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The main water line that supplies my house broke about a week ago. It was repaired today. During this time, I would buy gallons of water and melt snow to get water to put in my toilets to flush them. Now when I flush, the toilet on my bottom level has sewage come up it. This problem never...

Hello all. I am looking for a used inexpensive SUV for driving in the Colorado winter. I found a 1991 Isuzu Rodeo 5 sp manual 191,000 miles. Does anybody have any first hand experience with the reliability of Isuzu Rodeo's? Thanks, Jason

The computer that I use at work has the proxy configuration in Internet Explorer deactivated. I work in a basement where I can't get any radio reception. I used to stream the local sports channel over the computer using a proxy. Is it possible to install IE on a flash drive to use a proxy?

I am looking for a free anonymous proxy to allow me to bypass all of our internet filters at work. Does anybody have any suggestions? Thanks, Jason

I have caught two mice in my family room in the last two days. My wife is freaked out that we have an infestation. At what point should I consider an exterminator vs. continuing to set traps? Thanks, Jason

I'm looking into buying a widescreen LCD gaming monitor. Do you guys have any suggestions? thanks, Jason

I was in my car this morning about to go to work and my car won't start. It's a 1997 BMW 540i. I try to start it and nothing happens. The interior lights were dim. It seems as though the battery was dying. After work, I tried jumping it with my other car and all I got was a clicking noise...

I just received my SVS 20-39 PC Plus and started testing it today. It's hooked up to a Pioneer Elite 54tx receiver with Klipsch Reference speakers all around. I calibrated the sub to 80db at 0 on the receiver, the same as all of the speakers. I was watching Star Wars at -10 on the...

My wife and I went to Chili's to go tonight. I went in to get the food and they ran my debit card. On the reciept was a place for a tip. I didn't leave any tip since they really didn't do anything (except the cooks). What does everybody else do with tips when ordering to go from restaurants?

I have for sale a Denon 3801 Dolby Digital and DTS-ES receiver. I've used it in my theater for the past three years. Perfect condition. Works perfectly. http://www.usa.denon.com/catalog/products.asp?l=1&c=57 Also: Klipsch KSW-12 Subwoofer. http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=55...

I just put together a new computer. AMD XP-M 2500+ overclocked to 3200+, Abit AN7 Mobo, 512MB DDR400 RAM, and my old video card, Geforce Ti4200. I would like to be able to play Doom 3 on at least the medium setting. Do I need to upgrade my video card? Best Buy has a sale this week on ATI...

I live in a two-story house that is ~2100 sq ft. We don't have air conditioning. We do have a evaporative cooler that came with the house that is piped into the air return duct in our furnace. This doesn't do well to lower the temp. It also creates a lot of humidity so my wife and I decided to...

I've decided to build another computer and all of my parts came in this weekend. I have Windows XP Home upgrade disc. I previously had a Full Install Windows 98. I run the XP install, which includes: Format partition, loading files onto the hard drive. It then reboots and boots right back to...

I have been using my notebook to connect wirelessly to the internet at my house for 7 months. Everything has worked flawlessly. Two days ago, I turned on the computer and my network card was "dead." I took it out and put it back in and the power light went on for 1 second and then turned off...

Hi all, I'm looking for those Access guru's that can help me get started on a project. My company is looking into possible employee scheduling software. I have a moderate understanding of Access and was thinking this could be done. Has anybody ever done this or can point me in the right...

My brother has a problem with his computer that I was hoping somebody can help me with. He was defragmenting his harddrive and it locked at 94% complete. Ever since, when he tries to boot the computer, he gets a message "error loading user.exe" and the computer will not boot. Any...

I have MSN broadband "powered by Qwest" and would like to know how I can access newsgroups? What is the nntp I neet to enter? Thanks,

I recently added a notebook computer to my home and wanted to do internet sharing and network with my desktop. I purchased a Linksys wireless router and notebook card (B-standard). My house is about 2200 sqft and the router was placed near the center of the house. Once I would take my notebook...

I'm looking into buying a budget laptop to wirelessly connect to my desktop. On this, I will access the internet, MS Office use, some gaming, DVD viewing while traveling, and some minor photo editing from digital camera. Does anybody have experience with this notebook? I know their desktops...

I'm getting ready to take a road trip. I hooked my XBox into my DVD system in my car. Every game works just fine except Tony Hawk Pro skater 3. My DVD system has a flip down widescreen LCD screen with composite video and audio inputs. When I attempt to play THPS 3, I get audio but no video. I...

I'm in the process of fixing-up my basement. In one corner it is framed but no drywall is installed. What alternatives are available instead of using drywall? Mostly, this wall will be just to cover the studs and possibly hang some light pictures on. Thanks, Jason

I just finished reading the rumor mole section of the Official Xbox Magazine. He was talking about how awesome NBA2k3 and Tony Hawk 4 look in 720P. He also said, "There's a little game I like to call Halo 2... how would like to play that at 720P... in true widescreen?" "It also looks like...

I am in the process of buying a digital camera. I currently have an iPAQ pocket pc that has a secure digital memory slot built in for extra memory or programs. If I buy a digital camera with the same memory, can I view the pictures on my pocket pc straight from the memory card? Thanks, Jason

Everytime I try to play video from the internet on Windows Media player, I get this message: "Windows Media Player cannot play this file. Connect to the Internet or insert the removable media on which the file is located, and then try to play the file again." No matter what I do, I can't...

I just updated my bios on an ASUS A7M266. Now, when I start the computer, the memory check goes on indefinitely. I have to hit the escape button to bypass it. Any thoughts on how to correct this? Thanks, Jason

I recently move into a new house. The previous owners had installed a swamp cooler that was ducted into the air return into the heater. The motor on the swamp cooler is not powerful enough to cool the upstairs of the house. I believe that the previous owners used the blower of the heater to help...

Has anyone ever put a bid on an item on ebay that is being listed in price as a foreign currency? I found a projector that I am interested in and want to put a bid on it. It is listed as British pounds. Is it an easy transaction? What is involved? Thanks

I just installed the ota module in my dish 6000. I have it hooked up to a 100" yagi I bought from Radio Shack. After installation, I scanned the digital stations in Denver, and got the 3 that are available at a minimum of 70%. I then moved my entertainment center back and then all of the sudden...

I heard that the XBox will upconvert standard 480i DVD material into 1080i. Is this true and could you provide a link to the info if possible. Thanks

Before the release of GT3, there were some rumors about the possibility of a DVD driver update with would include the possibilty of progressive scan output. Now that GT3 is out, is there an updated driver located in it? Thanks, Jason