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    Core T1300 & Core Duo T2300... compatible?

    My girl's got an older mid-range laptop w/ a Core Solo T1300 in it, and she's looking to get some more life out of the machine. I've already got her upgrading to 1-2 gig vs. 512, and up to a 7200RPM hard drive, but I'm not sure if the Core Duo T2300 is compatible with the T1300. Assuming the...
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    Alright guys, I've been out of the loop for a while...

    Anyone wanna give me a brief geek synopsis on the current state of: Video Cards Motherboards/Chipsets Processors ? Last I really paid attention, Core 2 Duo's were the best thing out there, and quad-core processors were just coming out. Video cards: I have no idea after the...
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    Just bought my first mac (MacBook Pro)

    Let me start off by saying I've been building/upgrading/fixing/customizing/gaming on PC's for upwards of 11 years. I'm very much a PC expert (repaired professionally for a couple years, ran IT at a clinic, etc.). That said, fuck windows, OSX and Apple kick their asses all over the place...
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    Question regarding disk sizes when rebuilding an array

    I've got a computer with 2 x Seagate 120GB SATA (7200/8mb) drives in Raid-1 on the built-in nVidia raid controller (ABIT NF8-V I believe). One of the drives just died on me (click/grinding sound of death) so I unplugged it & the system boots just fine. My question is: do I have to get another...
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    Anyone here familiar with/use Acronis?

    I've got the company I work for up & running with Acronis True Image Server, making daily backups & weekly full backups. I'm trying to figure out exactly how to manage these things though, as it would obviously be ridiculous to keep all back-ups on the same server/drive (duh), or to keep every...
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    Musician/Audio Engineer almost ready to make the switch...

    I'm probably the last Musician on the planet without a mac. I used to be a big gamer, I used to spend hours customizing my desktop/organizing files/optimizing software/hardware bla bla bla, but I'm a little older, a lot wiser (I'd like to think), and I just want to get stuff done! I am an...
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    So is it the general consensus that parting out a PC is the best idea?

    Reading through the forums, it would appear that parting out a PC be the best way to make the most money possible, yes? I know I'll probably get less than $400 for what I have, but I'm starting to run out of processing power anyway. I've decided to consolidate all of my computing crap into one...
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    MSE2000 Consultant??

    Earlier this year, I posted a couple of threads regarding administration & backup of an Exchange 2000 server. During the course of the discussion, it became apparent to me that my initial assessment of the situation was correct: I don't know wtf I'm doing and shouldn't be meddling with such a...
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    Computer Audio FAQ

    I can't believe there isn't one of these yet, but my searches turned up nothing, so I'll do my best to start one off right! Feel free to add your input to the thread! Computer Audio FAQ Q: How do I hook my computer up to my home stereo? A: There are several ways to do so. Going the analog...
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    Disk Imaging Software (Ghost, etc.)

    Update: I've proposed a solution to my backup problem and would like to know anyone's/everyone's opinion! In a nutshell, I've got a small medical clinic running a simple mse2000/data server with Win2000 that needs to be backed up regularly, and a second nearly-identical server to use as a...
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    Need Exchange Server 2000 expert :(

    (I wasn't sure whether this subforum, or the Networking subforum, was the best place to put this, so move away if you think it's better there.) I have a fair amount of simple to involved questions that I haven't been able to find answers to in books or online, as they are...
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    Getting that "supermodel/rock star" look

    I did my best to search these forums, and the vast expanse of the internet, but my search came up mostly in vain, so here I am! I was wondering what sort of touch-up/effects/plugins the pros use to retouch photos to make them look almost fake, aka that "supermodel/rock-star" look. (ok example)...
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    .MOV files... (Yet another "how do I convert" thread)

    My band had a guy edit together some video/audio for us, and he gave us uncompressed .MOV files to work with. We'll be putting these videos onto a CD we have coming out, so we'll (obviously) need to compress them, as they're currently 800 Mb each. While I know there are tons of programs out...
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    "Real" Headphones Appreciation

    So I just recently plugged in my old Sony MDR-V700's and almost threw up. It sounded like I was wearing earplugs with some crappy subwoofer turned on. How did I ever think these sounded amazing? Turn the clock back four years, I was young(er), I was naieve(r), and I had a fair amount of...
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    110v or 220v fuser kit for HP laserjet?

    I've got an HP LaserJet 4550 that says it needs a new fuser kit soon (although I haven't seen any evidence supporting the fact) and I was wondering how I can tell if I need a 110v or 220v fuser. I would assume, as I'm in the United States, that I would need a 110v fuser, but since this is a...
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    Smart Folders: your thoughts

    As a wintel PC user, I'm extremely intrigued by this "smart folder" concept. Is anybody actually using it as an everyday replacement/enhancement to traditional file-structure? Or is it more of a great idea without much purpose, like so many programs/utilities out there these days? Discuss!
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    Stickdeath.com

    Does anybody remember that site? There was one amazing one I can't seem to find, involving a guy fighting off a bunch of guys matrix-lead-pipe-style. Oh, and as to how this relates to general software... uhh... umm....
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    Exchange 2000 remote access

    I've been trying to figure out how to connect remotely to an Exchange 2000 server and, after reading through a couple of 'googled' articles, I'm starting to get the sense that it requires a whole heck of a lot of set-up. Right now we're using the Exchange server in the office only (a dr's...
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    Does anybody keep an old p100, 486 or older around for vintage gaming?

    I've got a whole ton of dos/win3.11/win95 games that don't really work on my main machine using any emulators, processor-slower-downers, or anything else I've tried. I'm now debating getting one of my old 486 machines up and running and/or a p100 I've got laying around just to play these old...
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    Connecting Standard-Def TV to PCI video card

    I've got a nice sff p3 (pci-only) that I want to use as a movie/music player for my low-end home theater setup. All I need to know how to do is get a halfways decent video connection between the computer and my cheap 32" standard-definition TV. I haven't bought any video card yet (has VGA...
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    Need to become an Exchange Admin.

    I currently work at a company where most everything we do is through Outlook (scheduling appointments, searching/logging customer data, mail merging, etc.). There are around 10 client machines connecting to one server, running Win2000 Server, Exchange Server 2000 and (probably) a host of other...
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    G4 Dual 450: how to increase "smoothness"

    Alright, I've got a G4 Dual-450 w/ 1 GB PC100, OS X 10.3.9 & an ATi Rage 32MB AGP card. My question is this: what piece/s of hardware would be the smartest to upgrade if I wanted to increase the overall "smoothness" of the OS? I know my money would most likely be better spent on a Mac Mini or...
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    ogg video files

    I'm confused. I have come across some random-assed video codecs in my day, but this one takes the cake. (I know, its not a codec, its a packaging scheme) I sat down and googled the shit out of it and still didn't come up with anything that worked to play said file. I installed 3 different...
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    iPod remote: am I retarded?

    Ok, so I just got a used iPod (which works great, btw) and it came with a remote. Now, what I would assume is that all I have to do to get this thing working is to simply plug it in, correct? The iPod doesn't need software/drivers of any sort, does it? I know I sound like a dummy here, but...
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    FS/T: a bunch of stuff I have laying around

    Alrighty, folks, I've decided to sell a bunch of stuff I've accumulated over the years and kept "just in case"... ALL PRICES ARE 'OBO'! =============== FOR SALE =============== 1 x Adaptec Ultra2-LVD/SE SCSI Card (AHA-2940U2W, PCI) Condition: Used Price: $18 OBO Product Home...
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    P4 2.4C & 6800GT... should I upgrade?

    I know there's already a similar post in here, but my question is more specific/should be an easy one to answer. I've got a P4 2.4C that runs at 3.0 w/ stock voltage no problem (like most 2.4c's). I've also got a 6800GT & Ultra speeds (again, like most can do). My question is, would upgrading...
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    Exchange server woes

    I just started working at a Dr.'s office a couple of weeks ago. When I got here, I was shocked and disappointed to learn they're using Microsoft Outlook's calendar and an Exchange server to keep track of all of their appointments! As you can imagine, with several years of appointments, several...
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    Convince me to spend $50+ on F.E.A.R or Quake 4...

    I played the demos, I've got the hardware to at least enjoy the experience, but I'm having a hard time convincing myself to just get off my ass and buy one. So, through comments, pictures, and reviews, I'd like for you, the [H] community, to convice me that either (or both!) of these games is...
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    My poor dual g4 just bit the dust...

    No sound, no video, used-to-be-white led no longer stays on, and all I get is an eerie red glow from one of the led's on the motherboard and the once-pleasent hum of the fans. I've unplugged everything except the ram, psu, and processor, and still no-go. This includes bypassing the main power...
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    IBM Thinkpad 390e, password-protected... gasoline?

    I work at a computer repair shop and a couple of months ago, we had a guy bring in a Thinkpad 390e that he had bought for $100 at an auction. Unfortunately (some of you will see what's coming here), whoever had previously owned the laptop had left a bios and/or supervisor password on it. Long...
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    I'm not sure if this exists already or not...

    ...is there a wiki-based (or something somewhat similar) hardware review site? I know there are sites that, while they have user reviews, they are usually on (or connected to) sites where you can buy the thing. I'm interested in a site where anybody can write a summary or review on any piece...
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    So I've been feeling creative lately...

    ...and I wanted to throw an idea around with you guys. I was thinking about programs such as Microsoft Word (or the whole office suite for that matter) and how Microsoft does everything they can to make the program/s do absolutely everything anybody would ever need to/want to do, ever, and how...
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    Why oh why do ISP's recommend NOT using routers?

    I work at a computer service/repair shop and I've lost count of how many people have come in and had several hundred virii/spyware/adware within months, weeks, sometimes days of getting a new computer. I ask every single one of them if they use a router on their high-speed connection and around...
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    EAC: best cd ripper... just for audio?

    I wasn't 100% sure where to put this, but since most of the resident EAC experts hang out in this part of the forums, I figured it would make the most sense here. Now for my question... So, the reason EAC is the best CD ripping program is because it, for all intents and purposes, does a...
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    What should I upgrade first for better sound?

    So lately I've been getting more interested in improving the quality of sound I'm getting from my computer, both in music and in movies. I don't have (nor do I see myself getting unless someone suggests a good reason) surround sound of any sort, as I'm more interested in stereo music listening...
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    Foobar/ASIO problem...

    So I was messing with foobar2000 today and, while it is quite fun to mess around with, I have discovered a rather annoying problem that I probably caused myself, but I can't seem to figure it out. When I click on a song it plays fine, but when I click on another song whilst the original one is...
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    2 Computers... which should I keep?

    I've got two computers and not much cash, so I'm trying to figure out what the best combination of parts to keep would be. I'll list them both in their current configurations... Old Reliable: P4 2.4C @ 3.0+ 2 x 512 PC3500 OCZ @ 3200 (board isn't 100% stable at 275 fsb, haven't messed...
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    What got you into [H]ardware?

    Although I've been using computers since I was like 3, the day I got into computer hardware was when I was about 12 and my cousin gave me a computer for christmas. I opened it up and, lo and behold, it has 2 processors! (Abit BP6, dual 450 cellies) I just had to look it up on the internet...
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