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    Amazon Fire TV

    Hello Everyone, please accept my apologies in advance if this is in the incorrect forum. I'm trying to access my Fire TV remotely using my PC. I've read online where I need to have an Android SDK pack, which I've tried downloading, however I simply don't know what I'm doing. Any help would...
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    Upgrade Advice

    Hello, I just purchased a Dell Inspiron 660 desktop (see link below): http://t.staples.com/Dell-Inspiron-660-Desktop-Computer/product_56855 1. Is it possible to upgrade the memory to 16gb? If so, which brand memory would be ideal? 2. Should I upgrade the PSU? 3. Can I replace the 1tb...
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    Plextor M6M Firmware Update

    Hello, I have the Plextor M6M msata ssd installed in my Drobo 5N and I would like to update the firmware for the msata ssd to the current 1.03. I don't believe the update can be done via the Drobo, however I have no idea how to update the firmware. Any help is most appreciated. Thanks and...
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    LoveSac Sactionals

    Hello, Does anyone own a Series 6 sactional sofa set? I'm seriously contemplating purchasing a set for my small 1BR apt, however they are expensive. I'm drawn to the small form-factor, and ability to machine wash the covers given I have 3 young children. Any thoughts, guidance, etc. is...
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    Guidance with router option

    Hello, I currently use a Medialink Wireless-N Broadband Router with Internal Antenna (150 Mbps) - 2.4GHz - 802.11b/g/n, which serves a PS3, a Dell netbook, a WDTV-Live, and my kids iPad minis. This router services a one bedroom apt. I've been debating on purchasing a Apple AirPort Extreme...
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    Help with Sony LCD TV

    Hello, I have a Sony 23" LCD TV (Model KLV-23M1). For whatever reason I cannot get the HDMI port to recognize any signal, or at least the WDTV-Live box I hooked up to it, or the signal from the GEFORCE 8400GS graphics card that I have a DVI-HDMI cable running from it. The interesting thing...
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    Computer won't recognize graphics card

    Hello, I have a Gateway GM5088 desktop running Win 7 32bit. I recently purchased a EVGA 8400 GS graphics card and have been unsuccessfully trying to install the card. I may have made the grave mistake of assuming that the card was compatible with my mobo, however it's a bit late for that...
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    Stuck at bootup. Help!!

    Hello, I have a Gateway GM5088 desktop computer which I am attempting to replace the stock HDD with a WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache - WD10EZEX. I have installed a PCI to 2 SATA RAID Silicon Image Sil3112 3112 Card Adapter Converter because...
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    Sony Xperia Play

    Hello, Recently purchased my first smartphone, and I went with the Xperia Play. I've been searching the Net for tips for the full capabilities of the phone, and I'm now seeking your advice from any Xperia Play owners. At the time of sale, I was told by one of the customer service reps...
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    Actiontec Router OH MY!!!

    Hello! I am desperately trying to access the DNS server settings in my router. I have the MI424WR model, not sure on the firmware version. When I click on "Network Connections", and go to the "Ethernet" option, DNS server doesn't even show up as a line item?!?! It appears that the only...
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    PS3 to FIOS Router

    Hello Everyone, I attempted to connect my PS3 wirelessly to my FIOS router, and I keep receiving a DNS 80710102 error message. I've scoured the net for solutions, however I am just getting more confused, because the majority of posts speak to people with more computer knowledge than myself...
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    Best mobo for AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 Black Edition

    Hello everyone, I just snagged the aforementioned CPU, and I would appreciate some guidance with respect to pairing it up with a stellar MOBO. I've heard/read about EVGA's excellent warranty, and customer support, and I keep seeing DFI pop-up all over the net. SOOO, I mainly will be...
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    Best TV Brand for Partial PC use

    I think I've narrowed my search down to the Sony 32XBR9, however this model is not cheap, and I wonder if maybe I'm overlooking another comparable, if not better option? Thanks everyone!
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    First Build

    Hello Everyone, and thank you in advance for your guidance, and feedback. I will start out with some of the pre-requisite information mentioned in the Newbie Build thread: - Use: Intense multi-tasking inclusive of torrent downloads, media-backups, streaming of stored media content, etc...
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    AMD 9950

    Other than the obvious, is there another significant difference. The 140W received a 1x Customer Choice award at Newegg, and it is $10 cheaper than the 125W. My naive newbie experience tells me that the 125W would be more energy efficient. Thanks in advance.
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    Please clarify the distinction. .

    Ciao, Just confused about the differences between each respective series. I tried googling for some answers, but I'm confusing myself even more. Based on just clicking around on ASUS's website, it appears that the M3N series is geared more towards home theater/video streaming enthusiasts...
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    CPU only utilizing 2.87G of RAM

    Hello, Yesterday I attempted to increase the RAM, and noticed when I rebooted that the CPU was only recognizing 2.87G. The CPU came stock with four 512mb sticks. I removed two of the sticks, and added this: - Crucial 2GB DDR PC3200 (Model: CT2CP12864Z40B) The specs for the CPU are...
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    Best HTPC videocard

    Hello everyone, I'm getting closer to gathering the pieces of the puzzle together to craft a very good HTPC, and I'm now researching into the best/or very good HD HTPC videocard to fit into an Antec Nine Hundred case (specs found in link below). The card's sole function for me will be to...
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    Best HTPC motherboard

    Hello everyone, I'm getting closer to gathering the pieces of the puzzle together to craft a very good HTPC, and I'm now researching into the best/or very good HD HTPC motherboard to fit into an Antec Nine Hundred case (specs found in link below). I was a AMD fanboy for years, and now. . . ...
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    COOLER MASTER REAL POWER PRO 1000W 6x12V Rail Q-SLI

    Hello everyone, As I contemplated what I wanted when designing my first HTPC, I envisioned that I would need sufficient power to handle several TB's of streaming data, multiple simultaneous downloads, and various multi-tasking. I was such a newbie (and still relatively am), that I read about...
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    Best current 1TB-1.5TB internal drive. . . .

    Used to be a Seagate fanboy, and I still am to an extent, however I've been impressed with Western Digital lately. I'm looking to buy a few 1TB, or 1.5TB for media storage, to then use to stream off of a HTPC. So I'm assuming that eSata II ports are a must?! Thanks in advance everyone!
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    Best esata external enclosure. . .

    Hello everyone, and Happy Holidays. I'm in the market for the best overall eSata external HDD enclosure to use with 1tb HDD's (built-in cooling capabilities a plus) Thanks in advance for the feedback, and take care. T.S.