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Hey all, I have an E4200 router with a fairly new HTPC wired to it, and another desktop connected wirelessly using a DWA-552 card (2.4 GHz only). The internet speeds work great, I get the advertised 20Mbit from Comcast, and my pings in TF2, etc are also good. The problem is file transfers...

ONLY VIDEO CARD AND COMPUTER CASE ARE STILL AVAILABLE I will take paypal, and will consider amazon payments. Video Card: EVGA GTX 275 896MB Asking $80, with shipping to lower 48. Pretty awesome card, great for SLI ***PRICE LOWERED*** I also have a Micro-fly case if interested (had...

I was just seeing if anyone has had luck using the Netgear WNDR3700 while using a VPN. I ask because I purchased this router, and have loved the speeds both wired and wireless, except on my work computer when using VPN. The connection to my main office is VERY slow, and disconnects a lot. When...

I am in a pickle of sorts. My friend wants to buy a wireless router, and I have been considering a new one. She just needs a basic wireless router, and I would like a faster, more capable one. I currently have a Linksys WRT54G, and have been happy with it, but would like more speed for...

Hey all, Do any of you have experience using one of those signal extenders from sprint? We just moved into a house, and the reception is crappy. it's there, but it's really bad. Sprint.com lists it as 'good', but that is not true. I spoke with sprint, and they offered to sell me an...

Hey all, I was planning on getting a new 1-2TB storage drive for my next build (primary will be a SSD). 1TB should be enough, but I am willing to spend more for a 1.5 or 2TB if it makes sense. Assuming the SSD may only be an 80GB, I will be running some games off the storage drive, so I would...

Hey all, I was wondering if there is a coverage map or website that rates the ISP's in certain areas, and their quality. For example, I just moved to Portland, OR, and I know I can get Comcast at my house, but that doesn't really excite me. FIOS is not available. I can get a 5Mbps...

Hey all, I recently installed Win7 Ultimate on the computer in my sig. I was running Win 7 RC before that for months. I have most of the folders on my second HD (1TB green WD) shared. Now, when another computer in my network tries to download a file from my main computer, my main computer...

Hey all, I recently installed Win7 Ultimate on the computer in my sig. I was running Win 7 RC before that for months. I have most of the folders on my second HD (1TB green WD) shared. Now, when another computer in my network tries to download a file from my computer, my main computer...

Hey all, I just upgraded from Win7 RC to Win7 Ultimate, and now when I try to save a picture to my second hard drive where all my pictures are stored, I get a permissions error from MS: "you don't have permission to save in this location", and then it offers to redirect me to 'my pictures'...

Hi all, just curious if anyone knows of a program that can convert a small, B&W 320x240 bitmap into hex. I have tried a few but they are usually limited by size, or convert only color bmps. in general, they don't quite do what i need. if not, I have visual C++ (and am comfortable, but...

Hi All, I was curious to see if anyone here has been using their Pre as a modem for their laptop. From what I can tell, this is not supported, but there are apps like 'My Tether' that will do this. any success failures...

I was planning on getting a Blu-Ray drive for my computer to watch and rip my movies for my HTPC, and before I purchase one, I figured I'd ask you guys if it's worth it to get one that writes as well. I do all my back-ups on separate HD's, and I'm not into movie 'copying'. Am I missing...

So my LG VX5200 is just showing a blue-screen (still works, just can't use the displays), and the Verizon people told me I need a new phone. I am not eligible for an upgrade, but need a new phone, as this is my work phone. I have been browsing Ebay, but am unsure of what is good or not. I was...

Hey all, I'm trying to see if running a WHS server is right for me, but I'm worried about my printer. My needs for a WHS are: -sharing data/movies/music across my network -printing (Epson RX580) -scanning (Epson RX580) Epson's website doesn't currently list an Windows Server OS's as...

Hey all, I am looking to get a heatsink to cool my E8400 C2D on my Asus P5E-VM, in a MicroFly case. I have seen some posts saying the Zalman 8700 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118030) will work, but they were a bit old. Does anyone recommend any other low-profile...

How many of you guys and gals have cell-service free of contracts and agreements? Besides not being locked in to a specific company, what are the other benefits? Reason I ask: At the end of this summer, my and my wife's 2-year agreement is up with Sprint. We will both want new...

Hi all, To start, is there a good guide that you know of to sharing files between a windows XP machine and a vista machine? I have a desktop PC which has all my movies and music wired to a WRT54G router. I have a Dell XPS laptop running Vista connected via wireless to the same router...

Hey all, I'm looking to get some new speakers for my computer. I'm pretty set on getting a 5.1 set, and the total cost needs to stay under $200 ($100 would be nicer!). Another problem I have is I live in Hawaii, and shipping here is $$$ for anything heavy. Example: ground shipping for the...

Hi, I have an audiobook in M4B form (with bookmarks), and would like to listen to it on my Creative Zen, but the Zen doesn't accept M4B. Is there a free SW that converts M4B to multiple MP3's (divided by chapter)? I've seen a few that go the other way around. I tried "Free M4a to MP3...

So I have a Windows XP machine, and I'm contemplating bumping up to RAID 0, but will need to reinstall my OS. Thing is, I don't have a floppy drive in my PC, and I'd rather not dig in my closet and hook one up temporarily (I really just hate floppy's...) But I need to install the RAID...

OK, So I've been bouncing around questions on this forum about the best RAID1 card for my purposes, and I've been wondering if RAID1 is even for me. What I want is decent redundancy. When my main HD dies, it ruins my week, reinstalling things, and getting my back-up files where they belong...

Hi All, I posted about a week ago here looking for a good card for RAID1, so I picked up the RR2300. Now it's not working out so well... My main goal is to be able to take an existing boot drive with Windows XP, and install that drive and a second drive to create a RAID 1 clone setup. I...

Hi All, I just got a new GTX 260 (55nm), and I have an Antec Smart Power 500w (SP-500) PS (12V1: 17A, 12V2: 19A). I ran the Antec PS calculator, and it said I need a 303W PS. Other stuff: Core2Duo 8400 stock speed 3 SATA drives 1 PCIE 1X raid card 1 DVD RW 2 x 1GB DDR2 The...

Hi all, I have the SIIG SC-SAER12-S2 PCI Express x1 SATA II Two-port Controller Card RAID 0/1 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816150018), running two 250GB SATA cards in RAID1, and it pooped last night. I looked on Newegg, and there are alot of different RAID cards...

Hi all, I have a Linksys WRT54G Wireless router set up, and have had it going for awhile. then we moved, and I tried re-stting it up, but without the linksys advisor software. The settings are: -SSID broadcast dissabled -WPA Personal (TKIP) -Wireless MAC filter enabled The laptop's MAC...

I''ve finally decided on a new EVGA GTX 260. I was planning on getting this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130370 EVGA 896-P3-1260-AR But after reading this page: http://www.evga.com/stepup/default.asp it looks like the above card is not eligable for...

Hey, this may be a dumb question, but I'm having issues sorting a list in Excel. I have a list of about 500 parts on a circuit board (including their values, etc). When I sort them, I get this: C1 C10 C100 C101 ...-> C109 C11 C110 ...-> C119 I want it to do this: C1 C2 C3...

I'm sure this has been brought up before, but here goes anyway... I'm installing a new MB/CPU in my computer this weekend. I own Windows XP Pro retail, and I've installed new MB's before, and everytime, I have to call in to activate, and I just tell them my old MB crapped out, and I had to...

Hi all, I'm looking for a case, an wondered what people thought about these. This is sort of a continuation of this thread (http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1325308), but I have ordered my mobo and CPU but no case, and wondered what people like the best, and why. I will eventually...

Hey all, Just making a final check of what I will be putting together for my new SFF PC. I previously posted awhile back in the HTPC area, but have since revised my focus to having a formidable small PC, which may be later modified to be an HTPC. I need: -(3) 3.5" HD locations (2 in...

Hi all, I'm pretty close to setting up my HTPC, and below are the parts I'm thinking of using. The last link on this post also leads to a schematic of how I'm planning my layout. This setup needs to be easy enough for my wife to use. Some things I'm worried about: -Is HD Homerun the best...

I think this is similar to the questions asked here (http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1311170), but I had some extra questions. Keep in mind I've been thinking about it for awhile, but am still a n00b. I want to build an HTPC, but am not sure what motherboard to get. I am traditionally...

Hello, just received my new Dell XPS 1530, and it looked a little strange, and I realized that the keyboard is slightly warped (the middle area buckles up a bit, there is noticable separation bewteen some keys). The top area above the keyboard near the little indication LEDs is also a bit...

Hello all, I'm getting in a new Dell XPS 1530 in this week, and I wanted some input. I typically like to have two separate partitions on my main HD (about an 80GB one for the OS, and the rest for data.) I'm pretty sure the new Dell will come with a single partition with just Vista Home Premium...

Hello all, I've been loosly following this HTPC stuff for a few years, and am finally getting serious about doing it, but I have a few questions about the logistics of things... -I have Comcast, and will likely upgrade to HD soon, and have a DVR (provided by Comcast.) If I build a HTPC, can...

I'm trying to install a ATI 9600XT AGP Video Card (I just took the VC out of another computer, and the VC worked fine before) into an Intel Motherboard D865GLC (I was previously using on-board video.) I have my monitor plugged into the new VC, and I can see it POST, get into BIOS no problem...

I just bought a new Samsung DVD+RW drive (SHS162LBEBN), and I know it has the lightscribe capabilities (top-side), but I was wondering if anyone knows how to make it do the "tattooing" on the data side, similar to what Yamaha came out with a few years back (DiscT@2). I searched google a bit...

Hi, I'm currently running an ATI 9600xt, and it's a bit slow, but alright. Now, I am upgrading my system to a MB with a PCI express. I play mostly shooter games, and would like something that reasonably plays games for the next year or two (HALO 2 and beyond). I've been out of the loop for...

Is there a clean/easy way to allow more than one AOL Instant Messenger Login at once on a single WinXP Pro Machine (my roomate and I would both like to be logged in at the same time on the same comp.) I'm not too familiar with Trillian and didn't know of any other options. Thanks for your help!