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    removing audio from an avi

    Hi guys, I just transferred some home video from my Canon Elura 100 using WinDV (avi type 1). If I use Virtualdub and strip out the audio will the file become smaller? Or do I just dub over it with my own music? I don't quite understand how it works, so I don't know if I'm adding to the...
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    transfering DV to avi

    Hi guys, I'm using virtualdub to transfer some xmas video i took on my canon elura 100 (to avi, then hopefully burn to dvd). I tried it a few times, and I get the vid fine on playback, but no audio. Tried diff options too. From reading the documentation on the vdub website, I think it's...
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    what determines the sound level of a recording?

    Set up #1: AMD XP 1900+ XP home Soundblaster Live! 24 bit/On-board sound (Chaintech KTX-600) Senneheiser gaming headphones+mic Windows sound recorder Set up #1 Dell 600M Senneheiser gaming headphones+mic Windows sound recorder For set-up #1, I just try to record my voice. I...
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    can my ATI radeon 9200 support widescreen?

    I don't think this is my exact card, but I assume it's similar: http://ati.amd.com/products/radeon9200/radeon9200/specs.html At the bottom it gives the supportted resolutions w/a note about 16:9. I'm looking to use 1440x900. Will it work? I don't understand the terminology well enough...
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    what is a subwoofer cable?

    I just got some new speakers and it says I need a subwoofer cable. I looked on amazon and radioshack's websites and it looks like a normal a/v cable. What's the difference? I also see some for $7 and some for over $100. what's the deal there?
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    question for active securities traders

    Right now, I was looking at a few different stocks (CSCO, GOOG, SUNW - a bunch more, too many to name). I noticed the bid is 0.01 and ask is 999 (or more). What's the deal with that? Why would someone do that/How does that happen? To freeze any after hours trading? Know of any links I can...
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    How to run 640x480 game on 1280x1024

    Hi guys, I'm trying to play xcom. It worked last year on my Viewsonic 19" CRT (1024x768). It died, so now I have Viewsonic 19" LCD (1280x1024). Whenever I load the game, the top portion gets cut off, so I have to guess where certain buttons are. If I change the desktop res to 1024x768...
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    What inputs are needed on a DVD player to watch cable TV

    I'm a video noob. Can only DVD/VHS combos play cable TV? I have 2 DVD players. The DVD/VHS combo has as connector for my cable TV (from the wall), but the DVD-only doesn't. It has coaxial and optical, but both are output. My projector is Optoma H27 I'm looking to buy a DVD only player...
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    LCD life and reliability

    Hi guys, I just got a Viewsonic LCD to replace my old Viewsonic CRT. I've had the CRT for almost 8 years now. I pretty much left it on all the time (I just let it power down after I shut down). There may have been a few weeks when I've been out of town when I turned it off, but basically...
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    Flickering/resizing screen on boot-up

    I turned on my desktop this morning, and when it got to the desktop it was flickering and resizing uncontrollably. By resizing, I mean what you do when you go into the monitor controls to stretch/move the image on the screen to fit your monitor. I tried to set it at a different resolution...
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    Dungeon Siege II tips

    I've been looking around, but I haven't found any site that tells me what I need. Is DSII like Diablo II, where there are a handful of super coveted items (like a SoJ). Or do high level requiremment items for the most part better? I've been playing for about a week now, and I have a chest...
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    RAM and CPU compatibility

    I emailed the ECS guy and he told me that since I have an 2500XP+ processor, I can't use PC2100. Is that true? If so, what's the slowest processor I can still use my PC2100?:confused:
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    USB headers on Chaintech CT-SK600

    Hi guys, From the Chaintech manual, I see the following headers VCC VCC D0- D1- D0+ D0- GND GND The plugs on my case show: +5V +D -D GND GND My question is where does +5V plug into the mobo? And where would +/-D respectively plug into the mob as well? For the 2nd...
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    Speeze FU310 enclosure won't detect

    Hi guys, Not sure why this doesn't work. It works when I use it as an internal drive, but won't work as external. USB detects, but WinXP doesn't recognize the device (Seagate). The only thing I can think of is because it's UATA, and the enclosure doesn't support that? Here's the...
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    memory backwards compatibility

    I have Kingston 512M PC2700, can I get Mushkin 512M PC3200 module and use at same time to get 1gig?
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    How do I pay someone w/PayPal

    Hi, I've never used Paypal to pay someone with funds I have available (I only have PayPal bill to my credit card). Now I have funds in there from an auction last month, but when I try to go the the 'send money' tab, it says my limit is $0.00 (but my account overview clearly contradicts...
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    Officemax Kingston 256M 333Mhz $19.99AR

    Kingston ValueRAM - PC2700 I believe. $49.99 - $10IR - $20MIR = $19.99 I think it's limit one though, but if you're on a budget and only need 256M more. Last week I got the 512M version at BestBuy for $60AR, so this is much hotter.
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    Legend of Zelda - Link to the Past

    I'm playing this on my SNES. I just finished getting the sword, and now I go back to the castle to beat the wizard, but I can't figure out how. The clue is that he can't be beaten by phsyical weapons, and I'm suppose to turn his power back on him, or something. I tried the mirror, but it's...
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    interesting new account fraud email

    I just got this email supposedly from Wells Fargo. First I've seen of this type of email - just wanted to share with others. I tried to paste in the link without the hotmail referral (hope I did it right). Let me know if there's anything here I should delete ('cuz it has my info on it)...
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    Strange browser behavior - redirected to paypal

    I'm using Firefox 1.0PR. I typed in the following: https//:blah blah can be any word, I think, I tried it with two other random things (at first accidentally). I get redirected to what looks like paypal. What's the deal with that?
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    using Outlook and Firefox as default browser

    Hi, I'm using Outlook 2000 and Firefox 0.9.3. I just set Firefox as the default browser this morning. When I click on links in email messages, it opens two of the same window in the browser. First few times it didn't do it (Outlook just prompted for me to locate the browser EXE - which I...
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    BYTECC 2.5" USB 2.0 ALUMINUM External Enclosure, Model "HD-201U2"

    First deal post - I searched and didn't see it posted. Newegg has this laptop hd enclosure for a good price. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-145-329&depa=0 After shipping still a good price for a good (?) brand enclosure.
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    equivalent motherboards

    I think I killed my ECS board. I'm looking for equivalent boards (ones that will work with my existing cpu (XP1500+) vid card (Microstar-8815 Pro card) and mem (PC2100). When I was shopping for a motherboard for this last set-up, I remember there was an good MSI board available.
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    cheap software on-line

    I remember in the hotdeals section mentioned 2 companies alot, but I forgot the other one was. It was gogamer and something else, but I forgot what the other company was. It's kinda like gogamer, but with more variety and lame stuff (like$2 educational games and stuff). The only other thing I...
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    Can a broken CPU damage a mobo?

    I have an old CPU (XP1500+) and mobo (ECS K7S5A) that might be damaged. I don't really know which one is broken. I got both a new mobo (ECS KT600) and CPU (XP2500+) Can I stick my XP1500+ in the new mobo to test the old CPU? Would it break anything? If it works, would being too slow mess up...
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    KVM recommendations (summary)

    I'm looking for a USB KVM. There are a buncha posts all over the place here, so I'll link the more substantial ones and try to summarize what I've read. Feel free to add/comment. Hope this helps other people looking for info on KVMs. But I'm also looking for recommendations myself as well...
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    Computer powers down before it posts

    re-edit for easier read Hi guys, When I power up, all fans go on, and monitor "responds." Before I see the POST screen, or hear the POST beep, it powers itself down. Tried it 2x Last time this happened, I figured out that I put the panel connector for power backwards (neg to pos). So I...
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    Serial ATA backwards compatibility

    I'm looking at the bundle for the ECS KT600, and it says it comes with the following: # 2x rounded ATA-100 cables; 1x rounded FDD cable; # 2x SerialATA cables + a power adapter (2 connectors); I used to have a ECS K7S5a and I think my hd was Ultra DMA 33/66/100 (not sure which). I don't...
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    AGP video slot compatibility

    Hi guys, I was looking at a review of this board: Elitegroup Photon AF1 Lite (VIA KT600) at Digital-Daily. And it said it's 4X/8X compatible. I have a 2X card - does that mean I have to buy a new card if I want to use this board?
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    Is USB on K7S5A 1.0 or 2.0?

    I thought it was 2.0, but when I plug in my Kingston card reader it says something like "A HI-SPEED USB device is plugged into a non HIGH-SPEED hub." I'm using the extra USB ports on the mobo (attached to the front of the case).
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    Orinoco client manager problems (after flashing Dell Trumobile 1150)

    Hi guys, I'm having trouble with my Orinoco client manager. I followed the instructions and installed the files from the following page: http://www.i-hacked.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=56 When I try to run the Orinoco client manager, I get the following error: Error opening...
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    extending the life of your laptop battery

    Hi guys, I have an Inspiron 1100. On my other laptop (old old Thinkpad) , I keep it plugged it day and night, and the battery only lasts about 30 minutes now when I unplug). What's the best way to keep my Inspiron battery in top shape? My friend suggested leaving the battery out while i'm...
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    Can't find/load webpage for new domain

    Hi guys, I just bought a domain (registerfly) and signed up for hosting (ripplehost). I'm suppose to wait 24-72 hours for the name to propagate across the internet after I change domain servers? Well, I was fiddling around w/my website and 5 different people can see it now, but I can't. When...
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    Can Dell Inspiron 1100 use 512megs?

    I was looking at Crucial.com and Dell.com If I use their memory "wizard" it offeres 128M and 256M SODIMMS. If I just search (on Crucial) for SODIMMS, 512 is an option. Is there a reason for this? I assume 512 on a laptop (let alone Inspiron 1100) is ludicrous (and outrageous in terms of...
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    corrupted GeForce2GTS preventing boot up/POST?

    Hi guys, I've crashed 4 times in the last 24 hours. All while playing WarCraft3. I suspect it's hardware (video card) related, but wanted to get additional opinions. specs: XP1500+ 256megs GeForce2GTS ECS K7S5A mobo WinXP latest (4.1.09) video driver crash symtoms/aftermath: blackscreen...
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    need help to locate AP w/netstumbler

    Hoping someone can help. Using an IBM600E Thinkpad, Win2K, w/the DellTrueMobile 1150 WLAN card. I have the latest version of Netstumbler, but I can't see any APs other than mine. I know there is at least one out there because my roommate uses a new Compaq laptop w/XP WITHOUT any additional...
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    Hauppauge WinTV audio capture - do i need another board/software.

    Hi guys, I have the WinTV Go capture card ($20 deal from OM poasted a while back). I think it's the WinTV 878 or 848 based PCI boards. I've been tinkering, and I think you can only capture video with it, right? For some reason I can't get any audio capture. Can anyone confirm? The package...
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    Bad checksum on boot - cause for concern?

    Hi guys, This morning on boot, I got a bad checksum, or something (unfortunately, I just hit F1 as fast as possible after POST to get to the CMOS). I don't know what happened, but my CMOS settings had been reset, so I had to put everything back the was it was. Any cause for alarm here? ECS...
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    Problems w/autoplay function in WinXP

    Hi guys, Can't figure out what happened to my autoplay. I assume it's because of something I installed. When I put in an autoplay CD, it doesn't autoplay anymore. And from My Computer (as well as my desktop shortcut), the icon won't refresh (so it always shows the icon of the CD that was...
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    CEO salary website?

    Hi guys, Anyone remember a few months back, someone posted in the Hot Deals section a link to find out CEO salaries? Anyone happen to have that link handy? Hope this is the right forum - best I could figure. Apologies if I got it wrong.