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Do I actually have to be an OEM to get these deep discounts at directron (awesome site by the way)?

Anyone have suggestions for websites where I may order a custom-built system? (Too lazy to build one myself.) I got my last one from http://www.microchipcomputers.com/ , and while I got a good price, I was unhappy with the service and their lack of organization. I assume all you hardware junkies on ...

I set up three computers at home on a Linksys going to a cable modem. All was well in Jah's Network Land until I tried installing a simple sound driver on my Win2k Server box. Big mistake! The system would not load regularly, in safe mode or from the last good config. It just blue-screened and showe...

Argh! I'm trying to rewire some cable through the house from the splitter to a room on the other side using about 150 feet of cable. I read that thin coaxial cable has a maximum transmission distance of 100 meters before significant signal degredation, and I'm confused as to why the cable modem will...

Great advice, guys. I'm gonna check out the Sony and Samsung models.

How much difference am I likely to notice between an LCD and a CRT if both are flat screen and low emission?

I just want something that is real frickin easy on my eyes, because lately I have been trying to read whole books on the computer. It doesn't work too well with my current monitor (some flickering 15" piece of garbage).

Thanks, I'll check 'em out.

Ouch, my eyes hurt! Think I need a new monitor. I read on this thing for hours and hours, and boy are my retinas, not to mention my temples, killing me. I must get a flat-screen, so that I can read for hours on end with no fear of such annoying pain. I hear they are just peachy. Anybody got recommen...

Great tips, people. Thanks. That upload limit will definitely nix my plans of hosting sites from home. I could go with the DSL, which from the promotional material seems geared at small businesses and suggests that web hosting and running servers is okay. But that monthly download cap is somewhat ir...

I have decided to join the world of broadband. After searching through the pcabuser posts about at&t's cable internet offerings, I am still left with a few questions. Perhaps all you nice people can give me your hard-earned opinions: 1) On their website, at&t claims that to use multiple comp...

My favorite part: "Fully funded pension plan after first year !"

You'll need it after you throw out your back after too much lovin and fry your brain from the coke.

Let's see, I can think of several ways to spend this... 1) At least 6 nights of hardcore drinking. 2) Paying for 5 New York City subway fare violations (one is $60; ouch! I'll never do that again). 3) Buying some furniture that isn't second-hand and doesn't suck. 4) Getting a really big back-up hard...

Dude, why don't you just buy your beer in Canada, or better yet, at the duty free shop. You can get tax-free LIQUOR there...Canadian side of course!

Uh, 850.

Why you ask?

I bookmark anything remotely interesting.

Comes in handy.

Originally posted by vwkess I use them. Funny thing happened a couple of days ago on my way to work. I put my left turn signal on and the guy in the lane next to me starts laying on the horn. WTF? It's not like I started coming into the lane, I just put the friggin thing on!! Aren't you supposed to...