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Comcast Service Question

Thanks for your help, everyone. I've concluded that it will be easiest to just relocate the whole sha-bang to the 1st floor coat closet. There's a junction box there of sorts with all of the cable and telephone inputs/outputs for the whole house. The WiFi reception appears to be strong as...
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- Post #9
- Aug 7, 2010
- Forum: Networking
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Windows XP Wireless connection dropping

I moved my router a little closer to the XP machine, and I haven't had any problems since. If it drops out again, I'll order a newer and better-reviewed card. Thanks, everyone!
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- Post #6
- Aug 7, 2010
- Forum: Networking
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Networked HP Deskjet 5850 on WinXP

Thanks for your reply. Yes I am logged in with admin privs. Some more information: After some googling I've found out that although HP advertises this printer as WPA capable, a lot of users are having troubles getting it to connect via that security method. All of the articles...
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- Post #3
- Aug 7, 2010
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Networked HP Deskjet 5850 on WinXP

Hey everyone, I have an old HP Deskjet 5850 network-ready printer from years back that is in perfect working condition. All my Windows 7 PC's can print to it over the network without any problem. I have a windows XP machine that simply will not cooperate and intall the printer. I've...
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- Aug 7, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Windows XP Wireless connection dropping

Thanks for the tip, my wireless adapter is NOT in power saver mode. I double-checked in the device manager. Any other suggestions?
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- Post #3
- Aug 7, 2010
- Forum: Networking
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Comcast Service Question

Okay everyone, I just got off the phone with comcast. After about 45 minutes of trying to explain myself, I finally figured out that they have no problem with me doing what I'm trying to do (split from 1 modem that's doing both internet and phone to 2 modems, one for each) but a service man...
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- Post #5
- Aug 7, 2010
- Forum: Networking
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Comcast Service Question

Thanks for the reply. I'm going to give it a try now. If you don't hear back from me, it probably means I've broken something.
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- Post #3
- Aug 7, 2010
- Forum: Networking
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Windows XP Wireless connection dropping

I've read all the FAQ's and googled the hell out of this problem, but nothing I've tried has fixed the issue: My parent's computer is running a fully updated copy of Windows XP. They have a USB-style Linksys wireless adapter plugged in and installed perfectly. (Along with the Linksys...
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- Aug 7, 2010
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Networking
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Comcast Service Question

Hey Anandtech, My parents just moved houses and had Comcast come set up their telephone, internet, and cable TV. Comcast gave them a box that acts as their telephone modem, AND as their internet modem, and placed it in a terrible location in the house. (Gigantic coax cable draped across the...
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- Aug 7, 2010
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Networking
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New Wireless-N Network

Hey Anandtech, I recently purchased a Linksys Dual-band Wireless-N router (WRT320N) for my home network. All the laptops in the house connected up just fine, using the alternate frequency (they don't have "N" adapters), but I really want to get the full effects of the "N" network for my...
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- May 23, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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Projector + HDTV Question

Okay, this is what I'm going to order, unless you guys can come up with something better. I'll also be grabbing a long HDMI cable and looking for 5.1 speaker system to top the whole thing off. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...oduct&id=1161734592183
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- Post #6
- Dec 29, 2008
- Forum: Audio Components
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Projector + HDTV Question

Thanks for the post. I've been looking at the Samsungs... they are looking like a strong option, and $179 is pretty near perfect for my price range... I don't think i would go above $200. (Depends on the features) Do these things give you an on-screen guide? Or are those just the...
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- Post #3
- Dec 27, 2008
- Forum: Audio Components
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Projector + HDTV Question

I'm a college student who just got an Optoma HD65 projector for Christmas, I plan to hook it up to my college campus' cable network and use it for our HDTV offerings and DVDs. I need an HDTV set-top tuner for watching television (including some HD channels). My college campus' cable...
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- Dec 27, 2008
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Audio Components
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New gaming headset

...Anything?
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- Post #2
- Apr 3, 2008
- Forum: Audio Components
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Dust resistant case

Hey guys, Thanks for the suggestions, and panfist, I'm obsessively neat. However, thanks to the lottery that is roommate selection, I get stuck with people who do not share this quality. My girlfriend and I are quite content with the cleanliness of my corner of the room. I'm going to...
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- Post #5
- Apr 3, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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New gaming headset

Hey guys, I need a new gamins headset, my current model, a USB Logitech job is too tight on the top of my head. The audio and voice quality is just fine for my needs, but I can't bring myself to wear it for too long on account of the discomfort it causes me. Any suggestions for a high...
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- Apr 3, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Audio Components
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Dust resistant case

Hey guys, I need a new case that can accomplish two things... manage to keep my high end rig nice and cool while I game, and keep out the loads of dust that flies around the typical college dorm room. Any suggestions on a stylish case with plenty of cooling that is also well rated against...
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- Thread
- Apr 3, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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New box for fileserver and web host

Anybody?
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- Post #2
- Feb 15, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New box for fileserver and web host

Hey all... need some sample configurations for a computer that will be JABOD for extra storage and double as a small web host for my personal blog and such. I don't get much traffic or anything, just need the essentials, and some reliable storage. Plan to run Apache on some distro of...
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- Feb 15, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Surge Protector Under Heavy Load

I included a link in my original post, robisbell.
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- Post #11
- Jan 31, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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HP laptop durability?

Again, it's all about perspective I suppose. We'll all have different stories.... you get to choose who to believe. Do you have any close friends that use the brands you're considering?? It seems the last couple posters tore my thread to pieces.... but again, I'm only speaking from my...
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- Post #7
- Jan 30, 2008
- Forum: Laptops
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Surge Protector Under Heavy Load

skipping (b) sounds like the least "terrorist-likely" solution. thanks! I'll look into a higher rated UPS.... I'm sick of having to play musical chairs with my outlets. The surge protector is in fact a couple of years old.... maybe that will do it. I'll check back here in a bit once...
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- Post #9
- Jan 30, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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HP laptop durability?

Just did some research on the DELL line for ya..... the Dell business Vostro can actually come with an NVidia graphics card.... STILL cheaper than the inspirons without it..... woah. Did I mention how much of a SONY fanboy I am??
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- Post #3
- Jan 30, 2008
- Forum: Laptops
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HP laptop durability?

Please note I'm no particular laptop expert... however I live in a college setting, and am constantly around people with their laptops. They are everywhere. So I feel like I can speak to what people are liking, not liking and/or having problems with. All the HP owners I know have had to...
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- Post #2
- Jan 30, 2008
- Forum: Laptops
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Surge Protector Under Heavy Load

That makes sense to me also.... however I get an alarm beep when I try to power everything on in that configuration....almost as if the UPS can't handle it or the wall outlet can't support it. Any more insights??
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- Post #6
- Jan 30, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Surge Protector Under Heavy Load

yeah... I figured as much, I suppose what I'm looking for is a solution. Something that will give me the power I need, and not cause fires.
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- Post #3
- Jan 29, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Surge Protector Under Heavy Load

Okay... I'm in a college dorm room, which means I have 4 power outlets and an ethernet jack for all my living needs. Naturally, I have more power-hungry devices than I do outlets, so I have a APC UPS (http://apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=21) which has always done the job for me. If...
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- Jan 29, 2008
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Computer Building
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Firefox Plugin Install Fails.

In windows Vista you probably have to run Mozilla "as an administrator" by right-clicking the Mozilla icon and selecting "Run as administrator"....then try installing your addon from scratch. If you aren't in Vista....well.....I'm not sure.
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- Post #2
- Jul 28, 2007
- Forum: Windows
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DVD Backup

Looking for a good way to put a whole lot of DVD's into a very small space, I bought an external HDD. Whats the best program for "ripping," (though i know thats not the right term, is it?) my DVD collection onto my disk for convenient viewing.... do I need a separate program to PLAY the DVD...
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- Jul 28, 2007
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Windows
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VOIP for Father's Day

anyone?
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- Post #2
- Jun 3, 2007
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Need Some LCD Suggestions

I absolutely love my Dell monitor. It's a 22 inch, I believe, but they make the same type in many sizes. It has an input for VGA, DVI, composit, and S-Video, so i can switch between my PC and my Xbox, then flip over and watch some cable TV, too. I really think Dell is a great buy when it...
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- Post #4
- Jun 3, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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VOIP for Father's Day

Hello, I'm headed off to college again this fall and my dad has recently read an article about Skype and found it interesting. I have some experience with skype and know that it would be a pretty cool thing for the two of us to use together since he travels every week and I will be away...
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- Jun 3, 2007
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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New System for WOW running at 1920x1200 Resolution

Just for some perspective.... I play WoW on my brand new PC. I have an Intel Dual Core E6420, Gigabyte Mobo, and an Nvidia 8800 GTS 640Mb...I play on a wireless internet connection and still push over 70FPS on a bad day with full settings enabled. I would consider it overkill for WoW...
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- Post #16
- May 23, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Wireless PCI card

If you've read my last post you are now laughing at me. I'm getting a brand new gaming desktop and am now in the market for an internal wireless card. Whats the absolute best one out there? I'm using a Linksys wireless router. ok go
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- May 15, 2007
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Networking
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Wireless N

AHHH..........I reread the link...i think i undersnand now. Thanks!
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- Post #4
- May 15, 2007
- Forum: Networking
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Wireless N

I'm not sure I understand your reply, you say It would improve gaming, then you ask, "what is the point?" and call it a waste of money?? I apologize if I'm not reading this right.....
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- Post #3
- May 15, 2007
- Forum: Networking
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Switching from DSL to Cable - Help me pick my hardware

East Central Indiana? I lived in Anderson, IN for 5 years!! I actually used Insight internet for a while. I know this is kinda like forum trolling since I'm not contributing, but nice to see another Hoosier on the boards.
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- Post #12
- May 15, 2007
- Forum: Networking
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Wireless N

Okay, you guys are the smartest techies I know, so i come to you for advice once more. I'm getting a new gaming rig. Going to be using it in my parents house this summer untill I move out to school in the fall. When I'm in my dorm I'll obviously just plug into a hardwire situation, however...
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- Thread
- May 15, 2007
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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New Machine

one more bump
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- Post #22
- May 7, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Machine

bump
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- Post #21
- May 7, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building

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