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    FIOS: Own router + NIM or FIOS Router?

    I have had FIOS for two years now. My package is the Ultimate HD and the 35/35 internet. Since then, I have had multiple problems with the Westell 9100em router. I worked all week to get one of the Actiontec routers sent to me, even had a tech come put, and to make a long story short, I can't...
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    Crystal Reports Viewer: On demand refresh

    I currently am installing the Crystal Reports Viewer straight from Crystal Reports. One thing it lacks is the ability to press a button and refresh the report. Why is this important? One particular report is a driver availability report that constantly is changing. My users have to close and...
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    BF: BC2 - Server info

    I HATE the "server browser" in this game. It's slow (and im on a 50/20 FIOS connection). I am also having major problems "connecting". I get a lot of "connection dropped/ cannot connect to server" error messages, as well as a little bit of clicking join, it closes and stays on the server...
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    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Ranking - Carry over to full version

    So, I am pretty addicted to the medic class in BFBC2, I am this close to the max of level 11 (I assume this is just for the beta). My question is, will this hard work/grinding carry over from the beta to the retail game when it comes out in a few weeks?
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    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Rig Specs

    With the game coming out for PC, is there anything below that you guys would change? Do you think the video card will be good for the game or will it need to be upgraded? * Antec Three Hundred Case * Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P motherboard * AMD Phenom II Quad Core 940 Black Edition - Stock...
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    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Which will you buy for?

    With the release (and much anticipated) Battlefield: Bad Company 2, which platform will you be buying it on? I have been playing the BF series mainly on PC. I have a bad ass rig right now, as well as two PS3's. Will there be a big difference in console vs PC on this game in terms of the...
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    Antec Three Hundred or Coolermaster Elite 330

    Which case would you chose if you had to? Antec Three Hundred: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042&cm_re=antec_three_hundred_case-_-11-129-042-_-Product Coolermaster Elite 330...
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    MMORPG: Any good ones in the works?

    The last time I played a good MMORPG was SWG'sand I was "this close" to buying the complete package again on Steam. Then I remebered how the upgrade of the game killed it for me. I WILL NOT PLAY WOW...period. So what is the next BIG MMORPG coming out or is out currently?
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    Verizon FIOS: Port Blocking

    I just got bumpred up to the FIOS 25/15 package. I would like to starting hosting my personal website at home (just a family photo website) on my local WHS machine (I could on Time Warner just fine), as well as share files (music/videos/pictures) with friends. My question is, what ports are...
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    COD: MW2 - PS3 or PC?

    I am considering buying this game, but want the best online multiplayer version. Which one would you buy, the PS3 version or the PC version?
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    Acronis Software: Imaging/Deployment/Backup

    All, I have tried to reach Acronis by their online request submit page, but it is NOT working for me at all. I am trying to get some information on what software I need from them. So, I will ask you guys. I see their list of software is long, but I am not quite sure which one I need...
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    Coolermaster Elite 330: Problem with USB bezel

    I have a problem I can't seem to figure out. I have built three machines, all using the Coolermaster Elite 330 found here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119115&cm_re=elite_330-_-11-119-115-_-Product Now, each machine has completely different parts, but all use...
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    Netflix: Streaming to SP3 - Quality?

    I recently signed up for the Netflix PS3 streaming. I received my disc yesterday, popped it in and didnt realize that you have to "add" movies to your queue from your machine before you can view them on the PS3 - dumb. With that said, the library for streaming is VERY limited. New movies...
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    Antivirus Software: Questions/Suggestions/Comments for Enterprise

    We are at a crossroads with our company. We have been utilizing Symantec for years now, and currently use Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0.5002.333. We are finding more and more everyday that Symantec either is late in picking up viruses/malware/spyware or just not picking it up all together...
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    How to GET viruses

    I know...this is a bit strange, but we are testing and trying to prove some facts to Symantec. Is there a particular site that allows for viruses to be downloaded (for testing purposes like this)? I'm not talking about going to a porn site, but actually a page built that has viruses embedded...
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    PDF Editor

    I need to edit a couple of PDF's (edit both text and create/edit fields) in the document. I do not want to pay an arm and a leg for Acrobat. What do you guys recommend?
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    Windows 7 Ultimate: Accidentally Installed 32bit

    I made a boo boo...... I accidentally installed Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit on my wife's machine instead of the 64bit.....and I activated it. The software is the Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition (from the Windows 7 Launch Party pack). If I reinstall the 64-bit version, can I go through...
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit: Antivirus Software

    Guys, I normally do not install an anti virus application mainly because I think they are all crap and seem to "find the problem after the fact" instead of being pro-active and actually preventing the viruses from infecting. Another reason is because I don't do the crap web surfing (pr0n...
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    Dell Studio 1537: Windows 7 Drivers

    Quick question. Is Dell planning to release Windows 7 drivers for machines built within the last year or two? I have a Dell Studio 1537 that I put Win7 RC1 on and would like to put the full version on it soon. One main driver I need is the finger print reader. The only drivers I see for...
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    Windows 7: Correct Drivers

    I got my Windows 7 Ultimate this week (launch party) and installed it on the following setup: * Cooler Master Elite 330 * Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P motherboard * AMD Phenom II Quad 940 Black Editon - Stock cooling * 8GB G-Skill PC2-6400 * XFX Radeon 4870 1GB * Western Digital Caviar Black...
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    Windows 7: Image Creation

    I received my Windows 7 Ultimate this week (launch party) and installed the 64bit version. I have a WHS machine that I had been using to do backups, but apparently there is not a 64bit client out just yet for WHS. I see there is an "image creation tool" within Windows 7, but how reliable is...
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    Windows 7: Tuner card and Verizon FIOS questions

    I have Verizon FIOS (internet and HDTV). I get my Windows 7 Ultimate in the mail tomorrow and will be installing it on the following machine specs: * Cooler Master Elite 330 * Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P motherboard * AMD Phenom II Quad 940 Black Editon - Stock cooling * 8GB G-Skill PC2-6400...
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    iPhone: Missing calls/texts since upgrading to 3.1

    My wife and I both have the iPhone 3G 16gb. Since the upgrade to 3.1 (MMS upgrade) we both have the strangest problem. At anytime of day, our phone basically loses connection to the AT&T 3G network. I cannot make/receive calls (people calling me says it rings and rings and eventually goes to...
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    Surveillance: IP Camera Software

    I will be installing about 2-3 IP cameras around my home soon and have been demoing/testing some IP camera software. I was wondering what software is suggested for this. So far I have tried: * WebcamXP - www.webcamxp.com * Active Webcam - http://www.pysoft.com/ActiveWebCamMainpage.htm...
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    PCIe Hard Drive: Fast read/write speeds

    Have ANY of you actually used one of these Fusion-IO PCI-e drives? There is talk about "testing" one of these in the next few weeks: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A2645908&cs=04&c=us&l=en&dgc=SS&cid=39888&lid=1021909#Overview $14k....cheap for a 640gb drive!
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    Vista Business 64bit: VPN Client

    I need to purchase a VPN client for Vista Business 64bit. The catch is, I need it to be able to importe .pcf files (our config/key files). I found one client for $150, but there have to be other options out there. What do you recommend?
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    Need opinion on hardware swap - Reduce overall size

    I am interested in a hardware swap. Mainly, I want to reduce the size of my home WHS machine. Currently I am running a mid-atx case, but plan to move this server into my master closet on a shelf, and thought about reducing to a Shuttle XPC. My WHS is used for backups to all my machines as...
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    VPC: Use USB device (iPhone)

    Ok.....I have a strange request and need some help here. Over the last 3 weeks, I have lost my iTunes library do to reformats (forgetting about iTunes), crashing of iTunes and such. I have probably lost about $50 worth of downloads because of it. I am also sick of fighting iTunes "5 PC...
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    Windows 7 64-bit: VPC (WinXP 32bit)

    I need to be able to run either Windows XP or Vista 32bit in a VPC. Can I do this on a Windows 7 64bit machine without any problems? I guess my question is, can you run a 32bit vpc on a 64bit main OS?
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    Strange Windows 7 Problem: Short?

    OK. I have come across a VERY strange problem in Windows 7 RC1 build 7100 and 7232. With my following setup, I am experiencing a weird "short" type of problem. The problem is when I am fully booted in, the front USB connections on the case kind of "short out" when I connect any type of usb...
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    Time for a new gaming mouse: MX 518 or the G5?

    Since installing Windows 7, both my MX Revolution and my MX1000 bluetooth tend to "stop" working from time to time, more times than none. I don't know if its poor build quality or poor drivers from Windows 7. Since Logitech does not have proper drivers for W7 yet, I am thinking about changing...
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    Windows 7: RTM(technet) vs build 7100

    First off...I AM NOT cool enough as some of you to have a technet account. I currently have Windows 7 Ultimate build 7100 (I guess the first RC build) installed on a couple of my machines. I love Windows 7 and pre-ordered Windows 7 Professional from newegg when it was $100. Is there any...
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    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P: Drivers - Windows 7 64bit

    My setup: * Cooler Master Elite 330 * Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P motherboard * AMD Phenom II Quad 940 Black Editon - Stock cooling * 8GB G-Skill PC2-6400 * XFX Radeon 4870 1GB * Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA II * Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB SATAII * Onboard LAN/HD Audio *...
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    Which PSU for my setup?

    * Cooler Master Elite 330 * Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P motherboard * AMD Phenom II Quad 940 Black Editon - Stock cooling * 8GB G-Skill PC2-6400 * XFX Radeon 4870 1GB * Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA II * Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB SATAII * Onboard LAN/HD Audio * Logitech...
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    New Build: Up in smoke

    F! I recently purchased and built the following PC: * Cooler Master Elite 330 * Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H 780G motherboard * AMD Phenom II Quad 940 Black Editon - Stock cooling * 8GB G-Skill PC2-6400 * XFX Radeon 4870 1GB * Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA II * Western Digital...
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    WIERD USB Issue

    I am having the STRANGEST problem with my front USB ports on my coolermaster case. These are plugged into a port on my motherboard for USB support. However, when plugged in to the motherboard, and the computer is on, I try to connect a USB device (flash drive, webcam, printer, etc) and it causes...
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    Stress Test Video Card

    I just recently built a new system: * Cooler Master Elite 330 * Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H 780G motherboard * AMD Phenom II Quad 940 Black Editon - Stock cooling * 8GB G-Skill PC2-6400 * XFX Radeon 4870 1GB * Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA II * Onboard LAN/HD Audio * Antec...
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    PS3: Play ISO movies

    I have 3 TB of extra space on my server at home. I currently run tversity on it and stream all my music/photos/videos to my PS3 over a gigabit network. I want to take ALL of my dvd's and convert them to .iso backups. On my PC, I can play the ISO's straight through VLC player without...
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