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    Low power consumption build

    After about a year, I decided to end the "Mac Experiment". I sold off my iMac, and would like to return to PC's. Per Blain's Sticky, here's my info... 1)What I would like to use this computer for? Aside from general office work and web browsing, I bought Bioshock from Valve's year end...
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    Using a different drive in a Lacie enclosure

    I'm trying to get an HD to work with an enclosure from Lacie, which used to house a DVD+/-RW drive (Lacie d2). When I plug in a regular IDE HD into the enclosure, it isn't being recognized by Windows, and doesn't even show the "Found New Device" dialogue. A 2nd quick question is will...
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    Best Buy Coupon Book with purchase of Madden 2005

    When I got Madden 2005 from Best Buy in Monclair, CA, there was an entire shelf below the games called "Coupon Book for Madden 2005". So I picked one up, not really looking at it until I got home. Anyways, the first part is a bunch of $5 off certain upcoming video games (Nascar 2005, NBA live...
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    DSL problems

    I got a call from a friend of mine today, and he says that his DSL connection slows down his computer, then ultimately it freezes. He's using a high-end Sony VAIO, and it used to run like a champ. When he plugs in his modem, the first thing he notices is that his uploads immediately skyrocket...
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    Need webcam advice

    My boss' friend recently opened a new restaurant, but due to health concerns he is not able to be there all the time to see how the restaurant is doing. Someone suggested that we set up a webcam so he can see how busy it is inside the restaurant during all hours of operation...spying a la' Mr...
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    Cleaning Laptop Keyboards

    I almost flipped out the night I spilled Soda all over my beloved laptop, but after a week of "drying" (for the lack of a better term), the darn thing started working again. So I pulled out all the keys, soaked them in soapy water, and cleaned them out, but I was wondering if there was an easy...