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Broadcom BCM47755

Does anyone have any updates about this? All the 2019 flagships have arrived and there's still no sign of this chip
- doctordoctor
- Post #5
- Oct 14, 2018
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Laptop tip adapters for Anker batteries

Anker's well regarded external battery, here: (http://www.amazon.com/20000mAh-Multi..._cd_ql_qh_dp_t) doesn't include a power tip compatible with my Samsung Series 7 laptop (5.5 x 3 mm). Does anyone know where to find standalone laptop tips that can receive Anker's input tip (Anker...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Mar 24, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Laptops
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Will a new install of Win 7 on a primary drive see existing files on other drives?

Here's my problem: 1. I have a 64 GB SSD on which I loaded Windows 7 as well as other programs I use frequently and which benefit from the drive's speed (e.g. Premier, etc). 2. I have three other hard drives, two of which are 1 Terabyte and one of which is 500 GB that I use for other programs...
- doctordoctor
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- May 21, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Operating Systems
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HP Envy 15 Alternative

Looking for a light-ish 15" Windows-based performance rig. Doesn't need an SSD, but will probably buy one if it's not included. Attracted to the Envy but the red screen issues have scared me away for now (I've read rumors of a recall or a software patch but the community seems to scoff at...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Mar 24, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Laptops
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Default Program and Folder Locations in Windows 7

I have Win 7 Pro installed on a primary SSD drive with a 1 TB storage drive that I plan to use for most other software, documents, and music, et cetera. Is there a mechanism to change the default location for new programs as well as documents, videos, music, et cetera in one fell swoop...
- doctordoctor
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- Nov 10, 2010
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Operating Systems
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BIOS Settings for ASUS M4A87TD EVO

Confused about the following: New system with: OCZ Agility 2 60 GB drive to be used as boot drive. Samsung Spinpoint F3 1 TB drive to be used as data storage. Understand that the OCZ drive needs to be in AHCI mode. The MOBO has 5/6 SATA connectors attached. 1. OCZ Agility 2...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Oct 22, 2010
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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SSD and Conventional HD in RAID?

Background caveats and information: 1. This is the third system I've built and I still don't really know what I'm doing. I have never used RAID. 2. I purchased these parts as a general upgrade and primarily because I intend to do some heavy duty HD video editing work. 3. More or less...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Oct 21, 2010
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Best solution: WAP vs. Second router vs. Repeater

What about getting multiple clients connected from the single LAN connection on the MoCA gear? Is that possible?
- doctordoctor
- Post #10
- Jul 14, 2009
- Forum: Networking
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Best solution: WAP vs. Second router vs. Repeater

I'm not sure I understand the MoCA technology completely, though it seems like a great solution. If I have an existing router attached to Coaxial cable, can I then use the MoCA at any existing cable outlet and connect into the network being broadcast by my existing router? That is, I would...
- doctordoctor
- Post #8
- Jul 14, 2009
- Forum: Networking
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Best solution: WAP vs. Second router vs. Repeater

I guess I should have better summarized our connections. We have TW Cable service. In their box attached to the outside of our house, (a picture says a thousand words), what you'd see is three cables entering three splitters. One of the splitters is a two-way splitter and two of the...
- doctordoctor
- Post #4
- Jul 11, 2009
- Forum: Networking
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Best solution: WAP vs. Second router vs. Repeater

The situation: 1. Three story house with cable running into the first, second and third floors (probably split at the entry to the house). 2. Motorola Surfboard Modem connected to a Linksys WRT54GL router on the second floor broadcasting a single wireless network which is more or less...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Jul 11, 2009
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Networking
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Macbook PRO Configuration Question

Conclusion and Action: 1. We moved from Chicago to Raleigh, NC in May. 2. Point #1 is irrelevant except that as it turns out, the state of North Carolina has a sales tax holiday once per year and it runs today through Sunday (tax here is 6.75%) 3. My wife wanted a 15" screen and that...
- doctordoctor
- Post #10
- Aug 1, 2008
- Forum: Apple Laptops and Desktops
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Macbook PRO Configuration Question

Buying a Macbook Pro for my wife. She's been a Dell user forever, but wants to "go MAC." She's an academic, and has run some stats packages (e.g. SAS) but now is mostly doing "usual" stuff, i.e. word processing, excel, occasional stats, internet, etc. "Base" 15" MBP is $1999, while the...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Jul 30, 2008
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Apple Laptops and Desktops
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Domain Name Registration

Apologies if this is a truly stupid question (in contrast to the oft-quoted "there are no stupid questions," I am a firm believer that there are) . . . How does one go about registering domain names that include "dots" prior to the .suffix. For example, can the domain name...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Nov 12, 2007
- Replies: 4
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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UNmaking a boot disk out of a flash key

Thank you for the tip. For some reason, it didn't work initially, but I finally got the thing going and formatted the key. Now I'm as good as new.
- doctordoctor
- Post #6
- Feb 23, 2007
- Forum: Windows
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UNmaking a boot disk out of a flash key

DBAN's website is here: DBAN But the FAQ section doesn't really address the mechanics of creating a boot disk out of your flash key.
- doctordoctor
- Post #4
- Feb 9, 2007
- Forum: Windows
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UNmaking a boot disk out of a flash key

I'm not really sure how DBAN does it -- it cleans your flash key before putting itself on there.
- doctordoctor
- Post #3
- Feb 9, 2007
- Forum: Windows
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UNmaking a boot disk out of a flash key

I am using DBAN to wipe the hard drives of an old system we are donating. I finally decided to make a bootable CD-ROM using the ISO version of the software. However, prior to that, I made my flash key bootable using DBAN's software. How do I "undo" this . . .
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Feb 9, 2007
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Windows
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SATA Drives and confusing terminology

Thanks for both of your replies, now I see the issue: 1. Actually, NewEgg's terminology was right, as far as I can tell. As Roguestar notes, there is a parenthetical caveat on Western Digital's Specifications page that reads (quote): (NOTE: Drives manufactured prior to March 1, 2006 have a...
- doctordoctor
- Post #4
- Feb 2, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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SATA Drives and confusing terminology

I built a system about 8 months ago with the following: DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX Western Digital Caviar RE WD2500YD 250GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive (WD Link here: WD2500YD) (note the WD link won't hop right to the drive, but you can select...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Feb 2, 2007
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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I need a reliable cross-cut paper shredder

While there is an appropriate amount of media coverage regarding the importance of identity protection, there is a real dearth of information about available paper shredders. My experience has been that they overpromise and under-deliver. Can anyone suggest a reasonably priced (< $150.00)...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Sep 25, 2006
- Replies: 2
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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closed due to thread size...

This is probably a dumb question but: When registering a domain name with any particular web host, what happens in the event that the service becomes unavailable (e.g. if it's a commercial service and it goes out of business or for whatever other reason) or if a client decides he/she needs a...
- doctordoctor
- Post #148
- Aug 2, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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NEC 3550 Problem

I wasn't really whining, for what it's worth. I understand that I haven't posted much and that I am primarily "gaining" expertise from the use of this website rather than delivering much assistance to others. Regarding this problem: I RMA's the drive, installed the new drive, and have...
- doctordoctor
- Post #11
- Aug 2, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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NEC 3550 Problem

Well, it appears no one is really interested in this, and I have been busy as hell. But, I made the following changes: 1. I moved the NEC 3550 to Secondary IDE Master 2. Boot sequence is to SATA Western Digital drive first, then to CD/DVD This didn't work as the disk spins without...
- doctordoctor
- Post #8
- Jun 10, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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NEC 3550 Problem

One other thing, I'm not sure what the 9.16 revision refers to. The most current NF4 Ultra-D drivers are HERE and the revision is 6.70 dated October 2005.
- doctordoctor
- Post #7
- May 24, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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NEC 3550 Problem

Well --- Actually I am already running the generic Microsoft drivers. I have upgraded to SP2 but the drivers are dated 7/1/2001. For example, the IDE driver is Microsoft 5.1.2535.0, dated 7/1/2001. Most of the other Southbridge drivers (e.g. PCI Bus, DMA, ACPI, Realtime Clock) are...
- doctordoctor
- Post #6
- May 24, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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NEC 3550 Problem

I flashed the drive after I had already developed the problem . . . I didn't anticipate much success and didn't have any but was worth a try . . . By the way, I purchased the drive OEM from Newegg. Does flashing the drive void the warranty? NEC has a stern admonishment on their website...
- doctordoctor
- Post #4
- May 23, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Please Help with New DELL Computer Build

You can definitely build the system yourself . . . I am an computer idiot compared to most people here and I have built two systems . . . although I seem to be having a small CD-ROM problem 1 month out from the build. Regardless, it's nice to get to know the "meat" of the computer . . ...
- doctordoctor
- Post #10
- May 23, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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NEC 3550 Problem

While I just completed my second build, I consider myself a complete amateur (first was 2001). Recent build: AMD Opteron 165 (not overclocked yet) DFI Lanparty NF4 Ultra-D G-Skillz DDR500 2GB WD Caviar 250MB SATA 3.0 Enermax Liberty 500W eVGA Geforce 7600GT BenQ FP91G+ and NEC...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- May 23, 2006
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Computer Building
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Dead/stuck pixel poll

0 Dead Pixels on BenQ 19" FP91G+ Hoo-ray
- doctordoctor
- Post #33
- May 6, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Opty 165 Memory Solutions

JSFLY, Are you talking about the DDR500 GSkillz that I had listed. I had three GSkillz sets up there, and I'm not skilled enough to know intuitively to which you were referring . . .
- doctordoctor
- Post #7
- Apr 9, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Opty 165 Memory Solutions

Building a planned first-time overclock with: Opty 165 DFI nf4-Ultra D Enermax Liberty 500W Zalman 9500 Lian-Li 7B vs. 1000B Seems like there is a lot of disagreement and/or differences in opinion regarding optimum memory solutions. I understand that much of the debate is to due to...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Apr 8, 2006
- Replies: 7
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Best value of the lot? Lian Li Case Comparisons

Second build, first time overclock with planned Opty 165/Zalman 9500/DFI NF4 Ultra. While I see that there are slight differences in the following cases . . . Lian-Li PC-V1000B Plus II ($209) Lian Li V Cool PC-V1000B Plus ($210) -----> Same dimensions except the Plus II has a side air...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Apr 7, 2006
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Lian-Li PC-7B Plus II and Zalman 9500 Compatibility

2nd Build, buit basically a complete novice. First system (still running on it) is 1700+ on an ECS K7S5A. For this build, I have decided on: Opteron 165 (why not join the masses) -- OEM plan from Monarch Zalman 9500 HSF DFI Lanparty NF4-Ultra D Enermax Liberty 500W (still figuring out...
- doctordoctor
- Thread
- Apr 7, 2006
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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*** The ULTIMATE Motherboard Selection Guide For New Users ***

Thank you for this excellent, and obviously time-consuming guide. I successfully completed my first build several years ago on an ECS K7S5A with an AMD 1700+. I am still running on that system now doing nothing fancy. It is time to upgrade and has been for some time. My question is: I...
- doctordoctor
- Post #150
- Oct 24, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards

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