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    Program to convert dvd to avi quickly for home server

    I just got my system set up and it is ready for me to put my movies onto my server. I would love to just rip my movies to iso format, but at 4.4gb each space fills up fast. I would like to convert them to avi instead as they take up a third or less space. I am using AutoGK, but at almost 2 hours...
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    TF2 question

    I just picked up the game and installed it last night but didn't get a chance to try it out. Where is a good place to practice so I don't hinder my team too much in real action?
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    PC sloooooow boot

    I have an odd problem that I think is due to the power supply, but I'm not 100% sure yet. Temps are fine, monitored with Everest & Speedfan. The problem is that on some boots, the system gets stuck at the Abit splash screen for a few minutes, then takes another couple before it reaches the...
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    New York City

    I'm heading to NYC this Saturday with the family on a trip sponsored by work to the Museum of Natural History, but am looking for a good place to eat nearby that is family friendly (maybe a good pizza place). Kids ages range from 3-9. Any suggestions?
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    Intel CPU Question

    I am looking to build a new pc for my wife and I (coming from socket 939) and am looking at the E2x series cpus. Newegg has them the 2140 -60 and -80 for all within $12 of each other. Is there any reason to get one versus another? I'm hoping to use the sticky guide to overclock them as I keep...
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    MP3 Player Question

    I've just started listening to Podcasts and I have bought a cheapo $30 player at Circuit City last week. One thing that I hated was if I turned it off in the middle of the podcast, and turned it back on later I had to listen to the whole thing again. Are there any mp3 players that have a fast...
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    Dual Monitor Question

    I setup a dual monitor on my desktop last night, adding in a 17" CRT from the basment. I have my LCD set to 1680x1050 and the CRT to 1280x1024. My only problem is that on it's own, the CRT looks fine, but as hooked up, it is dark. I've tried playing with the brightness, contrast, and R,G,B...
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    DVD Player question

    For some reason last weekend I went to play a DVD for my kids and no sound came out. It had been working fine for months, but all of a sudden no sound. I doubt it, but can an HDMI cable go bad where video is fine but audio is gone? My current setup in the den is LCD TV hdmi to the LG DVD...
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    Need help from New Yorkers

    My wife and I are trying to plan a trip to Manhatten in early May. The sticker shock of these hotels is quite amazing. I can see that they do get lower in price the farther away from Central Park you go. Can anyone recommend a decent place, close to the attractions, or at least one that is...