Date: 03/05/05     Keywords: web

How to turn a regular webcam into an infra-red cam

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/621938.html

Date: 03/05/05     Keywords: google

...and willing to point me at a good tutorial? Google is a bit unhelpful, as far as I can tell, unless I'm using bad search terms.

Thanks,

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/621795.html

Date: 03/05/05     Keywords: php, yahoo

Okay... here goes:

1.)PHP. Can someone please help me? I'm confused about it. See, I want to create a forum and a thing where you can post comments on articles of sorts, and maybe chatrooms, I'm not sure yet about that.

2.)Videos. Is there any way I can take out the actual video part and just have the audio? Like converting it to .MP3?

Thanks,
Brad

P.S. If you want to help me, my AIM screen name is imakebrainstew, my MSN screen name is imakepoprocksandcoke@hotmail.com, and my e-mail is bassilik@yahoo.com

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/621211.html

Date: 03/05/05     Keywords: programming

I was thinking of heading over to the local computer show this weekend and picking myself up a copy of Flash 4 or (if they have it) 5. I tried Flash MX but never even got to use it because it kept freezing my computer so I had to uninstall it.

I got this computer on my 15th birthday, and I upgraded it to a (very crappy) ATI RADEON 9200 PCI graphics card. And I'm planning to upgrade the RAM, but not any time soon.

I'm not taking up animation as a job or anything. Animation will be a hobby. I'm thinking of going into something like computer programming or something underground like a government watchdog group.

Besides, I doubt many companies use Flash as an animation tool like they use C++ for game programming. So yeah, it's best to start with the basics before stepping up to the big leagues, or else you'll be repeatedly smashing your head against a brick wall.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/620977.html

Date: 03/04/05     Keywords: browser, security, microsoft

How Firefox Works link - click here. Below is an excerpt from the page:       "Chances are, you're reading this article on Internet Explorer. It's the browser that comes already installed on Windows operating systems; most people use Windows, and most Windows users don't give a second thought to which browser they're using. In fact, many people aren't aware that they have an option at all."   - I seriously wish that Windows (Microsoft) would be more fair and offer users the option to choose the browser they want. I mean, they already sold the customer an Operating System, what possible harm would it be to let users know that they have a choice? Oh, wait. Those security vulnerabilities were put there on purpose so big businesses can exploit them to sell their wares to unwitting users. sigh.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/620472.html

Date: 03/04/05     Keywords: no keywords

could anyone help me out...
i just bought a new Dell XpsGen4 and it comes with Windows
Media Player 10 and i hate 10

ok the two things i need help with...

Can somebody tell me how to roll back WMP 10 to version 9?
i have both install programs on my computer but i know i did it with
my old computer... but either i forgot how or i dont know what...
i tried just installing 9 over 10 and it said it detected the new one...
and it just exits out of the attempt after that...

Secondly...
the main reason why i would like to roll back my Media Player is because
transferring all my music o my new computer, it asks me to go online and
get the licences for all of the music i have...
in which...
a. not all of it is actually licensed music so i dont know how'd they pull THAT off...
and b. i just wanna play my fuckin music...
and i have about 6 or 7 Gb worth of music that im NOT re-uploading all of them...
if anyone knows a way to remedy this... you will be my personal god...

Thanks in Advance!!!

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/620283.html

Date: 03/04/05     Keywords: web

How can I find out the webcache (server?) and port of my ISP?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/619971.html

Date: 03/03/05     Keywords: technology, asp, microsoft

Cooler Master Cavalier 1 Silver/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case With analog dial & 350W Power Supply, Model "CAV-T01-WWA" -RETAIL

Model# CAV-T01-WWA
Item # N82E16811119049

Specifications:
Case Type: Mid Tower Case
Color: Silver/Blue
Material: Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 5/0, 3.5" x 1/4 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2 x USB2.0, 1 x IEEE1394
Power Supply: Cooler Master 350W
Cooling System: 1 x 80mm Front Fan, 1 x 120mm rear fan
Motherboard Compatibility: Standard ATX
Dimensions: 19.7" x 8" x 17.2" (DxWxH)
Special Features: Unique Classical Design Sound Pressure Device

$99.99


Aspire 520W 12V Triple Fan Aluminum Power Supply (Silver), Model "ATX-AS520W SILVER" -RETAIL

Model# ATX-AS520W SILVER
Item # N82E16817148009

Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 520W
Material: Aluminum
Dimensions(DxWxH): 150x168.5x86mm
Shipping Weight: @pc 4.5 lbs / 8pcs Per Box
Features: ATX 520 P4 Aluminum Power Supply w/2*8 cm UV Blue Fan Intake Heat w/1*8 cm UV Blue Fan Exhaust Heat w/4 Blue Led Multi-Color Coated Components & PC Board Green UV Sensitive Wiresleeve & Connectors w/Fan Speed Adjuster w/ I/O Switch
Cable-Tube-Tied Wires for Neatness w/Gift Box

$59.00



GIGABYTE "GA-K8NXP-SLI" NVIDIA nForce4 SLI Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL

Model# GA-K8NXP-SLI
Item # N82E16813128269

Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket 939 AMD Athlon 64FX/64
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce4 SLI
RAM: 4x DIMM Dual Channel DDR333/400 Max 4GB
Slots: 2x PCI-Express X16, 2x PCI-Express X1, 2x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2, 1x COM, 1x LPT, 10x USB2.0(Rear 4), 2x RJ45, 2x SPDIF In/Out, Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 with NV Raid 0/1/0+1
SATA: 4x SATA2 3.0Gb/s with NV Raid 0/1/0+1, 4x SATA by sil 3114
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850 8-channel
Onboard LAN: Marvell 8053 Gigabit Ethernet, CICADA8201 Gigabit LAN
Onboard 1394: 2x IEEE 1394b supports 3 ports
Form Factor: ATX

$209.00



AMD Athlon 64 3800+, 512KB L2 Cache, 64-bit Processor, Socket 939 - Retail

Model# ADA3800AWBOX
Item # N82E16819103465

Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon 64
Core: Newcastle
Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512KB
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 939
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Warranty: 3-year MFG
Packaging: Retail box(with Heatsink and Fan)

$429.00



Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, Platinum 184-Pin 1GB DDR PC-3200 - Retail

Model# CMX1024-3200C2PT
Item # N82E16820145560

Specifications:
Manufacturer:Cosair XMS
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-3-3-6
Support Voltage: 2.75V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 128M x 64-bit
Warranty: Lifetime

$264.00



ATI All-In-Wonder RADEON X600 PRO Video Card, 256MB DDR, 128-Bit, DVI/VIVO, PCI Express, Model "100-714131" -RETAIL

Model# 100-714131
Item # N82E16814102463

Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: ATI Radeon X600 PRO/400MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 256MB DDR/600MHz
BUS: PCI Express x16
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + VIVO + DVI
Support 3D API: DirectX 9.0, OpenGL 1.5
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz
TV Tuner: NTSC


$229.00



Plextor 16X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW SATA Drive, Model PX-716SA/SW, Retail

Model# PX-716SA/SW
Item # N82E16827131351

Specifications:
Write Speed: 16X DVD+R, 8X DVD+RW, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 4X DVD+R DL, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: SATA
Buffer: 8 MB
OS Support: 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Features: Buffer Underrun Proof Technology
Packaging: Retail Pack (see pictures for details)

$122.99



Maxtor Ultra Series Kit 250GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model L01M250, Retail

Model# L01M250
Item # N82E16822144354

Specifications:
Capacity: 250 GB
Average Seek Time: 9.3 ms
Buffer: 8 MB
Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
Interface: SATA
Features: Ideal for high-end gaming and digital video, Ultra quiet operation with FDB motor
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year

$193.01



Logitech diNovo Media Desktop USB/ PS/2 104 keys -RETAIL

Model# 967312-0403
Item # N82E16823126138

Specifications:
Interface: USB/ PS/2
Number Of Keys: 104 keys + Detached MediaPad
Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
Palm Rest: Yes
Design Style: Standard
Mouse included: MX900 Bluetooth Rechargeable mouse
Features: Bluetooth® MediaPad Ultra-flat, Zero Degree Tilt Keyboard design, Bluetooth wireless hub is built into the mouse's recharging station.

$165.00



ViewSonic G90FB 19" PerfectFlat CRT Monitor -RETAIL

Model# G90FB
Item # N82E16824116282

Specifications:
CRT Type: PerfectFlat® screen
Dot Pitch: 0.25mm diagonal
Max / Optimal resolution: 1920x1440 @ 64Hz / 1600x1200 @ 77Hz
Frequency / Bandwidth: fh: 30~97kHz; fv: 50~180Hz / 200MHz
Features: SuperClear® technology, ARAG® screen treatment
Dimensions & Weight: 17.6" x 18.3" x 18.1" (WxHxD), 48.5 lbs
Manufacturer's Warranty / Phone No.: 3 year limited warranty on CRT, parts and labor / 800-688-6688

$209.00



Microsoft Windows XP Professional With Service Pack 2 -OEM

Model# E85-03013
Item # N82E16837102153


$147.95


Total cost of System: $2127.94 + $264 = $2393.94 when I get the extra stick of RAM I had $2,000 with a little leway so this is what I built.

Now to buy WoW...

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/619466.html

Date: 03/02/05     Keywords: web

Hey everyone I'm looking for a laptop and don't know where to start....My price range is around 2,300 dollar or so and I need something with alot of space. I'm into graphic art and design so someone suggested I get a Mac but I know very little about Mac's. I'm also teaching my self web-design and just started getting into to networking etc. So any suggestion's on where to start will be most appreciated.....

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/619172.html

Date: 03/02/05     Keywords: no keywords

Everytime I play Half Life 2, i will be playing for about 10-15 minutes then the game will crash and the computer will restart... its not an overheating issue and i know that for sure. Also, i can play other games endlessly. I also have the newest drivers. The game doesnt do this on my ATI 9800Pro, but now im using my new computer...
AMD 64 3500+
Soltek KT800-Pro 939
eVga Nvidia 6800Gt
1gb Crucial Ballistix Tracers
2 80gb HDD on RAID 0, additional 80gb for storage
520W PSU

I dont really know the problem... I have XP Pro and the game is running at 1280x1024. Thanks.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/619002.html

Date: 03/01/05     Keywords: no keywords

Does anyone know where I can buy a barebone laptop (whitebook)? I am looking for an Asus whitebook, but their affiliates build them for you and then send them, but i dont want a completed system. I want the barebone and then I finish it off. So if you know any vendors that sell just the barebone, please share it with me!

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/618377.html

Date: 02/28/05     Keywords: technology

I'm selling my Compaq Presario r3240US notebook for $1100 or best offer. I've bought it 4 months ago for $1500 plus tax and shipping.

Here's some stats:
• AMD® Athlon™ 64 processor 3200+ with PowerNow!™ technology
• Windows XP Home
• 512MB DDR SDRAM
• 60GB hard drive
• DVD+R/RW and CD-RW combo drive
• 15.4" WXGA high-definition widescreen display
• 54g™ integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN
• 5-in-1 digital media card reader
• 3 USB ports
• S-Video

It's still under warranty. Let me know if anyone is interested or want more info.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/617508.html

Date: 02/28/05     Keywords: no keywords

Hello.

When my computer goes to sleep I can't get it to wake up by pressing the keys or using the mouse. When the monitor turns off I can still hear the computer fans. And I can't get the computer to turn back on. It won't wake up from the sleep. Why does it do this? What can I possibly do to try to remedy the situation. It's a pain that I have to keep holding the power button to shut of the system and turn it back on that way. It makes me nerveous because it can't possibly be good for the computer. I love this thing. I don't wan to risk messing it up.

It's a dual-mirror drive G4 1.25GHz Dual processor machine. It's running OS 10.3.2.

Any help as to how to get my computer to wake up from sleep would be very much appreciated.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

Till next time...

Carl Tapia
carltapia@carltapia.com
http://www.carltapia.com

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/617393.html

Date: 02/27/05     Keywords: no keywords

Bah I've tried for a while but it looks like gmail is down? Anyone else experiencing trouble?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/615962.html

Date: 02/27/05     Keywords: no keywords

I just ordered a set of Logitech Z-5500 speakers from Newegg... realized a short time after I could have ordered them from Amazon.com with a 30 dollar rebate... (you can too if you order by the end of the 27th)...

Does anyone here have the 5500 series? I'm looking for some opinions so if they are not that great I can always cancel the order... the reviews have been glowing from what i've seen so far...

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/615886.html

Date: 02/27/05     Keywords: virus, web

I'm using Dreamweaver on Windows XP SP2. I haven't used it on the machine for a while and I'm sure it worked fine before! When it's starting up and loading the windows the top third of the screen will flash. Basically a grey block without content appears over the window (in code or design mode) covering any code, the row of buttons and the blue program bar above flashes too. It repeats it if I alt-tab to another program and back. Most annoyingly, it will have that block flash whenever I click the mouse button anywhere near there.

I've gone through the preferences but can't see anything obvious, searched the web, tried disabling the anitvirus/firewall stuff (AVG/Sygate Personal) but it hasn't helped. Anyone know how to fix it?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/615572.html

Date: 02/26/05     Keywords: no keywords

My computer's having problems playing audio and video at the same time. Is there any obvious reason why a computer would have that problem?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/615158.html

Date: 02/26/05     Keywords: linux

This is a wonderful quote from my friend David.

"asking what makes linux so good for servers is like asking why boobs are so good to look at"

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/614694.html

Date: 02/26/05     Keywords: no keywords

Would anyone happen to know where to snag a copy of DVD X Copy, without paying an arm and a leg for it?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/614602.html

Date: 02/26/05     Keywords: no keywords

PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME... I took a bunch of awesome pics on my computer and I thought I saved them all in my folder in my documents... but I didn't and then I deleted the folder from logitech and then cleared it from the recycling ben.... I want them back. PLEASE tell me there is hope!!!!

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/614302.html