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    Resolution problem...

    I just got this lcd as a hand me down from my dad. Everything on it is fine except for the fact that everytime I turn on my computer the resolution goes back to 1152 x 864. It's getting a bit annoying having to put it back to 1280x1024 everytime I boot the computer up. Any ideas why...
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    Syncmaster 731B

    I'm looking into getting an LCD monitor (17"), and was curious if anyone had experience with this particular model. I'm not finding much on it here or at newegg (they don't even carry it).
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    Power Supply Choice...

    Before I present the choices, understand that I'm getting an Antec, regardless. No Seasonic- pimping, PC&C-toting around here, please :) That said: Antec SP 500W or Antec TP 430W? They're both plenty to power my machine, and fairly similar in price (although Newegg has a rebate on the...
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    graphic card advice

    Ok, it looks like the time to build my new computer has finally arrived. Here are my current decisions: Mobo: EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra. Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice 1GHz FSB 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939. Memory: CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB 184-Pin DDR...
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    Need advice on computer rebuild

    Hey folks. I built my computer years ago, and since then have fallen sadly out of the loop as far as hardware developments, etc. I've gotten to the point where I'd really like to regut my machine. I was hoping some people here could point me in the right direction... Here's my current...
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    boot question

    Sorry if this has been asked(I'm sure it has), but I did a search, and couldn't find it. Just reformatted an xp home laptop. When it boots up it gives two options that you have to choose from...xp home edition and xp home edition (yes, i meant to type the same thing twice in a row). How do...
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    gimp questions

    First, I was wondering if there is a good discussion board somewhere for sharing of GIMP tips, etc. Secondly, I'm looking for all the layer effects that they have in PS...bevel and emboss, outer/inner glow, stroke, gradient overlay, etc....anyone know where I can find these?
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    make the beeping stop!!

    Twice tonight, my computer has started beeping at me, and would not stop until I shut off the power. It's an alternating high and low pitch beep, and it just keeps going and going and...you get the picture. Any ideas...?
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    Question about Destin, FL

    Anyone know a good place to stay while in Destin? Our favorite place is under new management and has closed down (not sure if it's a permanent thing or not). Looking for someplace new... Thanks :)
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    PayPal Alternatives

    I was going to start accepting donations on a site I run for forum upgrades etc...a lot of the members are wanting to help out financially. I was going to use Paypal, but I've heard some bad things about them, and then there's the whole paypalsucks.com thing. First of all...how do you feel...
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    computer freeze

    I built my computer a few years ago, and haven't had any problems... Last week my computer froze on me for the first time, and it's been happening more frequently (3 or 4 times today). It's a complete lockup, and I can't detect any rhyme or reason as to when it happens. How should I go...
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    home network help, please

    We are running a desktop and laptop. The desktop is connected through the router via an ethernet cable, and the laptop is connected using a wireless card. What options do I need to choose in the home network setup wizard? I'm working with this same setup at two homes...one of them, both...
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    Switching web hosts

    I run an invision site (http://www.dmbforums.com), and am researching the possibility of switching hosts. We are currently being hosted by bluedomino (a former admin unwisely chose them to host our site), and have had constant problems with php uploads, and the site itself not loading. I...
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    HTML IE v. Mozilla problem

    I made a quick website for my former guitar teacher, and it looks fine in Firefox, but is causing me all kinds of trouble in IE. Here is the address: http://www.godwinthompsonduo.com/disc.html Looks greatin Firefox...in IE there are two problems. 1) The bar on the left obviously...
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    Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Classroom In A Book

    Does anyone have a copy of this book? I've got it, but without the cd that comes with it. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to put them up for me to download (you can use my ftp server). They have them up for download on the official site, but the link leads to a 404 error :(
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    photoshop 7.0 book...

    anyone know of an especially good photoshop 7 tutorial book that i could buy? i'd like to get a little more in-depth knowledge of the software, but there are about 90394853495890 books to choose from. didn't know if someone here might have a good experience with a certain title...
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    outlook links

    when someone sends me a link via e-mail and i click it, the browser window opens, but so does a box asking me to locate the link on my computer. fairly annoying, and from what i understand it's caused by not having IE as my default browser. is there an easy workaround for this?
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    video card advice

    i've been out of the video card scene for quite a while, so i'm not as up on all the options as i used to be. im looking for a video card for my friend. he just wants something that will play your avg shoot 'em up game fairly well. specifically, he just bought halo, and his current card can't...