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    Automatic power on of computer after power failure

    I have my servers set up to automatically restart when power is restored, but I also wire in one of these devices ( WebRelay | Remote Relay Control, and Automatic Remote Reboot ) to the power button on each server, so I have a way to power cycle, or turn on a server remotely if for some reason...
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    Improving work station efficiency topic

    My desk setup is 3 screens. An ubuntu desktop, and Win 7 desktop, and my Win 7 laptop. I have separate monitors for each desktop, and of course the laptop has its own display. I use Synergy to control all 3 machines from one keyboard and mouse. I absolutely love it, works flawlessly, and has...
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    Web Site Design Software

    Do not use iWeb, as apple is killing it and all those people using iWeb are going to be screwed soon. If she really wants to learn web design, don't use a software package, learn how to code. She needs to learn html, css, ect. If she learns html and css she will be able to design for...
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    500 meter wireless

    If he has clear line of sight, he should look at cheap microwave equipment. I have a couple Trango 5.8Ghz radios I could sell him really cheap, but they top out at 10 Mbps. They are very small and easy to install radio and is designed to work up to 10 miles, so at 500 meters the link should be...
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    Google using an R/C helicopter called the MD 4-200

    That is awesome, and I want one...
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    G3 USB Modem and wireless routers

    Extending and Protecting 3G/4G Networks Wirelessly | Cradlepoint Technology
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    Help convince me that Tablets are worth it..

    I'm using a rooted NookColor (have not yet put Honeycomb on it), and love it. I also use a 4" Samsung Galaxy S phone, and sometimes it is just too small. I often use the Nook for documents and spreadsheets, the bigger screen makes it pretty usable. I also use it for magazines and newspapers...
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    File Transfer Program Needed

    I use dropbox.com for this sort of thing, and you can access the files from Windows, Mac, Linux, or your browser
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    Remote viewing DVR on frontier DSL.

    dynamic dns is the way to go...
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    Whatever happened to TechTV and Leo LaPorte and Patrick Norton

    They did have a falling out, but I guess they have made up. Cali Lewis was on TWIT last week.
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    Server network storage advice

    Data Robotics, Inc. | Drobo FS - It's All About Sharing
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    Saving Personal DVDs to Computer Freeware Needed

    If they aren't DRM'd, I would give Handbrake a look. I use it all the time and love it
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    What do you think Apple will announce on the 27th

    I disagree... There is so many sites nowadays that require Flash that it is a deal breaker for me. If I could use it to watch hulu on the go... I would be more compelled to buy it. Without that, I have no reason to purchase this product.
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    Dang Runtime Errors!!!

    Agree... I recently switched my mother in law to Ubuntu and so far so good... Personally I switched a long time ago and love it
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    Remote Viewing Software?

    its not free but I use gotoassist.com and it is awesome. For free options I would try to work something out with one of these... kinda depends on how much control you have over the other person's pc... if you can install software, or want a webbased service. My first option would be to try...
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    PC monitor output to Composite vedeo??

    +1... this is the easiest way to do it
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    Recovering a damaged HDD

    I am dealing with this tonight as well for a friend. Her desktop has stopped booting. It gets about halfway through the startup process and it blue screens. I ran SpinRite on it and it booted fine. I told her to back all her stuff up and we are going to replace the drive. The other drive I...
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    Recovering a damaged HDD

    first thing I always do is run SpinRite from grc.com. Unfortunately it's not a cheap program, but over the few years I have had it is has saved me enough times to pay for itself.
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    Cloud Computing?

    yeah, i use dropbox as well.. I have a paid account and use it as a backup, as well as a way to easily(and quickly) transfer files between systems.
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    Cloud Computing?

    I use every Google Service... Docs, Calendar, Mail, ect. And I love it. With Chrome and offline mode I can still view and edit the documents and calendar and stuff without a connection. Although I do have Openoffice on the machine too in case I need to do heavier stuff. I don't know if this...
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    Computers 101

    what do you want to do? i'm confused are you trying to get internet through your free to air system?
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    Google OS - What do you think?

    I'm interested... I would give it a shot. I use a lot of google products anyway, so more integration would be nice.
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    ANTI VIRUS SOFTWARE

    I agree... I had AVG on my parent's and grandparent's computers until a few months ago... switched them all over to Avast and they are all happier. Personally, I use Nod32
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    Dish pointing through google maps

    I occasionally use Dishpointer.com and it seems accurate
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    Windows 7 ?'s

    I have been running the beta since the day it came out, and installed the rc today. I love it... I have had no real problems to speak of.... works much better than my vista install did.