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    need a small monitor

    Anyone know where I may be able to buy a monitor about 9" screen size? Can be crt or lcd panel. Must be able to do 800x600 and have a 15-pin D sub.
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    Change the name on Taskbar?

    Is there any way to change the name that appears in the taskbar when you have a program minimized? I use a CAD application that can open up about 6 windows. When I minimize all of them have the same taskbar name and I would like to know which is which. I have Windows 2000.
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    Knoppix - VNC Server

    I've got a machine running the Knoppix live cd. I want to connect to it from my WindowsXP machine through VNC. How do I set up the password on the Knoppix machine?????? I can ping the machine. I can attempt to connect to it through RealVNC I get a prompt for the password. I get an...
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    What is the simplest way to block Port 80 Outgoing

    As stated in the title. I have windows 2000 and I want to block port 80 to make it less tempting to waste time online while at work (I'm on salary, so I'm not riding the clock per say). I will still need access to POP3 email through Outlook. I downloaded Kerio Personal Firewall and I have...
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    Why Texas didn't have any looting

    PIC High resolution picture for those who want to get a closer look HERE
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    Can someone explain this commercial to me?

    As the title says, there has been a radio commercial in Dallas that goes something like this: "A cat chokes to death on a dead mouse," says the faux game show announcer. "Who killed who?"he asks as the timer loudly ticks off the seconds. "Freud!" answers the contestant, in decided victory...
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    Thunderhorse platform after Dennis

    BP has probably never spent this much money on one project. That edge in the water should be around 80' from the water. Pic1 Pic2 Pic3 Pic4 Pic5
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    Buying photo paper online

    As the topic/summary state, I am trying to decide which photo paper to buy online. I'm just not sure about the thickness. How does 8 mills compare to the paper you would get from a professional developer?
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    Planning my hardware upgrade

    I am planning to upgrade my work computer. This is what I am considering: All prices shown are from NewEgg effective 1/13/05 CPU ? Pentium 4, 3Ghz, Socket 478 Retail - $185 Motherboard ? ASRock P4V88RAID - $49 ( I want 4 dimm slots) Video Card ? Gigabyte Nvidia GeForceFX5700 256MB DDR -...
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    2005 Nissan Altima

    I purchased a Black 2005 Nisan Altima 2.5S 3 months ago. It came with 16" Wheels w/ Hubcaps. Recommend me a wheel+tire package in the $800-$1500 range.
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    Girls of Maxim

    Linky
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    Allergy Remedies

    I have tried zyrtec and claritin both of which make me totally innefective (drowsy). I am now wondering whether humidifiers and or air purifiers are any good. I am most interested in releiving congestion at night. Any help will be appreciated.
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    Washer & Dryer @ Fry's for $350

    Here's a link to the ad. Link I went to fry's and it's a Roper Brand, made by whirlpool. Are roper brand washers & dryers and good?
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    How to lookup WAN DHCP Lease through Router

    I have Comcast internet w/ a dynamic WAN IP. I have the cable modem connected to a belkin router. Is there any way to look up when my WAN DHCP lease expires without having to wire around the router.
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    Slow Printing

    I have a small ethernet network set up at work. It is used for file sharing and printer sharing. File sharing works great, but I have always experienced slow printing. Is it normal for 5MB print job to take 2 minutes to get to my printer? Yes, 2 minutes for it to transmit, before anything is...
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    College Major vs. Actual Job

    I'll Start I gave a masters degree in information systems and work as a structual steel detailer. I have 7 years experience in the steel industry, and no "real world" experience in info systems. I make pretty good money as a detailer, but in the near future I plan to write software for the...
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    RadioShack World Headquarters

    I am a Structural Steel Detailer in the Dallas area. These pictures show the construction of the new world headquarters of Radio Shack corporation in Fort Worth, Texas. The project consists of three seven story office buldings, a commons building, a parking garage and a retail building. The...
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    Auto Problem - Check Engine light

    1998 Honda Civic LX 8 Months ago I had a cracked exhaust manifold. I replaced it with one from a salvage yard. 3 weeks ago the check engine light came on. The code is P0420 Catalyst efficency below threshold - bank 1. Before I go out and purchase another exhaust manifold (no, i wont get it...
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    On the border margarita

    In my opinion, on the border makes the best margarita. does anyone know what kind of tequila they use?
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    Best way to record a radio program to MP3

    What's the best way to record an overnight radio program and convert it to MP3 format? I would not mind having to plug a conventional radio to the microphone port on my sound card. What I need to figure out is how to schedule my computer to record (and hopefully encode to mp3) from 2am to 6am...
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    Multi User Motherboards

    Anyone have experience with multi-user motherboards....
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    Handling Small Files

    I use Windows XP Professional. Does anyone know any way to optimize the way windows handles small files. Doing a simple copy and paste it takes 31 seconds to copy a single 300MB file, and it takes 3 minutes 58 seconds to copy 300MB as 24,380 files. I ask because at work we use a 3D modeling...
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    Slow file access through network

    What is the best way to boost my network performance???? I have a LAN with 7 clients and 1 file server. All the clients are 1.6Ghz Pentium 4's running windows 2000 professional. The file server is also a 1.6Ghz Pentium 4 running windows 2000 advanced server. Everything is wired with cat5 wire...