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  1. Re:Startup Programs on PC Makers Try To Pinch Seconds From Their Boot Times · · Score: 1

    This TeamTmer is not a program that I would want but it's a good suggestion. I willmake sure to remeber it for thise who don't keep track of their startup. Thanks. I also approve of Spybot S&D.

  2. Re:Startup Programs on PC Makers Try To Pinch Seconds From Their Boot Times · · Score: 0

    Yeah. I understand it's not protected but I think it should be, somewhat. Not only do programs just constatly throw themselves there, stupid windows viruses do as well. I'd rather have windows prompt me when aim installs there then make me hit 'okay' every time I open the computer managment area.

  3. Startup Programs on PC Makers Try To Pinch Seconds From Their Boot Times · · Score: 5, Insightful

    There needs to be an industry wide effort to prevent startup bloatware. Why does windows let AIM install itself as a startup program without having the damn UAC complain that this is a protected area? Why does every HP come with 30 preinstalled programs in the startup? Startup items need to be protected in some way: Seriously, I love it if I installed a program and windows said, "Are you sure you want this program to start automatically with windows?" We should just kill the hardware comapnies for the bloatware they install for kickbacks.

  4. oss on Reliable, Free Anti-Virus Software? · · Score: 0

    Avast for the OSS win. ,but seriously, why not suck it up and pay for one? I understand the desire to go OSS but they may not always get the job done. I hate to admit it but the best ones cost money... Kaspersky and my own little love child Webroot Antispyware with Anivirus.

  5. Re:Hmm... on Corporate Data Centers As Ethernet's Next Frontier · · Score: 0

    Yes there are mini and micro usb plugs for devices themselves but every computer has a standard USB A pot now that they all can plug into.

    I'd say it worked pretty well. You can't fault them for pulling micro USB on your cell phone, unless you want it to be twice a thick.

  6. Re:Any DRM? on New Nintendo DSi Announced · · Score: 1

    "I'm going to Japan this December. If I pick one of these up and bring 'em back to the US, will I be able to play my current DS/GBA games on it, or is there some sort of 'region' DRM restriction?" It has no GBA slot so no, you will not be able to play GBA games.

  7. First? on The Pirate Bay — "Just a Very Large Hobby" · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    First? But yes, it is an interesting read. They seem like regular guys to me. Even if it is ay more profitable than breaking even.

  8. Re:Errr... check your math. on How Big Should My Swap Partition Be? · · Score: 1

    "Just my 0.02 cents worth." I logged in just to point out hom much that made me laugh.

  9. Umm... news. on Aging Security Vulnerability Still Allows PC Takeover · · Score: 1

    Anyone one over try downloading the geeksquad MRI-ISO? When booting from that disc it's possible to erase the password from accounts in less than a minute.

  10. Re:Social Games on What is Your Desert Island Game? · · Score: 1

    Oh, okay. That would make sense. Tetris DS then.

  11. Social Games on What is Your Desert Island Game? · · Score: 1

    Wouldn't you want a W.O.W. or Second Life-type game? You know, actually try to maintain a social, be it virtual, life.