hinge and Display

    Hello all? I have a bit of a crisis on my hands and I hope that someone here can help. I have an out of warranty Acer 2012WLMI that I have been pretty with for a little over a year now. The problem is that over the past week I noticed a crack that developed in the left hinge and it has...
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    Time is Speeding Up! - Computer Clock Errors

    I have a bit of an issue with my computer?s clock? time seems to be speeding up at about 5-10 minutes per hour and it is really driving me a bit nuts. I did a full system scan for viruses and am rather lost as to what to do next. Should I assume that the battery on my motherboard is going...
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    NewEgg Return Policy on Laptop Screens

    I am not sure this is the correct forum, but I have a question regarding NewEgg's return policies. I am very much interested in the Acer 2012 WLMI but I am somewhat concerned with my ability to return the laptop if the screen has a number of dead/stuck pixels. (I know NewEgg is great with DOAs...
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    Help with Video Problem

    I am looking for some help to a video problem I have been having running games such as Madden 2004 and Raven Shield. The problem seems to revolve around lighting effects and looks like either red, blue, and green lines running over screens or disco lights flying around. I have tried everything...
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    Complex Motherboard and OS upgrade - Please Help and Advise

    I am about to upgrade my computer for the first time in four years (no laughter please) and have a bit of a complicated situation with installing my new operating system. My apologies in advance for the newbie question, but I guess I have to be who I am here. I am going from a 350mhz with 98SE...
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    ANTEC SLK3700 Door removal?

    I am looking for a new case and PS to go with my now ordered system. I really like the specs and setup of the ANTEC SLK3700 and its 350W PS. The only problem I have with it is that it has a door, and I just really don't like doors on my cases. Does anyone who has this case know if the door...
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    Building First New Computer in Four Years - Need the good ol' Anand Approval

    I am about to build my first computer in five years and as my system looks like this so far: Epox EP-8RDA+ - $112 (Newegg) AMD 2100+ -$95 (Newegg) 2 x 256 MB Crucial 27000 DDR -$86 (I have several friends who work at Micron so this is...
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    Case and cooling for new rig - Help needed please

    I am about to build my first computer in four years: Epox EP-8RDA+ - $112 (Newegg) AMD 2100+ -$95 (Newegg) 2 x 256 MB Crucial 27000 DDR -$86 WD 80GB SE - $98 (Newegg) PNY TI4200 -$80 (BB) Hercules Gametheater XP -...
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    NForce2 Motherboards and Strategy help for a first time builder

    Hello All. I have a quick ?strategy? question for you all. I looking to build my first computer in a couple of months and since I am not an expert on all things made out of sand, I thought I would stop by here for some education. Now I am not a complete idiot and I have managed to...