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  1. Guide to making a good post/thread

    Locked Sticky
    SNGX1275, May 1, 2003
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    SNGX1275
    Feb 1, 2007

  3. Fix Windows USB/DVD Download Tool when unable to copy files

    Julio Franco, Jun 18, 2013 at 11:43 AM
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    Julio Franco
    Jun 18, 2013 at 11:43 AM

  4. Where is the Application Support folder in Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and 10.8 (Mountain Lion)?

    Julio Franco, Nov 24, 2012
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    Julio Franco
    Nov 24, 2012

  5. Prevent sites from resizing Firefox’s browser windows

    Julio Franco, Nov 24, 2012
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    Julio Franco
    Nov 24, 2012

  6. Choosing or testing a DNS

    jobeard, Nov 14, 2011
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    jobeard
    Nov 14, 2011

  7. Guide to troubleshooting Windows audio and sound problems

    LookinAround, Feb 9, 2011
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    LookinAround
    Feb 9, 2011

  8. How To: Install Grub 2 on a (fake) RAID system

    xenton, Sep 14, 2010
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    xenton
    Sep 14, 2010

  9. Common Microsoft support links

    kimsland, May 28, 2009
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    kimsland
    May 28, 2009

  10. Tutorial: No POST (Power On Self Test)

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    kimsland, Sep 29, 2008
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    kimsland
    Sep 29, 2008

  11. Suggested Reference Materials & FYI Topics

    jobeard, Feb 8, 2008
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    jobeard
    Feb 8, 2008

  12. The Ten Commandments of Data Loss Prevention

    vbrauner, Sep 17, 2007
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    vbrauner
    Sep 17, 2007

  13. Guide: My computer won't come out of standby

    Tedster, Jan 29, 2007
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    Tedster
    Jan 29, 2007

  14. Tutorial: Installing XP from DOS - *****'s Guide.

    Spike, Jul 13, 2006
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    Spike
    Jul 13, 2006

  15. Shutdown or Reboot Windows from Remote Desktop Connection

    Julio Franco, Nov 24, 2012
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    St1ckM4n
    Nov 26, 2012

  16. Step-by-step guide to installing Debian 6.0.4 Linux

    Leeky, Apr 28, 2012
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    Leeky
    Apr 28, 2012

  17. My laptop won't power up (solutions)

    Tedster, Jul 9, 2006
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    26,961
    Pete159
    Sep 28, 2011

  18. Testing popular free antivirus software

    jamesodriscoll, Nov 9, 2010
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    3,367
    DennisMitchell
    Mar 21, 2011

  19. Solved: Getting Feedback from Mic to Speakers.

    Sharko, Sep 23, 2007
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    9,086
    Ph30nIX
    Sep 24, 2007

  20. Do Not Post Any Computer Problems In This Forum.

    Spike, Jul 22, 2006
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    2,730
    howard_hopkinso
    Oct 7, 2006

  21. Fixing a 98SE near tragedy

    bbgraph, Sep 5, 2006
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    1,774
    korrupt
    Sep 6, 2006

  22. Disable "Windows is checking for a solution to the problem..." prompt after a program hangs up

    Julio Franco, Jun 18, 2013 at 1:28 AM
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    JC713
    Jun 18, 2013 at 10:05 AM

  23. Connect two wireless routers together without losing bandwidth

    jneth1, Nov 17, 2010
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    19,243
    jobeard
    Nov 18, 2010

  24. Pre-installed Norton software? Use SymNRT

    Julio Franco, Mar 20, 2007
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    4,049
    renniel
    Dec 10, 2008

  25. Control Panel Applets & Windows Shortcuts

    kimsland, Nov 4, 2008
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    19,781
    kimsland
    Nov 4, 2008

  26. Yahoo! Connection Techniques

    jobeard, Sep 7, 2006
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    8,679
    jobeard
    Sep 23, 2006

  27. Make Firefox zoom setting tab independent

    Julio Franco, Nov 24, 2012
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    706
    Brassbutton
    Dec 2, 2012

  28. Guide: Laptop firewall security

    jobeard, Feb 14, 2007
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    jobeard
    Nov 26, 2012

  29. The 10 most dangerous programs and how to deal with them

    bobcat, Feb 18, 2011
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    learninmypc
    Jul 29, 2012

  30. Guide to Tweaking/Repairing XP Issues

    fastco, Jul 16, 2006
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    5,465
    3lephant
    May 6, 2009

  31. Solved: Boot up problem

    (=DoM=), Nov 1, 2007
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    (=DoM=)
    Nov 2, 2007

  32. Solved: Server cpu usage too high!

    k.jacko, Aug 23, 2007
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    Condor
    Aug 24, 2007

  33. Guide to Troubleshooting Themes.

    Peddant, Jun 7, 2006
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    crisp1
    Feb 25, 2007

  34. Tutorial: Basic networking

    jobeard, Jul 26, 2006
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    jobeard
    Feb 8, 2007

  35. Measuring Windows uptime: How long's it been since your last reboot?

    Julio Franco, Jun 18, 2013 at 2:27 PM
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    St1ckM4n
    Jun 19, 2013 at 1:18 AM

  36. Port forwarding

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    jobeard, Aug 4, 2012
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    jobeard
    Aug 27, 2012

  37. CD/DVD or disk problems? how to fix problems caused by filters

    LookinAround, Nov 8, 2009
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    51,189
    LookinAround
    Mar 27, 2013

  38. Solved:IBM Thinkpad Win98 recovery issues

    S&W, Jun 3, 2007
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    2,833
    Ididmyc600
    Jun 5, 2007

  39. Tutorial: How to use Files And Settings Transfer in Windows XP

    korrupt, Jul 7, 2006
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    4,084
    korrupt
    Dec 9, 2006

  40. How to boot with Puppy Linux to recover your data

    Macboatmaster, Nov 2, 2010
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    7,699
    Leeky
    Jul 26, 2012

  41. How to install Windows 7 on a Netbook using a USB flash drive

    Benny26, Jul 17, 2012
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    8,993
    Benny26
    Apr 1, 2013

  42. How to easily identify your computer hardware

    Benny26, Jun 17, 2011
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    4,511
    EthanGreg
    Mar 15, 2012

  43. Dual boot Vista and Linux

    Phantasm66, Apr 30, 2007
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    7,721
    chusteczka
    Jun 2, 2009

  44. Effective Air Cooling Guide (Part I) - Cleanliness Is Next To Coolness

    Marnomancer, Apr 21, 2012
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    3,824
    Marnomancer
    Jul 15, 2012

  45. If you've got no sound from your soundblaster card, read this

    DragonMaster, Jul 30, 2006
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    10,813
    DragonMaster
    Dec 3, 2007

  46. FAQ: Help my Sims2/*insert game title here* doesn't work/Laggy! Direct X9 Problems!

    N3051M, Dec 26, 2006
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    12,304
    dennishzd
    Jan 21, 2009

  47. How to mount an ISO image in Linux

    Phantasm66, Mar 10, 2002
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    66,968
    schenne
    Jan 10, 2008

  48. Tutorial: How to build a Dual psu system using 1 Power on button

    SOcRatEs, Jul 7, 2006
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    18,327
    CMH
    May 3, 2007

  49. Tutorial: Fault diagnosis - the basics

    Hatrick, Dec 29, 2006
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    10
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    8,374
    bromry
    Jun 30, 2008

  50. Warning! Dell PC owners read this before replacing your powersupply

    dmill89, Aug 2, 2006
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    29,918
    cosmos100
    Oct 9, 2007

  51. An easy guide to AVG anti-spyware!

    Rik, Jan 18, 2007
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    10
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    22,187
    Jase123
    Sep 19, 2007

  52. Updating ram & troubleshooting

    Tedster, Mar 30, 2006
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    11
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    45,449
    Tedster
    Dec 20, 2008

  53. Windows Vista basics

    Alex.A, Jul 2, 2007
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    12
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    27,579
    jeremy1982
    Mar 25, 2011

  54. Tutorial: Suspect a Dead PSU? How to be sure

    kirock, Aug 2, 2006
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    49,632
    EyesofNova
    Aug 24, 2012

  55. How to flash/update your BIOS

    Tedster, Apr 19, 2007
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    15
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    39,630
    greenad89
    Dec 31, 2012

  56. Possible solution to: screen goes black and computer needs to be restarted

    rikb99, Aug 25, 2006
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    37,039
    raybay
    Dec 24, 2012

  57. GPU TDP database

    red1776, Jul 6, 2011
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    15
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    8,039
    dividebyzero
    Jul 9, 2011

  58. Tutorial: Make Case Fans Quieter

    F1N3ST, Feb 6, 2007
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    15
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    8,048
    Didou
    Mar 8, 2007

  59. How to: Swap motherboard without clean or upgrade installing Windows

    Per Hansson, Apr 17, 2006
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    18
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    52,075
    nork
    Mar 7, 2012

  60. Tutorial: NO POST / Power General troublshooting

    Tedster, Jul 9, 2006
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    18
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    73,899
    Tmagic650
    Sep 30, 2007

  61. Step-by-step guide to installing Windows 8 Release Preview

    Leeky, Jun 3, 2012
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    60,290
    RensvanDriel
    Oct 16, 2012

  62. Step-by step beginners guide to installing Ubuntu 10.04 Linux on your computer

    Leeky, Aug 6, 2010
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    13,258
    Atham
    Sep 27, 2011

  63. Tutorial: Building an external hard drive

    korrupt, Jul 5, 2006 ... 2
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    20
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    43,293
    radnam
    Aug 18, 2008

  64. Accessing More Than 137gb On Large Hard Disks (read)

    Tedster, Nov 6, 2005 ... 2
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    20
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    32,626
    Jono91
    Jun 22, 2006

  65. The Watercooling Guide, From A to Z

    dividebyzero, May 16, 2012 ... 2
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    36,213
    dividebyzero
    Jan 15, 2013

  66. Tutorial: Choosing a new computer

    korrupt, Jul 8, 2006 ... 2
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    21
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    9,204
    compdata
    Dec 16, 2009

  67. Outlook 2007 search in Vista, no results?

    Julio Franco, Mar 20, 2007 ... 2
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    21
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    24,556
    Ralphie
    Sep 21, 2009

  68. Effective Air Cooling Guide (Part II) - Myths, Old Rituals, and Analysis

    Marnomancer, May 16, 2012 ... 2
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    7,632
    Marnomancer
    Nov 20, 2012

  69. Improving Your WiFi Range

    jobeard, Sep 28, 2006 ... 2
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    11,522
    learninmypc
    Oct 24, 2011

  70. Slow computer and high CPU usage? A possible solution

    Tedster, Jul 28, 2006 ... 2
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    657,304
    DJ PBear
    Jun 13, 2013

  71. Laptop won't power on?

    Tedster, Jul 29, 2006 ... 2
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    182,931
    Tater Eater
    Mar 7, 2013

  72. How to install Windows XP on a Netbook using a USB flash drive

    Benny26, Feb 8, 2011 ... 2
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    72,407
    Benny26
    Mar 22, 2013

  73. Troubleshoot: Windows won't recognize USB hard drive / fix unassigned drive letter

    LookinAround, Feb 13, 2009 ... 2
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    447,145
    dmbaker
    Aug 22, 2012

  74. Solved: Winmgmt.exe has generated errors and will be closed.

    darhome, Jul 9, 2002 ... 2
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    30,915
    axncsi
    Nov 24, 2007

  75. Limited User cannot connect to Internet

    Ruthe, Oct 27, 2009 ... 2
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    13,398
    atai
    Jun 27, 2010

  76. Guide for making your Windows run faster

    NFSFAN, Apr 29, 2008 ... 2
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    16,680
    roger_y
    Jun 6, 2013

  77. Troubleshooting sudden reboots/crashes

    DonNagual, Feb 16, 2006 ... 2
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    99,254
    zacrosic
    Dec 4, 2010

  78. Tutorial: Install Recovery Console to boot menu

    Mictlantecuhtli, Oct 8, 2003 ... 2
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    81,436
    Mictlantecuhtli
    Dec 17, 2007

  79. How to enable Windows Mail app in Windows 7

    Poppa Bear, Nov 5, 2009 ... 2
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    130,484
    rizuu1
    Mar 14, 2013

  80. Prevent infections by making windows more secure...

    Spike, Aug 18, 2005 ... 2
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    35
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    26,734
    casper11
    Oct 15, 2007

  81. Guide: Bypass access denied error when accessing data from different XP/2000 install.

    Rick, Nov 15, 2003 ... 2
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    285,032
    fimbles
    Jan 15, 2012

  82. Tutorial: How to speed up your Windows for free

    korrupt, Jul 7, 2006 ... 2 3
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    28,980
    N3051M
    Oct 15, 2007
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