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force clearspot 4g to connect to a certain tower?

I am trying to get better performance out of my clearspot 4g router. I live in Chicago which has a dense network of 4g towers near me. Unfortunately, the tower closest to me is constantly overburdened and I only can get about 50 kB/sec out of it. If I walk down the street to a different tower I...
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- Jul 14, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Networking
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output only to projector in windows 7.

Hi Everyone, I bought a benq w1070 projector that I am hooking up to a macbook pro with a wireless hdmi connection via a nyrius prime wireless transmitter. I am having some issues in windows 7 that I wanted some help with. 1) The transmitter works fine in windows 7 with the duplicate...
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- Mar 4, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Audio Components
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force windows nt to use different aspect ratio resolution

Hey Everyone, Thanks so much for the response and I am sorry that it took a while to respond. The main issue is that the software uses a custom firewire card to connect to the instrument and the custom firewire card only works with the motherboard that it is plugged into as I am told. I know it...
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- Post #10
- Apr 23, 2012
- Forum: Operating Systems
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force windows nt to use different aspect ratio resolution

Thanks for your post. I guess I thought that the resolutions a video card could do was related to the total number of pixels (ie 800*600=4800000) and that as long as you were under that amount you could output a resolution in whatever aspect ratio you wanted. Okay so maybe it wouldn't be quite...
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- Post #3
- Apr 18, 2012
- Forum: Operating Systems
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force windows nt to use different aspect ratio resolution

Hi Everyone, I have a computer running windows nt 4.0. My monitor died and I bought a lcd screen that is wide screen. It has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 which my card can't handle so I was using a lower resolution which works but everything is stretched in the X direction because windows NT...
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- Apr 18, 2012
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Edit a device name in registry?

Thanks a lot for the replies. I tried the ctrl+f to find the entries, but when I alter them, it doesn't seem to change anything in system preferences. Is there an update button I need to do or something like that? I tried restarting, but it appears that the values have reverted to the...
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- Post #4
- Jun 15, 2011
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Edit a device name in registry?

Hi Everyone, Can anyone help me in changing the device description (ie name) of a driver in windows 7? I need to rename a DAC pci card in order for a piece of software to recognize it (DT322->HJDT322). The instructions make it seem straightforward in XP, but I am having issues in windows 7...
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- Jun 14, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Menu options lingering on screen in win 7

Hi everyone, I have windows 7 enterprise 64 bit and when I click on menus certain options stay up indefinitely. For example, several hours ago I selected a new window in chrome and the menu option is still lingering and it persists while going to other programs. The only way I can seem to get...
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- May 27, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Computer dead to world

Yeah I guess I assumed that since you can hot plug dvi cables on laptops it shouldn't be any different here. Definitely a stupid move on my part. Is there any way to make sure that it is the motherboard? I don't mind buying a new one but it would be unfortunate if it was something else...
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- Post #4
- May 19, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer dead to world

Hi Everyone, I realize this is a vague question, but I built a i5 computer about 1.5 years ago and a few days ago when removing a dvi cable while running (switching monitors) the computer shut off and won't turn back on. I bought a nice PSU to see if that was it but it still doesn't turn on...
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- May 18, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Legality switching DVD to other formats

I don't think it is always the case that they add additional features though and if that was the case you could always just burn a bluray disk with just the bare movie on it. I am sort of playing the devil's advocate here and since the law is pretty clear on it there isn't that much more to...
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- Post #12
- Dec 5, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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3d projectors, anyone have any details on them?

I just saw this one that has an HDMI in: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-084-_-Product That would probably work with a bluray player right? The thing I can't figure out for these is the best way to interface with a macbook pro. I have a Nvidia 330M which says works with 3d monitors but...
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- Post #9
- Dec 5, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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Legality switching DVD to other formats

So I guess my question addresses two different issues: 1) If you own a DVD is making a copy equivalent to just downloading a bit torrent version of the dvd that is already ripped? 2) If 1) is legal, can you download a copy of something you own in a format different from what you bought? Could...
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- Post #7
- Dec 5, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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Legality switching DVD to other formats

Hi everyone, I was curious about the legal rights that come along with purchasing digital media. Specifically, if you purchase a DVD, from what I've heard I believe that it is within your right to either create or download a copy. How does this apply to other forms of media? I think that if...
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- Dec 5, 2010
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Audio Components
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Netflix - worth it?

With netflix it usually is that only two can be using it at the same time. (At least for my account.) I just bought a 40" HD TV and movies totally look amazing on it so I highly recommend netflix for its streaming.
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- Post #3
- Nov 27, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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Passthrough feature on a SA 3250 cable box

Hi there, I read the bypass feature was the best and I think that means that the signal goes through the coax to the TV right? I read that you need to press the guide and info button at the same time when the TV is on but the cable box is off. I try this when it is hooked up via component...
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- Post #5
- Nov 26, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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Passthrough feature on a SA 3250 cable box

Thanks a lot for taking the time to respond to me, I'll just probably go bug the cable company for a replacement unit. Just out of curiosity I do see a bypass light on the front of the box, so I was wondering why they bothered if the feature wasn't available. Happy (American) Thanksgiving!
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- Post #3
- Nov 25, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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Passthrough feature on a SA 3250 cable box

Hi everyone, I just bought a Samsung 3d TV that I am trying to set up. I have digital cable from Time Warner and use a Scientific Atlanta 3250 cable box. (not the HD kind) Do any of you know if it has a passthrough feature where it can just do the descrambling and send all the data via a...
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- Nov 25, 2010
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Audio Components
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Projector Advice (3D)

Hi Everyone, I am considering getting a projector to watch TV/ do stuff on the computer and I wanted to get your advice. I was looking into getting one of the 3D projectors like this: http://www.amazon.com/Acer-X1161-3D-.../dp/B002MUWOXC I have a current generation Macbook Pro with a 330M...
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- Aug 27, 2010
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Problem installing XP

So everything runs perfectly with Ubuntu and Windows Vista/7 so I think it might be due to SATA driver incompatibilities. It's possible you are right, but would it just be that modern operating systems are better at dealing with bad memory? I've tried the install on different physical hard...
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- Post #6
- Feb 18, 2010
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Problem installing XP

I have an ultimate edition that allows me to install either x64 or x32 bit. I tried the x64 bit first but even trivial things like adobe acrobat froze repeatedly upon install. I assumed that 32 bit applications just didn't work, but what you say suggests that something else was going on. Am I...
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- Post #4
- Feb 18, 2010
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Problem installing XP

Hi everyone, I was curious if I could get some advice. I recently built a core i5 based system with a GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD4 motherboard. I would like to run Windows XP because I have some older software that have been having issues with Windows 7. Even when turning off SATA in the bios, I get...
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- Feb 18, 2010
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Reason Intel pulled Optimizer Tool

How does this update work for those of us who are running OS X exclusively? Are the risks of formatting the drive still there? What is the worst that can happen, do we need to worry about bricking the drive?
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- Post #2
- Nov 18, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Hackintosh 10.5.5 Retail Rig - Starting at $305

Just so you know, hard drives are supposed to have a few parts that rattle around when you shake it. I obviously didn't hear it, if you didn't suspect anything otherwise, (ie the box wasn't damaged) it might be okay.
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- Post #2,847
- Jul 20, 2009
- Forum: Apple
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Hackintosh Builds

This is an amazing thread. I think that the prices for the last two models are wrong though because the cost of the better processor alone is about $1000 on Newegg. Also, what changes would you make to this list now that it is July? Anything new come out? EDIT: How important do you think...
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- Post #15
- Jul 20, 2009
- Forum: Apple
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Serial Port Peripheral Problems

Hi Everyone, So I know this will take you all back, but I want to configure a computer with two different serial port peripherals. The computer itself only has 1 port so I bought a PCI 2 serial port card and installed the software. In windows xp sp3 it sees the ports under the device manager...
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- Mar 23, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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data throughput of serial ports?

I have a computer that is a few years old. I think that it might be a pentium 4. I want to hook up three things that use serial ports. The computer only has one serial port so I was thinking about getting a two serial port pci card. I think that the data throughput of modern computers is...
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- Feb 12, 2009
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Setting up a Beowolf Cluster?

Wow! Thank you for such a detailed response! The thing I don't get though is that this should only be as hot and power intensive as 4 computers, right? Or are those quad cores much more power hungry than most other computers? I guess that I never even realized how much power computers use...
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- Post #3
- Sep 9, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Setting up a Beowolf Cluster?

Has anyone had luck setting up a cluster? I do a lot of computational chemistry and the server we have at school is kind of wimpy and very busy. I came across this article from a guy from Calvin College who built a 8 core/ 4 processor beowolf cluster for $2500 in early 2007. Using newegg I...
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- Sep 8, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Networking
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backing up windows?

Both drives are 40 gbs so I don't think that it should really be a problem.
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- Post #3
- Aug 23, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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backing up windows?

I have a usb external hard drive that I'm trying to use to backup a windows xp computer. It loads alright, but I can't transfer information to it using windows backup or syncback because it says that it is full. I can however manually transfer files to it. The disk is empty because I just...
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- Aug 21, 2007
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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esata hot swappability?

That is very true, but I have 2 80gb 2.5" drives sitting around so why not use them?
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- Post #7
- Aug 12, 2007
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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esata hot swappability?

Even if it isn't true esata, will it be faster than firewire? I basically want something that is faster than usb and i can't find any 2.5" drives that support firewire and are still under $70.
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- Post #5
- Aug 11, 2007
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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esata hot swappability?

I am about to buy an external case for a hard drive that has an esata port. I run os x and I am curious if I can hot swap esata external drives.
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- Aug 9, 2007
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Good newbie open source os?

I currently run os x, which is great, but I'd really like to try out some open source operating system like linux, haiku, or other kinds. I've played around a little with ubuntu, but I was just curious if you guys had suggestions for the best operating system like this to play around with...
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- Jul 17, 2007
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Operating Systems
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determine ip address of router w/o dhcp server on

I have a linksys wireless router that has a dhcp server turned off, but I'd like to know its ip address so I could turn off the broadcast ssid setting on it. Since it is not the ip address giving router for any computer connected to it, is there a way to change this setting while connected to it?
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- Jul 5, 2007
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Networking
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2.5" sata in a 3.5" case?

Oh okay! Thanks a lot!
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- Post #4
- Jul 1, 2007
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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2.5" sata in a 3.5" case?

I was curious if I could use a 2.5" sata hard drive in a 3.5" sata case. It wouldn't be for a long time, just to clone a hard drive, but I'm trying to get out of buying a 2.5" case just to do this process. Are the hookups the same for the two different sized drives?
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- Jul 1, 2007
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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picking primary monitor

I have a macbook pro and I installed windows xp sp2. I have an external monitor and I want to make that my primary monitor but the option is grayed out in the display properties screen. For what it's worth, I am able to switch it using the ati software under advanced, but it forces both...
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- May 31, 2007
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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corrupt profile in xp?

There is not a new profile made for the temp account. When I go into documents and settings all the files are gone....
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- Post #3
- Mar 6, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems

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