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    What to write on card?

    Seriously, I'm terrible when it comes to these kinds of things.
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    Internet works for a few moments, then stops

    So this is a buddies computer. It was riddled with viruses and spyware, he also did not have SP2 installed yet for some crazy reason. I booted into safe mode, ran the online TrendMicro scan. That removed the majority of viruses and spyware. Booted back into windows, installed AVG and it...
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    Apple Macbook warranty transferable?

    So, my sister is buying me a bday present, a Macbook. Yes, I know I'm very lucky. :) She lives in California, I live in Canada. Any problems with me having the laptop up here even though it was bought in USA? Will there be any issues if I ever need to use the warranty?
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    Why is buying a video card so difficult?

    ATI X1300 Pro vs ATI X800 GTO Which card should I get? I can get both for pretty much the same price. I'm not a big gamer, so something cheap is what I'm looking for.
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    Monitor flickers when playing divx files or when using dscaler

    So I got a new video card, but I'm having issues when using dscaler or watching divx files. Basically, the screen will go black for a second or two, and then go back to normal. Sometimes there is corruption on the screen. I installed the newest drivers from Nvidia first, then downgraded...
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    S939 motherboard with AGP?

    Looking at slightly upgrading my system. I'm looking for a S939 mobo that has AGP as well. Not many options left from what I can see. So anyone know if the MSI K8T NEO2-F VER2.0 is compatible with Athlon64 X2 4200? Any other options out there for me?
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    Contacts are dried out, solution leaked out probably a year ago

    The contacts look normal now once they've sat in the solution overnight. What do you guys think?
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    Why am I suddenly sweating so much?

    Admittedly, I am overweight and out of shape. But I never had a sweating problem like I do now. Any little phsycial exertion and I'm sweating like crazy! I started running about 1 month ago. I go about 4-5 times a week and run for about 30 min each time. My sweating problem started...
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    Whats the difference between Cisco 831 and Soho 91?

    I'm looking at buying a Cisco router for home use. Is there a difference between the 831 and Soho 91? What would you guys recommend for a basic home router?
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    Need an appropriate song...

    So, any suggestions?
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    Which ceiling mount to get for my projector?

    I've been checking ebay and there's way too many options for me to figure out. Basically I want something that is secure and be of good quality. Ebay ceiling mount link Is that good, can anyone suggest some to me? I don't wanna spend too much, around $100 or less would be ideal. Thanks
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    Import new car from USA into Canada?

    In Canada, the Mercedes ML 350 starts at $55,000(Cnd). In the USA, it starts for $40,000(US), convert that to Canadian dollars and it's only $46,000 or so. It would be much cheaper to buy it in the states. Anyone know the process of importing it into Canada? Is it worthwhile?
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    Anyone else hear the high pitch whine from tv's?

    I bought a 20" Insignia tv for the exercise room today. Plugged it all in, turned it on and the high pitched whine coming from it was horrible. I couldn't stand it. Exchanged the tv for a Toshiba 20" and it has the same problem if not worse! WTF? Whats up with these small tv's? Now I...
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    Guy at work is selling his surround sound system...Should I buy it?

    Here is what he has: Mission M74i Towers (Front) Mission M3C1 (Center) Mission M30 Bookshelf (Rear) Mission MS8 (Subwoofer) What do you think of the speakers? He says they are in mint condition, I will be going to his house soon to listen to them. He is asking $1300.00 Cnd for them...
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    What to write on a baby shower card?

    I'm going to my cousins baby shower and I have no idea what to write on the card I got them. I got nothing. Any ideas?
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    9800 Pro 128mb or the 256mb version?

    So, I'll be buying it today for my new Athlon 64 computer. Which one should I get? Is there any reason for me not to get the 256mb one?
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    Which digital camera to buy?

    I'm looking at buying a digital camera and it has come down to 2 cameras. Canon SD100 or Olympus Stylus 300 Both are 3 megapixel cameras and both are availabel to me at pretty much the same price. So what do you guys think? Which camera should I go for?
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    Transporting a car by train...

    Anyone know how much it would cost to transport a car by train from Colorado to Vancouver, BC? My sister needs to bring her car back up here so I can sell it for her.
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    I think I'm losing my voice, what should I do?

    I just recently got hired to do phone tech support, so I'm on the phone continously during my 8 hour shift. This seems to have strained my throat or something because since yesterday, my voice has started to go. Monday, during my shift my voice got real raspy. No problem, I finished my shift...
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    Antec SX-830 available in Canada?

    I think this is a great case, so I ordered it from onvia.ca several days ago. Well, it turns out that they are "severely backordered" and will not recieve any stock for several weeks. That sucks in my opinion, I am sitting here twiddling my thumbs waiting. I can still cancel my order...