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    Internet-source downloads stall - 3rd adapter, 2nd router, no change

    I can't get my head around this one... Symptom: any multi-megabyte internet download will stall (file downloads, iTunes purchases, streaming video, etc) after a few megabytes have transferred. The overall connection remains active, but that particular download stops. Oddest part: this only...
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    Can reset button fry a motherboard?!?

    1. Installed some new RAM 2. Have a a wireless mouse and keyboard that often stop working after a system-unplug. 3. Booted fine, but mouse wouldn't work. 4. Rebooted using keyboard 5. Booted to login, but now keyboard wouldn't work either... 6. Hit RESET button. 7. Didn't reset. Hard-drive...
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    Anybody know what happened to VisionTek?

    For at least the last 10 days (that was the first time I tried), VisionTek's website (including all subdomains and deep pages for which I could find links) has been, well, not Visiontek. Instead it's "vDeck" welcoming me to my future website and suggesting that I replace "this index.html" with...
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    Acer drops best PocketPC/PDA ever!

    The buzz on the PDA/PocketPC forums: Acer's new n310 and n311 PocketPCs. Chinese Language page with specs and photos "Official" announcement coverage by InfoSync The down-and-dirty on the n311: Windows Mobile 5.0 3.7" VGA-resolution screen 400Mhz Samsung processor (equiv. to Intel...
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    Mouse buttom re-assignment (Gyration)

    Okay, I know what you're all thinking. "Search the forums." Did, no help. Because my problem is slightly more complicated than the title makes it seem. I'm using a Gyration Ultra mouse to control my HTPC. I'm using Media Portal as my front end (rocks). I'd like to be able to scroll...
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    Sandra memory bandwidth test issue...

    Here's the issue: When I do memory bandwidth and caching tests in Sandra, my results are BELOW the reference measurements. For bandwidth, the reference speed for an 865PE board running PC3200 at CL2 is about 4800MB/s on top and bottom (don't remember the categories). I'm coming in at...
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    Thermalright XP-90 for $24.95 at Jab-Tech

    Nobody's posted deets on this lately, but the Jabtech price for XP-90 is down to $24.95 today, despite Pricegrabber saying $29.95. I picked up this, a Panaflo 92L1, and a tube of AS Ceramique for $41 shipped.
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    Dell Media Experience

    Anybody know how to get Dell software onto a non-dell machine? I have an inspiron that came with Dell Media Experience, and I want to put this very sweet app on my new media server, but it knows its not a dell somehow. Suggestions?
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    NEVERMIND

    NEVERMIND, found the stupid answer to my stupid question
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    Dell's 20" 2005FPW for $397 SHIPPED (+ tax)

    I know there are other 2005FPW threads, but none of them has this exact deal listed. Roll over to Techbargains for all codes. Deal is: 35% off with code + STACKABLE $90 off $750 with code. EDIT: 35% might expire soon, but still active as of right now. The $90 off expires Thursday at...
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    [Rant] Why do current PDA's suck?

    So, my old Tungsten T has developed that annoying digitizer jump that the Tungstens are prone to get. I know how to fix it, but it just gets me thinking that now might be a good time to upgrade and blow a big ol' chunk of money just because. But as I survey the field... there is nothing cool...
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    FCC approves limited sharing of Tivo programs over internet

    For those who might care, the FCC today approved Tivo's application to allow TivoToGo users (coming this Fall) to transfer individual shows to up to 9 registered TivoToGo users over the internet. The MPAA and the NFL were essentially disregarded in their protests to sharing shows. Score one...
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    Software help on Harddrive upgrade: IDE -> SATA

    This is a little hardware and a little software, but I had to pick a forum... I'm upgrading my Maxtor DM+9 80G drive to a Samsung 120G SATA. I'd been noticing that the Maxtor is reacting very slowly lately, out of the blue. I've run a half dozen benches and its consistently coming in at...
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    Disabling SSID broadcast?

    Okay, so all the security gurus out there recommend disabling SSID broadcast on wireless networks, so that any shmoe out there can't go wardiving with the greatest of ease. The only problem is that when I disable SSID broadcast on my wireless router/access point (Dlink DI-624), my wireless...
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    EDIT: HELP! Network problemos

    Hey. Just setting up my network, and looked in "My Network Places" under my wife's WinXP Home account. I found 3 folders on 3 web addresses inside. She doesn't recognize any of the folders, or the corresponding web pages. What's going on here? Do I have in intrusion problem? EDIT: New...
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    *Nevermind* Two networks and specs...

    Any suggestions on this: I want to be able to access my school's 802.11b network using the default Intel Pro/Wireless-B antanna in my latop, and I want be able to access my home Wifi network, D-Link XtremeG DI-624 802.11e 108Mbps, using a cardbus D-Link DWL-G650 antenna (great deal on both at...
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    WiFi, XP Pro, user accounts, and more!

    Hey! Thanks for looking! Here's the situation: just got a new laptop (Dell Inspiron 8600 -- "Mmmm, 15.4 inch wide-screen and 4x DVD burner...[Homer Simpson drool sound].") It runs Win XP Pro (necessary: got the LT for law school) and uses the default Intel Pro/Wireless 802.11b antenna to log...
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    Video Game Industry: Producing a game

    Just a quick question: Does anybody around here know how to go about getting a video game produced?
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    ERROR: OBJECT EXPECTED > Line: 46

    Alright, I'm going nuts. IE is continually giving my active scripting runtime errors. Its always Line 46, 48, or 50, but usually Line 46. I have narrowed it to active scripting because it doesn't do it when I turn AS off in Options: Security. It also is manifesting as an occasional "syntax...
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    ERROR: OBJECT EXPECTED > Line: 46

    Alright, I'm going nuts. IE is continually giving my active scripting runtime errors. Its usually Line 46. I have narrowed it to active scripting because it doesn't do it when I turn AS off in Options: Security. It also is manifesting as an occasional "syntax error." Do I need to reinstall...
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    Bluetooth network?

    Well, I bought a Tungsten today and it comes with built in Bluetooth. Wireless LAN is something I know ~squat about. My PC doesn't have any wireless capability, and my phone doesn't have bluetooth, either. So here's my question: what would I need to get in order use the BT functions of the...
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    ***DEAD***NERO 6 DIRECT FROM AHEAD -- $49

    WOW! AHEAD Software has just released Nero Burning ROM 6, right? Well, its not available for sale yet on their site, and will cost more than $100 when it is. But if you buy (or bought) Nero 5.5 FROM THEM DIRECTLY on their site after May 1, they send you a FREE serial key upgrade to Nero 6.0...
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    Weirdness...P4P800 and "Windows Protection Errors"

    Please help! Setup: P4P800 2.4C Geil PC3500 VisionTek Radeon 9500 Pro Herolchi 350W PSU (the one from Tom's HWG PSU round-up, supposed to be a good unit) So, this is a new one for me. I've been having a ah heck of a time with my new P4P800. I suspected that I probably had multiple problems...
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    Memory divider for P4P800

    NEWB QUESTION: Does anybody know what settings I would use in the Asus P4P800 BIOS in order to acheive a standard 200MHz FSB (800MHz quad-pumped), and standard DDR400 memory speeds. I thought I would do this by setting the CPU "frequency," as the BIOS puts it, to 200 and the DRAM Frequency to...