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    Laptops: Netbook or Laptop as a Server?

    Thanks for the replies. This is going to be a small home network of 4 computer with the server included. There will be a desktop as a client and won't be ever considered to be the server. Netbooks do have gigabit ethernet ports as far as I know of. Netbooks do exceed the minimum requirements...
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    Laptops: Netbook or Laptop as a Server?

    I was considering getting a netbook because it is very light and portable, anad it has very long battery life of up to 8 hrs(serves great when electricity is off) Is it feasible or sensible to have a netbook or laptop running windows server 2003? I do not have/want any desktops in my network of...
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    Help recommending a Crimping tool

    Thanks for the suggestions and advice especially from Jackmds. Spidey07, why do you make it look like crimping is bad and it doesn't follow the eia/tia standards? Aren't there cable testers that could verify it complies with it?
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    Help recommending a Crimping tool

    Isn't crimping the only way to create patch/crossover cables? And isn't it not necessary to have one as a networking professional?
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    Help recommending a Crimping tool

    I'm trying to switch an existing crossover cable to pass through. What are keystones jackmds?
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    Help recommending a Crimping tool

    I would like the advice of all those who have used crimping tools before. I am a newnbie at this and looking for one for use in my home network and possibly for my work use. I have done some research on the net on different crimpers and this is what I think the suggested crimpers should have...
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    Help recommend a new wireless router.

    You can try the Zyxel X-550 router. Excellent range and connectivity. Also has excellent reviews. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181218
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    Quick MIMO Question

    Thank you for the reply. Sorry for the very noob question.
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    Quick MIMO Question

    Will the MIMO 108MB router work in 54mb mode with a standard wireless g card in a laptop?
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    Quick MIMO Question

    Will I get enhanced speed using MIMO 108 Mb router with a regular 54 mg G wireless card?
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    Bought the Sharp AQUOS LC-32GP1U **UPDATED**

    So would a 720p lcd be a better choice for SD tv viewing?
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    Bought the Sharp AQUOS LC-32GP1U **UPDATED**

    How does this tv look with standard def. tv? Is it good, great or poor?
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    Nothing happens When I select "Status" on my lan

    I couldn't find a solution to the problem so actually decided to re-install windows. Thanks for all of your replies.
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    Nothing happens When I select "Status" on my lan

    no it isn't. there isnt aeven the correct lan connection icon available there.
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    Nothing happens When I select "Status" on my lan

    Bump Anymore suggestions, anyone?
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    Nothing happens When I select "Status" on my lan

    I realised that I am able to view the connection status within safe mode. What does this mean? How can I get in work in normal mode having the icon shown in the taskbar?
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    Nothing happens When I select "Status" on my lan

    I checked the recommended suggestions. My network connection is working properly and I'm able to access the net. So these suggestions do not apply. Anymore suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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    Nothing happens When I select "Status" on my lan

    Thanks for the replies, I greatly appreciate it! I'll try out both of them right away and reply if I get success. Once again Thanks!
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    Nothing happens When I select "Status" on my lan

    Firstly, when windows load, the lan icon isn't shown in the taskbar and I have the option to have it shown there. I do have a network connection active Then, if I select "Status" (right click on a LAN connection) nothing happens. I should get some window showing the IP, DNS, etc. On that...
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    Nothing happens When I select "Status" on my lan

    Bump Please help, someone?
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    Nothing happens When I select "Status" on my lan

    Firstly, when windows load, the lan icon isn't shown in the taskbar and I have the option to have it shown there. I do have a network connection active Then, if I select "Status" (right click on a LAN connection) nothing happens. I should get some window showing the IP, DNS, etc. On that...
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    Internet Connection Sharing Not Sharing

    I'm only using two pc's sp there is no need for a router. I checked the ip's on both and they are getting a 192.168 address. Any other suggestions?
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    Internet Connection Sharing Not Sharing

    I have just created a peer to peer network between my two home pc's. I used the cross over cable and setup the home network. Everything went smoothly. When I check to see if all the sharing functions are worrking, only the internet is inaccessable on the pc where the dsl modem is not installed...
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    Lcd Tv's for gaming?

    Thanks for the replies
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    Lcd Tv's for gaming?

    Anyone.... Bump
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    Lcd Tv's for gaming?

    How do lcd tv's compare to computer lcd monitors? Are they as equal or better for gaming? Do they have as fast or faster response time? I would like to know because I would like an all in one solution for watching tv and also playing pc/video games as well as standard internet browsing. Please help
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    Harddrive recovery. Please help

    Anyone, please reply
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    Harddrive recovery. Please help

    Sorry for the late reply. The model is MPD3084AT. When I try running it on another pc, it recognizes the drive but nothing happens afterwards. It just says S.M.A.R.T capability diabled then it try to boot from cd drive then nothing happens. I really need 2 get this drive working again. Thanks...
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    Harddrive recovery. Please help

    Thank for the help guys
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    Harddrive recovery. Please help

    Is there some sort of professional data recovery that can get the info from it?
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    Harddrive recovery. Please help

    Sorry I meant the power cable, The drive is a fujitsu. When I turn on the power the cpu powers up but no activity comes from the hard drive. Is there any way that I can get the hard drive to work at least one time so that I can copy the info from it? Or can I somehow create a dixk image of the...
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    Harddrive recovery. Please help

    I am trying to get a hard drive to boot up after couple months of not being in use. I have checked all the cables etc. but it still doesnt work. One time I mistakenly plug in the hard drive power card while the pc was on. The pc shut down after that but it still boot up after restarting it...
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    PSU's cable length question

    Bump. Where can I find the cheapest cable extensions?
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    Antec P-180 and PSU Cable Length Problems

    So will the enermax coolergiant be long enough then?
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    Antec P-180 and PSU Cable Length Problems

    I am going to buy an antec p180 case and I'm interested in buying one of these psu's. Is the seasonc s12 in particular has longer or long enough cables that can reach the components in the p180? Or would the coolergiant work? Please reply.
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    PSU's cable length question

    I am going to buy an antec p180 case and I'm interested in buying one of these psu's. Is the seasonc s12 in particular has longer or long enough cables that can reach the components in the p180? Or would the coolergiant work? Please reply.
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    Pics of my new Antec P180!!

    Yeah, I would like one for my case when I get one. I hope they do make side windows for this case.
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    Antec Sonata II and P180 coming soon

    Does the sonata 2 have a removable motherboard ttray?
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    Antec P180 Out!!

    I was wondering the same thing
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    External hard drive question

    Another good external enclosure you can buy could be this one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817146255 If you want the firewire version use this one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817146256 Also if raid is what you want check this one out...