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    Application start up and opening an initial...

    Application start up and opening an initial window are disk I/O intensive.
    Depending on the application it may also be going to the internet on start up to check for updates.
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    When I get a new machine, I collect all the...

    When I get a new machine, I collect all the drivers, do a clean install of the OS, install apps and make a permanent backup to DVD. If I ever need to reinstall the OS, all that must be done is copy...
  3. Thread: Bogus e:mail

    by ua549
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    All someone has to do to send such an email is...

    All someone has to do to send such an email is associate 2 addresses. Social media sites reveal such associations. It is a trivial matter to forge email headers to obscure the apparent sender. To...
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    Many internet providers use the same technique to...

    Many internet providers use the same technique to intercept "404" status messages and redirect to a search of some sort.
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    Your 3com 3C900B-TPO card runs at 10 Mbps max. It...

    Your 3com 3C900B-TPO card runs at 10 Mbps max. It belongs in a museum.
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    Excel uses the email account that is set as the...

    Excel uses the email account that is set as the default in Internet Explorer. That is where to change it.
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    That is a very weak signal. Wi-fi automatically...

    That is a very weak signal. Wi-fi automatically reduces speed according to the signal quality and strength. If you are relatively close to the router, try reorienting the antenna or placing the...
  8. Thread: Android bugs me

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    AFAIK there are no apps that can't be...

    AFAIK there are no apps that can't be uninstalled.
    I have an Android Galaxy S handset that I've changed just about everything there is - apps, modem, OS version, screens images, ...
    The only thing...
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    What specific information are you interested in?...

    What specific information are you interested in? There are many widgets available that show network items.
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    Signal strength fluctuation is quite normal due...

    Signal strength fluctuation is quite normal due to environmental conditions such as RFI. Signal quality is more important than signal strength. The inSSIDer time graph shows signal strength. I've...
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    The download packages from ATI includes Catalyst...

    The download packages from ATI includes Catalyst Control Center that is used to manage the video card and driver settings. http://tinyurl.com/332aveq
  12. Another tip: use a piece of washable air filter...

    Another tip: use a piece of washable air filter over the intake on the case. I use velcro to keep it in place so it is easy to remove for cleaning.
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    Indeed, Google is evil.

    Indeed, Google is evil.
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    Most likely it is interference or RFI. There...

    Most likely it is interference or RFI. There isn't much you can do about it other than moving the transmitter and/or receiver and changing the channel. A tool such as inSSIDer will help you determine...
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    You can also right click an .inf file and select...

    You can also right click an .inf file and select Install from the drop down menu.
  16. Thread: Server Hardware

    by ua549
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    Considering future expansion, I would go with a...

    Considering future expansion, I would go with a 64 bit OS. Win 2k3 is quite old even though the advanced and enterprise editions can handle much more memory because of their 36 bit addressing.

    My...
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    It could very well be because of a weak signal....

    It could very well be because of a weak signal. Try using a tool such as inSSIDer to view wireless signals in your location. You may find that there are many SSID's present that are too weak for a...
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    It appears that you are not using a router or...

    It appears that you are not using a router or your PC is in the DMZ.
    You may be able to configure ESET Smart Security to log each alert instead of popping up window.
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    If it isn't listed it may not be broadcasting an...

    If it isn't listed it may not be broadcasting an SSID. In the properties dialog for the network profile that you added there is a checkbox to "Connect even if the network is not broadcasting its name...
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    Control Panel, Network and Internet, Manage...

    Control Panel, Network and Internet, Manage Wireless Networks
    Click Add on the lower menu bar.
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    The nics must be on separate IP segments making...

    The nics must be on separate IP segments making the server multihomed.
    Routing needs to be setup if the traffic from one segment needs to go to the other segment.
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    More than likely the router ran out of IP...

    More than likely the router ran out of IP addresses to assign via DHCP.
    Check the router's DHCP configuration for the lease expiration.
    If a lease doesn't expire within a reasonable amount of time...
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    I don't get any "silent" updates. If I click on...

    I don't get any "silent" updates. If I click on Help, About Firefox I get the updates.
    The current update is 10.0.1.
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    In Florida the sales tax code is so complex it...

    In Florida the sales tax code is so complex it takes a lawyer to figure out if an item is taxed. V8 vegetable juice is not taxable, but V8 mango juice is taxable. In addition there are "tax...
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    One can also right click an device icon and...

    One can also right click an device icon and delete it.
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