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Good to know. I've amended my tutorial. I was a bit concerned about submitting it, I know some users don't have high speed internet connections and a 600x1450 image is probably a bit excessive. In the past I have only made tutorials for deviantART which are typically just large images with the text incorporated into the graphic. Thanks for clarifying.

It fits nicely with the article. I think your choice to leave out the additional details was good. With such a small resolution it wouldn't make much difference. I also like the article a lot. Back in the day if you weren't comfortable with a CLI, you couldn't do much with a computer (at least not without help). Now with graphic interfaces being so common it is becoming hard to find someone who still knows their DOS commands. Ahhh, the good old days.

Hmmm, I assume the same pertains to graphic-based tutorials? The 2 I have posted so far are nothing more than a big .gif image. It will probably be a good idea for me to go back and slice up the screenshots and add some text.Mirdux, what screen recording software do you use? I've tried a couple of them and none of them have impressed me.

I have never heard of this happening before. I've done a little bit of research and have not found a clear answer. People have tried switching monitors and video cards to no avail. Here is the forum I was looking at. No one specifies whether or not they are having this issue with LCD screens or CRT. I would expect it more from the tube monitors. I can't be sure if it will get worse but just be happy that it only happens for short intervals. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

I grabbed that from here. I also found a lot of useful info here. You really should back up your important data. There is a possibility that you can make a disk unbootable or mess up your partition table. Use caution, things could get hairy. Just make sure you have access to another working computer in case you need to go online for help.

Laptops maybe, but desktop systems are relatively easy to put together. The most difficult part (in my opinion) is deciding on what components to buy and making sure everything is compatible. Once you have everything it is just a matter of putting things together. For the most things will only be able to fit in one particular manner. You can't put RAM in a PCI slot, you can't hook up your motherboard power cable to a hard drive, etc. I would have to say the most difficult parts of assembly are applying thermal paste to a CPU (though most processors come with some pre-applied) and installing the CPU fan/heatsink (some just DO NOT want to go on). mirdux, if you want to improve your tutorial I would suggest adding information about compatibility. For instance, your processor needs to match your motherboard (AM2, socket 754, etc.), your case needs to match your motherboard, you power supply needs to be adequate enough to power your system and have the appropriate cables/connectors. Also the motherboard usually comes with a list of 'approved' types/brands of memory. SATA hard drives require motherboards with SATA ports. The video card needs to match the slot on the motherboard (AGP or PCI-Express). I spend much more time researching products and compatibility issues than I do actually putting things together. Great tutorial though, the pricing is relatively accurate (for now....most likely things will cost half as much in a year ). Nice overview of the components. Good work!

Open up the device manager. To do this, right-click on My Computer and select Manage. Then select the Device Manager from the left side of the window. Look for yellow question marks and exclamation points. If you find any (possible under 'Other Devices' or 'Sound, Video and Game Controllers') please post them. More very important information we also need to know. I have a good feeling that it is a driver issue considering you just reinstalled your operating system. You should have received some driver or system CDs with your computer. If not you can just download the drivers. One more thing. I don't want to insult your intelligence but you should also double check and make sure nothing is muted. Check your speakers for proper connectivity and check your volume levels in Windows. I've been approached a couple of times with similar issues and it was as simple as unchecking a mute box.

After a quick search I have found a number of freeware partition managers. Do you really need to merge the partitions? An easier alternative would be to remove the linux partitions and then resize the NTFS Windows partition. I honestly have never used anything but PartitionMagic and the partition managers integrated into OS installation disks so I can't really suggest a specific program. My advice would be to back-up everything important. (Good practice especially when you are working with partitions!) Then try and find a solid freeware partition manager. Here are a few that I came across (there are probably many more): Partition Resizer v1.3.4 Ranish Partition Manager Super Fdisk 1.0 Cute Partition Manager 0.9.1 http://www.freewarefiles.com/Partition-Logic_program_18078.html A Nice List Of Partition Freeware Good luck!

I've done a few searches for anything similar and really cannot find too much. I saw a video on YouTube a while back where someone made a synthesized snare drum. Unfortunately it was hooked up to a computer and didn't have the portability I was looking for. Someday maybe I'll try and construct one.

Hmm I haven't had much trouble with this before. Have you tried using the Audioscrobbler plugins rather than the last.fm software? You might want to try uninstalling/reinstalling both iTunes and the last.fm software too (save your playlist first). I am not that big of a fan of iTunes, its a resource hog and always feels sluggish. You may want to try some other software. I use Winamp most of the time but I do like the iTunes interface.

Interesting. Those initial computers always looked more like audio equipment than computers. They had all of the patch cables and knobs.One more thing.....I'm not a moderator/admin so I don't know if it is appropriate for me to address this issue but I believe the rules are quite strict about proper quotations and citations for your sources. Check out the FAQ on SPAM. You may also want to find a more appropriate section in the forum for this post...I can't see much correlation to animation Just wanted to give you a heads up.

All very good ideas. Using the computers was my first thought. Unfortunately all of our computers are in our bedrooms and only the upstairs is currently hooked up to the internet. We've been meaning to install a wireless network anyway so that will most likely be the route I take. The intercom kit might also be a good idea. We all thought the best option would be the phone line though because there are jacks in both kitchens (within earshot from the living rooms) and it wouldn't require any tedious wiring. It is in fact a very old building with non-standard features so snaking copper wires between floors may prove to be difficult.

I've noticed several sites that offer a commission for web layouts. Has anyone ever done this and successfully made money from it? I have always wanted a way to make some money in my off time without getting a second job. I've also heard of websites that post jobs for graphic/web designers. From what I've seen though, a lot of the jobs require a solid time investment that I can't really do with my current job. Any comments on this subject?

People always comment on my typing speed. I can easily break 100 WPM when writing from my head (opinion based essays, stories, and things like that). As far as tests have gone I typically write between 65-80 WPM depending on the topic. Typingtest.com said I was 74 with 3 errors. I also blast through AutoCAD using the keyboard shortcuts. That always seems to draw peoples attention too.I would say I probably average 50-60 WPM when I'm writing emails/forum posts. That way I have time to think about things more rather than blasting through something and editing it later.

Nice review. I'm not a huge fan of the music but I am certainly a fan. My 3 favorite songs are "Another First Kiss", "Birdhouse In Your Soul", and "Waiting On An Angel". I find the songs so catchy that I will be singing them in my head for days at a time. Good job on the review!