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    Need something to play movies with no codec limitations

    Hi, I have a TV in my living room, a laptop in my working room, and an Xbox 360 next to the TV. Currently I use my TV's USB plug as well as the Xbox sometimes to stream movies. However, these two methods presents a lot of codec problems. I have even tried TVersity and PS3 Media Server for the...
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    Audio and Video Codec

    Can someone suggest me some easy routes on getting the necessary/popular audio and video codecs? Thanks, Horace
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    JPG's have no icon

    Hi, I don't know what caused this since it happened a while ago, but all my jpg's that used to have the icon associated with jpg's when you first install windows are gone. My jpg's now have the "Windows doesn't know what program to use to open this" icon. Help? Thank you, Horace
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    Install OS on USB stick vs. HDD

    Hello, I have a P3 800mhz that I'm trying to salvage into a regular internet surfer and videos computer. It has only 256mb RAM. I put linux in it and it runs fairly well until I have too many windows open. I was wondering if Installing it on a USB Flash will speed it up? I thought USB...
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    external hard drive problem

    Hello, My external HDD has always been working fine. Then yesterday, when I power it up, windows beep for connecting a device would sound, and I would get the little icon on the bottom right to remove it. But the drive isn't listed under My Computers. So I tried going to disk manager to...
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    wireless adapter suggestions

    Hello, I'm looking for a wireless adapter that fits in a notebook slot. I'm looking for good range, stability, sensitivity, and external antenna slot. Can anyone give me some suggestions as well as suggestions for an external antenna? Thank you very much, Horace
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    Broken Motherboard - Need a replacement

    Hello, Used to have a Jetway A210GDMS PRO but it sucked and it's broken. Just normal computing with no OC or anything like that. Sent back to Newegg and got a refund. Anyways, this is the board I'm looking at to replace it...
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    Send Mass Emails

    Hello, I'm trying to send mass emails to 1600 emails. Tried to do it in Outlook but the email just stays in the Outbox and it never gets sent, even after pressing Send/Receive. Is there an alternative or am I doing something wrong? I tried using a distribution list but it didn't help...
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    Changing Passwords

    Hate to ask stupid questins, but I can't find the option to change my password on anandtech. Can anyone tell me whereabouts this option is?
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    Need a Website Review

    Hello, http://www.ECommerceDay.com I'm trying to start a news site on E-Commerce information including guides and advice and tips. I recently added the RSS feeds at the bottom of each page. Can you guys give any critiques or ideas/suggestions on what I should implement next in order to...
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    Need a Small Cute PC for everyday Computing

    Hi, I need help setting up a Small Cute PC for everyday Computing Budget: ~$300 USD Purposes: -email -internet -IM -music -basically not very spec demanding tasks These are the parts that I already have and will keep and will use for this new computer: -HDD -DVD-RW drive...
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    Mini Moto - Where to ride them?

    I'm thinking of buying a mini moto, but it would be extremely dangerous to ride them in NYC (where I live). Does anyone know any good places to ride them in NYC?
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    Bicycles

    Hi, I'm looking for a bicycle to ride in NYC. But I don't know anything about bikes. I am a college student and don't want to spend too much money. Anyone here knows a good deal about bikes and wouldn't mind giving me some tips/suggestions? I'm looking for a full sized bike around...
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    Cannot Access Wireless Access Point

    As of right now, the configuration is like this. Internet>Linksys wired router with phone for Vonage>1. Netgear WAP WG602 v3 2. Wired to Dell Desktop computer Problem is that the IP the Netgear WAP has 192.168.0.227 does not work. I type it on the browser and it does nothing. The CD...
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    Removable Media Eraser Software

    Does anyone know of a decent software that can completely erase removable media like SONY memory stick that is also free? Thanks
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    Has anyone tried file recovery software like this?

    Has anyone tried this software? http://www.panterasoft.com/file-recovery/
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    Widescreen Gaming

    With all the people with widescreen monitors nowadays, where are there still titles like Battlefield 2 that don't support widescreen?
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    Gmail

    Hi, Today, my gmail keeps refreshing and I can't into it. Is this happening to any of you guys? Horace
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    overclocking the geforce go in inspiron 9300

    Hi, Since the DELL nVidia driver for the Geforce 6800 Go does not have the OC option, I was wondering how you guys manage to overclock them. Is it okay to use the nvidia drivers instead of hte Dell drivers for the videocard? B/c I remember doing so before and some of the games that used to...
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    Inspiron 9300 GPU overclock

    Hi, Since the DELL nVidia driver for the Geforce 6800 Go does not have the OC option, I was wondering how you guys manage to overclock them. Is it okay to use the nvidia drivers instead of hte Dell drivers for the videocard? B/c I remember doing so before and some of the games that used to...
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    Chess

    E4
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    Whiteboard type of software available?

    Hi, I was wondering if there are any good whiteboard type of softwares where I can write on a blank space for other people to see over the internet. By writing, I mean like math and chinese and diagrams, stuff that is easier to do with a Wacom than a keyboard. I know that MSN messenger has...
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    Notebook Monitor Mod

    Is it possible to mod a notebook monitor for use with a desktop? Like somehow detach it and solder a DVI or VGA adapter for it?
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    Earthlink Highspeed Online

    Hi, My sister has Eartlink Highspeed Online. Well the problem is that she has a Mac and both a PC. Only one computer is turned on at a time. She only has internet on the PC and has trouble getting internet to the Mac. I see that there is an ethernet plug to both the Mac and the PC. So...
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    Writing Tablets

    are there any decent sized writing tablets that not only draws but also recognizes Chinese and math symbols? Ideally I want to buy a writing tablet like a Wacom that is able to draw in Photoshop, but more importantly able to writing Chinese on as well as math equations.
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    TV Tuner for a notebook

    Can you experts recommend me a good value TV tuner that I can use for my notebook (external thru USB or thru that notebook slot)? What kind of price range am I looking for for a decent one?
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    Best spyware remover

    In your opinion, what's the best spyware remover?
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    Chinese MP3 Tags

    Hi, I have some MP3s that are in Chinese. My problem is that I have XP in English. I played around in the Regional/Languages option in the CP. However, the computer still does not read the MP3 tags in Chinese. Instead, it gives me a bunch of random symbols. I can read the file names in...
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    External Enclosures

    Can anybody recommend me a good external enclosure to get for my Hitachi 120g PATA? I'm looking to spend around 20-30 USD.
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    Dell

    For Dell deals is it better to choose the Ram you want or pick the lowest grade and buy your own ram on newegg?
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    IE add-ons

    How do you delete IE add-ons? I know that if you go to Tools>Manage Add-ons you can disable certain ones, but I cannot find out how to delete them.
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    Need a Scanner

    Can someone recommend me a scanner? I haven't used one for years but I need an alright one. Hopefully good quality over price. Quality, size, and prices are in concern
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    Looking for a new PSU

    My current one is a cheap Powmax 580W Demon. Question #1: Can a 24pin PSU work with the NF2 motherboards? Even though they're 20pin? Question #2: Can you recommend me TWO power supplies? One that is 24pin and one that is 20pin. Stability, Noise, and Cost is in concerned. Thanks...
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    Need Laptop for College

    Hey all, Please Help, if you do I will give you a virtual cookie. This is what's important: Budget is around $1k. Also can you recommend a 2nd Dell model laptop that's around $1750 -wireless access so I can surf the net in the buildings around my school. -portability. Hopefully...
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    Comments on Build

    http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Shopping/shoppingcart.asp?submit=view This is an entire system including headphones, keyboard + mouse, monitor, and of course the tower. I still need a good TV Tuner but I'm having trouble deciding on one because I do not know much about them. Any tips...
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    $500 Upgrade Plan possible?

    Here's my current rig: AthlonXP 2000+ MSI K7N2 Delta 2 768mb RAM, 2 geil sticks PC3200, 1 generic PC2700 ATI Radeon 9500pro SB Audigy 2 Platinum 580W Powmax PSU 1 DVD burner 1 CD/DVD drive 1 Floppy 1 Seagate SATA 80g 1 Hitachi PATA 120g - what I boot off of Lian Li PC-7 Acer 19"...
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    HDD questions

    1. How much faster is regular single SATA compared to an ATA133 HDD in practice? 2. How much faster is Raid 0 configuration compared to an ATA 133 HDD in practice? 3. How much faster is the Raptor drives compared to an ATA 133 HDD in practice?
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    Which 6600GT

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127150 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127147
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    Upgrade Recommendations

    Hi all, Today I received $500 for a scholarship award in check. I am planning to upgrade my computer with that money. Here are my current specs with my opinions. -new MSI K7N2 Delta2 motherboard. nForce2. This was a cheap replacement for my faulty Epox 8RDA+. -Athlon 2000+. Planning...
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    Low end to Mid range recommendations

    Before I say anything, here are my important specs: MSI K7N2 Delta2 Athlon XP 2000+ Masscool heatsink 768mb RAM PC3200 133mhz fsb My question is if it was worth it to upgrade the XP 2000+ to a 2800+ or some other socket A cpu's. I know the 64 bit market is taking over but I don't have...