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    Office 2004 for Mac Spellcheck Issue

    For some reason, the spellchecker is not working properly. I have all the latest patches and I searched microsoft.com. I found this article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/303267/en-us?spid=2490&sid=global however it does not fix the problem. Has anyone else experienced this or know how to fix it?
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    Playing .mpg in OS X 10.4

    I've only been using OS X for about a month, and for some reason some .mpg files won't play, while others do. And the ones that it plays..it plays about 10 or 15 seconds of it..not even the whole thing..
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    IRC client for OS X

    What do you OS X users prefer for an irc client? I just moved to OS X and I can not find one that I like. Any suggestions?
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    Newbie Mac OS X 10.4 Question

    I am familiar with Fast User Switching in OS X. However, I am the only user of my computer and I was wondering if there was a way to keep all my applications running, but restrict access to the computer with my administrator password? Similar to hitting the Windows key + L on Windows XP to...
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    Transferring mp3's from PC to Mac

    Whats the easiest way to transfer about 10GB of mp3 from my Windows laptop to my new iMac?
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    Extremely Weird AOL Instant Messenger issue

    Basically, I keep getting instant messages from "AOL System Msg" telling me that I am signed on from more then one location. When I hit the "1" key to sign off the other locations, the message just keeps reappearing. I have never signed on this screen name on another computer, and I just...
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    Erasing all files during WinXP Pro SP2 Install

    I popped in my WinXP Pro SP2 CD to reinstall the OS and format the drive. Usually, when I put the Windows XP Pro CD without SP2 in, it would give me an option to format the drive. However, now I do NOT get that option. How do I format my hard drive, and then reinstall Windows XP Pro SP2? I...
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    Strange Problem with Windows Creating new folders?

    I recently noticed that when I go to my C: Drive, there is an icon in there that is the same icon that is displayed for drives, however it just say New Folder, and when I click it, it opens a folder that is an exact copy of my C: Drive, and it has another disk drive icon that says new folder, I...
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    Monitor light issue with laptop

    Whenever I used to unplug my laptop from the powersupply and switch to battery, the light would automatically "dim" to save power. However, now when I plug it back into the powersupply, the light stays dim and does not go back to normal. Anyone know how to fix this? Or what the problem is...
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    Overheating problem with my laptop

    Hey all, all of a sudden my HP zv5000 laptop has been randomly switching to battery power and then eventually it shuts off. I assume it's an overheating problem...I bought a Targus Notebook Chill Mat (Model # PA248U) and it hasn't solved the problem. What should I do?
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    Question about RAM Slots

    Somehow, the idiot that I am, I managed to snap off one of the white pieces that clicks in and holds the memory when I was trying to install a stick. My question is, do I need a new mobo? or is the slot still usable with one snap thing? Is there replacements or something else I could use? I...
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    Defaulting back to Internet Explorer

    Somehow, when I click Internet Explorer icon on my desktop, it opens up MSN Explorer. How do I make it open up IE again instead of MSN Explorer?
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    Need Suggestions on a Monitor...

    Old monitor finally croaked :( Looking for something under 500$, with at least 1024x768 @100hz. Something that would be optimal for Gaming! Thanks! Any suggestions appreciated.
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    Issues with my Logitech mx500

    I just bought an mx500. Uninstalled Intellipoint software, installed latest Logitech drivers, and I rebooted. Now, Im getting missed movements, horrible cursor lag and skippage. I've tried it in both ps2 and usb ports, same problem. Any ideas?
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    double post, sorry :(

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    Need suggestions on a new mouse!

    My MS Intellimouse Explorer just broke after about 2 years :|. The mouse would be primarily used for gaming. Preferably optical. Should I go with a Logitech? Stay with MS? Any suggestions appreciated :]
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    MS Utility That Speeds Up Boot Time..

    Isn't there a little program MS released to speed up your boot time? I can't find it anywhere on their website, I remember it being mentioned in this forum.
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    Weird SB Audigy Problem..

    I put the card in the pci slot, fit in there with some slight pressure (might be a prob?) I power on the PC, it loads Windows (XP), and it displays that thing in the taskbar (found new hardware>pci multimeda audio controller>sb audigy platinum) I go to install the drivers from the CD, and it...
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    Best Monitor For Gaming

    What would be the best monitor for gaming, preferably under 500$. I dont know if its flatscreens are better? or CRT? Any advice appreciated.
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    Nvidia Tweak Utility - Any Left?

    Maybe I'm not looking in the right places, but most of the Geforce tweak programs I have found dont work with the newer drivers. guru3d had a good one, but again its outdated.
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    XP Activation - I couldnt find it in the FAQ's

    I Know this question was asked here b4, but along time ago and I can't find the topic. I know there is a certain amount of times you can install Windows XP, b4 it locks you out. How do you fix it so you can install more? Do you purchase something? Or contact microsoft? I checked the...
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    Outlook Express Restricting me..

    Whenever someone sends me a file through my email I have tried to recieve (.doc, .zip, .rar. jpeg) This is what it says - http://www.strike9.com/file.aspx?path=/haVok/thumbnails/weirdemail.jpg It's not my ISP doing this, is there anyway to disable outlook from doing this? WinXP Home Outlook...
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    Linksys Router

    Just installed a Linksys Etherfast Cable \ DSL Router (4 port) (model # BEFSR41). Is there any way to disable the built in "firewall" (If thats what you call it.) I have heard rumors that it was possible to disable the "firewall" so you could send and recieve files. Anyone know if its possible?