I'm looking to build an HTPC and would like some input/opinions. Seems like this should handle HD content fine. I'm looking at building the smallest HTPC possible with the following components:
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3 - mini ITX
CPU: Intel Core i3-530
Memory: 4 GB
OS...
I'm looking to build an HTPC and based on a couple of online calculators, it looks like I'll need at least a 275W power supply. This seems low. I'm looking at building the smallest HTPC possible with the following components:
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3 - mini ITX
CPU: Intel Core...
Is there a way to block specific computers from accessing a website (e.g., facebook) with a sonicwall TZ 170? I know there is a way to block all machines behind a TZ 170 from a particular site, but would like to block only specific machines (e.g., based on MAC address).
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So a friend I've known since high school is getting married on a holiday weekend this year. Been out of high school for 10 year now. I've moved away so I only email with him once a month, if that. Since I've moved away he has done a bunch of selfish stupid things. He's also going to have a...
I'm looking for a multi-tool / leatherman, anyone have a specific model / brand that you think this a really good value? Where did you buy yours from?
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So that stupid (vertical) sidebar shows up on google, how do it hide it? It always shows the same stuff which I don't use. Seems like a waste of space...
How do I hide it/remove it?
There was an episode of the Simpsons or possibly family guy where there was a dream or animated sequence of a city full of dogs (instead of a city of people) and the villain would shoot people with a barf ray that would cause all the dogs to barf continuously. Then the hero undoes the barf ray...
Does anyone know if there are any football (touch, flag, etc.) leagues, clubs, or groups in south bay area? (e.g., San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara area)
There are probably at least 100 wav files and I'd prefer avoiding coding and debugging b/c this process may need to be repeated for many other people down the line.
Anyone know any software (preferably freeware) that can do this?
What would be the best and easiest software for converting wave files each in different folder to mp3s with the mp3s going in the same folder? Something that could convert all the wave files over a bunch folders at the same time would be great, sort of like a batch job.
For example, if I...
What is the best tubing / flexible piping to use for running cables from an in wall mount box to a side wall of a gas fireplace?
I'm using a Cheif PAC501B which has openings of 1.38 inches and 2.38 inches. I'm thinking about using 2.5 inch flexible PVC pipe or 2" smurf (caralon) flexible...
I need to ship some motherboards but don't have any extra of the plastic pieces that cover the core 2 duo chip socket. (The ones that come with the motherboard when you buy them.)
Does anyone know where I can get them? Any place in the SF bay area?
Thanks in advance.
Lent seems to be an actual self improvement type thingee, therefore, the question is basically if you were to give up something for 40 days toward a self improvement goal, what would it be?
I'm thinking about building a VMC 64 HTPC and wondering: what are the features that make VMC better than XPMC?
What are your favorite features of either?
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Thinking about building a HTPC with VMC or XPMC and wondering: Is there is a way to have the machine wake up to record programming?
If so, which does it better?
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Is there a resource where I can find out what other Sony laptop motherboards are compatible (e.g., same size and will fit) in a Vaio VGN-N320e?
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The studs have already been inspected and the chief mountings will work. This isn't really a problem. Ergotron doesn't seem to have any mountings that handle 100lbs+ or 52".
I guess a better way of asking would be does anyone know any commerical or industrial in wall or low profile...
Looking to get an in wall or no profile mounting for a 52" LCD TV. Anyone have any recommendations or suggestions?
I'm considering the Chief in wall mountings (Example Mountings) and looking for some additional options.
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Going to be building an HTPC and looking at dual tuner options. I'll be using Vista 64 VMC I'm currently considering (in order of interest):
1) Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250 PCIe
2) ATI TV Wonder 650 Combo PCI Express
3) AVerTV Bravo Hybrid PCI-E
My Questions are:
1) What is the most...
I've tried swapping controller cards. I've got two drives with the same firmware, PN, etc.
The drive makes a humming sound when it tries to spin up. It was the suggest that the motor might be siezed up.
What is the freezer trick?
Does anyone know in the SF bay area where someone can use/rent clean room space for cheap? I need to swap platters on some hard drives.
Or anyone know a service that will swap hard drive platters for cheap?
I'm looking for a friend who doesn't have 2 grand to spend on a professional...
I was able to buy some drives that have the same firmware and model number but it seems like they use different chips. So when I put the new PCB on the drive it doesn't seem to work. (The bios seems to think something is there but the drive doesn't respond in time.)
It was suggested that...
I've got a seagate hard drive with a bad PCB, I think the TVS (transient voltage suppressor) was overloaded so now it is a short. When I plug the drive into a computer power supply the whole computer will not turn on. When I plug the drive into an enclosure, the enclosure does not turn on...
Can anyone suggest places to get specific Seagate hard drives? For example, with specific part numbers and firmware codes.
Specifically, I'm looking for a Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500 GB IDE with the following specs:
Model: ST3500830A
P/N: 9BJ036-500
Firmware: 3.AAC
S/N: 9QG0----...
Can anyone suggest places to get specific Seagate hard drives? For example, with specific part numbers and firmware codes.
Specifically, I'm looking for a Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500 GB IDE with the following specs:
Model: ST3500830A
P/N: 9BJ036-500
Firmware: 3.AAC
S/N: 9QG0----...
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