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You’ll need an ADB (Apple’s special monitor output on the older Macs) to DVI adapter. To run the cable feed, you’ll need a cable tuner. As long as all three can output DVI, you’ll be fine. I like the Dell Ultrasharp widescreen monitors. The 24 inch version is $799. The Samsung Syncmasters, and the NEC monitors are also rather good. But the Dells are my favorite. For switching between sources, you may want to look into a KVM switch. I like this Iogear switch.
You’ll need an ADB (Apple’s special monitor output on the older Macs) to DVI adapter. To run the cable feed, you’ll need a cable tuner. As long as all three can output DVI, you’ll be fine. I like the Dell Ultrasharp widescreen monitors. The 24 inch version is $799. The Samsung Syncmasters, and the NEC monitors are also rather good. But the Dells are my favorite. For switching between sources, you may want to look into a KVM switch. I like this Iogear switch. However, the monitor may have enough ports to connect everything at once.
Q Sean from Virginia Beach - Plasma TVs
I like DLP. Plasma has the best color. However, there are problems with burn-in and such. Play with the controls at the store and make sure to compare the TVs.
You may not need a KVM depending on what you want to connect to the Dell. Nik writes: I have a 24″ Dell, I have an XBox360 on the VGA port, a PC on the DVI, a first gen Xbox on the HDTV input, and I could still put 2 SDTV connections on the Ultrasharp. Your caller dosn’t need a KVM.
You may not need a KVM depending on what you want to connect to the Dell. Nik writes: I have a 24-inch Dell, I have an XBox360 on the VGA port, a PC on the DVI, a first gen Xbox on the HDTV input, and I could still put 2 SDTV connections on the Ultrasharp. Your caller dosn’t need a KVM.
You may not need a KVM depending on what you want to connect to the Dell. Nik writes: I have a 24″ Dell, I have an XBox360 on the VGA port, a PC on the DVI, a first gen Xbox on the HDTV input, and I could still put 2 SDTV connections on the Ultrasharp. Your caller dosn’t need a KVM.
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Q Danny from Sun City - Computer freezing during boot
It may be a simple error where a key file got damaged. Also, the hard drive may have spewed data as the power went down. You may want to run the repair function of the Windows install. Whatever you do, don’t run a system restore because that will remove all data.
Q Kent from Realto - Can’t read DVDs
It could be that you lack the DVD decoding software. The answer is that you just have a very slow computer.
I think it’s a software issue than a hardware issue. If Spinrite comes clean, use the Windows install disc and repair. When you run the installer, select the option to repair. Here’s how to reinstall Windows XP non-destructively.
I think it’s a software issue than a hardware issue. If Spinrite comes clean, use the Windows install disc and repair. When you run the installer, select the option to repair. Here’s how to reinstall Windows XP non-destructively.
I think it’s a software issue than a hardware issue. If Spinrite comes clean, use the Windows install disc and repair. When you run the installer, select the option to repair.
I think it’s a software issue than a hardware issue. If Spinrite comes clean, use the Windows install disc and repair. When you run the installer, select the option to repair. Here’s how to reinstall Windows XP non-destructively.
Q Laurence from Long Beach - Looking for hard drive-based storage device
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You can get an adapter for the iPod to transfer photos to the iPod. I like the Epson models because the screen is so nice.
Q Susan from Longmont, CO - Computer rebooting on its own
I think it’s a software issue than a hardware issue. If Spinrite comes clean, use the Windows install disc and repair. When you run the installer, select the option to repair.
Q Dave from North Carolina - Z Order problem
On the desktop, X and Y correspond to the location of the window. Z represents which window is on top. If alt+tab works, try looking into your settings to see if it’s looking for a second monitor. However, I think you may have to re-install Windows.
Q Gil from Wisconsin - Upgrading the Mac Mini to use Intel’s Merom
Well it may be possible if the pins and sockets are the same. I may just do this on my own.
Q Liz from Torrance - Alternatives to Norton
Norton is rather bloated because people compare features. For antispyware, I recommend Windows Defender. And for antivirus software, I recommend NOD32. As a disclaimer, NOD32 is my sponsor, but they are my sponsor because they’re my favorite.
Q Paul from Santa Monica - Danger in using unsecured WiFi hotspots
Here are the problems:
1. Anybody who can see your signal can see what you’re doing. (However, if you’re on a secure website or using secured email, you’re safe)
2. Anybody can access your machine
To protect yourself, you can set up a VPN such as GotomyPC. I use a service called HotSpot VPN. As soon as you’re connected to the net, run the VPN ASAP and the outside world won’t be able to see what you’re doing. You should also check if your ISP uses secure SSL email. Also, keep file sharing off.
Q AJ from Los Angeles - Can’t access slave hard drive
Even though Windows can see the hard drive, the formatting is probably screwed up. To retrieve your data, try out Spinrite. If there’s a physical problem, you’ll be spending thousands of dollars. If it’s a software problem, Spinrite will almost always fix it.
You’ll need an ADB (Apple’s special monitor output on the older Macs) to DVI adapter. To run the cable feed, you’ll need a cable tuner. As long as all three can output DVI, you’ll be fine. I like the Dell Ultrasharp widescreen monitors. The 24 inch version is $799.
You’ll need an ADB (Apple’s special monitor output on the older Macs) to DVI adapter. To run the cable feed, you’ll need a cable tuner. As long as all three can output DVI, you’ll be fine. I like the Dell Ultrasharp widescreen monitors. The 24 inch version is $799. The Samsung Syncmasters, and the NEC monitors are also rather good. But the Dells are my favorite. For switching between sources, you may want to look into a KVM switch. I like this Iogear switch.
Q Mark from West Lake Village - Can’t get computers connected to Pre-N network
While it’s attempting to connect, you’re surfing on a neigbor’s network, and your PC cannot connect to the Pre-N router. Here are some procedures to narrow down your problems. Make sure the computers are within line-of-sight of the router. Also, in the services menu, there’s a service called “wireless zero config”. Disable that service and see if you can connect. Again, in the services menu, disable the “computer browser” on all the wireless computers and make sure it’s only running on the wired computer.
Q Tracy from San Juan - Looking for one flat-screen monitor to use on Powermac, Powerbook, and PC; as well as using the cable feed on it.
Q Tracy from San Juan - Looking for one flat-screen monitor to use on Powermac, Powerbook, and PC; as well as being able to use the cable feed on it.
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You’ll need an ADB (Apple’s special monitor output on the older Macs) to DVI adapter. To run the cable feed, you’ll need a cable tuner. As long as all three can output DVI, you’ll be fine. I like the Dell Ultrasharp widescreen monitors. The 24 inch version is $799.
You’ll need an ADB (Apple’s special monitor output on the older Macs) to DVI adapter. To run the cable feed, you’ll need a cable tuner. As long as all three can output DVI, you’ll be fine. I like the Dell Ultrasharp widescreen monitors. The 24 inch version is $799.
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Q Tracy from San Juan - Looking for one flat-screen monitor to use on Powermac, Powerbook, and PC; as well as using the cable feed on it.
You’ll need an ADB (Apple’s special monitor output on the older Macs) to DVI adapter. To run the cable feed, you’ll need a cable tuner. As long as all three can output DVI, you’ll be fine. I like the Dell Ultrasharp widescreen monitors. The 24 inch version is $799.
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The Hackers on Planet Earth (H.O.P.E) conference is going on in New York City right now, and the FBI arrested one of the speakers right before the keynote.
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Leo, For the zillionth time, today on your show I heard the declaration “I cannot get high-speed service here”. For residential customers in California, high-speed service is ALWAYS available. You might recall the Federal tax on telephones to high-speed access, the Universal Services Fee. A similar thing is collected here in California. But how does that translate into high-speed internet service? You and I both know the phone companies (correctly) state DSL is not phone service, but something else. Speak the magic incantation: ISDN. Here in California, ISDN is still considered a “residential service”. That means that ANYBODY ANYWHERE in the state can get it. If the phone company is not able to provide the service right away, they need to run new lines, install new equipment, etc. to get the service to work. That is the law — feel free to look up the consent decree that governs residential ISDN service. Now residential ISDN is not everybody’s cup of tea. It can be hard to configure, and is not all that fast. But, if you have ISDN, you can cancel it and get DSL. Since the phone company already ran the lines to provide you the digital loop, you have the digital loop. Switch the service to DSL, and the transformation is complete. Sneaky, but legal. Now the phone companies are not openly promoting this. In practice it is REALLY HARD to get new residential ISDN. But a complaint to the PUC normally speeds things right up. Part of being a publicly regulated monopoly is the phone companies MUST run the lines if requested in this way.
“For the zillionth time, today on your show I heard the declaration “I cannot get high-speed service here”. For residential customers in California, high-speed service is ALWAYS available. You might recall the Federal tax on telephones to high-speed access, the Universal Services Fee. A similar thing is collected here in California. But how does that translate into high-speed internet service? You and I both know the phone companies (correctly) state DSL is not phone service, but something else.
“Speak the magic incantation: ISDN. Here in California, ISDN is still considered a “residential service”. That means that ANYBODY ANYWHERE in the state can get it. If the phone company is not able to provide the service right away, they need to run new lines, install new equipment, etc. to get the service to work. That is the law — feel free to look up the consent decree that governs residential ISDN service. Now residential ISDN is not everybody’s cup of tea. It can be hard to configure, and is not all that fast. But, if you have ISDN, you can cancel it and get DSL. Since the phone company already ran the lines to provide you the digital loop, you have the digital loop. Switch the service to DSL, and the transformation is complete. Sneaky, but legal.
“Now the phone companies are not openly promoting this. In practice it is REALLY HARD to get new residential ISDN. But a complaint to the PUC normally speeds things right up. Part of being a publicly regulated monopoly is the phone companies MUST run the lines if requested in this way.”
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I got an interesting email from a listener today:
Leo, For the zillionth time, today on your show I heard the declaration “I cannot get high-speed service here”. For residential customers in California, high-speed service is ALWAYS available. You might recall the Federal tax on telephones to high-speed access, the Universal Services Fee. A similar thing is collected here in California. But how does that translate into high-speed internet service? You and I both know the phone companies (correctly) state DSL is not phone service, but something else. Speak the magic incantation: ISDN. Here in California, ISDN is still considered a “residential service”. That means that ANYBODY ANYWHERE in the state can get it. If the phone company is not able to provide the service right away, they need to run new lines, install new equipment, etc. to get the service to work. That is the law — feel free to look up the consent decree that governs residential ISDN service. Now residential ISDN is not everybody’s cup of tea. It can be hard to configure, and is not all that fast. But, if you have ISDN, you can cancel it and get DSL. Since the phone company already ran the lines to provide you the digital loop, you have the digital loop. Switch the service to DSL, and the transformation is complete. Sneaky, but legal. Now the phone companies are not openly promoting this. In practice it is REALLY HARD to get new residential ISDN. But a complaint to the PUC normally speeds things right up. Part of being a publicly regulated monopoly is the phone companies MUST run the lines if requested in this way.
Interesting. Has anyone tried this? Who wants to be a guinea pig?
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