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    No pork for you

    No pork for you!
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    Vista drops WiFi Connection

    As the subject says. System is: MB GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 2 GB RAM 2 @ 160 GB WD HD in RAID 0 VGA EVGA 7600GT Core 2 Duo E6300 Vista Home Premium OEM GIGABYTE GN-WP01GS PCI Wireless Adapter Everything has the latest drivers. WiFi dropout is the only issue. As long as you're using...
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    Vista Installation--WiFi

    Hello, Assume that I'm going to be installing a fresh copy of Vista Home Premium on a newly built desktop machine. I know vista goes to the net during install for various things. The only net access in the area where this machine is going to be built and operated is via wifi. Once vista...
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    HD Upgrade for Macbook Pro

    I have a 15" macbook pro 2.16 core duo with a 100gb HD. I see that various companies are offering to install a 200 gb HD for around $400. The drive is a toshiba that is available off newegg for about $250. I've heard horror stories about working inside the MBP. Anyone done a drive...
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    AT on Wiki

    Finally had a few minutes and read through it. Fun! :thumbsup:
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    Mail filters in Thunderbird

    I've tried to get mail filters working in TB w/o success. all my mail just sits in the inbox. Is there some trick to designating the inbox. or locating the folders, or something? PLEH is HELP spelled backwards...
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    Airport Extreme in Windows environment

    Has anyone put together a wireless network under Windows using an Airport Extreme? I've come into one and am looking for any tips-n-trix. Thanks!
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    external burner for iBook

    Mixed messages via google search whether external burner is supported with iDVD. Anyone have experience with this? If supported, any recommendations? TIA ASW
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    Decent, reasonably priced scanner?

    Title says it all--does anyone have any recommendations for such a beast? TIA ASW
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    Wonky behaviour in word

    So tonight I'm typing a document in word. At random times and for no apparent reason, the cursor would sudenly jump to somewhere else in the document. As you might imagine, having the cursor bob all over the page at random impedes creativity and slows the creative process. IOW, it sucks out...
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    Dictionary of Mouse Gestures?

    I am just discovering the goodness that is Firefox. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a "dictionary" depicting the mouse movements associated with mouse gestures. I installed All In One Gestures and can't find anything like that on their web page. (This is where someone says, "Stupid, its right...
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    How to know whether linux will work on laptop?

    THinking about installing linux on a laptop. Is there any way to tell if the chosen distro will work with all the wacky odd laptop bits (modem, dvd drive, etc) pre-install? TIA ASW
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    BIOS sees CPU at wrong speed

    OK, My machine (described in profile below) has an Abit IC7-G and previously ran with a P4-2.4C. In order to diagnose a possible CPU failure, I swapped in a P4-3.2E. On boot, the BIOS identifies the CPU brand as an Intel P4 3.2 but identifies the main processor as P4 2.8 (200 x 14.0). When I...
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    Aftermarket HSF and Retail CPU Warranty

    New retail box P4 3.2E. Assume no overclocking. Am I forced to use the stock HSF to maintain the 3 year warranty? The warranty does not specifically mention aftermarket HSF use (it is wonderfully vague). This processor runs hot even at stock speeds, and I'd prefer to use the Thermaltake...
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    Windows Update broken on W2k

    I pulled out the old laptop, which had W2K sp2 on it. Windows update would not load past the "Windows Update is looking for available updates...0%" screen. Found an update to SP4 and updated IE to 6.0. Problem persists as described above. I tried changing the settings for update via control...
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    "CPU is Unworkable or Has Been Changed"

    Greetings, I've been running the setup below for almost a year, o/c'd to 3.0. Its been rock solid. Today, the machine would not post on power on. After three "resets" it would post but the above error message is displayed. Going into BIOS and turning the clock back to 2.4 allows the machine...
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    "CPU is Unworkable or Has Been Changed"

    double post deleted. please lock.
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    Anyone familiar with DMX 6Fire soundcard?

    I do very little gaming, mostly into audio/music/cd mixing stuff. Anyone have any familiarity with this soundcard? 6Fire
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    really stupid fan question

    Is there any way to tell from which end air is taken in and which end air is expelled simply by looking at a fan? The fan in question is a vantec stealth. TIA ASW
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    Final Solution for Spam?

    Spam has taken over my email world. I can't stand it anymore. I'm using multiple software solutions, but these are not satisfactory. About the only sure thing I can think of is getting a new email address. Tell me there's another way (or that there isn't). F'in spam. :|
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    Where is that burnt smell coming from?

    To set the scene: I'm sitting in front of the 'pute, looking at email. All of a sudden, the machine locks up. Nothing short of pushing reset will work to unlock so that's what I do. Suddenly, a foul chemical smell is noticed. I wonder, "Is this machine on fire?" Power down, unplug, open...
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    Outlook 03 upgrade-save old emails?

    When upgrading to Outlook 03 as part of a fresh install of XP, can I simply import a pst of my saved stuff from Outlook 2002?
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    Reinstall XP-Preserve RAID-1 Data HDs

    I'm thinking its that time to reinstall XP-Pro. The C drive is where windows resides. I also have a raid 1 setup as drive F, that is a data archive. I'd obviously like to preserve this. I've never reinstalled XP with a RAID setup before--any tips n tricks? Thanks so much ASW
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    sff vs existing home theater setup

    simply put: at present, i've got cable running into a a 40" Tosh HD projection tv, with dvd player. keep this setup and buy a tivo, or build a sff box to handle dvd playback, dvd record, tivo, tv? any input appreciated. ASW
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    Now what?? IC7-G NB Fan Kaput

    I was worried about the NB fan idea when I first saw it, and almost went with the Asus board and its heatsink, but... didn't. And today my NB fan failed. Is it worth returning the board? Has the problem been fixed? Or better to simply go with an aftermarket heatsink (and/of HSF) for the NB...
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    IC7-G temp reporting error-correction factor?

    Is there a (semi) uniform correction factor to apply to the cpu temps reported by the mb? I know mine reads high, but how high?
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    Noob Question-removing stock HS from CPU

    I'm going to be upgrading the cooling solution on my P4c 2.4 from the stock unit. This is a silly question, but I don't want to screw anything up... What is the best method to remove the stock HS? Pull off? Twist off? CPU on the board or off? I did read the info at arcticsilver.com...
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    Adding RAID 1 to existing system HELP

    Here's what I'm working with. IC7-g (Bios 16) P4/2.4-C 1GB Corsair Twin-x (2@512) Raptor on SATA1 Prolink GF 5900 the usual opticals, floppy, etc I am starting with the above gear. XP-Pro is already installed on my system (on the single Raptor). I now want to add 2 @ Seagate 160gb SATA on...
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    IC7-G--can this be done?

    excuse the cross post from motherboards...looking for max exposure...:D IC7-g (Bios 16) P4/2.4-C 1GB Corsair Twin-x (2@512) Raptor 2 @ Seagate 160gb SATA Prolink GF 5900 Samsung CDRW/DVD combo drive Pioneer DVR+/-RW I want to set up as follows: Samsung on IDE 1 as master Pioneer on IDE 2 as...
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    Can this be done on IC7-G Max???

    Here's what I'm working with: IC7-g (Bios 16) P4/2.4-C 1GB Corsair Twin-x (2@512) Raptor 2 @ Seagate 160gb SATA Prolink GF 5900 Samsung CDRW/DVD combo drive Pioneer DVR+/-RW I want to set up as follows: Samsung on IDE 1 as master Pioneer on IDE 2 as master Raptor on SATA 1 as C: drive The...
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    ic7-g/raptor not seen? Can't install XP-HELP

    Greetings: I'm working with the following IC7-g (Bios 16) P4/2.4-C 1GB Corsair Twin-x (2@512) Raptor on SATA1 2 @ Seagate 160gb SATA on SATA 3 and 4 Prolink GF 5900 the usual opticals, floppy, etc I'm having a problem completing the XP install. I can boot the machine from the optical drive...
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    IC7-G/Raptor can't complete XP install

    Greetings: I'm working with the following IC7-g (Bios 16) P4/2.4-C 1GB Corsair Twin-x (2@512) Raptor on SATA1 2 @ Seagate 160gb SATA on SATA 3 and 4 Prolink GF 5900 the usual opticals, floppy, etc I'm having a problem completing the XP install. I can boot the machine from the optical drive...
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    Adjusting/calibrating power supply

    Is it necessary to adjust/calibrate a new power supply to insure it is putting out proper voltage (e.g. 5 volts true, 12 volts true)? If so, can I do this before hooking up the PS to everything else? Or is it necessary to run the PS under a load for a time before "dialing it in?" as always...
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    Computer KNOWS something's up...

    Happens every time...when I'm getting ready to build the new system (shopping, backing up old, etc) the old computer starts f*cking with my s*it. NOTHING works right, millions of reboots, etc. Not that the inevitible will be delayed, but it is pretty funny.
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    Will Drive Image 7 back up to Raid 1 array?

    I want to image a copy of my C drive to a Raid 1 array for backup purposes. I was told this will not work. Can anyone confirm/refute? TIA ASW
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    RAID setup could/shoud I do this?

    Greetings, I'm looking at setting up the Abit IC7-G. The board offers both ICH5 RAID 0 and an additional RAID function (0/1) via the Silicon Image PCI Chip Is there any reason I couldn't install two seperate RAID arrays, one on each controller? TIA ASW