Category Archives: Gadgets

Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 5.0.1

Posted on July 26 2003 by Mickey

    I wish I had my network set up, since I’d be able to roam around and yet still post. As it is, everything’s on order. Once I got the new computer running on Thursday night, I went on … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 5.0

Posted on July 25 2003 by Mickey

    My new computer works at last. I took it in to a neighborhood shop to see what they could find: they discovered the power supply was bad. I modded it, by putting a clear case on it (from … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 4.0.1

Posted on July 20 2003 by Mickey

    Still troubleshooting. I can get stuff to power up, but I do not hear any beeps during POST nor do I get any video signal to my monitor. I’ve been checking numerous websites and message boards for tips.  … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 4.0

Posted on July 19 2003 by Mickey

    I hate computers. I installed the processor last night, fired it up, saw some pretty lights, and that was about it. I can’t get any display on my monitor so I can’t tell what’s going on. The processor … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 3.4.1

Posted on July 17 2003 by Mickey

    Just like with the last

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 3.4

Posted on July 15 2003 by Mickey

    Schedule be damned. I can’t wait. Besides, I just saw Intel’s plans for new chipsets and I want to get my computer up and running before it’s already obsolete.    I went ahead and ordered the processor last … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 3.3.1

Posted on July 13 2003 by Mickey

    It’s always the little things, I guess. I thought the expense of it would be my big stumbling block in putting together my computer; but in fact the thing that had me most stymied was how to screw … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 3.3

Posted on July 9 2003 by Mickey

   One more step taken and one step to go. I picked up my flat panel monitor on Tuesday night at Best Buy. (I felt safer getting the monitor at a store than by mail order.) I was so impatient … Continue reading →

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Computer Woes

Posted on July 6 2003 by Mickey

    I tried to be a nice guy today and go to my Aunt and Uncle’s house to help fix a computer problem. They’re unable to open any links within Outlook Express. Since the cursor turns into a hand … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 3.2.1

Posted on July 3 2003 by Mickey

    UPS dropped off my video card this morning. So only two more steps to go before I can fire up my pimp rig.    Once again though I can’t help wondering if ATX towers are such a standard … Continue reading →

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