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  1. Question: New Tablet

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    New Tablet

    I got a few questions about the new tablet I got for xmas. I have never had a phone or anything that runs Android before so my questions are basic.

    1) Could someone explain the whole apps thing?...
  2. Question: Windows key

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    Windows key

    Could someone explain to me about windows product keys. I would like to know how they work.
    I have got a program that shows me the product key of my operating system. Thought it would be a handy...
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    Can this hurt anything? How do I do it?

    Can this hurt anything? How do I do it?
  4. I would try the above first. If your PC doesn't...

    I would try the above first. If your PC doesn't turn on you could take the cover off, exposing the hard drive. Put your ear to the drive, if you hear it spinning, you may want to hook your drive up...
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    Reloading Windows XP

    I needed to redo my operating system, I had a virus.
    I formatted my drive using SpotMau, made another partion. When |I when to load windows XP using the install disc I get the blue screen as soon...
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    I have power ran for the sirens, How do the...

    I have power ran for the sirens, How do the sirens work? Is the signal wireless and needs power to make the sirens work? The rest has to be wireless. How do the wireless keypads work? If you take it...
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    I am looking for 3 door sensors, 3 motion sensors...

    I am looking for 3 door sensors, 3 motion sensors and a panel. I have wires for the sirens wired behind my cold air return vents and outside. I would also like a separate panel, motion sensor for my...
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    Wiring a security system

    My house just got broken into last weekend and I am looking for a DIY security system. I am a Industrial Electrician and got lots of ideas but I am looking for some hardware. I was looking on E-bay...
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    I got rid of it... You just had to move the...

    I got rid of it... You just had to move the window into the middle and close it... I still would like to know what it was. I rebooted the PC and it was still there. Like a live window that stays on...
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    Have a working desktop

    My son was on the computer and when he left I have a window on my desktop that is active but I can't close it.He said he tried to make a shortcut of the window that is active but instead of a icon...
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    It turns out that it was the driver I needed but...

    It turns out that it was the driver I needed but I thought I ruled that out when I could run Linux but not windows. I installed a old network card in my PC, windows could connect with that one fine....
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    Reloaded Windows now no internet?

    I Reloaded Windows last night with Win XP Pro Service pack 2. [I was able to access the net before] After loading windows I can't get on the net. I have a version of bootable pen drive Linix that I...
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    Firmware of a Hard drive.

    Does anyone know what number on the sticker of the hard drive tells you what the firmware is. The sticker has these numbers on them.
    MDL WD2500BB-OODWAO
    DCM HSBHCTJAH
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    I have several Internal drives that I connect...

    I have several Internal drives that I connect with a 5 in one hard drive to UB2.0 cable adapter. This way I use all my drives with one cable. Not at the same time, and not really portable. But very...
  15. Question: Network magic

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    Funny Funny. Got it solved. When I reloaded...

    Funny Funny. Got it solved. When I reloaded Widows last night it auto set my screen size. It made it so I could see the "next" button.The screen it showed looked like it was full. Nothing below...
  16. Question: Network magic

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    I have installed it before also and right up....

    I have installed it before also and right up. Really like how easy it is. I sent them a message about the problem but haven't heard back yet. I thought it might be a straight forward question to...
  17. Question: Network magic

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    I have loaded it on two machines, uninstall and...

    I have loaded it on two machines, uninstall and reinstall. Both machines are the same. That is why I am thinking a setting problem. I have windows XP on both machines.
  18. Question: Network magic

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    After I install it. I double click on the...

    After I install it. I double click on the shortcut it made on my desktop and that same screen comes up? If I open it from me start menu same thing. I allowed network magic through windows firewall,...
  19. Question: Network magic

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    Network magic

    I installed the trial Version of network magic and the install goes good, at the end a Welcome screen appears and that's it. I think I have a setting wrong in my PC's(both are doing the same). Has...
  20. Question: Installing Win XP

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    Installing Win XP

    I am Installing windows XP and having some trouble. I can see my drive it is formated Fat 32.I start the install and it says"this part of the install was successfully going to reboot and finish the...
  21. Question: Flooring outside

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    Flooring outside

    I have a covered front porch and I want to put something nice down for flooring. I have 7" fir plank flooring left over from the house, could I use it ? There is a room underneth it. I was thinking ...
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    OK.Hard drive still not working. Found a...

    OK.Hard drive still not working. Found a component burnt on the board. I got a working hard drive,same model,everything. Swapped the boards and it didn't work. Later I learnt that the platter asighs...
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    Turned down a job, but want it now

    I applied to a job(tradesmen), got offered employment. When I went for a tour it was different then what was described. Not in a bad way but I like what I do now just not where it is. Basically I...
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    OK I was talking to a lady that is a tech and she...

    OK I was talking to a lady that is a tech and she said that she "in her last resort, got nothing to loss anyways" hse puts the hard drive in the freezer and sometimes it comes back for one more...
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    I have tried to connect the drive to a hard drive...

    I have tried to connect the drive to a hard drive to USB cable adapter and the drive doesn'r spin... I will try to connect the drive internally in my PC.
    Does anyone Know approx the $ if I have to...
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    Lost a external Hard drive.

    Hard drive fell and now isn't working. The drive isn't spinning. I took the IDE out of the case and hooked it up to a hard drive to USB cable adapter but nothing. In device manager it comes up as...
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    I have Nero, Alcohol 120. Mostly I have a...

    I have Nero, Alcohol 120. Mostly I have a problem with what files can be used with what program. What is the most common file, what is the best to use?
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    Burning a file to a DVD?

    I am having a problem burning a DVD. I don't understand Converting, authering, and everything else. I have asked guys at work and they do understand it but when I talk to them they leave things out...
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    We share the chores, I cook 95% of the time, take...

    We share the chores, I cook 95% of the time, take the kids etc but she is still the at home Mom. She recently when back to her old job part time and that has helped(even though daycare is half of...
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    Wife not interested.

    Been married for 6 years, 2 kids. The wife and I have a good relationship and are friends but I ask her everyday for sex. She says that she's tired, no time, don't want to. We have sex about twice a...
  31. Question: Heat Pump

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    Sounds like the starting capacitor in the fan...

    Sounds like the starting capacitor in the fan isn't working.The capacitor is turned off by a cintrifical sw in the motor at 75% of motor RPM. By turning the fan with a stick you are doing the job of...
  32. Question: Making a guitar

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    Making a guitar

    I have a chunk of Mahogany to make a solid body guitar but would like to make my first one out of another hardwood for practice. I got Oak and Maple would this make a decent body?? What is the best...
  33. Question: House fires

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    Think of your cuicuit as a single line...

    Think of your cuicuit as a single line diagram.The hot runs from plug to plug to light to plug ETC.if you have a bad connection after the pigtail(at each plug)then this would be more believable.
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    I agree with Wash and Stan. I have seen too much...

    I agree with Wash and Stan. I have seen too much poor DIY work end up cost more in the end not to mention unsafe.
    But on other hand if you are interested in how it works, The windings are wired in...
  35. Question: Construction cost

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    Hey rtw_travel, Did you mention the beer run to...

    Hey rtw_travel,
    Did you mention the beer run to WC?? Hey might have asked what # he was on. The coverage might have went down with each beer.lol
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    If the fixture is old. The tab for the hot in the...

    If the fixture is old. The tab for the hot in the socket can be to far from the bulb. Turn the power off... pull the tab tward the bulb
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    Not likely. Hard to say without knowing the type...

    Not likely. Hard to say without knowing the type of motor.. sorry to say but it sounds like motor problems. Probably the cheapest to replace the fan
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    I was just thinking that seeing the smartboard...

    I was just thinking that seeing the smartboard beside the cedar would look funny.
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    Is it a 3 wire? You talk about 240v but don't...

    Is it a 3 wire? You talk about 240v but don't mention a neutral. If there is a neutral then yes.. The wire will have to be #6 for a 50 amp Brk(Canada)
  40. Question: Too much wire?

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    Don't know if you can pigtail in a Brk box where...

    Don't know if you can pigtail in a Brk box where you are from but in Canada it's a no-no.
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    When it doesn't start take your hand and give it...

    When it doesn't start take your hand and give it a turn. If it starts the starting capacitor (part of a single phase motor)is gone and the fan will have to be replaced.( to work 100%). Some fans...
  42. I have been a electrian for 20 years and never...

    I have been a electrian for 20 years and never smelt that from wires, but that doesn't say it's not true. How old is your house? By chance do you know what type of wire is used?
    Do you notice...
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    Trimming the front of my house

    I am going to put Hardiboard on the back and the sides of my house, and putting cedar Shakes on the front. I am having a little bit of trouble on the way I should trim it. I am using smart board for...
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    Thanks for all the tips... I bought the Siding...

    Thanks for all the tips... I bought the Siding holders and they work great. Like having another guy on the end. Unfortunately I am doing it by myself so is a little harder. I have 6 sections of...
  45. Question: Construction cost

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    Wish I lived there, just build a house in BC and...

    Wish I lived there, just build a house in BC and cost me just over $200 a square.. Kind of gets you right in the grown.
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    Not on topic, I was just reading your entery. I...

    Not on topic, I was just reading your entery. I live in mid BC and just build a house and got 17 inches in the attic(R55 I figure) Gets pretty cold sometimes
  47. Question: Electrical boxes

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    rtw_travel is bang on. I live in Kamloops BC and...

    rtw_travel is bang on. I live in Kamloops BC and wired hundreds of houses. Makes a huge difference for drafts. Ever open a plug and felt cold air coming in? This won't happen if VB boxes are...
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    OK how much does Hardiboard really expand?

    I am doing my siding on my new house myself. I am quite capable of doing it. I was told that
    I would need 2 cases of caulking cause you have to leave a 1/8 space at each joint and fill it with...
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    I was going to throw some tar paper in between...

    I was going to throw some tar paper in between them... Thanks
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    Sorry for not telling the whole story.. I put...

    Sorry for not telling the whole story.. I put treated 2x4's in the concrete, screwed them to the inside of the forms so when you take the forms of there is wood flush with the concrete. This is...
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