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    when solutions are just a click away

    i wonder what you guys think. Today, you can find a solution to most problems/questions with just a quick google search. I find I jump to google immediately when trying to figure things out, without putting much thought into the problem myself. My logic is, why waste my energy on something...
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    adblock plus

    ok, i've brought this topic up before but didn't really get the discussion i wanted. It is like this: Ads suck.. period. Nobody wants to see them. Websites rely on ads to fund their existence. Adblock plus kills ads... really, really well. As people get more tech savvy and word gets...
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    anyone shop @ deviantart?

    i bought a 12x18 piece came really nicely printed... ! it was like $30 shipped. Not exactly cheap, but there's some high quality art on that site. Anyone else decorate their walls with deviantart?
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    sata power connector broke off, can i rma it?

    someone was fucking with my shit and broke the sata power connector off my 320gb seagate.Will they honor the rma?
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    ballistix + p35 ds3l all of a sudden not working together?

    i don't understand... i've had them running together for over a year now and all of a sudden the sticks won't boot with the mobo. i swapped them with some sticks from a dell computer and all of a sudden everything works fine. They stopped working after i did a hardware shutdown (held power...
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    considering this dell system:

    Intel® Core?2 Duo Proc E6550 (2.33GHz,4MB L2Cache,1333FSB) Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition Dell 22 inch Widescreen E228WFP Analog Flat Panel Display 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz - 2DIMMs Single Drive: 16X (DVD+/-RW) Burner Drive 160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst...
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    using s3 with smallbusiness server 2003

    im considering this option as an offsite backup alternative. anyone know of any clients i might want to check out that will work good with sbs 2003? i'm looking to backup around 15gb of data that changes very little day-to-day. i dont need anything too complex... just something that will allow...
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    need contact lenses ASAP -- any store that sells them?

    ok i ran out of lenses and i need some asap before i go on vacation for xmas. is there any store that sells them? seems like u can only get them by mail, but i need them now. i am a costco member, not sure if they carry lenses. do i need a signed prescription in hand to get them?
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    recommend me a tripod+head

    this tripod will be for a rebel xti. tripod will be used for long exposure shots so i guess it needs to be fairly sturdy. I have no idea what a good sturdy tripod goes for but im willing to spend up to $400. something fairly portable would be nice. i dont want to spend what i dont need to so...
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    24-70mm f/2.8l usm for night photography / long exposure?

    i currently have a rebel xti w/ a EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM. i am a beginner w/ photography but i think this lens is too slow for shooting in low light like at night. im considering the EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM as a replacement. It doesnt have IS but not sure if i really need that. the...
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    Windows server 2003 connected to SBS 2003 domain?

    Is this possible? I need to build a new server machine and connect it to my sbs 2003 domain. I am pretty much a newb so a tutorial or something would be appreciated.
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    remotely connecting to sbs2003 enviro via vpn

    ive got a user that wants to take his laptop home and use it there. he needs to be able to access his exchange mailbox and datafiles on the server. can i just have him login as normal (with the sbs domain selected), connect him via VPN, and all will be good? when he does his windows...
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    HTPC Build advice please

    i'm looking to build an HD HTPC with the following specs to start: opteron 165 2gb OCZ DDR x-fi extrememusic What i'll be doing with it: - HD DVD Playback via HD DVD player and backups - DVD Playback - Picture slideshow - Music * not gonna be doing anything with dvr anytime soon, nor...
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    control powerdvd with ir receiver+denon remote?

    i have a denon receiver which i have connected to my computer. i use the denon to adjust my volume. i would like to buy some sort of usb dongle that will allow me to control media apps on the pc with my denon remote. Is this possible? Mainly, i want to control power dvd -- this is what i use to...
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    sbs 2003 r2 vs regular question

    hi, i need to purchase a standard edition of sbs 2003 and am faced with the choice between r2 and regular. my main concern with r2 is the automatic update green check thing. will this force ms updates on client computers or is this feature optional (ie i can disable it)?
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    backing up to ftp with true image

    ok im trying to do a backup to ftp site but true image wont let me connect to it. i type ftp://ip then as soon as i type the / it goes to "My Computer" as the location... some sort of autocomplete / shortcut feature that conflicts with the address im typing.
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    search engine submission?

    is there any easy tool to get your site submitted to a bunch of search engines? I added to msn, yahoo, and google, but i know there are many more. Also, anyone know of some tips to attract users to a forum? i'd like to create a community for some topic, but don't know how to get users.
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    cheap 939 setup?

    im getting a new processor for my 939 setup, so i wont to use my old 3200+ in another computer. wat are some cheap 939 mobo+mem+gfx combos for a use in an office setting? im looking to buy used most likely. thanks
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    good place to buy a plasma

    im looking for a Pioneer PRO1540HD 60" to buy online but the places that are selling them don't seem very reputable. heres what pricegrabber offers: http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_geto...=Pioneer%20PRO1540HD&search=PRO-1540HD also, should i worry about ordering plasma online? i've...
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    cellphones.. how do i know whats good and what works w/ my provider?

    i'm with sprint atm, using their free sanyo POS phone. i'd like to get a new phone, but their offerings are limited. I've read about unlocked phones that can be used w/ any provider. Where can i purchase these phones and what are some recommended phones? i just read about samsung coming out with...
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    my compaq's hdd crashed... can i use the restore disks on new hdd?

    my compaq's hdd is about dead--- making grinding noises. im gonna buy a new hdd but i am afraid i wont be able to use my xp home restore disks provided by compaq. will i be able to? is there a workaround if i cant? I just dont want to have to rebuy xp home.
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    google apps for your domain

    hi, currently my email host is 1and1.com located all the way in germany. they're a bit slow when it comes to sending and receiving whereas google is usually instant. i'm thinking of switching my domains email over to google... anyone have any experience with this? i have never done this before...
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    rebel xti -- night shooting guide

    hi i just got my first slr camera -- a rebel xti w/ a Canon EF-S 17-85mm. id like to get into night shooting a bit but have no idea where to start. can anyone offer some tips on camera settings or maybe a tutorial. i have found this site...
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    sbs2003 - my docs redirection for just a few users

    hi, i'd like to setup folder redirection, but just for some specific users. From the user settings page, i only have the option to configure my docs redireciton for everyone which i don't want. i've actually made my own GPO for folder redirection. heres how i did it: 1. expand domain, right...
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    spinrite

    my hdd just died on me. It spins put clicks really loud. i can't load windows off it. I'm thinking of buying spinrite but have some questions for those that have used it. as i understand, ill be able to isntall it on anotehr computer and make a bootable cd iso so i can boot the recovery...
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    facts on vista drm?

    i've heard all sorts of talk about vista having DRM that will prevent users from running certain programs or playing certain media files. can anyone give me the facts?
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    create flash catalog cd from pdf or ppt?

    hi i have a catalog that i made in powerpoint. it is very simple with just some images with some item numbers and prices. id like to distribute this catalog on a cd, but id like to make it have some interactivity (not just some pdf "scan" where the user has to play with zoom to read it)...
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    create a flash catalog?

    hi i have an existing catalog that i would like to make into a catalog cd. the catalog involves an assortment of products in a single image/picture. id like the user to be able to select each product by moving there mouse over it and clicking it. like this...
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    sbs 2003 mailbox limit

    i have a user that is still getting "mailbox disabled" messages saying that he has exceeded his quota limits even after i set the mailbox quotas to unlimited (i unchecked all the quota boxes so that there are no restrictions). is there any way i can get rid of this? he was over the quota before...
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    encrypted ftp

    hi if i use an encrypted ftp transfer, will people who watch the packets be able to tell what i am transferring? also, what server software for windows is recommended? sftp, encrypted ftp or?
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    ad immunity and the future of e-advertising

    am i alone in that i completely ignore any advertisements i see on websites? Google search advertisements are like not even there... banners on websites are invisibile... i don't even use any ff extensions to block them, i just don't see them at all. the fact of the matter is, i don't think...
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    patriot 179 dollar 2gb ddr deal?

    anyone know if a similar deal to this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220095 patriot 2gb ddr2 667 for 179! out of stock but i need to order this soon... any other similar deals?
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    what do you guys think of this e6300 system?

    heres what i got so far: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz -- $183.00 = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005 Intel BOXDG965RYCK Socket T (LGA 775) Intel G965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard -- $109.99 =...
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    budget system

    i need to build a budget mid range system. this will be used for internet, word/excel, and dvd authoring/editing (home movies). what do you guys think? i'm thinking 160gb sata, 1gb ram, and low end pci-e card undecided on processor (low end core 2?)
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    annoying lcd ghosting (windows ui only)

    http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7215/ghostingll4.jpg ss says it all. my monitor is a syncmaster 215tw (22" ws) and runs at 1680x1050. this only happens with the windows right click ui. It is not limited to just the os though, right clicking for menus in programs produces ghost too...
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    shopping cart / ecommerce software?

    hi, what are some good shopping cart programs for a small scale commerce website? The site will just be a compliment to an already existing retail/store business... it won't be heavy traffic and so i would like some flexibility in design (to make it look pretty). Something easy is a + too as...
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    exchange mailbox limits

    hi, i followed this guide to set system wide mailbox storage limits: http://www.zdnetasia.com/techguide/windows/0,39044904,39403710,00.htm i unchecked each "issue warning" because i want each user to have unlimited mailbox storage. Was this correct? The directions are unclear as to whether...
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    quality oakley knockoffs?

    is there any place to buy some good quality oakley knockoffs. i really like the oakley minute sunglasses but don't like the price. these knockoffs dont have to say oakley on them, they just need to be quality and resemble the minute design/style. i'd also be interested in a company that is...
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    best sound card (besides x-fi)

    can anyone recommend me a sound card other than any of the x-fi cards? I'm looking for something that sounds really good (top of the line). This will be for headphone and 2.0 speaker setups and for music and DVD watching.
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    how to hang posters

    hi guys i bought some movie posters online and i want to hang them on my wall without damaging them, what do you guys suggest? is there an adhesive product that doesn't rip the paper when i remove it?