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    Are SSDs reliable?

    How's the reliability on the lower end SSDs? I've seen some $200 SSDs and I've been contemplating 'upgrading' (Space is not a concern). However I've seen quite a few reviews which seem to indicate a high failure rate? Opinions please.
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    Sucky Dilemma : Ebay problem

    So, me and friend pool some money together to buy a few SSDs off ebay. After I pay the scam artist, they drop off the face of the Earth and I have to open a claims against them in order to have them ship out. So, while I?m away from the weekend the package shows up. They drop kick it to me...
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    Problem figuring out Video card resolutions

    Hi all, This is probalby a few very simple questions. I have a bunch of older, AGP based computers and I was wondering if the older video cards support widescreen. For example, I have a Matrox QID which does 1600x1200, Matrox has a software driver that allows it to do widescreen at...
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    Chase Customer Support FTL

    Let's spent an hour and a half trying to get them to allow me to wire money to my idiot brother in China. Failed miserably, got transfered around 6 times. I submitted the transaction 8 or 9 times under their guise. All failed. Then finally the security lady says to give it "5 minutes" (BS of...
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    Laptop suggestions

    Of the 3 the Fujitsu is the best choice. Consider the weight: Dell -> Weight: Starting at 5.39 lbs (2.45kg) Toshiba -> 6.2 lbs Fujitsu -> 1.98kg ~ 4.4 lbs Dell is nice and affordable, and their tech support is a hit or miss proposition. Toshiba I've heard nothing but horror stories...
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    Searching for a reputable dedicated host with a cavaet

    RossMan to the rescue as always. Thanks.
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    Searching for a reputable dedicated host with a cavaet

    Hi all. I'm looking for a web host who doesn't care if I web crawl. I used to use Layeredtech for a while (for a different purpose) but I read in their TOS that they don't want webcrawling on their network. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.
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    In MATH we trust

    A lot of your writing sounds specious and subversive. I think you are trolling. Or don't talk about subjects being flawed when you don't have a basic understanding of things. Lastly, I haven't run across anything yet that wasn't an approximation of some sort in this world yet. Let me know...
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    Cheap dedicated hosting

    I used to used layered tech on and off, but they seem to have gotten bigger and there are no more 60$ a month hosts. Anyone know of a reliable cheap place? I don't need the lowest latency but dependability and low cost. Thanks again guys.
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    How to file a patent?

    Thanks dullard, +rep if it existed. Exactly what I was looking for. And thank you everyone else. I somehow didn't think it was as easy as registering a domain name. :) /thread.
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    How to file a patent?

    Hi, I'm curious if anyone has gone through the process of filing a patent? I have a semi-worthless invention to try to invent. Can you do it yourself? What pitfalls are there to watch out for? Thanks, Jay
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    Laptop Shut off and won't turn back on?

    Sorry, I got this and another thread mixed up. (have the same thread running on another forum) I forgot to mention I totally took the machine apart, so there is no dust problem. Sorry for the confusion. I found the CMOS battery on the machine, would you know how to rest it? I tried to...
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    Laptop Shut off and won't turn back on?

    Thank you, but I swapped out the overgrown p4 for a p4m a long time ago, so the heat problem does not apply to me. My problem as stated in the original post doesn't have anything to do with overheating directly. At this point I just need to reset the CMOS before assuming something is...
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    Laptop Shut off and won't turn back on?

    Before sleep bump for suggestions. Thanks.
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    Laptop Shut off and won't turn back on?

    Sounds very reasonable, I don't think there were any screws down there. Sadly, the laptop seems to be fine W/O processor. Does that suggest the socket is screwed? Lastly, do you happen to know where the CMOS battery reset is for a Dell Inspiron 5100? I can't seem to find anything that...
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    Laptop Shut off and won't turn back on?

    Just tried your suggestion.(removing the battery & cdrom) No effect. Still turns off after 4 seconds or so.
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    Laptop Shut off and won't turn back on?

    Bump for answers please.
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    Laptop Shut off and won't turn back on?

    I would at least like to reset the BIOS since that laptop had a bad habit of overheating just to be certain. Although I am hard pressed to reason out what "broke" given the fact that it was just a very small jolt to the laptop.
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    Laptop Shut off and won't turn back on?

    The other day I shifted my weight and my laptop turned off. It is a Dell Inspiron 5100. I swapped the processor, and ram for known good ones. With either processor, it would turn on (no video) then turns off by itself about 5-7 seconds later. Without a processor it turns on (again no...
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    Anyone know how head hunters work?

    Anyone work as a headhunter or know what the process is. For example, how much they take out of the salary of a position. Negotiating tactics. stuff like that. Thanks.
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    SuperMax = Super Lax??/

    Yes, I know they were tried in civl court, but they were quoting some FBI officials stating that drug dealers still run their ring (reuben castro) very effectively? I wonder why we don;t ship them off there, so they stop causing trouble?
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    Miss Georgia USA 2007 contestants

    ROFL........ There are a few gems in there. I personally like Miss WoodStock. Although, I do agree a lot of them need polish. I don't know why, most of them seem far on the bad or good side. No one is really plain looking.
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    Need help with routing problem

    TTT
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    Need help with routing problem

    TTT For solutions
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    Need help with routing problem

    I setup a Loopback adapter in Windows. I have 3 network interfaces 1 Loopback 10.0.0.0 1 Wireless 192.168.1.0 1 Connection OUTSIDE world I can't get the Virtual Machine on 10 to talk to 192 and vice versa. I added a pair of static routes, it doesn't work. However, if I can connect...
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    Anyone with a HP Presario 2100

    I get that sinking feeling that I will have to buy a set of wires, what a pain. I just pieced it back togethered...
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    Anyone with a HP Presario 2100

    Perhaps it wasn't clear but I was talking about internally, I don't see the antenna wires. I'm asking if I have to purchase the wires and open up the chassis. If it was a simple drop in install, I woudln't be asking this. Thanks though.
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    Anyone with a HP Presario 2100

    TTT
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    Anyone with a HP Presario 2100

    I'm trying to add a wireless mini pci card in. I can't find teh damn antennas? The wilress reception is pretty poor...I wonder if I have to buy them or something? Any help? Thanks.
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    YAGT: So my girlfriend wants to make "new" friends...

    Long Threads FTL (For the lose/loss). What you need is a fembot. Better yet, make tons of money and have sleazy women chase after you. (DO THIS FTW (for the win)) That wil teach her.
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    Need help with POS devices

    Hi, I'm trying to help my brother in law upgrade his POS receipt printers, right now he uses Star Micronics, dot matrix printers. He would like to use a brand that has windows drivers so the system can be moved to a less proprietary system. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.
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    Craptacular overheating Dell

    I didn't see any mylar, I cleaned it using 90% isoproply solution I actually never noticed a 1-4 sequence. Is it on the heatsink itself? I do tighten top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right though. They say Arctic Silver is unstable after a few years. The heatsink assembly itself...
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    Craptacular overheating Dell

    The cooling fan comes on, then to full blast, then death.
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    Craptacular overheating Dell

    Up for resolution
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    Craptacular overheating Dell

    I have a Dell Inspiron 5100 that was given to me by a friend. This POs overheats so I swapped teh original chip 2.4 desktop chip for a mobile celeron 2.0ghz (31watt). It still overheats. Can you adjust the multiplier + voltage with the P4M using Crystal CPUID? I'd like to lower the voltage...
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    Anyone have a HP LaserJet 4+ Printer?

    Bump for answers.
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    Anyone have a HP LaserJet 4+ Printer?

    Right. Does the plastic lever which has the paper switch go underneath the metal plate? As speculated, I think I am missing a piece underneath the metal plate.
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    Anyone have a HP LaserJet 4+ Printer?

    Probably, there is an area for a mount of somesort. I just need some confirmation. Then either find where it went or go online to purchase it.