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    Reinstalled WinXP, Now 2nd Hard Drive Not Recognized

    This topic has been discussed in many tech forums countless times and there are many reasons why it occurs and quite a few ways to resolve the problem. Some advise disconnecting other hard drives before reinstalling the O/S. Some use partition and data recovery software, either paid for or...
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    Corsair H50 Hydro Series Liquid CPU Cooler (Sealed/Self-Contained Unit)

    Kind of long review I submitted to Amazon (poor grammar to shorten writeup). It includes detailed instructions, modifications and a configuration option for positive case pressure (almost said PCV)... I have often wondered if these would work on cooling PMDs? If they can be shock-protected, I...
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    UPS Battery Backup - Do Not Delay Shutdown Any Longer Than Needed

    ...speaking from experience... If you use a utility/software or Windows service to monitor/manage your Uninterruptible Power Supply, take note: set the threshold so that the system shuts down in an orderly manner ASAP. The sealed lead-acid units used in battery backup systems, like...
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    BASIC Router Security

    1. Immediately change "admin" password (use a foreign word, misspell it, upper/lower case, include numbers) 2. Make the SSID difficult to hack 2a. Then, disable SSID broadcast (wireless devices can still connect, but they will need to know the exact SSID) 3. Enable MAC authentication 4...
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    Task Manager Tips/Tricks

    Hello All, Thought I'd share a technique for improving your PC's performance, or at least some of the programs you run. Windows Task Manager overview from Microsoft's web site: Task Manager provides information about programs and processes running on your computer. It also displays the...
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    Bellows Cover for U-Joints

    Hello All, How many have tried retrofitting/installing a CV Boot over driveshaft Cardan joints? The main reason behind the idea is to help protect the u-joints, especially the rear drive shaft's rear u-joint, from the elements, salt, debris, etc. This particular u-joint does not last as...
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    Newbie from Yonkers (DP Expat)

    Hello All, Hello from Yonkers NY! Followed a few guys here from the DP Forum and am looking forward to learning and contributing whenever I am able to. Our 98 Tahoe 6.5TD (the "Beast") is, currently, sitting in our driveway, awaiting a head job... Ummm, let me rephrase that... with a...
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