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    Any Lurkers Out There?

    definitely a lurker
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    Places to see in Sydney

    I just arrived in Sydney and will be be spending the next 4 months studying at Macquarie University. I have read about the many attractions but I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of must see sights, restaurants, bars, etc.
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    What's your favorite work perk?

    free golf
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    post a pic of your computer work/play area

    My setup (not always this disorganized) Text
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    Transferring VHS to DVD

    ADS PYRO AV Link I have been using this for a about a year to convert VHS to DVD and it works well. It also comes with Adobe Premiere Elements which is a bonus.
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    Free hosting site that will accept 600MB uploads?

    http://www.youswap.com/
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    Print Server Troubles

    Problem solved. I didnt relieze the sub nets of the router and print server were different. After that it was an easy fix.
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    Print Server Troubles

    I am currently trying to set up a wireless/wired network and a Zonet print server (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833130025). I have successfully connected all the three computers ( 2wireless, 1 wired) and the print server with a Linksys WRT54G router. I ran the...
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    Hard Drive Not recognized

    The motherboard has been in use for about 3 years. I also think it is a motherboard problem.
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    Hard Drive Not recognized

    I tried a knoppix cd and it recognizes the drive. I still cant figure out why it is not recognized during POST.
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    Hard Drive Not recognized

    I have tried different cables. I cant get the hard drive to be recognized by the secondary ide channel but it does recognize a dvd drive.
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    Hard Drive Not recognized

    The hard drive is still not recognized during POST. I checked the jumpers and cables again and checked under the motherboard and everything was normal no screws or anything that would cause a short.
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    Hard Drive Not recognized

    I tried it with no jumpers on and it did not work. I received the computer from someone and it didn't have any drives or a power supply, and the screws on the motherboard are completely striped and i cant get it out. It was working laying on its side and then I assemble the drive bays and stood...
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    Hard Drive Not recognized

    The Motherboard is a gigabyte GA-7VAX1394-A, and the hard drive is a western digital WD400
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    Hard Drive Not recognized

    I had partially assembled pc with the hard drive and optical drive connect out of the case Windows xp just finished installing and every thing worked fine. So I disconnected the power and went to assemble the rest of the case, connected everything the same and now the bios will not recognize...
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    Dell Dimension 4550 Ram Upgrade Problem

    My friend has a dell dimension 4550 with a P4 2.53 GHz processor and 256 mb of PC 2700 ram and I bought a 512 mb stick of Kingston PC 2700 ram. I installed it in the second slot turned on the computer and it didn?t recognize the stick of 512mb ram. Then I took out the stick of 256 and just put...
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    Installing Win Xp on a PII

    I have a 300mhz PII laptop that has 96 mb of ram. No programs will install, my computer, and control panel won't open and i dont have the original win 98 disk. Would it be able to run win xp? Its main use would be to run powerpoint slide shows.
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    Check out this pic... one of the best days of my life :)

    That makes me wish i didnt suck at skiing
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    What's the worst PSU you have managed to run a 6800, 7800, X1800 or X1900 on stable?

    p4 2.8, x850xt on a antec 350 watt power supply with 16 amps on the 12v rail
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    Analog to Digital

    I have heard that the ADS PYRO A/V Link was a good converter but before i buy it. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestains?
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    Capturing Video

    go to file>export>mpeg the only problems is that it takes the meus out I am still trying to figure out the best way.
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    Microsoft Word Crashing Computer

    I will try that in the next couple of days when I have time access that computer. Open Office will work for now.
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    Capturing Video

    I just found away to export it without re-encoding it and the quailty is a lot better. thanks.
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    Microsoft Word Crashing Computer

    i gave up on microsoft word and switched to open office
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    Capturing Video

    I captured a home movie through my hauppauge 150 from a vcr. In mpeg2 format I can play it me computer and the qaulity is good, but as soon as I edit it using adobe premiere elements 2.0 and burn it to a dvd to the quality is terrible, its really pixelated with random colors all over. I also...
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    Microsoft Word Crashing Computer

    I didnt change the directory. I have have microsoft works and one disk has microsoft word 2000. There are no special cconfigurations in word. I have not tried it in safe mode yet and i have not tried disableing all the tasks in msconfig. I will try that today and see if i can get it to work.
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    Microsoft Word Crashing Computer

    Every time I try to open microsoft word 2000 the computer crashes. When I open it the first box pops up with registration and stuff and then nothing happens. When i hit ctl-alt-del it says the system is dangerously low on resources. The system is 950mhz pIII with 256mb ram and windows me. Then...
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    x850xt agp

    thanks
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    x850xt agp

    tomorrow i plan on buying a x850xt agp from micro center for $200 after rebate. also i heard that the 6800gs is a good card, i want to make sure i get the best card for the money. and will a 350 antec power supply with 16 amps on the 12 volt rail work for now.
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    940B buzzing noise

    i have had my 940b for about 2 monthes with no strange buzzing sounds
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    Another Power Supply Question

    I am trying to pick out new graphics card either a 6800 gs agp or an x850xt agp. I currently have a Antec 350 watt power supply with 16 amps on the 12 volt rail will that be enough to power either one of these cards. I plan on upgrading the power supply but cant afford to do both at the same...
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    possibly a bug in my tv

    luckily the bug crawled out this morning :)
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    possibly a bug in my tv

    I turned on my 46 inch sony rear projection tv and there was a black spot in the lower left hand corner. Its shape resembles a bug. What else could it be and some suggestains to fix it.
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    Kiefer Sutherland vs. Chuck Norris (Jack Bauer vs. Walker)

    in hand to hand combat chuck norris would roadhouse kick jack bauer ass to mars but i would put my money on jack bauer in a shootout
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    Wanted to know how good your rig is vs the world poll?

    Processor Intel Pentium 4 2801MHz Display Card ATI RADEON 9600 Series Memory 1024MB Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Free Disk Space 22.45GB Display Card Memory 256MB Display Driver Version 6.14.10.6575 DirectX Version 9.0c Optical Drive CD/DVD Sound Card SoundMAX Digital...
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    New Hard Drive

    I was thinking about getting this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148066 Is there any real performance difference between 16mb cache or 8mb.
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    New Hard Drive

    I am looking to buy a new 200 gb SATA 150 hard drive. What is the best brand to buy.
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    Long range wireless network help

    I live out in the country in Wisconsin... but I'm a huge gamer and computer junky but broadband is not available in my area, and yet only 2 miles away houses have cable broadband. A friend of mine lives there and would be willing to do whatever needed to, to send me his broadband. But I need to...
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    Using Magic Tune Software

    I have tried the calibration functon but the instructions just are not clear to me. I feel stupid asking this questain but could use some help.