Recent content by devik

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    Is it worth buying a $320 GPU for 'future proofing' on 1080p? And/or should I wait until next years new AMD architecture?

    I'm trying to word this so it makes sense... Options: 1. I'm thinking long term with the GPU. Spending $320 means 2 years from now I wont be replacing it.. I'll need to hang onto it for at least 3 or 4 years. 2. On the flip side if I get a $200 card today then I'd feel okay getting another...
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    How to skip bios boots

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    How to skip bios boots

    Why not set a BIOS password? It's usually under the Security tab and takes about 2 seconds to setup.. just make sure to use the same password across all the machines and keep it simple like your business number or building number so you can remember it later (not as if the key needs to be secure...
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    Wireless connection keeps disconnecting?

    This should help: 1. Go to Control Panel 2. Network Connections 3. Right-click on the wireless connection and choose properties 4. Click the Configuration button under Power Management "Allow the computer to Turn Off this device to save power" (make sure this is not selected). It could also be...
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    Weird Internet Problem

    What PhilFrisbie said. Also, what works a lot for me when I'm having issues is doing a quick refresh in the command prompt. 1. Click Start 2. Run 3. CMD then press enter 4. Type: ipconfig /release 5: Type: ipconfig /renew Also: 6. Type: ipconfig /flushdns
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    LAN party without internet

    I'd recommend TRENDnet as well. A ton of people have had LAN parties for many years now, it's very simple to do - just setup static IPs as mentioned. You can save it then toggle the network from what you normally use to the static IP so in the future it's fast.
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    Voip or land line

    VoIP is very reliable, most businesses actually use it for many reasons including the many features that come with it which you can't get from a normal landline. Here is a highly recommended VoIP device that's very simple to use...
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    Should I replace my Sapphire HD5830

    I'm starting to game a lot more on my PC, I play Rift which cant get to ultra settings using this card alone and am wondering if I should sell it on Amazon, get $100 or so and use that towards a new card, keep what I have and add a second 5830, or wait until new cards come out and keep what I...