http://www.hardwarebanter.com en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:09:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/images/002/misc/rss.jpg http://www.hardwarebanter.com http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186020&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:20:27 GMT I don't know how many people I have had come to me that had already been to
Best Buy and their "geek squad". Although I am retired and not officially
in business, I do work on a few computers as a pastime.
Here are a couple of examples that really stand out to me.
A lady had a computer that wouldn't start up. The "geek squad" told her it
was the motherboard and were going to charge her 80 some dollars just to
send it to the factory for her; not counting what the factory would charge.
In about five minutes of process elimination I took her modem out and it
booted right up. She didn't use dialup anyway so I put a slot cover in
place of it and sent her home happy for $10.
Just today another lady brought me one with Vista that wouldn't boot past
the Microsoft Windows logo at the bottom. They told her it was the hard
drive and that it would cost between 300 and 400 dollars to fix it. I took
the drive out and slaved it to one of my computers to see if I could
retrieve her data. Checkdisk wanted to run on it when I booted it so I let
it. Her stuff was there. I put the drive back in her computer and all was
well. Checkdisk (chkdsk) had fixed it.
I realize this post is inappropriate but I felt the need to vent.
The people are ripoff artists!

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--- Everybody has a right to my opinion. ---
]]> General http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186020 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186018&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:27:22 GMT Router with VoIP, connected to cable modem, one port is open for SIP service. ISP dont allow router. When do remote scan IP address with Nmap, it show router hardware name and version. Is there way to remove the router label from service running on open sip port? Router with VoIP, connected to cable modem, one port is open for SIP
service. ISP dont allow router. When do remote scan IP address with Nmap, it
show router hardware name and version. Is there way to remove the router
label from service running on open sip port?

]]> General astral http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186018 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186015&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:17:55 GMT I am a big fan of GTA games and want to play GTA 4 in high settings. Just wondering which graphics card will be suitable for this game? I have Intel Core2 Quad Processor and 4GB RAM. I read somewhere that I need at least Nvidia 300 series graphics card. Can anyone confirm me this? I gonna check...
I am a big fan of GTA games and want to play GTA 4 in high settings.
Just wondering which graphics card will be suitable for this game? I
have Intel Core2 Quad Processor and 4GB RAM. I read somewhere that I
need at least Nvidia 300 series graphics card. Can anyone confirm me
this? I gonna check out
http://www.dealrocker.com/computersaccessories/deals/ to find out
discount deals on Nvidia 300 series graphics cards. Looking forward to
hear from your side.

Any recommendations?




--
alicefred
]]> Nvidia Videocards http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186015 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186016&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:00:37 GMT We just got 3 Latitude 6510's at the Hospice I support. I wiped one out
and started installing the necessary drivers. I've said many times on
the net and my blog that one should always download drivers from
hardware manufacturer rather than from Dell or Microsoft.

I went to the NVidia web site and used their software to examine the
laptop and select the correct driver. Imagine my surprise when it came
back with "You must download the drivers from Dell"!. Turns out that the
hardware in the laptops is customized for Dell and the drivers from the
web site will not install.

No real biggie, just a surprise. Never had that happen before....
--

Regards,
Hank Arnold
Microsoft MVP
Windows Server - Directory Services
http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/personal-pc-assistant/
]]> Dell Computers Hank Arnold http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186016 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186014&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:13:28 GMT SAKO 85 .30-06, 1640 Monte Carlo, 30-06, Tikka T3 Hunter 308, Sako Hammerhead, Winchester 70 cal .30-06, Sako Hunter, A7 Hunting Rifle, Ruger, M77 MKII, Bingham, Viking, Lyx, Browning, BAR 2, Sako 75 Deluxe 30-06, Gunmaking, Pump Action Shotgun, Bolt Action Model 700 XCR, Model 700 series of...
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]]> UK Computer Vendors Mixet.se http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186014 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186011&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:44:11 GMT UGG Nightfall Boots Chestnut
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Women's Nightfall Chestnut Shoes Sale, the Nightfall Chestnut Boots is
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Flexible, lightweight molded EVA outsole
The popular style is made with genuine twin-faced sheepskin that is
durable and extra comfortable
Style: 5359 Nightfall Chestnut Boots
This calf-height boot features genuine twin-face sheepskin and our
signature UGG woven label.
We Sell Sizes US=5,US=6,US=7,US=8,US=9 US=10 And Sell UK UGG Nightfall
Chestnut Boots
he Sundance II contains materials that are not waterproof.

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?Model: 5359-Chestnut


http://www.uggsgoods.com/


Current Reviews: 11

UGG Nightfall Boots Chestnut
Reviewed by Triggiani on Dec 25,2009
I absolutely love these boots! I recommend them to anyone. They are
extremely comfortable and the gray is unique and matches most of my
clothes. Great product!
Rating: 5


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Reviewed by mcclure on Dec 24,2009
Purchased these boots as a Christmas gift for my grand-daughter. She
was thrilled and so was I!!! The price was definitely right and well
within my budget. Thanks uggsgoods for another well-appreciated
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Rating: 5
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Reviewed by gonzalez on Dec 23,2009
Purchased these boots for my wife as a bday present and she absolutely
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had bought a tan pair from Payless a week or so before and really
wanted a UGG Nightfall Boots Chestnut so I bought these.
Rating: 5


UGG Nightfall Boots Chestnut
Reviewed by GILL on Dec 22,2009
Product arrived quickly. Sizing was accurate. My 15-year old daughter
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Rating: 5
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]]> UK Computer Vendors goods uggs http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186011 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186010&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:43:12 GMT I have been given several workstations that are a few years old. They are still quite useful (heaps of RAM, RAID SATA, low-noise power supplies etc.) but have Radeon 9800XT AGP cards. I have a scientific application in mind for them that requires fast rendering on large screens (2560x1600). What...
I have been given several workstations that are a few
years old. They are still quite useful (heaps of RAM, RAID SATA,
low-noise power supplies etc.) but have Radeon 9800XT AGP cards.
I have a scientific application in mind for them that requires fast
rendering on large screens (2560x1600).
What would be ATI's best of the AGP line?
]]> Ati Videocards Orson Cart http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186010 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186009&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:47:52 GMT Hello,

My computer recognize the two identical hard disqs.

But, in the "boot ini", I have only one hard disq(the master).

Can you explain me that?

Greetings.
]]> Asus Motherboards Jean-Noël Robin http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186009 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186007&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:03:35 GMT Hello, I have a ASUS P5P800 LGA775 865PE MOBO
and an Intel LGA775 Hyper-Threading Technology CPU. Right now it
doesn't boot up, but the mobo seems active, i.e. when I press the
power button the periphs connected start up but that's it. I don't get
any "beep". The last message I got before it went down was something
about a bad BIOS error


I was wondering if there are some simple test a layman (like
me) can do to find out which Hardware is dead. Or if there is any way
to fix the BIOS. The other option is to take it to a computer repair
shop ($$$) just to find out what is wrong with it and probably more
($$$) to fix it (even though it is, by today's technology, "out
dated").

TIA
]]> Asus Motherboards http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186007 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186008&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:26:04 GMT This mobo (Asus M4A87TD EVO) has 6 sata ports. In the bios there are two options: (1) you can turn set ports 1-4 to SATA or RAID and/or (2) you can set ports 5-6 to SATA or RAID. I want to use a 3 disk raid-0 setup. But I also want the other 3 sata ports to be used by single-non-raid... This mobo (Asus M4A87TD EVO) has 6 sata ports.

In the bios there are two options: (1) you can turn set ports 1-4 to
SATA or RAID and/or (2) you can set ports 5-6 to SATA or RAID.

I want to use a 3 disk raid-0 setup. But I also want the other 3 sata
ports to be used by single-non-raid drives...

So.. the question: if I switch ports 1-4 to 'raid' mode, but only want
to use 3 disks in my raid array, is there any chance I can still use
the 4th port for a single drive?

Anyone ever tried something similar?







]]> http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186008 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186004&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:40:32 GMT Could anyone please point me to a hard disk utility (preferably
free) that does a surface scan and *not* make a valiant effort to
recover data when it encounters a bad sector? The ideal program
would be one that can be set to mark a bad or borderline sector
as "bad" and move on without spending a lot of time trying to
recover it.

It's not that I'm having a problem with my HDD. I work a lot on
other people's computers that have nothing vital in them and such
a tool will sometimes come in handy. I know of hard disk
manufacturers' tools, but have not had a chance to use them on
drives with bad sectors. A Windows or bootable DOS tool would be
great.


]]> General Pimpom http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186004 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186005&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:04:08 GMT Canon Ip4000 CanoScan 8800F Just wondered if the original Canon software for these two units will work with all original funtionality in Windows 7 environment - can anyone advise from actually doing it?! Thanks - Charlie+ Canon Ip4000
CanoScan 8800F
Just wondered if the original Canon software for these two units will work
with all original funtionality in Windows 7 environment - can anyone advise
from actually doing it?!
Thanks - Charlie+
]]> Printers Charlie+ http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=186005 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=185999&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:24:57 GMT I have problem with Internet connection. I used connection as in scheme 1 and all worked fine until ****ing provider has changed something in their settings or signal level. Now phone is still working, but Internet - not. The default ISP connection scheme was scheme 2, which not satisfy me... I have problem with Internet connection. I used connection as in scheme 1
and all worked fine until ****ing provider has changed something in their
settings or signal level. Now phone is still working, but Internet - not.
The default ISP connection scheme was scheme 2, which not satisfy me since
there are no router, no WiFi. For unclear reasons, the ISP demands customers
not use routers, and use only "default" connection scheme which is scheme2,
i.e. via Linksys Voip adapter, which works just as plain switch. Does
someone have an idea what settings they have changed? Signal level?


scheme1

Wall_Adapter
|
|
5VDC
Cable_Modem ------ "Internet"
|
|
Router -----WiFi
LAN1 LAN2
| |
| |
Linksys SPA2102 Computer
Phone1 Phone2
| |
x |
Telephone
Base Unit
|
|
Handset


scheme 2


Wall_Adapter
|
|
5VDC
Cable_Modem ------ "Internet"
|
Linksys SPA2102 -----------"Ethernet" ----------
Computer
Phone1 Phone2
| |
x |
Telephone
Base Unit
|
|
Handset


------------------

]]> General astral http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=185999 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=185997&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:05:08 GMT If I configure an XPS Studio 8100 on the Dell Site thusly: Intel® Core™ i7-860 processor(8MB Cache, 2.80GHz) Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz - 4 DIMMs No Monitor ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024MB GDDR5 1TB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache 16X... If I configure an XPS Studio 8100 on the Dell Site thusly:

Intel® Core™ i7-860 processor(8MB Cache, 2.80GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz - 4 DIMMs
No Monitor
ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024MB GDDR5
1TB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache
16X DVD+/-RW Drive
No speakers

The price is $1,388.99 AFTER a $179 discount.


If I go to Microcenter.com and buy an almost exact copy, the cost is
$999.99.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0337324

What's up with that?
]]> Dell Computers powrwrap http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=185997 http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=185998&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:56:26 GMT 1. Reduce heater's room temperature
For each extra degree (Celsius) of temperature, your heater will
consume 7 to 11%
more energy. Adjust it to 18degrees which is also better for your
health.
2. Install a programmable thermostat
You will be able to control the heater's temperature during specific
hours every day.
3. Insulate your house
Loss of heat is loss of energy.
4. Fix air leaks
5. Close the chimney of the fireplace when you don't use it
It is designed to drive smoke (hot air) out of the house!
6. Get an energy audit to advice you about the necessary fixes and
insulation
7. Install energy efficient windows
8. Install storm windows
In cold climates they may save up to 50% of energy loss of your
current windows
during the winter.
9. Shade the windows properly
A tent outside the window will prevent more solar energy to enter the
house that a
curtain.
10.Plant deciduous trees to shade your house.
During the winter they will loose their leaves and allow sunlight
penetrate the house.
11.Mount aluminum sheets behind your space heaters
It will reflect the thermal energy in the room, not on the wall.
12.Put the refrigerator far from any heat sources
13.Don't overload the fridge
14.Don't put hot food in the fridge.
It will drain energy for no reason. Leave it out until it gets to the
room temperature
before putting it in the fridge.
15.Tidy up your fridge
Firstly, you will need less time with the door open until you find
what you need.
Secondly, the frost will be distributed better.
16.Keep your fridge clean
You can save up to 30% of loss of energy by cleaning the dust from the
back of your
refrigerator. Also, clean it from the ice which reduces its
performance.
17.Switch off the lights where you don't need them
18.Use CFLs
Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs are way more economic. Save up to 70%
of
electricity costs for lighting.
19. Look for Energy Star qualified appliances
20.Use the “eco” mode to reduce your appliances electricity
consumption
21.Don't use the air-conditioner with the windows open
22.Clean the air-conditioner's filters regularly
23.Shade your air-conditioner's compressors properly
They will use 10% less energy.
24.Walk, walk, walk
Walk to the supermarket, walk to the school, walk and save energy.
25.Drive slower to reduce emissions
Aggressive driving consumes more fuel.
26.Don't pre-heat the car engine.
Instead, you can drive at low velocities during the first minutes
until the engine is
properly heated.
27.Keep your car tires pressure at the proposed limits.
This will save you fuels and it will make your car safer too.
28.Go Hybrid
Hybrid cars produce less greenhouse gases. Check out the local funds
and buy one
at a better price
OR
29.Buy an electric car
30.Use public means of transport
31.Buy proper cookware
Make sure that your pans and the other kitchenware fix properly on the
cooker.
Otherwise you will loose energy for no reason.
32.Turn the cooker off before the food is finished
It will remain hot for a little and the food will be cooked without
wasting any energy.
33.Don't use a cloth dryer
It consumes too much energy. Remember, sun can be a really good friend
if used
properly.
34.Wash your clothes on lower temperature
Avoid energy loss when possible.
35.Don't leave electronics on stand-by mode
They will not stop using electricity. Use a plug-board with a switch
to completely
switch off all appliances.
36.Say no to screen savers
Turn the monitor off instead.
37.A plugged charger will consume energy even when it is not connected
to the
device
38.Go Local
Avoid transportation to far away distances if you can do the same
thing nearby.
Choose a local supermarket, buy from the bakery of the neighborhood.
Also prefer local products to reduce the CO2 emissions cause to their
transportation.
39.Go On-line
Make your bank or any other transactions using the Internet. This will
save you time
and transportation costs too.
40.Don't use the microwave oven to defrost food
Instead, you can just leave it at room temperature for a little bit
longer.
41.Go Passive
Using the sun properly can save you lots of money.
42.Use solar water heaters
They provide free hot water.
43.Maintain your water heater regularly
Badly maintained heaters consume way more electricity.
44.Insulate your water pipes
45.Install a Green Roof
It will save you lots of energy along with multiple other advantages
it provides.
]]> General ...... http://www.hardwarebanter.com/showthread.php?t=185998