# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=243 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 244 --- ## [Tell me how to protect my computer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tell-me-how-to-protect-my-computer/213418)
**Author:** [@willmiller](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/willmiller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2007, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tell-me-how-to-protect-my-computer/213418 "2007-01-19T11:49:12Z")
I have the firewall that came with my windows xp --- ## [Will this upgrade aid performance?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/will-this-upgrade-aid-performance/213415)
**Author:** [@Al6200](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Al6200)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2007, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/will-this-upgrade-aid-performance/213415 "2007-01-19T11:27:05Z")
I have a motherboard that connects to the CPU with a 400 mhz bus, and doesn't support HT. I currently have a 1.6 ghz pentium 4 with an 8kb L1 cache and a 256kb L2 cache. I'm looking at buying a 3.0 ghz pentium 4 wit… --- ## [Podcast Clients](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/podcast-clients/213408)
**Author:** [@ben\_is\_sparky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ben_is_sparky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2007, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/podcast-clients/213408 "2007-01-19T09:22:42Z")
I've been getting into 'podcasts' for a while now, to the point where I'm bored of downloading and transferring each track individually. So, what's the best podcast client? What do you guys use? Can any of them automatic… --- ## [Happy Birthday Slowroasted!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-slowroasted/213406)
**Author:** [@hybrid101](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hybrid101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2007, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-slowroasted/213406 "2007-01-19T08:15:47Z")
Yo mate, happy 24th b-day!!!:party::party::party::D --- ## [Apple Shares Drop 6 Points](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apple-shares-drop-6-points/213362)
**Author:** [@indiasfinest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/indiasfinest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2007, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apple-shares-drop-6-points/213362 "2007-01-18T22:57:31Z")
rumor has it that it was due to a typo in job's speech when he was suppose to say "mac isnt the only thing we're talking about" but instead he accidently said "mac is the only thing we are talking about". its nice to kno… --- ## [The riddle challenge](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-riddle-challenge/213353)
**Author:** [@Austastic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Austastic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2007, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-riddle-challenge/213353 "2007-01-18T22:12:38Z")
I, Austastic, to whom god deemed it necessary to give incredible riddle making ability, will post you guys a riddle. Basically, I will post a riddle (one's I have come up with! No google for you! ...cheaters) and then I … --- ## [Boot Camp](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/boot-camp/213342)
**Author:** [@kingofnukes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingofnukes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2007, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/boot-camp/213342 "2007-01-18T20:35:37Z")
OK, I successfully installed boot camp on my mac, but soon after some weir happening are occurring. At first it was just my simple program preferences, but now more and more information is being removed from my OS X par… --- ## [Device Letter Changing?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/device-letter-changing/213317)
**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2007, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/device-letter-changing/213317 "2007-01-18T17:37:18Z")
I'v done it before, but have foggotten how to change device letters in Windows...how do you do it? --- ## [Grab your letter in this thread](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grab-your-letter-in-this-thread/213302)
**Author:** [@puppy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/puppy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2007, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grab-your-letter-in-this-thread/213302 "2007-01-18T16:28:48Z")
Rules: Following is english alphabet which you can copy by pressing "quote" button, then stripping \[quote\] tag, and adding your nickname after a letter you like. One letter per person, please. Letters: A B C D E F G H I… --- ## [iPod games](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod-games/213300)
**Author:** [@graylensman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/graylensman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2007, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod-games/213300 "2007-01-18T16:00:09Z")
I just got a 2G silver Nano last week, and I love it to death... and it's pretty good that it has games. Then it occurred to me - is it possible to write and run a little Flash game for MiPod? --- ## [Math Riddle](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/math-riddle/213295)
**Author:** [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2007, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/math-riddle/213295 "2007-01-18T14:59:21Z")
Well it's not really a riddle I suppose. But I was bored in Calc II recitation today so I was daydreaming and came up with this. What is unique and common about these two functions? (Not found in any other function) … --- ## [Fade in movie clip in a button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fade-in-movie-clip-in-a-button/213293)
**Author:** [@losse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/losse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2007, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fade-in-movie-clip-in-a-button/213293 "2007-01-18T14:08:06Z")
Hi there I have a button and I would like to add a movie clip for the "on mouse over" stage. However, I would like that movie clip to fade in from alpha 0% to alpha 100%. Is there a way I can do this without having to … --- ## [2 Interviews - Tips?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-interviews-tips/213248)
**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2007, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-interviews-tips/213248 "2007-01-18T01:57:16Z")
Hi everyone, I just got 2 interviews from 2 different game companies (Slant Six Games & Threewave). Six Slant develops PSP/PS3 games; Threewave is doing FPS level upgrades with in game ads. Both interviews are on the s… --- ## [Awesome home theater](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/awesome-home-theater/213220)
**Author:** [@pomogranate](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pomogranate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2007, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/awesome-home-theater/213220 "2007-01-17T21:11:58Z")
How cool is this: http://www.electronichouse.com/slideshow/category/326/53 Oh, and a 3d spin: http://waterspan.com/virtualreality/startrekvr.html --- ## [Changing location of Cursor in games](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-location-of-cursor-in-games/213219)
**Author:** [@Joppe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Joppe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2007, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-location-of-cursor-in-games/213219 "2007-01-17T20:39:52Z")
Hey everyone. I got my dual screen gaming to work. And I was wondering if there was somehow possible to change the location of the cursor in for example Counter strike. So it would be a bit from the center of the screen?… --- ## [Paying a UK cheque in USD?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/paying-a-uk-cheque-in-usd/213184)
**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2007, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/paying-a-uk-cheque-in-usd/213184 "2007-01-17T15:32:35Z")
How do I pay someone by cheque in USD if I have a UK bank account? My cheques have the £ on them, but I need to pay in USD, can I do it? --- ## [When is Vista coming out?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-is-vista-coming-out/213160)
**Author:** [@Jolly\_Fat\_Man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jolly_Fat_Man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2007, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-is-vista-coming-out/213160 "2007-01-17T11:27:25Z")
I thought Windows partner companies would get the business ship dates and not the general public ship dates. My dad works in one of those partner companies and I thought he'd get it in November. So far he hasn't gotten… --- ## [Eagles Clip - Which DVD Is it From?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eagles-clip-which-dvd-is-it-from/213141)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2007, 8:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eagles-clip-which-dvd-is-it-from/213141 "2007-01-17T08:26:38Z")
Hey everyone, I was watching the following clip of the Eagles performing Hotel California: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZiQPVLb8so Does anybody know which DVD that is from? I am guessing this is from Hell Freezes Over… --- ## [XP Service Pack 2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xp-service-pack-2/213128)
**Author:** [@kingofnukes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingofnukes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2007, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xp-service-pack-2/213128 "2007-01-17T03:41:42Z")
I just installed windows XP SP2 on my mac using boot camp. Everything looks great except for one thing. I can;t activate windows and I only have 30 days to do so. I tried activating the product they gave me, but I'm not … --- ## [Recommend SAT/SATII/College Application Books, please?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/recommend-sat-satii-college-application-books-please/213126)
**Author:** [@REEF](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/REEF)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2007, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/recommend-sat-satii-college-application-books-please/213126 "2007-01-17T03:28:04Z")
Im a junior in high school now and SATs are coming up soon and Im not in a position where I can whip out $600-1000 for Kaplan tutoring. Here are some books I need recommendations for, please make sure these books are … --- ## [New Life for Sale](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-life-for-sale/213119)
**Author:** [@leisuresuitlissy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leisuresuitlissy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2007, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-life-for-sale/213119 "2007-01-17T02:14:42Z")
:liar: :panda: :alien2: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-Life-for-Sale\_W0QQitemZ110078904033QQihZ001QQcategoryZ324QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem --- ## [New Amon Tobin EP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-amon-tobin-ep/213118)
**Author:** [@RadioactveChimp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RadioactveChimp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2007, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-amon-tobin-ep/213118 "2007-01-17T01:36:03Z")
The new Amon Tobin EP called Bloodstone is really cool if you're into that sort of thing. Nuts... --- ## [Sock Video](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sock-video/213117)
**Author:** [@Starpromo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Starpromo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2007, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sock-video/213117 "2007-01-17T01:22:33Z")
Made this today while i was bored. Pretty rough but does the job. Whatchyall thinkin'? http://www.fourleaves.co.uk/socks/ --- ## [Wild Weather](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wild-weather/213102)
**Author:** [@DariusMonsef](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DariusMonsef)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2007, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wild-weather/213102 "2007-01-16T23:06:29Z")
\[image\] Woke up this morning to this... had a good time sledding with my family and walking around. I even think it is snowing in Texas... --- ## [Buggy Chess in Mac OS X](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buggy-chess-in-mac-os-x/213100)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2007, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buggy-chess-in-mac-os-x/213100 "2007-01-16T22:42:43Z")
Is it just me, or is the bundled Chess game really buggy? Look at this: \[image\] It just moved a piece that's not even visible... and, it killed me with the same piece, right before that. :-/ --- ## [Freerunning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/freerunning/213099)
**Author:** [@ar1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ar1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2007, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/freerunning/213099 "2007-01-16T22:41:44Z")
I've decided to start freerunning! I have nothing better to do in my spare time, and I'm also looking to get into better shape. My neighborhood is full of various things to scale, and also my school has WAAAAAAY to many … --- ## [The Random Question Game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-random-question-game/213050)
**Author:** [@zellers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zellers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2007, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-random-question-game/213050 "2007-01-16T16:27:35Z")
Here is a little game that I'd found on another forum... I begin, by asking a random question, then the next person answers it. They answer it, if they know the answer, then leave another question for the next person.… --- ## [I got a MacBook Pro!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-got-a-macbook-pro/213045)
**Author:** [@red\_A](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/red_A)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2007, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-got-a-macbook-pro/213045 "2007-01-16T15:46:27Z")
That's right, finally after all the discussions about weather or not to get it, I finally decided to purchase a MacBook Pro and the whole deal to, Mac mouse, keyboard, iLife, iWorks and of course an extra 1Gb of memory t… --- ## [Wii Sports Experiment, Results!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wii-sports-experiment-results/212986)
**Author:** [@hey\_suburbia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hey_suburbia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2007, 4:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wii-sports-experiment-results/212986 "2007-01-16T04:12:59Z")
Six weeks ago, I began what has become a huge obsession of mine. It is called the “Wii Sports Experiment”. I outlined a 6 week game plan for myself, the idea being that I would continue All normal activity and eating hab… --- ## [Using an internal hard drive as an external](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-an-internal-hard-drive-as-an-external/212982)
**Author:** [@kingofnukes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingofnukes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2007, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-an-internal-hard-drive-as-an-external/212982 "2007-01-16T03:17:08Z")
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