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you can probably hit a fn function key to play around with the screen display. You probably somehow hit a key that inverted it. If not, unscrew the keyboard and hinge cover and make sure the cable is seated properly. How hard did the keyboard get hit?

interesting...i was wondering if the newer laptops had this functionality

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hmm..good thing im not using any of those antivirus programs. Sounds like more M$ crap with them having select compatibility. Luckily my Vista Ultimate upgraded with SP1 is at a point where everything works and I am not bothered by any of its discussed problems.

I always knew it was a good to eat fruits and vegetables! I don't think you should just eat these to try to diet. These are only a couple categories of the food pyramid. I see it as just meaning that its ok to pig out on this stuff. But just like anything else, you need a balance.

good stuff...the gym is where i get out my energy for sure...

Firefox Firefox Firefox!! Like others have said, it is the best browser out there because of the customization abilities. It is open source and we all know that leads to better products. IE is just so plain since we are used to firefox these days. There is no way I can see IE ever being the dominant browser again.

i think they are neat. I think they are only good for certain applications however. They are real small and the ability to upgrade is very limited as well. They are pretty expensive as well.

why would anyone want to take away the ability to boot to safe mode lol. It is a vital tool in computer troubleshooting imho.

Your card my not support very advanced features. I don't know the specifics of your card but all the S3 cards ive seen are integrated into system boards, which are always limited in performance and features.

I do warranty work on dells and sometimes there are sometimes an extra slow on the bottom for a secondary battery. You can go to support.dell.com and should be able to pull up a manual for your model to help locate this. Sometimes ac adapters get shorts in them also. It is very common. Play with the connector but don't bend it too much. Sometimes you can find a sweet spot where the cord likes to be. If your computer detects your ac adapter and it still won't charge, you may need a new battery. Make sure you get a new one from Dell cause other brands aren't garanteed to be detected, thus being unable to charge.

This is a very good set of points to follow when trying to work on your body. I can personally agree with all those points. They do work, it is just very hard to stick to them!

I worked on one of these today. A very solid performer and all around laptop. It is definately a lot better than the newer models they are coming out with. The hinge covers are big and ugly and the antenna wiring is a pain to re-route.

I would get the Dell and a wireless N card for the future if possible. It wouldn't hurt to get a better processor. And unless your running a 64-bit OS, your not gonna see more than 3.5~ gigs, so 3gb is fine in my opinion. You won't know the difference between 3 and 4. Try to get a 3 year inhome warranty if it isn't too much of a difference. I do warranty work for dell and you never know when something might crap-out. Warranties are always something to not skimp on.

I know people that smoke cause it keeps them skinny (mostly girls). Also, some people may have innate oral fixations. If they can't chew on pens, they smoke. If they can't smoke, they bite their nails. I never touched the stuff and can't stand people who smoke. You can show me the finest girl in the world and if she smokes, I won't go near her. Just gross chemicals...

I do warranty work for Dell and can say that alot of the newer inspiron laptops have had hdd's go out. I guess it has something to do with the quality of the laptop..not the drives. They use samsung usually, which is a great brand. I don't think that it is necessarily the drives failing. Maybe Dell's design puts them under too much stress or something...

+1 for the Linksys WRT54g routers. Also consider flashing the firmware to DDWRT, which will greatly improve the functionality. I have never had a problem with it. I did have a D-Link crap out on me, and have had the impression that at least the basic ones are kinda cheap.

You will almost never get the advertised speed so don't even worry about it. In my area, it is advertised as 3mb/384 and I get like 365 kb/s down and about 90 kb/s up. Like one said above, you will see much faster speeds when you go on during early morning "down time" hours.

I use my htc touch as a modem and it has rev. A cdma technology so i get about 70/kbs...i have an unlimited data plan from my provider and the bill is around 3 shells a month, but that is phone, email, internet wherever I have a phone signal on my laptop. I couldn't be happier driving around with connectivity on my laptop.I need it for my job, its a lifesaver. No need to buy an aircard or seperate gps....just plug in my phone.

I agree with Moogie; change positions often and take your eyes off the screen every now and then. It can really help. Also eating right and getting exercise is how I personally stay in shape since I am working on computers 10hrs a day and/or sitting (driving to client).

if you hear a fan noise it is probably hardware related. Freezing might be bad ram or cpu overheating. I would just look in the case when you start it up. It could be something simple like a wire stuck in a fanblade

You would think that mozilla would institute a quick scan before people upload things like that. I know however they say the add-ons are third party. Luckily, I haven't come across any bad add-ons yet

I have used both a 2.8HT and also a 6300 Conroe Core2Duo and The core2 is fast as all get out, but not as much as you would think. For most day to day work, you won't notice a difference between the two.

I just finished college and my first year i gained a solid 15lbs. It is most likely the lifestyle of drinking, partying, eating bad food...I would suggest drinking lite beers, working out as much as you can, eating good when you can help it, and stick to drinks that aren't fruity(have too much sugar)my favorites are bombay/tonic, seagrams 7/7-up, or jack/cokedon't drink diet, it has artificial sweeteners with really bad side effects over prolonged use....did i mention work out alot? I have less than desirable genetics so i have to really bust it to stay in shape.

definitely a strong-willed person to survive with an ailment such as that. i couldn't even imagine what that would be like. I bet he is in a happier place now though..