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    New backup harddrive - what format? multi os support

    So I just picked up a new 2 TB drive (Seagate 2TB 32mb cache 7200rpm) To toss in an enclosure and use as a backup for files - it would nice to have the drive useable by all my computers Gaming Rig / Windows 7 MacBook Air / Mountain Lion Work Computer / Ubuntu Sandbox CPU / Linux Mint...
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    New keyboard needed, Model M needs some rest

    So my current keyboard line up is - IBM Model M (1984) - prefer to save it from gaming abuse. - Original Logitech G15 (random keys are dead and the back lighting is spotty at best..) So I want a new keyboard to replace the Logitech - something mechanical and maybe ten keyless - will be...
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    computer freezing, ram or mobo?

    i have not overclocked anything - however one of the ram settings was set to "turbo" presets -- i backed it down to standard and that did not appear to do anything
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    computer freezing, ram or mobo?

    system is about 1.5 years old .. works great with only 1 stick of ram processor: intel q660 motherboard: gigabyte ep43 ds3l video card: nvidia 9800gtx ram: gskill ddr2 800 , pc2 6400 harddrive: western digital blue 640gb
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    computer freezing, ram or mobo?

    last year i put together a new cpu build and at the time i only had 2gb of ram... this week i purchased a set of gskill 2x2gb ddr2 pc6400 and when ever i try to run 2 sticks the computer will freeze and lockup - i have tried different combinations of ram slots my motherboard is gigabyte...
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    Backing up Apps from iPod Touch

    if you click "view account" under the store drop down menu you can then hit "purchase history". also you could try "authorizing" your computer before trying to transfer purchases
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    apple G4

    i think ebay might be your only option at this point for g4's you could also check and see if there are any authorized 3rd party repair centers near you
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    iMovie 09 with Dual Monitors?

    in the iMovie preferences you have to turn on "Show Advanced Tools"
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    small external scratch drive

    delete
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    5x Quake Live invites

    got mine - took 2 days, but it came:D
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    New build problem...

    im going to try re-seating the ram and video card ... and then try the sticks individually ... any other ideas ? i tryed the new beta drivers from nvidia
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    New build problem...

    the timings look ok ... but what should the voltages be ?? also someone mentioned it might be a problem with video drivers?
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    New build problem...

    forgot to mention ... xigmatek 1284ee heatsink ... with temps in the 30's
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    New build problem...

    so i just finished putting together and installing everything for my new build, seems to be running pretty good but now randomly the computer will lock up and freeze... the image will remain on the monitor and a steady beep or shriek will come from the speakers... any ideas ? intel q6600...
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    Lian Li PC65 - still viable for new builds ?

    for both of my previous builds the Lian Li PC65 was one of the top picks for computer builds at that time... i am now about to upgrade my hardware and i was wondering if you think this case would be able to handle cooling a quad-core q6600 build. thanks
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    desktop died - time for some parts!

    well my cpu and motherboard finally bit the dust while playing left4dead ... so its time for some new parts, i would like to stay around 600-700 total, i already have a 22 and 19 in LCD - Case --- Antec 300 (or i can reuse one of my Lian Li PC65's) ... how would cooling be ? - Motherboard...
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    external harddrives - premade or enclosures?

    im looking to set up acouple external hard-drives - 1tb - drive for home backup - 320 or 500gb - 2.5 portable drive and im not sure if i should buy something ready to go out of the box, or would it be better to put the drives together myself with some enclosures. what brand drives do...
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    Just got a ds - games ?

    I just got a ds and I'm looking for some games - what do you guys like? I am currently playing some old gameboy titles that does not use both screens
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    Office 2008 or Open Office?

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    What are the [ ] around the H for?

    i believe they come from online gaming ... many teams/clans/squads/guilds... have used [ ] and other symbols around the team name to separate it from the player name. ie... [HOCP]HelloMcfly has fragged : Voiceofid
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    wtb - olpc / xo laptop / eee pc

    i am looking for an OLPC XOlaptop in decent shape, it does not need to have the tmobile internet active, i also dont mind if the original OS is still installed also thinking about the asus eee pc ... thanks !
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    World of Warcraft Screenshots here!

    o it was funny ! i actually played regularly with him... i normally ran around WSG giving him PI only to add to the madness :p !!! ill have to find the 6k 1shot screens :D
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    Anything new on the Mouse horizon?

    http://www.razerzone.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=75 Razer ProClick Mobile - bluetooth, no dongle needed :)
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    remote desktop software ?

    i should have added i normally use my laptop around campus via wifi, and i am hoping i can access and do stuff on my desktop which is back at my apartment
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    remote desktop software ?

    i was wondering what you guys recommend for remote desktop sharing ? thanks
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    Ubuntu install on new laptop ... problems

    the version is 7.04 you are correct my mistake i re burned the image and i still get the error ---------------------------------------------------------------- BusyBox v1.1.3 (Debian 1:1.1.3-3ubuntu3) Built-in shell (ash) Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands. /bin/sh: can't...
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    Ubuntu install on new laptop ... problems

    Ubuntu 7.06 pc i386 on the Dell Vostro 1400 i get the error after clicking the install button .. should i try installing the 64bit version ?
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    Ubuntu install on new laptop ... problems

    so im trying to install ubuntu on my new laptop and i get the following error after clicking the install option bin/sh: can't access tty; job control turned off i have tried googling around and i have not found an answer :confused: any ideas
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    first dual boot - need help

    i just got my new laptop this week and i cant stand vista so i am going to reformat back to XPpro... since this will be a fresh install i want to create a dual boot with Ubuntu Linux. my questions - should i install XP or Ubuntu first ? - how should i partition the drive ? Windows will be...
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    Wiping a harddrive ?

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    Wiping a harddrive ?

    i have been thinking about selling my laptop but i want to make sure all the data or past data is off that drive before getting rid of it ... is there any way to get the information off without destroy the drive? special software to do an extensive format ? worst case scenario i put...
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    Notebook for WIFI / Portability

    i would prefer to stick with PC at this time .. for school / class software needs :mad:
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    Notebook for WIFI / Portability

    right now i have a dell inspirion 9300 (17inch widescreen) and i realized i need a smaller laptop to have with me at school .. this is just to big to be as portible as i want im looking for - 13inch .. (i can do 12 or 14 .. but 13 seems perfect) - great battery life - great wireless...
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    WTB - Cingular Phone

    im looking for a cingular phone with the following - able to use a sim card - battery + charger - camera phone - good condition - paypal payment thanks
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    best malware virius software?

    most of the guys around here use / love NOD32 for antivirus stuff a free alternative would be AVG Free Antivirus, i have had this fix problems that Norton could not even find :D but for the money ... NOD32 all the way !
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    Quality 2.1 Speakers

    klipsch pro media 2.1's i got them last week from bestbuy for 119.99 (instant rebate) and i absolutely love them ! its such a bummer to put on headphones at night :D lemme know if you have any questions
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    Got a new computer ! At the landfill !!!!

    Yesterday we had some nice weather and i did some spring cleaning on the garage and I took a load of stuff to the dump. While waiting in line I passed the "electronics" bin and sitting on top of the huge pile of beige :) was a new looking silver HP Pavailion :confused: it was basically smiling...
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    Samsung 204b - random yellow square ?

    i have been using this samsung 204b for sometime now and it has been great, but recently i have noticed in the upper right hand corner, a small area is yellow/green , about the size and location of the X and max/min button when a fullscreen browswer or application is open. i tryed new drivers...
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    The Sigzilla

    it should have folding legs in the front ! like a military sniper rifle ... that thing is HUGEEEEEE :eek:
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