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  1. Jeff_smart

    Am I the only one who failed their first certification test at Network + ?

    Dude, I ain't sure how old are you, but try to focus away from networks! Here in toronto, WE HAVE MAD unemployment... The ones who get cut first are technicans and access network admin's (1 can do the job for most networks) Experience from Toronto Jeff
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    Advice Wanted: Building htpc to record HD

    Response to Hard drive noise: The best hd's are IBM 7200 or QUANTUM AS FIreball 7200. Both are ultra fast and very very quiet. Don't go for 5400rpm anymore, they're not in sync with today's PIII's or P4's Jeff
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    need new monitor

    17" options: -NEC Multisync FE700+ (black cabinet) flat screen..$200US --->if your getting another 17" don't hold back, get the best. 19" options: -I recommend NEC all the way...and black too! black cabinet rocks! specially if you watch TV or DVD on your computer 21" options: -go...
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    Is this a good deal?

    Hi, If its just a surfing station, yes its ok, but a tade pricy for jus surfing and stuff.. From a gamers perspective, the system lacks the heavy duty capabilites of the new Graphics cards and sound card. Most compaq, dell, and gateway systems use integrated audio, and cheap video to drive...
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    ZoneAlarm is one scary piece of software!

    The more software or firewalls or protection you put up, the slower your computer gets because it needs to load so much of that at startup. Its a good time to invest in a Cable/DSL router these days. If you have 2 or more computers, its a most for your home network. The advantages? The...
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    Network Attached Storage

    Computer parts are really cheap nowadays, i recommend you to buy one of those super small (1 bay) PC cases and build a small file server computer, its not hard at all to administer. Its quiet, and it can fit almost anywhere. Put 2-3 20 giggers in it, and your file server is all set! I have...
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    Realmagic Hollywood PLUS decoder card - is it really that much clearer and better??

    Hey dudes, Any of you guys use the Realmagic PLUS card? Was wondering if it actually is as good as the reviews are saying it is. I have a Geforce 2 mx 32 with S-video output. I was wondering if this is equal to the hardware decoder resolution. Please any advice will help Thanks Jeff
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    DVD rom?s

    Dude, don't spend too much on dvd rom drive...I just purchased one recently and I have done some research. My system spec's are: 800Mhz Athlon ASUS A7V mobo and Geforce2 Mx 32 videocard w/tv out I bought a Samsung 12X for like $40 US which is really good. Its quite and loads up fast. I...
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