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General Discussion / Re: Cannot Export a Windows Movie Maker video

« on: February 10, 2008, 01:27:15 AM »

This happens to me from time to time. What I did was just restart Movie Maker and re export it, and it worked.

Doesn't help. Tried to restart the computer, but that doesn't help, either.

Did you try Googling your problem?

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:56:20 AM »

And seeing as Macs can run Windows, why would you ever need another computer?

Because you can build your own... 

True. That's the one thing PC's have that Mac's don't-the ability to build and customize your own computer. With Mac's you have to buy what they make. You can change it yourself, but you can't build your own Mac.

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General Discussion / Re: TWC Today Goes Green!

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:41:03 AM »

Yeah I think so. Although it really wasn't THAT off-topic.

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:31:37 AM »

Back in 2005 I replaced the motherboard and hard drive on an old HP machine. It was so tight working in the case, that I hardly had any room to move around. Also, I looked at my uncle's Gateway before, and it took us nearly 10 minutes to figure out how to open the dang case. I hate those OEMs who make it next to impossible to even get into the case to do anything.

Oh yeah, i can't tell you how many times I've had OEM machines that I basically did nothing but stare at for 10 or 20 minutes, scratching my head, wondering what to do. That's why I said early that opening the case on some computers is a job in and of itself.

Mac's are far better than PC's. In fact, I've owned a few and have NEVER even had to open them for any reason.

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General Discussion / Re: 2008 Political stuff/Elections

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:26:50 AM »

Yeah I think I'd definitley vote for Obama if I voted.

So you're not registered to vote, or you are registered, but don't vote?

I'm not even registered. Honestly, I didn't register because I'd heard that it makes you a prime candidate for jury duty (which I haven't the time or desire to do). But I got called to jury duty last year WITHOUT being registered, so that theory is a bunch of BS in my book. Maybe I will register at some point, who knows.  :sunglasses:

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:25:09 AM »

I've replaced capacitors on several motherboards.

That's extremely difficult work. Even moreso in a Compaq, HP, or Dell.

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General Discussion / Re: TWC Today Goes Green!

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:23:37 AM »

Alot more than you do! 

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General Discussion / Re: 2008 Political stuff/Elections

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:23:17 AM »

So do it!  The Potomac primaries are coming up!!!

Of course if you're voting for Obama don't bother

Pfft. No thank you. 

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General Discussion / Re: TWC Today Goes Green!

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:22:36 AM »

By your postings its hard to tell that. You seem to think you know everything.

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:21:25 AM »

Not necessarily, Gary. I may not be an expert with computers, but I do have enough experience that I can replace parts on them. On my computer, I've installed a tuner card and replaced a CD drive on my own, which wasn't too difficult.

Those are novice jobs. Anyone with two eyes and two hands can do them. Have you ever tried removing a motherboard entirely from an HP or Compaq? How about a hard drive (I've seen them put in some of the most illogical spots inside HP's and Compaqs and Dell's)? That's where you run into difficulties. Replacing a CD-Rom or putting in a TV-Tuner is run of the mill in any computer.

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:15:37 AM »

Technology changes, but that doesn't make a computer useless.

Heck, my 1995 Power Macintosh boots faster than my 2006 notebook running XP!

Exactly.  :sunglasses:

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:13:42 AM »

HP/Compaq cases drive me absolutely insane. Whenever i need to take out or put in memory, or change out a cable, i always end up with bloody knuckles...

Really? I've never had that problem when I was working inside my Compaq.

A 2005 computer is considered ancient? So you're telling me I should get a new one?

Nope, not at all. From a functionality standpoint your Compaq is just fine. Technologically speaking, however, its yesterday's news.

Mike, if you've never had that problem its because your wet behind the ears when it comes to computers.

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General Discussion / Re: 2008 Political stuff/Elections

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:11:51 AM »

Yeah I think I'd definitley vote for Obama if I voted.

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General Discussion / Re: TWC Today Goes Green!

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:10:09 AM »

Getting a formal education on the subject is the MOST reliable thing you can do.

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: February 10, 2008, 12:09:01 AM »

HP/Compaq cases drive me absolutely insane. Whenever i need to take out or put in memory, or change out a cable, i always end up with bloody knuckles...

And thats why I drive a Macintosh

Oh bloody knuckles. Yes, I've ended up with those many times.