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How can I combine two hard drives to form one logical partition? I just bought 2 identical 640Gb hard drives in hopes of combining them into one logical drive to store movies, music, and other network files for my home server/entertainment box. I will be reinstalling windows media center edition. Anybody know what I am going to have to do to combine the two HDDs?

What exactly does Blizzard Entertainment do when they maintain their WoW servers every week? If you play World of Warcraft you know that Blizzard shuts down all their US servers every Tuesday from 5 AM to 11 AM PST. What exactly are they doing? Is it necessary to reboot their servers and check for errors? Are they giving the system time to cool down? Are they implementing new features? The reason I ask is that I have had many home servers and they've been able to run pretty much indefinitely for weeks on end, unless something like a power failure happens. Obviously the equipment Blizzard is using is a lot more advanced and powerful, but what would happen if they didn't have maintenance every week?

What specs should I look for in a home media server? I'm looking to set up a home computer to serve music, photos, and Web video feeds to my home entertainment network. I intend to purchase a system with Windows Vista Home Premium and install TVersity Pro or PlayOn on the system. I'd like it to be able to handle these programs and to be able to serve media to my XBox 360 and possibly one or two handheld devices. In the long term, would like it to be able to handle these duties as well as occasional HD-DVR work (as technology becomes standardized) and possibly to function as a second TV on occasion. Any recommendations on specs I should look for? I currently have a three-year-old HP desktop machine with 1 gig of RAM and around 2.2 GHz of processing power. Should I just upgrade it for now?

How do I set up an old PC as a media server on my home network? I'd like to be able to keep this PC in my entertainment center and connect it to my TV to watch movies/play music without having to connect my laptop to the tv. I would like to be able to access media from the server on my laptops, as well as control the server to play movies on the TV from the laptop.

What is the status of backing up commercial DVD's in the USA? I know that the ruling against 321 Studios made software that circumvents CSS protection illegal, but what does this means for the private consumer? Is software that bypasses CSS protection illegal to sell/make, but legal to use once obtained? Does the Fair Use doctrine provides safe harbor for consumers who want to back up their DVD's for personal use? What about not ripping the DVD's, but copying their content *as is* to the drive, and playing them from the folder they are placed into? Is that legal? And are there currently any legal programs that will allow me to create the home entertainment server that I'm interested in creating?

I received an Yahoo Mail Account Alert about congestion on it's servers and asking for personal information? But I would like to know, is it a genuine e-mail message (alert) from Yahoo, or a phishing e-mail? I've cut and pasted in, what the e-mail contained below: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ !!! YAHOO MAIL SERVICE !!! VERIFY EMAIL !!! ... Mon, 23 November, 2009 1:44:01 AM From: YAHOO MAIL ALERT <servicerespondalerts@yahoo.com> ... Add to Contacts To: Yahoo! Mail Yahoo! Yahoo Mail Alert! Dear Valued Member, Account Alert Dear Valued Member, Due to the congestion in our Yahoo servers,there would be removal of all unused Yahoo Accounts.You will have to confirm if your E-mail is still active by filling out your login info below after clicking the reply button, or your account will be suspended within 24 hours for security reasons. Username:.......................... Password:............................ Date of Birth:........................ Country :.............................. Occupation :......................... After updating your account information,your account will not be interrupted and will continue to work as normal.Thanks for your attention to this request. We apologize for any inconvenience. Warning!!! Account owner that refuses to update his or her account before two weeks of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently. Yahoo! Email Marketing Preferences Review, change, or opt out of the email messages you receive from Yahoo! For your reference: Yahoo! Terms of Service Yahoo! Privacy Policy Yahoo! Mail Win 1 of 4 Sony home entertainment packs thanks to Yahoo!7. Enter now.

need to read ISO movie files? I have DVD fab platinum ed. I got it to rip movies to my HD, and eventually set up a home entertainment network and a home media server. but our DVD playing program doesn't read ISO's. I can watch the movies only by opening dvd fab and then using the preview window, which you right click and make full screen. but it doesn't have anything but basic functionality. any thing out there that plays ISO movie files? or any other suggestions?

How can I add one more hard disk drive to my PC? I have a PC which I use as a server for playing backup copies of my DVD's on my home entertainment system. It has an 80Gb and a 350Gb hard disk already. I want to buy a 750Gb drive and simply add it in if possible. Anybody done this or would I be better to swap out one of the smaller drives. I'd rather keep the existing setup and connect the new drive up as well but it occurred to me that I have run out of ribbon cable connectors as I also have two DVD drives. Is it possible or advisable to buy an extension cable for a new drive for both data and power? Thanks.

I have a wireless home network and I would like to use my TV as a monitor.? I would like to be able to use my TV as a computer monitor using my home PC as the "server ?" I could buy a computer for the room that the TV is in and get a wireless hookup to the home computer but can I do it cheaper. I would like to be able to play the music from my home PC through my entertainment system and also surf the internet from the couch. I would gt a wireless keyboard and mouse, do I have to buy a whole new computer to do this? I would like to be able to use my TV as a computer monitor using my home PC as the "server ?" over the wireless network. I could buy a computer for the room that the TV is in and get a wireless hookup to the home computer but can I do it cheaper? I would like to be able to play the music from my home PC through my entertainment system and also surf the internet from the couch. I would get a wireless keyboard and mouse, do I have to buy a whole new computer to do this?

How can I achieve this computer setup? I want to build a second computer for watching media on my TV and storing music. Ideally, this will be a small computer that can sit on my entertainment center. I also want to be able to control the computer remotely. (ie - browse and launch files from my desktop). I have an Xbox 360. Is the best route to stream data from Windows Home Server? Will that clog my network? Would a virtual machine-type setup be a better idea?

I purchased an I.P. address with my website, can i host a game with it? I have recently bought a website named dexincorporated.com and i have literally just started. It's a game making company for entertainment purposes. It came with an I.P. address and my server at home is constantly hidden so its annoying to host from here so would it be possible to run a clean server using that I.P. address? i have total control over it.

Gaming sites not blocked by 8e6 R3000? My school has given everybody laptops, but every site you visit is routed through their servers, so even on my home internet most sights with any entertainment value are blocked.

AMD Phenom II X4 Quad core 810 vs Intel Core i5-650? worth the difference in price? Somewhat confusing, but I'm comparing these two Gateway systems. I'm looking to spend under $800. I need the system to serve two Virtual Servers and still allow me to use the servers for development, surfing and media processing. I'm noting the Intel one has DDR3 vs DDR2. But is the Intel really only Dual Core vs Quad Core on the cheaper system? There is a $150 price difference between the two. Worth it? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5592685&Sku=G180-4512 Gateway DX4300-01U Desktop PC $650 Unleash the power of an entertainment giant. The Gateway DX4300-01U Desktop PC is loaded with features like AMD Phenom™ II quad-core processing, 64-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 8GB of DDR2 memory and a 1TB hard disk drive2. ATI Radeon™ HD 4650 graphics with 1GB discrete video memory, HDMI™ and DVI ports, and a photo frame button for slideshowing images are among the audiovisual refinements on the Gateway DX4300-01U Desktop PC. Connectivity is easy with Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless, and the digital device holder clears clutter. Get an entertainment powerhouse: the Gateway DX4300-01U Desktop PC. vs. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5602487&Sku=G180-0122 Gateway DX4831-05 Desktop PC $800 Unleash the dual core power of the Gateway DX4831-05 Desktop PC featuring the new Intel Core i5-650 processor which delivers the performance you need for smarter multitasking. Get productive with robust features like 8GB of Memory, a whopping 1TB of storage, the Windows 7 Home Premium OS, and a ton of ports that make connecting easy. Enjoy smooth video, brilliant images and immersive games with NVIDIA GeForce G310 Graphics, bringing fast throughput, lifelike graphics and support for the latest Microsoft DirectX 10, and a built-in HDMI port delivers crisp visuals and high-fidelity audio to a home theater or monitor via a single cable connection, eliminating the maze of cabling and reducing confusion. Thanks.

Answers for serving it right (SIR)? Need some help on answers thanks! . What can patrons do if they feel they have been denied entry or ejected for discriminatory reasons? a) file a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal b) demand that the establishment be closed c) sue the establishment d) report to local authorities Aside from critical information on the effects of alcohol on people, what other information does SIR provide? a) decreasing employee turnover b) improving server-customer relations c) managing alcohol inventory d) preventing over-service . Who can the injured party take legal action against when the duty of care is NOT met? a) the licensee, the manager, and the server b) the manager, owner, and cook c) the owner and server d) the patrons and owners What can be done to ensure that patrons who seem intoxicated get home safely? a) ensure they are driven home by a sober, responsible adult b) ensure they have something to eat before they leave the premises c) ensure no alcohol is consumed 1/2 hour prior to leaving d) ensure patron does not have keys What is an effective technique that a licensed establishment can use to prevent intoxication? a) promote the service of one drink per customer at a time b) publish your evening entertainment in the local media c) only serve drinks until midnight d) train staff in up-selling techniques Which publication should licensees, managers and servers regularly reference to stay informed on all legal obligations of a licensed establishment? a) police bulletins b) BC Liquor Board bulletins c) Canadian Food and Beverage Service Manual d) LCLB licensee guide

Which is better: XBOX 360 or PC? *PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION FIRST, OR MOST OF IT...*? I know! I know! I know that PC's have much better graphics! I don't need a whole article on how Fallout 3 looks gorgeous on a PC compared to an XBOX 360... Here's the point: I have both systems, a high end PC and XBOX 360, and enjoy playing on both. However, I have noticed that the number of players is rising on XBOXs these days, and I was wondering why that is... I created this question to not only say what I love about both, but to hear why everyone else chooses which they prefer... Here are MY views on things: I love both PC and console gaming, but I would hate to double up on all my games, for instance, I have already bought 2 versions of all of the Call of Duty games, one on XBOX and one on PC. As you may know, this is not only expensive but redundant. I understand that these are hard times for everyone, and that is why there are more console gamers appearing than there have been in a while: in order to play a cool PC game with good graphics, you need a pretty nice PC, which can cost anywhere from $400 - $4000, not including monitor, headset, speakers, etc. while it can cost only fractions of that by buying an XBOX 360, only $200 - $300 for the actual console, not including the television setup, speakers, etc. and have not as good graphics, but a fun and memorable experience nonetheless. I am fortunate enough to have both, but I threw it out there for reference. Most of my friends rave about their XBOXs and the games they have, and I want to play those games with them, but I would much prefer using a mouse and keyboard over a controller for most of the games XBOX offers. I do not hate the controller, I am just a bigger fan of the mouse and keyboard, as it delivers crisp and precise movements and control over the XBOX controller. I LOVE XBOX LIVE, everything about it is awesome, the free ("free" with a $50 Gold XBOX LIVE subscription) IGN Insider Moves, OXM, Major's Minute, the whole lot, but I love Steam as well. Not only does Steam offer many killer deals on games and have mega sales on almost everything, STEAM IS FREE! I love when I come home from buying an XBOX game, slip the game into the console and play it, without any installation or waiting, which can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours. I could care less where I played, whether on a couch or a comfy chair, but I enjoy playing on the same console with my friends, which is impossible on a PC. I am a big fan of the PC's highly advertised "Free DLC" through updates and patches, vs paying $10 - $15 for XBOX DLC. However, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 for the PC has tested my patience and appreciation for Steam games, as I have run into many hackers and cheaters that ruin the game for everyone. Dedicated servers are awesome, as you can find any match you wanted: gametype, map, mods, player numbers, hardcore/normal health, etc. and join that game in an instant. But playing in a lobby adds a dimension of unknown and uncertainty (Who am I playing with? What is the next map?) which is also different and enjoyable. In my honest opinion, both the PC and XBOX 360 are pretty evenly matched in terms of fun, playability and entertainment, but as of right now, and the foreseeable future, I think that most of my time will be spent on my PC, as it is (in my opinion), and has been, the best way to play video games. There, I have written my essay, the point I'm trying to make is: Which do YOU think is better: the PC, or the XBOX 360, and WHY? I'm sorry that I wrote so much, and many of you won't bother to read what I wrote. All I am trying to ask is which system do you perfer to play games and why? I just wrote that "essay" to spread my thoughts on the matter. It's just a topic I find interesting and I wanted to see what other people thought about it... that's all...

Can you help me please? :)? I know some of you are against this, but I need a website address that can bypass all of my schools servers. I don't have internet at home and I need to get around the net to check my myspace or go to blizzard entertainments website without being stopped. Please tell me one that works I need one.

How To Setup Small Business Server? I currently use GoDaddy to host a non-profit website. I would like to be able to cut out the middle man. My home/office network (all wireless) currently has **NETWORK DETAIL** 5 Desktops, 5 Laptops, 2 printers, 1 Linksys wireless-N router, 1 Hawking Hi-Gain Dual Band Wireless-N range extender, 1 Silver Motorola DSL modem (6Mb/s max downstream) 3 Wireless entertainment systems, and 4+ mobile devices at any given day. DSL>Router>Network A > Computer(stop) OR DSL>Router>Network A > range extender> Network B> Computer(Stop)) **NETWORK DETAIL** I would like to be able to host my site from my home/office. I'd also like to be able to share files over two separate networks (Network A and Network B) I am good with networking, but I don't know what I need to setup a server to host the website and have file sharing for the two networks. I know its not advisable but I would like to keep this wireless.

Have I spent too much? I'm a 20 year old who is living at home and attending community college. In the past seven months since I have been hired at my job (server), I have spent $1940.07. Food- 296 Entertainment-1184 Misc- 467 In the bank I have 3,100. So, have I spent too much money? It appears your math needs some work as well Steven, the total is 1947. The total was suppose to be 1949 but for some reason I put 1940. Also the grand total includes cents that I didn't bother to post with the categories. lol at you. Plus Steven someone as smart as you may be able to find out my income...lets see 7 months of income is 5047 divided by 7 is...721 dollars a month.

Pleasee help me with my programs!? heya, i want to sort my programs out. Next to them i will write 'Dont know'..if i dont know what it is or what its for. And i will also write 'Use' if i use it a lot. just so you can let me know if i can uninstall it or whatever lol. ive wrote down all my programs just need someone who is good with this stuff and can tell me if i can remove them without it doin harm to laptop. and also tell me if i NEED to keep it. i will probably write dont know on a lot of them..lol THANKS Btw. the only things i do on my laptop are use Msn, Internet ( Facebook, Youtube..etc..) Itunes, VLC, watch films from hard drive. * Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX * Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin * Adobe Reader 9.3 * Alps Pointing Device For VAIO - Dont know * Apple Application Support - Dont know * Apple Mobile Device Support * Apple Software Update * Arcsoft Magic-i Visual Effects 2 * Arcsoft Webcam Companion 3 * AVG 2011 * Bonjour - Dont know * CCleaner * Facebook Plug-in * Google Toolbar For Internet Explorer * Intel Control Center - Dont know * Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver - Dont know * Intel Management Engine Components - Dont know * Intel Rapid Storage Technology - Dont know * Itunes * Java(TM) 6 Update 16 ( 64 Bit ) * Java(TM) 6 Update 23 * Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile - Dont know * Microsoft Lifecam * Microsoft Silverlight * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition (ENU) - Dont Know * Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP1 English - Dont Know * Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP1 x64 English - Dont Know * Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable - Dont Know * Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 ATL Update kb973924 - x64 9.0.30729.4148 - Dont Know * Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x64 9.0.21022 - Dont Know * Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.4148 - Dont Know * Microsoft Works * MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430) - Dont Know * MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB973688) - Dont Know * Network Play System (Patching) - Dont Know * PMB - Dont Know * PMB VAIO Edition Guide - Dont know * PMB VAIO Edition Plug-in ( Click To Disk ) - dont know * PMB VAIO Edition Plug-in ( VAIO Image Optimizer ) - dont know * PMB VAIO Edition Plug-in ( VAIO Movie Story ) - dont know * Quicktime * Realtek High Definition Audio Driver * Setting Utility Series - dont know * Sony Home Network Library * VAIO Care * VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager- dont know * VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Network Service Manager - dont know * VAIO Content Metadata Manager Settings - dont know * VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library - dont know * VAIO Content Monitoring Settings - dont know * VAIO Control Center * VAIO Data Restore Tool - dont know * VAIO Entertainment Platform - dont know * VAIO Event Service - dont know * VAIO Gate - dont know * VAIO Gate Default - dont know * VAIO Marketing Tools - dont know * VAIO Media Plus - dont know * VAIO Media Plus Opening Movie - dont know * VAIO Movie Story Template Data - dont know * VAIO Original Function Settings - dont know * VAIO Personalization Manager - dont know * VAIO Power Management * VAIO Premium Partners * VAIO Quick Web Access * VAIO Transfer Support - dont know * VAIO Update * Visual C++ 8.0 Runtime Setup Package (x64) - dont know * Visual Studio 2008 x64 Redistributables - dont know * VLC Media Player 1.0.1 - USE * Windows Driver Package - Broadcom Bluetooth ( 09/09/2009 6.2.0.9405 ) - dont know * Windows Driver Package - Broadcom HIDclass ( 07/28/2009 6.2.0.9800 ) - dont know * Windows Live Essentials 2011 - USE * Windows Live Mesh ActiveX Control For Remote Connections - dont know * Windows Live Sync - dont know

HELP! I'm going through a lot of stuff in my life right now and need suggestions as to what to do? I was born in Dallas, Texas and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After I graduated highschool I moved back down to Dallas, Texas and pretty much started over. The only person I knew there was my older sister but the rest of my siblings and family were still in Cedar Rapids. I have currently lived in Dallas for 3 1/2 years now and I do like it. I like the atmosphere, the people, the fact that its a big city, the resturants/shops, my apartment is amazing....there are so many things I enjoy about it. However, I have never really made many friends in Dallas. I dont really talk to my older sister that much and all I pretty much do is work and sit at home. I do have my best friend there (who is a guy) but I've recently realized that I'm in love with him and he doesnt feel the same way about me. He says we can remain best friends but honestly, I dont think I could stand to see him with another girl ever, it would break my heart. Plus, he lives right across the hall from me! I'm used to being with him every single day, hes even my manager at work so if I'm not with him outside of work then were together at work. So pretty much the only person I have in Dallas is him. I'm thinking about moving back to Iowa, but am not sure yet. I'm not a big fan of Iowa but on the other hand, my family is in iowa and I do have good friends there. The apartments definitely arent as nice, so my living situation will be hard to get used to. And there isnt much I could do for entertainment. I could easily get a job in iowa (I'm a bartender/server) and I've already lined up interviews with people there. I know so many people who can get me a job. I'm just confused as to what to do. Do I stay in the place where I dont really know anybody because I love the atmosphere and my apartment or do I move back to the place I was trying to escape because my family and friends are there? All suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you for reading all of that :) I know it was a lot!

Is this a good time to move to Nevada for Higher Education? So... I just had an urge for a new change in my life. I attend a local college in Denver CO. I work as a cocktail server and promotional model part time. I am in school majoring in communications. I want to be an entertainment journalist. Tuition at University of Nevada - Las Vegas UNLV is HALF of what my tuition would be here in Colorado. Not only that, I would like to take advantage of the $15k tax credit for new home buyers. Although it sounds like a great plan, I am afraid because of the economy's downtime right now. I would like to hear responses from residents and/or students of UNLV. What do you think? Am I a little too optimistic or should I keep reaching for the stars? I will be visiting sometime in the next few weeks to kind of get my feet wet in the city and campus to get a more realistic feeling about all this. For those of you who think I am not out of my mind, any advice of where I should or shouldn't live?

Is there a better way here? YouTube and Hughes Net!? I live in rule Michigan, where internet options like DSL, Cable or even 3G are not an option. So we are stuck paying a relativity high price for satellite internet, and to make matters worse a family of 4 has to share 250mb a day. I am a computer nerd, going to college for programming, and Hughes net makes it almost impossible to learn from home. One of my preferred ways of learning is with videos. Youtube Is a very good place for learning how to program, network or even for simple entertainment (no way!), but I always have to watch videos at 240p, and after 15 videos of a 45 part series there goes most of your data. I am wondering if there is an ISP like Hughes net but without the download cap, or some web site or program that compresses youtube videos even more (server side) or something that would make this more usable. I know there is a time overnight where you can download all you want, so I wonder if there is a downloader program that can be scheduled also? Thinks in advanced

Should I tell my guy friend that I have a crush on a co-worker of his? Well, so, here's my story... I used to be in love. The kind of love that would make you die for a person, or overdraw your bank account just to get him a hot apple cider from Starbucks because he'd been stuck in the freezer at work all day. (we work at a health-food store.) The kind of love that made you lose sleep and weight for all the amount you think about them. Thankfully, yet painfully, I fell out of love with him, and we're now pretty good friends. We both had this dream of leaving everything we have here at home and going to see the world- Ireland, mainly. We joked about it at first, then we actually became quite serious about it. I learned violin to make change on the streets, and he got another job to get there by this summer. This job of his is as a server at a local pub. It's probably the coolest place in our little po-dunk town, where nothing happens and you see the same faces everywhere. The best part is the music. Some of the greatest small-name bands and dj's play there, and I had always wanted to who was in charge of booking entertainment.. Then I found out who it was- a guy named Ryan. The first time I saw Ryan, I almost fell in love. He's not very attractive in the typical-attractive kind of way. But he's attractive in my way: 30-ish (I'm 23...I've always liked older guys, but is this too much of a difference?), very short, big brown eyes, dark hair, scruffy jaw/moustache, circular glasses. I've heard him described as creepy, but I find him adorable to the millionth degree.. I am not quite in love with him, because I don't know him, but everything I do know about him I love: his very elegant usage of "f*ck you", the way he threads his way through the crowd to get to the soundboard, a glass of red wine in hand, the way he stands by himself and just listens to the music, the way he talks to everyone like he's known them for years. He's very friendly and congenial with almost everyone. Except for me. He completely ignores me, and even though he knows me and my friend are, indeed, friends, and even though I'm slowly starting to get to know everyone else there, he avoids my eye contact, and won't come near me. It's killing me, and I feel like a loser for even trying to make eye contact. I don't know if this is because he's attracted to me (hey, guys are weird, okay?), or if it's because he's absolutely repulsed by me. I don't know what else to do to put some kind of 'signal' out that I'm interested in him. I'm usually a very secretive person, and this would be really hard for me to do, but should I tell my friend about my crush? I've never talked to him about my feelings for any other guy; not even him, when I liked him. I'm tired of being a coward when it comes to love, but doing this could either destroy me or make me...should I do anything at all? Thank you to everyone for their earnest answers- I appreciate it so much!