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    Wifi range?

    I presently have an access point that is 802.11b/g compatible. It's a DLink DWL-2100AP, about 20 months old. The range, well, sucks, it always has. Devices in the same room get a decent signal but any other room get a weak signal or no signal at all, regardless of where I position the AP...
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    Windows playback device

    Is there a quick way to switch the selected Windows playback device? Also, is there a way to stop a new device from grabbing the selected spot? I have a bluetooth headset (I've tried 4 different headsets, I presently have a Bluetrek G2) that I use with Windows for a softphone (a VoIP telephone...
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    Speakers for Christmas

    I think Santa might be getting me some speakers for Christmas, so I'm looking for recommendations to send to him. I currently have Videologic Sirocco Crossfire's (4.1), which are slightly faulty. I've been out of the speaker buying loop for a couple of years now so I don't know what to look at...
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    Dead Pixels on modern LCD Monitors

    How common are dead (or stuck) pixels on LCD screens? This is what's putting me off getting an LCD display. Some times I see comments like "yeah, it came with 2 stuck" like that's normal while other times I hear people who frequently use LCD screens who've never seen a dead pixel, which leaves...
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    When buying a notebook?

    I'm in the market for a good, high end laptop for a decent price 2nd hand, but I've realised I know very little about laptops. What should I look for and what should I avoid? I would not be using it as my primary machine so I doubt Doom3 will be on the menu, but I would like decent 3D...
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    System partition relabelled!

    After I uninstalled some troublesome software (Creative's Mediasource) and rebooted as the uninstaller requested, my system failed to boot. I used my Win2k's cd to boot into repair mode, where it told me that my Windows installation in at d:\winnt! Somehow, what was C: is now D: and D: is now...
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    Logitech diNovo, Anyone got one?

    Has anyone got a Logitech diNovo keyboard? I'm considering it as I'm a sucker for expensive input devices and I have a big gift voucher that's valid at my local store. I've a few questions... 1) Media Pad - it displays incoming IM's from Y!, MSN and AIM or something, right? What about us...
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    DNS is dead .. on one computer on the LAN!

    I have a 10Mbit H/Duplex hub based network at home with 3 computers and a router on it. On just one of these computers, DNS is completely dead. The failing computer is Win2000 with SP3 just installed, also fails with SP2 as went back to make sure it wasn't SP3 causing the problem. The network...
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    The near future for Athlon chips,mobos and RAM?

    What's the chipset/CPU and mobo roadmaps for the next few months? I'm intending to do a major upgrade soonish. I'm currently leaning towards an Athlon XP 1800+, Asus A7V266-E and 512Mb DDR2100 Crucial RAM. By the time I buy this stuff an Athlon XP 1900+ is quite likely. However, this is all...
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    Asus A7V266-E & Alpha PAL8015

    Does anyone have the Asus A7V266-E & Alpha PAL8015 HSF combo? According to this (http://www.micforg.co.jp/mb_inf_pal8045e.html) article, it does fit but it touches a capacitor, possibly causing problems. If anyone does have this combo, has it caused any problems? Has it broken your mobo?
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    Logitech Cordless Desktop Optical questions

    I got a Logitech Cordless Desktop Optical today - downlaoded the latest drivers, all nearly going well and good. 3 things I can't figure out: 1) How do I add/change/remove things from the list that comes up when I press the Media button? 2) Why does the Pause button stop the track and lose the...
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    Strange mouse problem - 2 pixel movement

    Hi, When I move the mouse in Windows 2000 Pro SP2, the pointer will move in 2-pixel jumps. The two mice I've tried are a Logitech Optical Wheel Mouse SE (Mouseware 9.41.2) and a Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical (Intellipoint 4.0). Both are USB - I haven't tried PS/2 connectors yet as they should...
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    Samsung SW-216 16x10x32 - any good?

    I saw this CD Rewriter for sale for £67 (inc. 20 700Mb CDs) and that looks like a pretty good deal. But what's this CDRW like? It doesn't seem to have Burn-proof stuff in it but it looks pretty fast and a review says this: "I believe the Samsung SW-216 should also receive praise, and perhaps...
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    Really strange mouse problem

    I've got a strange problem with my mouse - when I am logged in as admin it's fine, but when I'm logged in as a power user, the pointer moves two pixels at a time! Either vertically or horizontally, it's always two pixels. Makes image editing hell :) I have Windows 2000 Pro SP2 and a Logitech...
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    Branded RAM

    I'm about to remove some unbranded RAM from my system - I'm not sure what I should replace it with. I currently have 256Mb unbranded and 128Mb Crucial (both PC133). I'm removing the unbranded. What I want to know is should I buy Crucial RAM to match the current 128Mb or can I buy a different...
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    IRQ sharing - problem?

    Just wondering if this is a problem - on my system IRQ 11 is shared between 5 things: GeForce3 (graphics) Herc GT XP (sound) Accton Adaptor (network) Via USB controller (USB) Another Via USB controller (USB) Are these sharing one IRQ a problem? I do have occasional crashes (particular after...
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    Philips AE vs Santacruz/sonicfury

    Once and for all, which of these cards is better? I get recommendations for both all the time... I need: Good drivers Win2k compatibiltiy (ie. good drivers :) ) Good 5:1 sound (I gather both are good). Good price, < £80 Availably in UK The Videologic Sonicfury (marketing as Turtle Beach...
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    S4 Midiland 7100M in UK?

    Does anyone know where in the UK sells this Midiland speaker system? Sharky recommends it in their high-end system and reviews seem to think it's pretty good, but I can't find it for sale :( Also, any reason why a Sonicfury (or Santacruz, same product) would give proper 5:1 sound with this?