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    Omg i was hacked by a wifi-moocher

    Few days ago i experienced my wifi connection getting funky. D/C frequently and sometimes windows does not show connected status at the task bar even when connected. Finally logged into my router to check. To my horror, i was logged out. On my router status page i saw an unknown pc name on my...
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    32bit Oses and 4Gb RAM limit question

    Hi guys pardon my noobish question. I heard many times that 32bit OSes is unable to address more than 4Gb of RAM. How is it that my office IT guy says that our server in running 8Gb of RAM on Win2k3 32bit Enterprise? Would'nt all that ram be wasted ? Shouldnt they be using the x64 version...
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    Invert mouse y-axis

    Just wondering how many people here use inverted mouse when playing fps or 3rd person. My friends thinks its a rare minority that people use inverted mouse or is it like lefty and righty?
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    Need decent router buying advice

    Need some advice on getting a new router. I mainly use my comps for surfing, DL and some BT.which should i get ? I i just need a decent stable router that works and not some high end like Dl-655 or those new N-routers. I dont game online much or use voip so QoS types or gamefuel types router...
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    Changing drive letters w/o formatting ?

    As above. Hi guys...was wondering if anyone knows a painless and simple way to change drives letters? i heard u can do it using some program. Recommendations? Any implications eg. programs wont work ? or windows not being able to boot?
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    MPLS/IP switching

    As above. why is it gaining popularity these days among companies and isp's? wiked it but still don't quite understand.
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    Swapping SATA channel on mobo

    :confused: Hi guys, pardon my noobishness. I was just wondering if swapping the SATA channel on mobo, currently [SATA2] to [SATA3] would have any kind of effect on the hd. My instincts say no..but hey.. better be safe. Its for better cable management purposes. Another thing i noticed my...
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    Help on motherboard choice

    Hi i was helping a friend to upgrade his comp as it recently died. I'm stucked between choosing 2 boards at his local retailer which sadly doesnt carry to many brands. The final choices are DFI lanparty nf4 ultra-D and MSI neo4 plat both of received great reviews. I plan to tweak it by OC it...
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    Gaming at 1680*1050 on 7600GT possible ?

    Hi guys,i was considering changing my display from a 19" to a 20.1" WS. Iwould like to ask if my gfx is able to handle gaming @ 1680*1050 coz i've heard 20" not being able to display 4:3 res to 16:10 properly.....resulting in images being stretched out. if i were to run it at the native...
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    WinXp pro SP2 VS Windows Server 2003 !

    Hi guys just wanted to ask which OS is better for gaming XP pro or server 2003 ?Also in a typical desktop environment which is better? does server2k3 offer better features or performance, since it has additonal stuff like remote admin, support for Db's Gaming wise, I've heard that Xp Pro cant...
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    24/7 Enterprise similar type HDD for Desktops ?

    Hi guys, what hdd (brand/model) would you recommend for a comp that needs to be on 24/7 besides the obvious RAID configs, SCSI drives or raptors. Preferbably >200gig 7200rpms ones, that provides lasting performance, runs cool,noise levels etc.... performance would not be a main issue here but...
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    AMD X2 3800 OC which is better ???

    Hi guys, just bought an X2 3800 but hence have decided to OC it, as many reported that it clocks well. I'm aiming for 2.4Ghz. May I ask which is a better setting? I'm running a mem divider as i suspect my Ram wont go over 220Mhz. my rig ----------------- X2 3800 2.0Ghz Stock cooling Geil...
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    2Gigs or 1Gig RAM ??

    Hi guys I'm think of building my new system from my bonus pay. Should i go With 2gigs or 1gig of ram? I typically use my rig for photoshop and some video editing. I do ocassionally game bit mostly WoW,Civ4 etc. I do multi-task quite a lot and run several BT's most of the time. Pls...
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    A64 Venice 3800+ vs 3500+ Justifiable ?

    Hi guys....finally decided to go upgrade my system. so i need some advice. I'll be using my system for work mostly PS and some light video editing. I also need it to hold its ground when playing HL2, BF2, doom3 etc.... .Hopefully it should last me for the next 2-3years I do not intend on OCing...