Coaxial cable for cable modem
Hi, I want to relocate my cable modem closer into the house, however the coaxial cable installed from ISP is too short to where I want to move it. So I'm planning to buy a coaxial cable connector and...
View ArticleBreakaway Audio Enhancer
Holy. If you are an avid music listener on the computer, this is a must $30 investment for your headphones. I downloaded the demo and was amazed by the output from laptop to my Pioneers. Breakaway...
View ArticleLooking for inexpensive UPS Battery replacement seller?
Need to replace my UPS battery (APC Backup XS). Any good to purchase replacement (no-name brand is fine) inexpensively? I found a few previous threads on this forum and a recommendation for UPSforLESS,...
View ArticleApple care on eBay
Hey guys, I've read a lot about people successfully buying apple care on eBay, I know the good and the bad, just wondering if anyone has had positive recent experience doing so and if they could...
View ArticleBrand new Windows 7 install won't wake up.
This is a junker I keep around the workplace for browsing the web and MS office, I built it from misc parts I had lying around based on an Phenom II X3 on sale at NCIX. It's: CPU: Phenom II X3 B73...
View ArticleTablet market (What to buy)
Im in the market to buy a new tablet. Nexus10 or Nexus7 will make me happy but since there is no availability can someone suggest alternative for an Android tablet. What makes me happy is the quality...
View ArticleBuy a new laptop: Need suggestions
I'm getting a new laptop in the near future. I was just wondering if anybody had recommendations for one under $600 all in? I just need it for basic school stuff, watching Netflix, etc... No gaming....
View ArticleEZ Connect Solutions Samsung Galaxy Note 2 LTE i317 $580 (Legit or Scam)
hey, i found a kijiji ad which is selling a Samsung galaxy note 2 LTE i317 unlocked for only $580. I am curious to know if this is a legitimate offer or if it is a scam. I am moving to Europe this...
View ArticlePresident's Choice USB stick
Anyone else buy one of these and find out the speed was horrible? I bought the 16gb version for $12 recently. Filling it up at first yielded a transfer rate of 5mb/sec which wasn't all that bad....
View Articlexbmc help
Folks, Further to my previous thread on this (ditching TV), I opted to try my hands at XBMC (+couchpotato, sickbeard and sabnzbd). First time at this so bear with the silly questions. I have XBMC...
View ArticleQNAP NAS + SABnzbd. Cannot open port 8800.
Hi guys, I am totally lost with what I need to do. Here's my equipment: QNAP TS-212 NAS (2TB HDD) SABnzbd (latest version) Cisco DPC3825 DOCSIS 3.0 modem/router (from Rogers) So I installed SABnzbd...
View ArticleBandwidth capping, making internet a commodity?
i remember when shaw cable internet first came out in toronto, it was uncapped and you could download all you wanted and when they left and rogers took over they were still unlimited until they imposed...
View ArticleWifi on laptop randomnly cuts out...
My laptop has a Wi-Fi function that is enabled by hot key(s) (Fn + Wi-Fi). Over a year ago, the laptop would randomly lose Wi-Fi signal. And when it does, the Wi-Fi LED indicator powers off and I can't...
View ArticleBuying a laptop HD from ebay?
What are the dangers of buying a laptop HD from ebay? (Shock damage to HD while in transit for delivery? Selling items that did not pass QC? etc?)
View ArticleCheap and reliable domain registration and webhosting?
I know next to nothing about domain name costs and web hosting costs; I host my site on my own server but I only have it online when I need it. I'd like to move onto 24/7 availability and my own...
View ArticleRouter WAN IP 0.0.0.0?
Links E300 flashed with dd-wrt. I just switched to Rogers and it seems that my router keep changing it's WAN IP to 0.0.0.0. The Rogers modem is in bridge mode and I have the ethernet going from port 1...
View ArticleBest travel router that supports VPN?
Looking for advice on which travel router to buy: -to utilize a hotel's free ethernet and provide wifi in the room -supports VPN for media, VoIP (if blocked)
View ArticleSony Walkman Z1050 Flac files support (Firmware Update (version 2.00))
Hi I just find this on Sony.ca support site. The new firmware update now enables z1050 to play flac lossless files. ;) Souce: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/p/model-...d#/downloadTab Firmware Update...
View ArticleWireless transmit cable tv signal?
Hi guys, I'm sure this is do-able but I don't know how to proceed. I have a Rogers box connected to 1 TV. What I want to do is 'somehow' wirelessly transmit this signal throughout my house so other TVs...
View ArticleOpinions needed about this laptop Toshiba AMD A8 processor
I bought this laptop at FS for $399. It will be delivered tomorrow. I also ordered the lenovo P580 refurb $363 from the recent FS and BB sale which I have not had a chance to play with yet....
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