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    Looking for free, easy HD cloning software

    I've got a simple situation: a 10GB HDD that I have spend hours (more like days) getting just the way I want it. I need more storage, and 2 hard drives won't work. I need to clone the old stuff onto the new one (files as well as OS, settings, apps, etc), I just need the extra storage on a...
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    FREE, full-featured Video Game trading site

    GameTZ - The Game Trading Zone The reason this is posted as a Hot Deal is because a few years back, this site cost money on a monthly subscription basis, and it was a good deal then. Now, it accepts donations, but is free to use all features. Basically, you can buy and trade three ways...
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    How to I convert RF (coax) to RCA/S-video

    Here is my problem: My TV has coax in (as well as RCA and S-video in), but no audio out. I am pulling network TV off the air with rabbit ears, and it's fine for what I need (which is FREE tv). My problem is, I have a surround sound unit, and I'd like to use it for TV, even if is is just going...
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    Green spot in the center of old home movies (VHS)

    I just got a DVD recorder to transfer old home movies to DVD from VHS. I popped in an old home video, and it's got a really distracting bright green blob in the center that never goes away. Any ideas? Is the tape damaged, or could the VCR be? Any chance of removing these? I tried another...
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    Need help with some kind of IE virus/spyware/adware

    I was messing around where I know I shouldn't have been, and I think I caught something. It's my trip to Singapore all over again! Just kidding, here is what's going on: I have scanned using AVG (I know, it's no good..), SpyBot, and Hijack This. I've found and deleted any viruses or...
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    Please help me troubleshoot my Road Runner connection!

    Here is the situation. Two wires got crossed in the wall and one side of my apartment lost power. When it was fixed, and I went through the power-up sequence on my cable modem and computer, it now runs slower than dial-up. There is a 15 to 25 second blank screen when I surf to any page, then...
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    Need to switch hard drives on a Mac, don't have discs!

    I just got a cheap mac that I'd like to convert to a Divx box. Right now it has a 4gb hard drive, and I want to switch it out. The problem is, I got this machine at a Thrift store, so there is not OS 9 disc(s). Is there a way to get the OS off the machine (maybe over a network) onto another...
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    Need help making my own parallel port to NES cable

    Ok, here is a question for the elctronics gurus out there. I bought an NES piano, and it has a parallel port. http://www.planetnintendo.com/thewarpzone/piano.html It originally came with a parallel to NES cable, but that's gone. I have an old printer cable that fits, I have an old...
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    Need help making an old TV card work!

    I bought an AI Tech Net-TV98, it works fine and XP sees it. There are 2000/XP drivers on the website, but I con't get the thing to install or work. It's in the Device Manager with a yellow '!' as "Multimedia Controller" and "Multimedia Video Controller". When I Add New Hardware and point it...
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    GameTZ is now FREE

    I have been a paying member of GameTZ, the Game Trading Zone, for years. Just today removed the fees and opened up the site. Considering the cost has been $5 for 2 months, this is a fairly warm deal for what you get. The best part of the site (besides the forums) is the item/offer system...
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    Hard disk not accepting Windows XP

    Ok, so my computer crashed and I took out the hard drive to test it. I put it my other computer, no problem. It recognized it, reads and writes fine, even passes an error test. I formatted it and put it back in it's orignal PC. When I boot with the Windows XP disc (what was previously...
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    Can a FireWire PCI card go in any computer?

    I don't have any experience with FireWire, but my Dad's computer just bit the dust. It has a FireWire PCI card, can I put that into my Dell? I'm not sure if all the IEEE technology is confined in the card or if the motherboard has to be compatible. The only leads I see are the power and those...
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    Buy.com/Reservation Rewards SCAM

    Last March I tried to buy a graphics card from Buy.com. I entered my info, including CC, and they were out of stock. I cancelled my order, but I was still charged. A quick phone call refunded my money, and to be honest they had great customer service. It was very no-questions-asked. Now, in...
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    Looking for a .MOV player

    Just thought I'd ask, a quick Google turned up nothing. My dad's digital camera records video in .MOV, Quicktime. I hate quicktime, once you install it it screws with everything and makes itself the default and, well, just don't get me started. Is there a program that lets you play them? Thanks
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    Autoplay question, sorta

    I put in a CD the other day and accidentally hit "open with WMPlayer" and the "Always do this" box was check. Man is this annoying! How do I get it back to where it asks me what I want to do? Thanks. -Joe
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    Need help, my system tray icons are gone

    Somehow all of my system tray icons (some of which I need to access the programs) are gone. It's just the clock now. The software is running, but my Kazaa, Norton, PowerStrip, and Java icons are all gone. There is no settings I can find to turn them back on, and I really need to use those...
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    28 Free Tokens w/LG Pizza @ Chuck E. Cheese

    Link to Coupon: http://www.chuckecheese.com/cec2002/images/dec03.gif -Joe
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    What to delete to "cover my tracks"?

    I am giving my computer away, and I need to *ahem* clean the PC out. It's not totally what you think, I just buy a lot of stuff online and don't want any passwords or anything getting out, but I don't want to format the hard drive, either. I already emptied the cookies, internet tempory files...
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    What to delete to 'cover my tracks"?

    I am giving my computer away, and I need to *ahem* clean the PC out. It's not totally what you think, I just buy a lot of stuff online and don't want any passwords or anything getting out, but I don't want to format the hard drive, either. I already emptied the cookies, internet tempory files...
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    What to delete to "cover my tracks?"

    I am giving my computer away, and I need to *ahem* clean the PC out. It's not totally what you think, I just buy a lot of stuff online and don't want any passwords or anything getting out, but I don't want to format the hard drive, either. I already emptied the cookies, internet tempory files...
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    9700tx, how far can I overclock or CAN I?

    I have been reading about replacing the bios to overclockable for a Dell 9700tx, rated at 263 clock speed. But I downloaded PowerStrip, and it seems to be letting me overclock, without changing/upgrading anything. I have stock cooling on the card itself, but there is a PCI fan right below the...
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    Super slow bootup, please help!

    Hi guys, I was about to put this post in the 'motherboards' forum, but I don't think that's the problem. It has a "fast boot" option in the Bios, but that doesn't seem to help. I just need some general advice. I don't have any PCI cards on this motherboard, just a keyboard and a harddrive. My...
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    Looking for cheap or free DVD audio disc

    I just got a nice receiver, want to hear this DVD audio stuff for myself. Looking for a sampler or a demo disc, preferably free! Anybody?
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    Need help making a simple ebook. Anyone?

    I have a book in PDF format. I can easily convert this to a text or word file by sut/paste, but I need to find a (free) way to convert any of these to ebook (.lit), I use MS Reader for PocketPC 2002. I originally just installed Adobe Reader for PPC, but it is not the same as a real ebook. Any...
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    How do I convert PDF - eBook?

    I am looking for a free program that coverts PDF files, or text files, for that matter, ebooks, for use on a pocketPC. Anybody have experience with this? thanks
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    How do I roll back my firmware version?

    I upgraded to v1.33 on my Pioneer a05, and I think it is causing bad burns (see other post). How can I flash and reinstall the previous version? I have hear that it is risky, and I have heard it can't be done. But I find that hard to believe. There has to be some way. Anybody?
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    Problem with Pioneer A05

    I burned dozens of DVD-r with this burner, and never had problems. I have not changed media (Accu 1x), and have not changed anything I know of on my computer. I have a Dell 2.66 with a Gig of DDR2700. I have changed the firmware to the newest version, but I can't pinpoint that as the time...
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    TV out: Picture is not centered, ideas??

    When I output to the tv, the picture is off to the upper left. So much so that I can't get the title bar or menus when folders are maximized. Is there a way to adjust this in software (ATI card), or is this a cable interference thing? Any help is appreciated. -Joe
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    Best Cheap 2.1 speakers w/wired remote

    I see a few pairs on Newegg in the $20-$30, but most don't have user reviews (bad sign?). Anybody have any recommendations for some cheapies with decent sound for gaming? To give an idea of what decent means to me, right now I have 2-way labtech speakers that came with the Dell. They will do...
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    Is there a way to control volume with a standard keybaoard?

    Sometimes my games run at drastically different volumes, is there a way to assign keys to turn windows volume up or down while in another program? (given that these are unused keys, of course) Thanks for your help in advance.
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    Printing problem (problem is in XP, I think)

    My printer used to work, and then I updated the drivers to XP drivers. It worked until reboot. It's a HP DeskJet 932c, I plugged it into an older computer and printed a test page, but then right back to the old problem (just blinks the "INK" light). Any ideas? Seems like I have tried...
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    512 PC2100 DDR @ OD: $54.71 AR (266)

    This is the best price I've seen if it's at least 2100. May be 2700, if I find out I'll let you know. Until 10/11. Text
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    Processor Runs Below Rating!

    Hi everyone, I just built my first computer, using a Sapphire A3-M275 and an Athlon XP 2400+. The board is 200/266 FSB, and is recognizing the CPU @ 1.5 ghz. What can I do? Any help is appreciated. I need the speed! -Joe
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    Can I use PC2700 in a PC2100 mobo?

    I know that it will not run at 333, but will it just clock down? I ask because I have a stick of PC2700 and a mobo that needs ram, and takes up to PC2100. Will it recognize and work with this ram? Thanks.
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    Best ATI card under $50?

    I'm looking for a card with TV out (MAME project), and need the fastest card I can get. There are so many options and it's hard to tell which is better. I am looking at Radeon 7000, 7500, 8500, and 9200. Obviously they get faster as the GPU goes up, but I have heard the 8500 is 2x faster than...
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    Sapphire A3-M275 mobo, opinions??

    What AGP ATI card would you say this board is equal to? I am not trying to get the worlds best gaming rig, just shooting for Radeon 7000-8500 (64mb) range of use. Anybody had any experience with this mobo? Thanks (ps, as desribed in the MAME post, this will be for mame use) Text
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    Can I use two power supplies?

    I have a couple of 200W power supplies laying around. Can I use one for the motherboard and the other for the drives? Really the second one would just run the CD drive and hard drive. Would this make sense or even be worth doing? How much power does the HD take use up?
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    is 230W power supply enough for this setup?

    I have a new mobo and cpu, but not much else. I am hoping this old power supply will be good enough (230W ATX Switching power supply). I am not trying to overclock or run lots of drives, just the basics. In other words, I am just trying to get by and avoid crashes or damage to my system. I...
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    Any MAME users in here? What is your setup?

    I am looking to build a MAME computer, and I want to be sure to be able to play MK3, Metal Slug 3, and other newer games. If you run Mame, what do you have and whick games can you play at full specs? All the pages and documentation are 2 years old and useless. Thanks!
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    Can you set a motherboard on plywood?

    I know they get hot, but hot enough to ignite? This computer will only be on for monitored periods, never overnight or for days at a time. I was thinking I could drill holes in the board for airflow, and of course have spacers from the board at about 2'', in the locations of the screw holes...