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    IE7 / IE8 bookmark date modified bug - PLEASE HELP!

    Ok, I tried IE7 for the first time recently and found a horrible bug that I can't find a reasonable solution to. It has something to with IE7 (and IE8) updating the URLs "date modified" time stamp if the URL has a favicon. Example : goto this URL ...
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    Samsung 931b 19 inch LCD (8ms with DVI) for $122.99 (+sales tax) at Staples (8-6 to 8-12) - (YMMV)

    This week, Staples has the Samsung 931b 19" 8ms LCD (with DVI) for $269.98 - $70 easy rebate = $199.98. Best Buy has this monitor on sale for $199.99 with no rebates. Buy the monitor at Staples and pricematch to Best Buy's ad : $199.98 pricematch - $6.99 (110% Staples price guarantee)...
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    When are the VIA k8t900 motherboards coming out?

    When are the VIA k8t900 motherboards coming out?
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    Anyone using the A8V-E SE motherboard?

    Anyone using the A8V-E SE motherboard? It is a Via K8T890 board that supports AMD dual core. I am interested in it because the Nforce4 data corruption issues are scary. http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=3&l2=15&l3=143&model=576&modelmenu=1...
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    Quicktime 7 HIJACKS mp3 links on web pages

    The only way to get it to stop hijacking mp3 links on web pages is to uninstall quicktime. But then I can't play quicktime trailers. I know there is "quicktime alternative" but it won't play newer quicktime content because apple is always changing their codecs. Is there a way to hack the...
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    Where can I buy CHEAP fake gold jewelry for a Halloween costume?

    I'm looking for some VERY CHEAP gold bling-bling necklaces, rings, etc. to wear for a Halloween costume. I'm going as Ozzy and I need lots of gold chains, gold cross necklaces, gold watch, etc. like Ozzy wears. Is there anywhere that sells CHEAP PLASTIC chains or rings like this? I have...
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    What parts do I need to overclock an AMD x2 3800?

    I want to build an AMD x2 system and overclock it. I am thinking either a x2 3800 or x2 4200. I would like to get at least 2.4 ghz out of the overclock. My question is this : Which motherboard, ram, power, and cpu cooler do I need to get? I am leaning towards MSI k8n neo4 or Asus...
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    ?Building new AMD 64 system - any suggestions, etc.

    I'm building a new AMD 64 from scratch (no reused parts) Can anyone comment on my choices for the parts? Any caveats, suggestions, or warnings...? - AMD 64 3700 (san diego) - Thermalright XP-120 cpu heatsink - MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI motherboard - ???Ram - (need help on this one)...
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    How do I obtain a noise permit for a party?

    A friend of mine is having a party next weekend. His band wants to play outside in his backyard for about an hour. It will be loud. The question is : where or how can he obtain a noise or loudspeaker permit so the police won't stop the band from playing? How long does it usually take to...
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    Where can I find a TUBE HDTV that is not SILVER ????

    I am in the market for a new flat-screen tube HD television. I CAN'T STAND silver TVs, DVD players, etc. Every store I walk into has nothing but silver TVs (or some ugly silver/black two-tone color). What happened to black-colored electronics? My Tivo is black. My DVD player is black. My...
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    Upgrading 2000 xp system - which memory & mb will let me overclock easily and stay stable?

    I am thinking about upgrading my AMD to sytem to something faster without spending a lot of money. I currently have an AMD 2000xp, Shuttle KT333 motherboard, and 1GB of crucial pc2100 ram. I have heard a lot about the 2500 barton and nforce 2 being overclocked to 3200+ speeds. My question is...
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    If I want to overclock my PNY 5900 nu, do I need to hook up the additional power connector?

    I just bought a PNY Geforce FX 5900 (non-ultra) card. The manual says the additional power connector on the card is for Ultra cards only). Here is my question : If I want to overclock my PNY 5900 nu, do I need to hook up the additional power connector to handle the higher clock speeds?
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    please delete

    nevermind. problem solved. please delete this thread.
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    Where can I buy "top loaders" (card sleeves) for some old baseball cards I have?

    Where can I buy "top loaders" for some old baseball cards I have? (you know, the little plastic sleeves that people put cards in) I would prefer to buy some locally, instead of the internet (I need them today). I have looked at Kmart, Target, etc. but I could not find any. Does anyone know of...
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    Does anyone make BLACK televisions anymore?

    Does anyone make BLACK televisions anymore? It seems like every TV, DVD player, etc. made in the last few years is SILVER. (Walk in to any electronics store and you will see what I mean.) I'm just looking for a new BLACK flat-screen tube tv (around 36" to 40"). Silver is just more distracting...
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    Do you need USB 2.0 cables for USB 2.0 devices?

    I was at a local computer store and overheard one of the salesmen saying that old USB 1.1 cables are the exact same as USB 2.0 certified cables? Is this true? For example, if I hooked up a USB 2.0 device to a USB 2.0 port with a USB 1.1 cable, would I still get the full high speed? Or does it...
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    What is the best (most reliable) car battery?

    The battery in my 2000 Honda Civic is dying. I am wondering, what is the best (most reliable) car battery out there? I am just looking for one that is reliable and will last a long time. Any brand / model suggestions?
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    Disc label not showing up in Windows Explorer

    I have a CD-RW drive and DVD-ROM drive in my system (I'm using Windows XP pro). In the past, whenever I would put in a DVD or CD, the disc's label (or name) would show up in Windows Explorer (for example: I put a Wordperfect cd-rom in my drive and the label would change from "CD-ROM DRIVE ( E...
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    Connecting a PDA to my cell phone for internet access?

    Basically, I am looking for a way to check my email and do basic surfing with a PDA and my cellphone. I have a Nokia 5190 and a Nokia 8290 on cingular service. Is there a way to hook up a palm pilot or pocket pc to my cell phone so I can access the internet? What type of PDA would I need and...
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    What does AutoDisk.exe do in windows xp pro?

    Sometimes I see AutoDisk.exe running in my system processes. What does this do? Does it have anything to do with the task scheduler?
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    HOT ! BLING BLING !! Chaintech GEFORCE4 Ti4600 RETAIL $269.99 + FREE SHIPPING at Newegg

    VGA CHAINTECH GEFORCE4 TI4600 128MB VGA & TV-OUT, DVI OUT. RETAIL BOX Blow Out Special WOW, Limited Quantity! (also features that wonderful chaintech ghetto fabulous gold color motif) $269.99 with FREE SHIPPING !!! LINK AT NEWEGG This is a hot deal for those that want a ti4600 and don't...
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    HELP: EPOX 8k3a Temperature Problems (I WAS RIGHT !!!!!)

    I recently purchased an EPOX 8k3a motherboard from newegg. The board works fine except for one thing. The reported cpu temps average around 53 C at normal load and the system temps are around 34 C. I am using an AMD 2000+ cpu and a volcano 7+ cpu heatsink (SET TO HIGH SPEED - 6000 rpm). I am...
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    epox 8k3a - how do i mount a chipset fan to it?

    I just purchased an epox 8k3a motherboard. Nice board, but I wonder if a 40mm chipset fan is needed on it? Is there an easy way to remove the heatsink that is already on there, or can I just get a cheap 40mm fan and mount it on there? And how would I go about securing the fan on it? Any ideas?
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    epox 8k3a - how do i mount a chipset fan on it?

    I just purchased an epox 8k3a motherboard. Nice board, but I wonder if a 40mm chipset fan is needed on it? Is there an easy way to remove the heatsink that is already on there, or can I just get a cheap 40mm fan and mount it on there? And how would I go about securing the fan on it? Any ideas?
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    hard drive problem or motherboard problem?

    I recently received a replacement motherboard from newegg (epox 8k7a) to replace one that quit working after a year. I put in the new motherboard and almost every other day, i get boot errors sometimes when turning on the machine. It gets to "Detecting IDE Drives" and pauses for a while and...
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    epox 8k7a IDE problem or hard drive IDE problem?

    I recently received a replacement motherboard from newegg (epox 8k7a) to replace one that quit working after a year. I put in the new motherboard and almost every other day, i get boot errors sometimes when turning on the machine. It gets to "Detecting IDE Drives" and pauses for a while and...
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    Where can I get DVD case templates?

    Does anyone know where I can get a template for printing out a DVD Case Front Liner? I have MS Publisher 2002, Word 2002, and Wordperfect 2002. Any ideas?
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    Quietest CPU FAN / Heatsink combo?

    I am currently using an Athlon 1.33 C, an old Volcano II heatsink, and an Epox 8K7A motherboard. What I am looking for is something to keep my cpu cool (i'm not overclocking) AND be EXTREMELY FREAKIN' QUIET !! I'll even use an 80mm fan adapter or whatever. Any recommendations for the QUIETEST...
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    Very Warm to HOT deal on KDS & Dell Trinitron tube monitors from TigerDirect.com

    Very Warm to HOT deal on KDS Trinitron tube monitors from TigerDirect.com. KDS and DELL monitors (with sony trinitron tubes) *** all monitors are listed as Factory Recertified on the website *** KDS 17" flat screen AV-7TF - $149.99 KDS 19" flat screen 195-TF - $249.99 Dell 19" flat screen...
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    Good place to buy networking equipment?

    Can anyone recommend a good place online to buy 10baseT and coaxial cable (by the foot), bridges, repeaters, etc?
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    Good place to buy networking equipment?

    Can anyone recommend a good place online to buy 10baseT and coaxial cable (by the foot), bridges, repeaters, etc?
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    Good place to buy networking equipment?

    Can anyone recommend a good place online to buy 10baseT and coaxial cable (by the foot), bridges, repeaters, etc?
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    HOW DO I delete a corrupted directory (or file) in Win XP?

    I'm using Windows XP home version. I did a clean install. I am using the NTFS file system. Everything has been running perfectly for a month. Anyway, I have a directory I made with some subfolders and .URL files (internet shortcuts) in it. I wanted to delete the files, but everytime i try to...
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    HOW can I register domain names anonymously?

    I want to start my own website and register a domain name. I was thinking about using www.hostonce.com. Is there a way to register domain names anonymously? I don't want my name, address, and phone number to show up in the contact and registrar info. I can look up that info at network solutions...
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    Fan Grill for Volcano II cpu cooler ?

    I would like to put a fan grill on my Volcano II. Has anyone here done this? Is it easy to mount to the top of the Volcano II? Any suggestions for where to get a fan grill for it?
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    Athlon 1.4 (OEM and Boxed) now at Newegg !!!

    Newegg just got in the Athlon 1.4 266 CPUs. OEM is $212 and Retail Box is $233 (as of 10pm - 6/7). These prices keep dropping everyday. I ordered a 1.33 the other day for $177 and it is now $169 - DOH!
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    ATA cable for Plextor 16x10x40 and Toshiba 16x DVD?

    I just bought a new Plextor 16x10x40 cd-rw drive and a Toshiba 16x DVD drive. I am using a new Epox 8k7a Athlon DDR motherboard. What type of IDE cable should I use to connect these drives to the motherboard? (ata 33, ata 66, ata 100?). The specs for the Plextor say "E-IDE ATAPI 4" and...
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    Best place to buy Arctic Silver 2 ??

    Does anyone have any recommendations for a reputable place (with decent shipping charges) to buy Arctic Silver 2 thermal paste? I just ordered my amd 1.33 cpu (but newegg doesn't carry arctic silver :( ) I would need it within 2 or 3 days. I also checked with a few local computer stores and they...
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    Do these motherboards have problems? - FIC AD11 & MSI K7 Master

    I am planning on building a DDR Athlon system in a few weeks. I have narrowed it down to 2 motherboards - the FIC AD11 or the MSI K7 Master (no scsi). I also want to use my Soundblaster Live X-gamer 5.1 soundcard and a 60GB Maxtor ATA100 hard drive. Are there any problems with either of these...
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    Where can I buy Lian-Li PC-10 (beige) case in the U.S. ?

    Does anyone know of any U.S. retail stores or U.S. based webstores that sell the Lian-Li PC-10 (the beige color)? Thanks.