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Windows Networking 2246

Are firewalls really necesary?

GH_Hope

I previously posted a thread about firewalss and there effectiveness, and got lots of good replies (thank u all for that). I am now thinking to myself, is there a need for these firewalls! I understand that they protect your copmuter from unwanted access i.

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Last reply by yakkob, 2001-09-20 13:00

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Promise FastTrak100 TX2 Pro IDE RAID Controller Review

Philipp

Administrator

X-bit labs has posted a Promise FastTrak100 TX2 Pro IDE RAID Controller review. The controller performed brilliantly fast in all the benchmarks, having significantly improved the performance of its predecessors.

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Last reply by Philipp, 2001-09-20 12:57

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Samsung SD-616, 16X DVD Review

Philipp

Administrator

I am Not a Geek dot com has posted a review on the Samsung SD-616 16X DVD Rom Today we will be looking at Samsung´s SD-616 16x DVD. DVD-ROM´s seem to have topped out at 16x. I do not believe I have seen one faster, and 16x DVD-ROM´s have been out for well over a year.

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Last reply by Philipp, 2001-09-20 12:53

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Windows .NET Server Build 3541

Philipp

Administrator

Microsoft has released a new build of Windows. NET Server and Enterprise to the beta testers. Thanks KPK. Registered beta testers can download this version from the. .

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Last reply by Philipp, 2001-09-20 12:48

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Philips Acoustic Edge Soundcard Review

Philipp

Administrator

OC Addiction has posted a review on the Philips Acoustic Edge soundcard Another thing I really liked was the amount of documentation provided to get both the casual user, and serious audio afficianado started with this product.

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Last reply by Philipp, 2001-09-20 12:43

Windows Software 5498

XP gonna flop?

Pythagoras

Do users really wanna buy a new OS when it seems that 2k is running along fine, and even ATI finally has decent drivers for it? Are there any new technical (non GUI) innovations worth speaking of? Will the OS flop like ME? Is MS screwed? Is MS targetting to broad of an audience?

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Last reply by Son_Gohan, 2001-09-20 12:40

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Abit KG7 AMD761 DDR Motherboard Review

Philipp

Administrator

Overclockers New Zealand has posted a review on the Abit KG7 AMD761 DDR Motherboard. DDR solution is the new trend now as SDRAM has reached its life end especially when DDR become more affordable. Abit has done a good job by using the AMD/VIA combination.

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Last reply by Philipp, 2001-09-20 12:37

Slack Space 1613

Need your valued input on an A level project.

Dazultra2000

OK, I am currently writing a program for my A level project in computing. The program I have decided to write is based around a 'build your own PC' system. The main idea is that the user will download a program, which is accompanied by all data concerning computer components.

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Last reply by Dazultra2000, 2001-09-20 11:08

Windows Software 5498

How Windows 2000 uses dual Processors?

shassouneh

Greetings everyone, I heard (or read) somewhere that Windows NT automatically utilizes BOTH processors in a dual-processor machines, by splitting the load between both processors in some way. Is this true? If so, does this mean that some program may be put (by windows 2000) to run on the second processor? Please re ...

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Last reply by shassouneh, 2001-09-20 10:30

Windows Software 5498

No Security Tab for files

ThC 129

When i right click on a file there isnt a security tab like there was in win2k. Anyone know how to get this to come up or where to change the permissions users have on files?.

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Last reply by ThC 129, 2001-09-20 09:14

Windows Hardware 9627

IDE drive listed as SCSI drive, can't access

Johnrock

System info: Abit SA6R Intel PIII 933 Crucial 256Mb Adaptec 2940UW (3) 4. 5G Seagate Cheetahs (1) WD 15. 0G IDE on HPt 370 Plextor 14/32 SCSI CDROM Plextor 12/10/32A CDRW Asus V7700 Deluxe SB Live! I'm running a dual boot system, FAT32 all drives, with Windows98SE on Cheetah #1, Windows XP Pro on Cheetah #2, other ...

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Last reply by EM, 2001-09-20 07:16

Windows Software 5498

Witch version of Zone Alarm Pro works with XP?

superman322

I donloaded the pro version 2. 6. 84 Is that the newest? Does it work w. XP? I know there is 2. 6. 231, is that the newest one? Its a bit confusing. Thanx.

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Last reply by EM, 2001-09-20 07:13

Windows Hardware 9627

HD not detected

Ghost Tech

A pc I am working on caught a worm virus which modified the reg and won't boot. I tried to format but it said hard drive not detected and won't boot. I formatted it on another PC and when I reinstalled it won't detect the hard drive.

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Last reply by Ghost Tech, 2001-09-20 05:20

Windows Hardware 9627

Wait...

Rickdas

It's a ASUS K7V motherboard. Does that help?.

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Last reply by Rickdas, 2001-09-20 04:54

Customization Tweaking 1790

Best performance tweaks for WinXP?

pr-man

?

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Last reply by appzattak, 2001-09-20 04:52

Windows Hardware 9627

Help with SBLive! Value and Win2000

Rickdas

Help. I am quite the novice here and currently upgraded to win2000. As a result, my sblive!value (wdm) card seems to be NOT working. I have NO SOUND whatsoever. I've tried up drivers and everything. If anyone has any ideas, please reply.

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Last reply by Rickdas, 2001-09-20 04:49

Windows Hardware 9627

XP compatibility

giskard

Greetings. I'm about to do the XP thing, but before i give my machine a date with format, i have a couple queries. . . My mobo is an Aopen AX34 Pro II, which uses the VIA Apollo Pro 133A chipset. Any dramas with VIA kit? Do you still have to install the 4in1's? Finally, i have have an HighPoint ATA66 card.

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Last reply by appzattak, 2001-09-20 04:43

Windows Hardware 9627

D-Link PC Camera

appzattak

I have the c100 clear case camera and it installs but won't start. . . anyone have this problem. . . .

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Last reply by appzattak, 2001-09-20 04:10

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Samsung ML1651N Laser Printer Review

Philipp

Administrator

PC Stats has posted a review on the Samsung ML1651N Laser Printer The Samsung ML-1561N is a network enabled SOHO 17ppm mono laser printer. With a resolution of 1200dpi and an average toner lifespan of about 8,000 pages (at 5%) it makes an attractive option for small to medium businesses to consider.

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Last reply by Philipp, 2001-09-20 02:48

Windows Hardware 9627

Mixing drivers in XP not possible???

enio

Tried lot of drivers(12,12 series. . . . )but im particulary interested in mixin 1290 for d3d and 1080 for openGL! Did it in WinMe with no problems at all!!!I mean mixed drivers, not that i mixed 1290 with 1080.

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Last reply by enio, 2001-09-20 02:15