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    Digital TV's

    I purchased three LCD TV's last year, two with HD tuners built in and assume they are digital. Right? Someone ask me if everything being sold now was digital. I didn't really know. Someone set me straight as to when analogs stopped being sold, if they have. Smoke
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    Best 26" LCD TV

    I am looking for the absolute best picture with all kinds of broadcasts. Analog,digital or HD. I receive all of my TV from Dish Network. Not looking for the cheapest or most expensive either. Just the best picture I can get. Can't use anything larger because of space limitations. It will...
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    Processor too Hot?

    I am running a self built computer. It is about three years old. A Pentium 4 3.2 gig processor--1 gig of memory on a Intel D865GBF motherboard--Antec SLK 1650 w/ 350 Watt SmartPower power supply--Mid tower case with two exhaust fans, one 120mm and one 80mm. Pulling air in, one 80mm and two 20mm...
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    Need Suggestions for cellphone?

    Easiest to use is what I am looking for. Minimum of bells and whistles. My wife can't do anything but find the number and push the talk button. Truth is, I am not much better either. Too much technology in the house already. I am dumping all the clocks for satellite controlled ones. All...
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    Harddrive Temperature??

    I have a relatively expensive HD that runs in a heat sink with two small dedicated fans to it. It idles at 90/92 degrees in a room the is 75 degrees 24/7. I have replaced it once, under warranty. I have seen it as high as 102. Should I worry? No over clocking on anything!! Smoke
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    Dell E228WFP

    What is your experience with this monitor? I swore I would never buy another Dell product but this item has the spec's I am looking for, at a good price too. Smoke
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    Video Cards

    I am wanting to purchase a Viewsonic VG2230wm monitor and use it for viewing TV shows and maybe use it as a computer monitor some. I know nothing-zilch, about 'Video Cards". Can someone give me some guidance as to what spec's the card should have. I may have to change my mind if it gets into...
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    Spyware Doctor sucks!

    I got this program as a freebe and thought it was so good I decided to purchase the 2. something or other version. Shortly after the purchase they went to 3.5 which took for ever to run and sent the processor temperatures out of sight. 4.0 is no better!! PC World or some magazine rates it the...
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    SpyWare Doctor 3.8 & 4.0

    :(If you don't have real time monitoring of your processor and/or motherboard, think twice about loading this program! My problems: Temperature rise at processor of 15 to 25 degrees C. Alerts going off and no way to stop the program fron running! KILL THE POWER. only way. Loaded and reloaded...
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    Need a little help with Image files in Norton Ghost 10

    I have 21 "Symantec Image File's" on my external HD. These run from 17,000,000KB to 65,000KB. Dated from 7-2 to 7-25. I am not sure which ones to delete. I do know that the external hd has 8.9GB more than the internal hd it is "Imaging". All help appreciated! Smoke
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    How much rise in temperature?

    My 3.2 Gig P4 processor temperature goes up 19 degrees C running some Spyware scans. Nothing else running. It goes from 41C at idle to 60C. Is this too much change? I have 2 80mm fans(one in front bottom, the other in side) and 2 20mm cooling the HD( top front of case)--all bringing air in...
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    SpyWare Doctor

    Any of you guys using and having problems with it? PC Tools(Maker) have been very responsive to my problem of not being able to shut down in a normal manner, my XP Home computer. But no fix yet. Smoke
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    Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2

    I know there was a discussion on this earlier but can't find and figure it out of date anyway. I have: Version: 7.0.5346.5--Is that the latest? I am having problems on some sites and am wondering if it might be the problem. Smoke
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    Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2

    Sorry about that--hit the wrong key!! See above! Smoke
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    Has Norton AntiVirus 2006 stopped my system restore from working on XP?

    I have heard that this can happen. Something to do with when it runs live update. Anyone know this for a fact and have a fix? Smoke
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    How XP asigns drive letters question?

    I use two "512MB pen drives". One ia always plugged in, the other, only when I want to transfer something to it. I recently added an external HD to the system and now when I look at them in the "My Computer" page, they are all over the map. Here is what I have today: Hard Disc Drives...
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    Duplicate internal on external?

    I have a new Fantom Titanium 120g external HD and want to "mirror" what I have on my internal HD. Looking for the best way to do this, if can be done fairly easy. Remember, I am a DUMMY when working with programs, files and folders!!! Smoke
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    External Hardrive questions

    I have purchased one that is about double the size of my internal one. How do I configure both? What I want to do is, use the external as "backup and storage" for every thing on the internal. This dummy doesn't have a clue how to start. Smoke
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    Advantages of HD TV with tuner built in???

    I presently receive all of my TV channels via satelite. Don't have any plans to do otherwise in the foreseable future. That being the case, do you guys see any need for me buying a couple of TV's that are HD Ready, instead of "Tuner built in" ones. I was looking at the Sceptre 37" at newegg...
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    Norton 2006 AntiVirus Question!

    I am still using an updated version of 2002 on my desktop. Is the 06 version worth going to? I have a laptop that has 2005 on it and I don't like it as well as the 2002. Smoke
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    Clean computer insides??

    Not a very technical question but I guess I need to hear from "The sanitation technicians". Yes that is with tongue in cheek! How often should I open up the tower and clean and vacuum fans, lint and such. Wife has the house done every two weeks but I am not going to do puter that often. Smoke
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    Configure a scanner?

    Is there an easy way to configure a Visioneer One Touch 8920 Scanner to send scans to Outlook e-mail. I know there is a way by "going around the world" with the "PaperPort" software but that is way too much trouble. Am about ready to buy one that will do it ---EASY, unless I get some answers here!
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    Sending scans in e-mails??

    Is there an easy way to configure a Visioneer One Touch 8920 Scanner to send scans to Outlook e-mail. I know there is a way by "going around the world" with the "PaperPort" software but that is way too much trouble. Am about ready to buy one that will do it ---EASY, unless I get some answers...
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    How to put a printer on vacation?

    I have a Canon S520 that works like a champ. I plan to retire it for use later, if needed. What do you guys recommend? Thinking, do a good head cleaning 2/3 times with the Canon program, remove ink cartridges and store in attic (is hot but power ventilated). All suggestions are welcome. I do...
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    Is the Canon PIXM ip4000as good as all of the reviews??

    Just wanted to see what you guys thought. I am a home user and wife'e wants me to make her some pictures that she can water color paint. My s520 Canon has been great for my use but you no, keeping wife'e happy better be #1 or I be in a heap of trouble!! Smoke
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    Thread for a Dummy???

    I have a Linksys WRT54GS v.2 and WPC54GS v1.1. I want to set up these up so my wife will have use of the DSL connection on her laptop in the kitchen. I got it operating but with no security. Tried to set some but what ever I did took both my desktop and laptop off line. I have it all unpluged...
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    Setting the security on a Linksys WRT54GS router?

    I have finally got it working but with security not set. Run the CD and set to what?? Which one of the security settings? Can anyone tell, I don't know much about the wireless thing??hehe I read where some settings slow it down and I don't want that. It is located in a quite...
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    Firewall in a D-Link 514 Router???

    Could the firewall in the 514 router be keeping my XP Home computers, from being able to run Windows Update? I am still getting an "Error number: 0x80072EE2", after searching and changing things for five months. Unable to update either computer on my small home network in that time frame. I...
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    Norton 2004 AntiVirus removal???

    This is on a Dell laptop--XP/w SP2 installed. It let me remove "Norton AntiVirus 2004" with add and remove programs but I still have "Norton WMI update and Live Reg (Symantec Corp)" that I can't remove with add & remove. I have a new 12 month CD with good product key but system won"t...
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    AntiVirus

    Someone point me to a good deal for Norton anti-virus 2005! Smoke
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    Replace files in XP OS??

    Is it possible to replace some missing files or folders, without reloading the entire XP OS. I lost some to a virus. System still works ok but not perfect. Smoke
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    Upgrade to XP Pro?

    I am considering it. Not a geek. Can the average dummy do it, without many problems? Smoke
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    System Resource Report?

    Why would the system resource report show that I have TWO 3.2 gig processors, when I only have ONE? System has operated a little wacky for some time. Could this be my problem. Can I "delete" one without creating more problems? Smoke
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    Dual Channel Memory???

    Somebody do a 101 on me. I know nothing about it or what it does! Smoke
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    Intel D865GBF MB

    I have noticed where Intel has a download for Serial ATA(Sata) for this board. Anyone know what the download does? I am running this MB with a Western Digital Raptor HD now that gets its 12v from a legacy plug. Just wondering if the download would do away with the need for having the legacy...
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    New Case Temperatures??

    I have just install my 3.2 P4 in a new smaller case and the temperature readings I get with the Intel Active Monitor program are up some what. The Processor Zone is 41C--Zone 1 is 35C and Zone 2 is 36C at idle. Do these temps seem ok to you guys in the know? Smoke
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    Getting weird screens and error message at Windows log on screen??

    This XPHome system boots normal until I get to the "Log on to Windows" screen, then I get dark blue(not sky blue) screen with the log on box with my user name and no password, then and error message that "Windows could not log me on because my User name and domain are incorrect." I OK it and the...
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    Raptor problems

    Smokin Joe Junior Member Posts: 1 Joined: 09/19/2004 First time poster here, so you guys bare with me!! I am having a problem with a WD740DG Raptor and WD200BB. I did a "Drive to Drive Copy" with the Western Digital "Data Lifeguard" tool. My problem is, if I remove the WD200 the system...