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Posts tagged with "computers"
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Ubuntu ho!
posted by GJ on September 27, 2007 @ 11:17PM
Goodbye, Windows. I've grown wearly of the crappy OS that XP has become with all the "fixes" MS has supplied over the years, and have no intention of going to Vista. So, I'm acquiring a DVD with Ubuntu 7.04 and will be testing it on my gaming rig next week. Since we converted to OpenOffice two years ago, we've been weening ourselves off MS bit by bit. Yay! This will be my first non-MS os since Novell Dos 7 (which was still pretty much an MS product, hehe). I'll let you know how it goes. One word for you: no more *^@@$%!! windows licensing! No more WGA!
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The "Danger! Danger!" voice
posted by GJ on May 9, 2008 @ 7:32AM
So, I've got a bit o' problem with the new machine. Specifically, my login only--this doesn't happen with anyone else's login. Every so often, but often while using another app that plays sounds, I'll hear this annoying voice track saying "Danger! Danger!", often 3-5 times before stopping again. Of course, I figured I got nailed with some kind of virus or spyware, so I ran the gamut of checks. Nothing found. I then removed Flash, figuring whatever was running was using flash to play the sound. Nope, still happening. What's really funny--it showed up after I installed Steam, and occurs the most when I play Steam. This is freaking weird, if you ask me. Anybody run across this before? I'm about to remove Steam and see if it goes away.
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Installing Computer Memory
posted by Kristen on July 14, 2008 @ 6:12PM
I have finally gotten around to upgrading the memory in my computer. I think that I have, once again, ordered the wrong thing online. I seem to be getting good at that. I still have those dang 14 inch tires from tirerack.com. I ordered what I thought was what I was supposed to: Corsair Memory Value Select for PC 3200 1 GB. I ordered item number N82E16820145505 from NewEgg.com I opened my computer and found the slots where I was supposed to install the stick. I started scratching my head, because there are 2 slots that look identical, so which one do I uninstall? I took them both out to see the difference and couldn't really tell, so I decided to put my new one in the lower slot. Humm...the notch in the stick appears to be too small for the key. Not good. I did a trouble shooting google search and found some amusing YouTube instructional videos, telling me how freaking easy it is to install more memory. After I recovered from this insult, I googled some FAQ's and saw something about Dual this or that. I'm thinking that I should have ordered something that came with 2 sticks, not 1? Thoughts anyone? Also, how important is it really that I have some sort of grounding device when I do this...?
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Vista VS. Xp x64
posted by Geoff on September 6, 2008 @ 8:58PM
Hey Geeks! I just setup my new computer for work. I installed Windows XP x64 bit. Here is my dilemma. Driver support. From what I hear, x64 bit driver support is leaning way more towards Vista since it is the latest Windows OS. I've already noticed that iTunes doesn't properly function on XP x64, and I can't sync up my iPhone to it...not that it is a huge deal, but a minor inconvenience. Before I go getting myself completely setup for XP x64...should I consider Vista at all? I know it hogs way more resources than XP...but seeing as I have a top of the line system, I wonder how much of a problem this will be? Any thoughts from the group? I want to stick to a 64bit OS to take advantage of my 4GB+ memory which is a huge bonus upgrade from 32 bit XP which barely supports 3GB.
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Need some help - best home networking setup?
posted by Steve on November 23, 2008 @ 12:57PM
I'm trying to set up a network at home. I have two desktop PCs that I want to be able to use the internet from, and one printer, which I'd like to be able to print to from either computer. The computers are in different rooms. I like the convenience of being able to just run a wireless network, as I can run my work laptop through it too. My question is, do you guys know the best way to do this? I was thinking I'd need a wireless router stationed near one computer. That computer would get wired in to the wireless router. The other computer would have a wireless card installed, and access the internet through that. That wireless PC would also have the printer hooked up to it. Can I print to the printer from the wired in computer, even if the printer is attached to the wireless computer? Would I need anything more to make that happen? Is it better to have the printer attached to the wired in computer, or does it not matter? Would I see a noticeable decrease in download speed on the internet for wireless? Not for webpages, I'm sure, but how about downloading files? I tend to run bittorrent downloading tV shows once in a while, think it would have any probalem running over wireless? Thoughts? Comments? Experiences with wireless networks or components - good or bad? Wireless -g or -n? Thanks!
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