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    Extending USB distance

    I have a device that offloads data via USB2. I'm trying to find a way to extend the distance over which I can upload past the normal 5m limit. It could possibly be as much as 30m. I have seen the USB cables that take extra power from a second male connector and the USB->Ethernet converters...
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    Advice on tiny (handheld) TVs/Monitors

    I'm trying to find a small (5"-9") TV or monitor I can use to preview the feed from a camera as I set it up. It has to be battery powered. It seems to be quite hard to find many with battery power instead of mains/12V power, but if anyone here knows of some can you recommend one?
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    Reinstalling XP

    I'm reinstalling XP after my fling with Vista RC1. The install was all going great, until I realised I left the certificate of authenticity at home for safe keeping while I'm at uni. I called my mum, who looked around where I thought it should be but she can't find it. I poked around the CD...
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    Can't find a way into old Drive

    My parents' computer went bang (parts of it) last week, so I've sorted out a replacement. I took the hard drive out and put it in my caddy to take the files off. I managed to get all their documents, but my account was password protected so I can't access any of the folders. Normally, I'd just...