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    Need a mousepad for my G5

    Hey guys. I have a g5, and I've been using my desk since I got my mouse, however, its tearing my desk apart now, and so I need to get a pad to keep the mouse on now. However, I'm scared that if I get a pad, my g5 won't track as well. Are my fears legit? :P Or should I not worry? Is there...
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    Possible to build a computer for $500

    Hey guys. Is it possible to build a full blown computer(monitor) for $500? I don't really see how, but I've been challenged, and I need help :P (for a friend)
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    Networking problems, computers can't see eachother!

    Ok, so I have two computers. Computer 1 is equipped with vista, 2 has xp. Now, I had a network set up and running for a long time now, however I had to reformat xp. Now, I am having such a hard time having the computers see eachother! -LLTD installed on XP -Both computers part of...
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    Which monitor?

    So, I'm looking for a monitor for my PC, and I nailed it down to two. I mostly use my PC for gaming, messaging, and browsing the web, with the occasional movie. Which would be the better pick? BenQ G2400WD LG L227WTG- PF
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    Sub $200 cases?

    Hey guys. I need a bit of help. I'm looking at cases, and well there simply are too many to choose from! What are some great cases for under $200. I might want to do watercooling in the future, but that shouldnt be the decision maker. There are just too many cases to pick from, how do I...
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    Video on an Ipod Nano?

    So, I'm considering buying an Ipod Nano, but I like my podcasts and the occasional tv show, so how is the nano for video? Is the screen just too small?
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    Is there an easy way to install Ubuntu over Kubuntu?

    Hi, I installed Kubuntu, and well KDE isn't exactly what I wanted. To confusing, so I want to go back to Ubuntu. Is there an easy way to do it, or do I have to go through the whole installation, partition drive thing again?
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    Is there a way to put Vista first on the list in the Grub loader?

    Hi, I dual boot Vista and Kubuntu, and I use Vista as my primary OS. However, sometimes when I boot up, but I'm not around, it will boot into Kubuntu since its highlighted because its first on the list. Is there a way to switch that around?
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    Automatic driver downloads?

    So, I just got Linux, and uh its been pretty rough. Basically I'm lost in it lol (Kubuntu). So, I think I saw somewhere something that automatically downloads video driver updates. Anyone confirm this and show me what it was?
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    Your guys security setups?

    Hi all, I'm just wondering what security set ups you all got. Here is mine. I have my HDD split into two partitions, one has Vista, the other Linux. On my Vista, I got Avira AntiVir, Spybot, Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, then my router firewall. On linux I got nothing.
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    Dual Booting Kubuntu and Vista

    So, I decided I want to try Linux myself, but I don't want to lose my games or windows programs. So I decided to dual boot. So, how do I know which one I should install first? Or does it not matter?
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    Is WINE good enough?

    So, I've have been using Windows for a long time now, and I have no problems with it at all. Linux is just free lol, so that is the reason why I would want to switch. However, I play a lot of games, so at first I didn't think about Linux, but I found out about WINE. I'm just wondering how good...
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    Constant Bluescreen

    Hello. Since I got my computer in 07, I have only experienced a single blue screen, that is until today. Today I've been getting the blue screen constantly, and I don't know why. My GPU Temp at load is: 81 C My CPU at load is around 65 C Specs: Intel E6300 ATi 2900xt Gigabyte...
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    Router help in vista

    So, my router finally got me connected to the internet, but I noticed that Vista no longer sees the router when I go to view computers and devices, my router is no longer there. Any reason why? I saw it their before, but not anymore. Could it have to do with my firmware? My firmware is...
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    Can't install Acer monitor drivers

    I'm having trouble installing the Acer drivers. Every time I do, Vista insists on using the generic ones, and won't let me install the actual ones. Any ideas? Thanks
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    Vista defragger or 3rd party?

    Is the Vista defragger good enough to use, or should I buy a 3rd party one? Will it make a big difference? Thanks
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    Should I partition my hard drive?

    So, I am about to reformat my PC and reinstall windows, so I was wondering if I should partition my 320g hdd. Will there be any advantages to doing so? Thanks. Also after reformatting, should I use windows update first, or download all the drivers?
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    Is DD-WRT reccomended?

    Right now I'm using the stock Buffalo firmware, and well I don't like it that much. So I read up on DD-WRT and looks great. I'm wondering what people think about it, how easy it is to manage and port forward, and how reliable it is. Should I use it? Thanks.
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    Looking for a good wireless router and card.

    Well, I need to get myself a new router and wireless adapter, and my price range is $100-$150 tops for both of them. It will be for home use, connecting currently two computers in LAN for internet access and gaming. Also will connect my Wii and DS to it. Thanks.
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    Some website help needed!

    Well, I have a question. When I set up the download link on my site, and I click on it, it does not work. I have to right click, and click save link as to download. Now, how do I make it so when I left click, the download manager on the browser pops up instead, basically ability to download with...
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    Good free web host?

    So, what is a good free web host, that allows things like PHP, and has a decent amount of space. Me and some other people are wanting to make a fansite, but don't want to pay for anything. Any suggestions for some good ones?
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    Phenom B3

    So I really want to try the new Spider Platform, especially the 790fx chipset, but I really don't like the current Phenoms. And I do not need to buy a computer now, as my current one is top notch, I was just going to use it as backup parts though because I'm paranoid or give it to my brother so...
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    Good router and wireless card?

    After using wired for so long, I now must use wireless because of the new configuration of my house. And I have no clue where to start, what routers to look at and such. I do game a lot, and the connection would be important for lan(and the internet) So any recommendations? I don't really...
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    Looking to Build a Gaming Rig

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. 1. Gaming 2. Web surfing and other general stuff like word processor. 3. Movies Games: I listed the more intense ones -Crysis -World In Conflict -Supreme Commander -Call of Duty 4 -Oblivion...
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    Best Hard Drive brand?

    :confused: So, I am looking for a hard drive that will basically be for storage, as I have a raptor for games and speed and such. So I'm wondering what is the best brand for a 500g 7200rpm HD? Seagate(one I know most about), Western Digital, Samsung, Maxtor or what? Lol, I'm so confused...