Search results

  1. M

    Proxy Service

    My friends and I have a private forum, and for some reason ISP has a hard time resolving the DNS. I am able to access the site via free proxy servers but end up having to deal with all sorts of ad's. Does anyone know of any reputable paid web proxy servers or of a way I can have my browser...
  2. M

    Anyone know of any Standalone Apps that can automatically populate a PDF template?

    Hello All, I'm trying to create a standalone application that will automatically populate a PDF template. Anyone have any ideas on where I should start?
  3. M

    Alternative for webex to do online presentations

    Hello All, I manage a salesteam for a healthcare company. The majority of our presentations are done over the web. We have been using Webex for awhile but consistantly run into problem. The first is that the physicians are using somewhat dated machines so they have issues getting the...
  4. M

    Webex alternative for doing online presentations

    Hello All, I manage a salesteam for a healthcare company. The majority of our presentations are done over the web. We have been using Webex for awhile but consistantly run into problem. The first is that the physicians are using somewhat dated machines so they have issues getting the...
  5. M

    Anyone know where to preorder a ps3 and or a Wii?

    Anyone have any idea where I can preorder a ps3 and or a Wii? bestbuy, ebgames, etc... all not offering it anymore
  6. M

    PDFsrc generation

    I'm looking to do the following: http://hacks.oreilly.com/pub/h/2426#code But i need the pdfsrc to do it. How do i get one from a PDF i already have? Any ideas?
  7. M

    Anyone know a good place to order Cables online?

    Hello All, I'm looking to pick up some RJ45's and some coaxial cable... Anyone know a cheap place to pick them up online?
  8. M

    Network Issue

    Hello All, I just purchased a 16 port switch off newegg for my home network. I was told by the IT guys at work that I could plug the cable modem into the switch, without using a router, as long as I setup my linux box to act as the DHCP server. I assigned the linux box a static IP and told...
  9. M

    Raid 5 ATA card for Linux Kernal 2.6

    Any suggestions?
  10. M

    Nvidia 6800 Power question

    This is prolly pretty dumb but.... Does an nvidia 6800 card need two power supplies plugged in or only if you're running two monitors?
  11. M

    Tempeture Monitors....

    My new case has 2 tempeture monitors, they look like little wires in clear plastic. One is for the CPU one is for the HD, where on the CPU and Hard drive should I put them for optimum readings? For an AMD 3700 64bit what is a good temp range? Also what a good temp range is for a Western...
  12. M

    XP Pro 64 bit or regular

    Just built a new system about to put an OS on it. Powered by an AMD 64bit chip. Is there a benefit to XP Pro x64 or can i just use the regular version of XP i have?
  13. M

    Aspire X-Qpack cooling question

    Hello All, Just ordered my rig from Newegg: Aspire X-Qpack for a case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144160 CPU: AMD 64 3700+ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103539 Hard Drive: Western Digital Raptor WD740GD 74GB 10,000 RPM 8MB Cache...
  14. M

    Aspire Q-Tech cooling Question

    Hello All, Just ordered my rig from Newegg: Aspire X-Qpack for a case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144160 CPU: AMD 64 3700+ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103539 Hard Drive: Western Digital Raptor WD740GD 74GB 10,000 RPM 8MB Cache...
  15. M

    Build Advice

    Hello All, I was going to be building a new computer, wanted to stay around $600 range... Here is what i was thinking.... Case/Mobo: Shuttle XPC SN95G5V3 AMD Socket 939 AMD Athlon 64 FX/Athlon 64/Sempron NVIDIA nForce3 250Gb Barebone - Retail Burner: Pioneer 16X DVD±R DVD Burner...
  16. M

    Google Maps API

    I'm working on a project utilizing google Maps API, am going to be importing 25k address's into it. The way it works however is that you need to convert the address's into longitude/latitude, anyone know of anyway to mass convert the address's into that. Also, going to be making a live...
  17. M

    10 Monitors powered by 1 pc?

    So, I was gifted an old batch (10) of 17'' LCD monitors. I was *hoping* it might be possible to attach them all to the same computer. Is this possible? Anyone know How I could set that up? I'm thinking 1 AGP vid Card with 2 outputs + 4 PCI cards with 2 outputs would do the trick but i have...
  18. M

    Anyone know of any software that can do this?

    I was wondering if anyone knew of any software out there that would allow me to import a dataset of address's (1000 address's) and then would display those on a map. I work in sales and having a visual of my terratory like that would be pretty useful. I.E. I want a map that will have...
  19. M

    Acer Laptops... They any good?

    I've heard some bad things about Acer laptops anyone know if they are any good? Friend is looking at the Travelmate 4062.... For 1200, what do you guys think the best laptop is?
  20. M

    You think I fried my motherboard?

    Was playing around with a firewire card in my HTPC, when I plugged in a device the computer immediatly powered off (not shut down, just lost power). Tried turning it back on, and it beeps..... No video, doesn't boot. Opened up the computer noticed the firewire card came loose, the idiot in me...
  21. M

    Ya think I fried my Mobo?

    Was playing around with a firewire card in my HTPC, when I plugged in a device the computer immediatly powered off (not shut down, just lost power). Tried turning it back on, and it beeps..... No video, doesn't boot. Opened up the computer noticed the firewire card came loose, the idiot in me...
  22. M

    So I gotta buy, not build, a desktop for my father....

    Money being no object, what desktop would you buy. He's thinking Dell. I've tried to convince him to let me build his since I have built every computer everyone else in my family uses, but he is adament about buying a pre-made system. Any thoughts? I have no clue about any of the...
  23. M

    Unbranded Evite Service?

    My company wants to send out an E-vite for a corporate event but doesn't want to use Evite because its all branded and looks unprofessional, anyone know of any services that do the same thing as Evite but are unbranded? Or if Evite has a pay for offering that is unbranded? Any help would be...
  24. M

    Not sure if this is right place but I could use some help....

    Hello All, I just flashed my abit NFs-7 Mobo using abit's window's auto flash utility. Rebooted machine, and got a CMOS- Checksum error using defaults error. Can't get into bios, or the flash utility to fix it, system just hangs there. Any ideas?
  25. M

    Help with part selections....

    Hello All, My friend asked me to help him pick out the parts for his new gaming PC. If you had 3k to work with what would you build?
  26. M

    The Worst DVD burner ever?????

    So, I was an idiot, got on a buying trip at staples a few months ago and picked up a Pacific Digital Mach 16X to replace my pioneer a05. Anyways, this is by far the worst burner I have ever owned, none of my DVD players will read the disc's, it won't let me use any Ritek DVD-r', and after...
  27. M

    What would you do with $400????

    So I work in inside sales and july and august are notoriosly slow months. Our boss has decided for the month of July and August he is going to run a contest, whoever gets the most Contacts gets a 400 dollar prize of our choosing, we just need to choose by next week. Since I think there is...
  28. M

    Anyone know of Any GameCube Modchip Installers?

    Anyone out there install the Qoob Pro chip into the Gamecube or know of anyone who does? East coast preffered. Let me know,
  29. M

    Did I fry My Laptop?

    Hello all, I am hoping someone can help me. I have a sony Vaio laptop, I lost my powercord that came with it and bought a new one from radio shak. Tried using the new one and nothing happened. Then I used my roomates (He has same laptop as me) and it doesnt work anymore. It worked...
  30. M

    Help!!!! Did I fry my Laptop

    Hello all, I am hoping someone can help me. I have a sony Vaio laptop, I lost my powercord that came with it and bought a new one from radio shak. Tried using the new one and nothing happened. Then I used my roomates (He has same laptop as me) and it doesnt work anymore. It worked...
  31. M

    Anyone know of any MicroATX motherboards that have the following?

    Hey Guys, I picked up a dead (Literally, everything is fried in the damn thing) tivo at a garage sale for 5 bucks. I am going to case mod it and put a PC in it. Anyone know of any MicroATX mobo's that have Onboard digital sound (Spdif out) as well as tv out built in? Let me know, thanks! Tom
  32. M

    Strange Video Problem

    Hey Guys, I just built a system for my sister, it worked perfectly when i put it together. When she tries booting it up with her monitor connected (a 3-4 year old viewsonic) it loads the winXP boot screen but the display just powers down when it should be booting into windows. She can the...
  33. M

    Connectivity Issues through Linksys router

    Hey all, My girlfriend has a DSL modem connected to a Linksys wireless hub. For some reason both her laptop and main computer are having connectivity issues. Up until 20 minutes ago, it was just the laptop acting strange, but now the desktop is acting wierd as well. She can use AIM but not...
  34. M

    Internet Connectivity Issues

    Hey all, My girlfriend has a DSL modem connected to a Linksys wireless hub. For some reason both her laptop and main computer are having connectivity issues. Up until 20 minutes ago, it was just the laptop acting strange, but now the desktop is acting wierd as well. She can use AIM but not...
  35. M

    Help..... Confused

    Hey Guys, I just got finished building my new machine: Amd 2800+ 512 Mushkin Ram 2 80 Maxtor SATA drives pionier AO5 DVDr Gforce MX 200 or something crappy like that (My Ati Radeon 9800 Pro comes in mail tomorrow) Abit N7S-Pro mobo I put everything together, thing worked great, set up the...
  36. M

    Looking for info on setting up a Raid0

    Anyone know where I can find a tutorial, walkthrough, or any tips on setting up a Raid 0 on the Abit NF7-S? I've never done one before..... Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Tom
  37. M

    Is this the right ram to get? Also, what should I do for cooling?

    Hello All, I am building the following system: Chip: Mobile barton 2500+ Ram:Mushkin 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 - Retail Vid Card: I think i am gonna splurg and get a ATI 9800 pro HD: 2 Maxtor 60GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model 6Y060M0, to set up in a raid array Mobo: ABIT nForce2 Chipset...
  38. M

    How are the ATI RADEON 9600LE series

    It a good deal at 95 bucks? How do they compare to other ATI's and Gforce's in that price range?
  39. M

    Build Suggestions

    Hello All, I was wondering if anyone could help me pick out a motherboard for this system. Also, is the ram I selected correct or is there another type I should get? I am looking to over clock the rig, so any suggestions on type of cooling would be appreciated as well. CPU: AMD mobile Barton...
  40. M

    Motherboard for Overclocking an AMD barton 2500+

    Which is the best mobo for overclocking one of these chips? Also, anyone have any ram suggestions?