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    Does a Windows password slow Windows load?

    So for the past year I have not been using a Windows password on my personal PC. Recently I decided to change that. However, it seems that right after I did that it caused Windows to take an extra 10-20 seconds to load. Is this normal?
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    Which font to use in the professional world?

    So now that Word 07 is becoming the norm, is it now acceptable to use the 11-point Calibri in the professional world, or keep using 12-point Times New Roman? For education? Work? Thoughts?
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    Is there a program that describes every process in Windows?

    I have heard of it before, but I am unsure of the name. Basically when I do a virus removal of a system I look to see at how many processes the computer is running, and if any of them are viruses. Is there a tool that looks at the processes of your machine and describes what each one is so you...
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    Are the new Intel chip boards DDR3 exlcusive?

    I would think not, but was told otherwise. Thanks!
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    3 Computers, 2 printers, 1 router...

    Hey all, trying to set up a home network. I'm fairly knowledgeable about computers in most fields, except I am a complete noob when it comes to networking. Hardware: Modem 20mbps connection (not really hardware but a detail worth noting) Linksys WRT150N router Newegg Details 3 computers...
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    PING and TRACERT work, web pages don't show!

    I have an issue with a customer's computer of mine. I can run a PING on www.google.com and a TRACERT on www.google.com (and any other site for that matter) and it worked fine, but the web page is still unable to load in a browser! He is using XP. Here is what I've tried so far: Both IE and...
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    Trouble with a digital camera

    So I have this computer in the shop where a customer of mine was trying to get a digital camera to connect to it via USB. It would not work for whatever reason, and she continued to plug it in and take it out violently. She then closed her laptop and now it is having trouble booting. When you...
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    Best Registry cleaner?

    Anyone have any luck with some registry cleaners over others?
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    I know this might sound like a Mythbusters thing...

    Can a case actually set fire if there is a large amount of dust inside of it? Let's say piles of dust just for theory. I guess it would also depend on what would be in the system, and where it was placed; for instance, some PSU's are located in the bottom of the case instead of the top. My...
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    Wireless router too close to monitor?

    My Linksys Wireless router is about 11 inches away from my monitor. Do you think this is too close?
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    Do you think this hard drive can be saved?

    I have a customer that brought in a HDD that was used as an external HDD. It is a Maxtor, and I believe he left it on and running all the time. What I believe happened was that the casing overheated (as external enclosures usually do) and fried a transistor on the circuit board. He is a...
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    Trouble installing Warhammer Online

    So I have been unsuccessfully trying to install Warhammer Online onto my computer. It reads the DVD and looks like it installs properly. However, when I go to the Warhammer folder, nothing is there, and the game does not run when I prompt it to. I had this same issue with the World of...
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    How much a Windows OS uses...

    About a year ago I was under the impression that it was like this: XP 32 Bit - 2 gigs XP 64 Bit - 4 gigs Vista 32 Bit - ~3.4 gigs Vista 64 Bit - ~6.7 gigs I have a feeling that this information is incorrect. Anyone have more accurate information?
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    Dual boot - Vista 64 (Ultimate) and Ubuntu

    So when it comes to Linux I am a complete noob, and eager to learn more about it. I am wanting to dual boot Vista 64 and Ubuntu, but I think I have heard somewhere that this can be very difficult, and possible data loss can occur. Are there any pointers for doing this? Is it relatively easy...
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    12-13 year olds wanting to chat...

    Hello, my name is Chris Hansen. Why don't you take a seat over here...
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    Why is my multiplier at 7 instead of 9?

    So I ran Core Temp and CPU-z and both of them report a multiplier of 7, not 9. I thought 9 was the stock multiplier? Mine is at 7 x 266 = 1.8 =( I would also like to start overclocking, but I'd rather get this fixed before I overclock. Also - I manually changed the multiplier to 9, and...
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    What's a "good" 3Dmark score?

    I wasn't too impressed with mine. 9747 3DMarks Seemed to do really bad with the processor test.
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    Screen Saver won't come on...

    So my screen saver won't turn on, and I'm starting to worry about image burn-in. I have it set to 5 mins, but even after an hour it won't begin. I believe the problem is also occurring with sleep mode. I have that set to 30 mins, and it doesn't want to work either. Ideas? System/OS in sig.
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    Trouble with Vent and WoW

    First off, I'd thought I'd ask here before I even bother with some Blizzard forums. The typical responses people get on those forums would be along the lines of... "Your ventzor is pawnzor noobzor!" That said, I am having trouble talking on Ventrilo while playing WoW. I am able to talk on...
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    Such a thing as "too cool"?

    So my SpeedFan says that my average core temp is around 15-20C. I'm wondering if there are any disadvantages to having your CPU too cool? I guess I should really learn to overclock, lol.
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    Trouble with WoW and installation

    So I am having a few problems when trying to install WoW. After I finish installing the game and the expansion, I get the error "This program may have not installed correctly." If I try playing it, it says it is unable to download patches and recommends that I reinstall the game. Any...
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    Gskill or SuperTalent

    What are your preferences between the two? I most likely will not be overclocking. 4gb total (2x2).
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    Trouble with a musical keyboard.

    So I purchased a Creative Prodikeys keyboard for my girlfriend, and ran into an issue. The keyboard is a keyboard with a piano attached to the bottom, so you can play the piano into a program to record music notes. Picture The keyboard is a PS/2 keyboard, but she does not have any...
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    ASUS Striker Extreme LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX

    Didn't see any comments on newegg. Thoughts? Link
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    Think these will be good enough?

    Was thinking about getting 2 Geforce 8600GTS 512mb and run them SLI. Will these be good enough for most games out there? Haven't built the rig yet, looking at the Q6600 and 4gb (2x2gb) DDR2 PC6400 800 MHz. Gonna be running 1920x1200 res on a 24 inch monitor. Thanks!
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    Full internet access on my ATT Tilt?

    I heard there was a third party program out there that gives you full internet access (not mobile internet) similiar to the iPhone's internet browser on other smart phones. I am having trouble finding it. Getting tired of the mobile internet and considering getting rid of it if I am unable to...
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    Clear cases?

    I was looking at some sites and stumbled across some completely clear cases, which I assuming is made of acrylic. I had some concerns about these... - General durability? (i.e. I can imagine glue wearing off) - Enough room/slots for several customizations? - Enough heat dissapation? I...