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Answer to If more DVDs are played on the console than PS2 games will the console quit playing games?

Fri, 16 Jan 2004 00:12:26 -0800

If more DVDs are played on the console than PS2 games will the console quit playing games?

No, there is no limit to the number of DVDs or games that console will play. If it isn't playing both, there is something wrong with it.

Answer to I have a computer with an older Intel Celeron processor. Is it possible to switch it out and get a faster processor? How hard is it?

Mon, 05 Jan 2004 17:05:48 -0800

I have a computer with an older Intel Celeron processor. Is it possible to switch it out and get a faster processor? How hard is it?

It is possible in most cases, but you will need to find out what motherboard you have. Your motherboard, the big circuitboard that everything plugs into, should have a brand name and a model number on it, like Abit BX-7 for example. This will allow you to look at the website of the manufacturer...

Answer to How does power differ between front, mid, and rear engine cars?

Mon, 05 Jan 2004 16:52:05 -0800

How does power differ between front, mid, and rear engine cars?

The short answer is: it doesn't. The real motivation for changing the engine placement isn't to allow more power, but to change the weight distribution of the car. For instance, dragsters have the engine mounted as far back as possible because it puts more weight on the rear...

Answer to Where can I find a walkthrough for Legacy of Kain: Defiance for Playstation 2?

Sun, 04 Jan 2004 15:17:43 -0800

Where can I find a walkthrough for Legacy of Kain: Defiance for Playstation 2?

Here's one walkthrough: http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/file/legacy_of_kain_defiance.txt

Answer to On my GBA (normal, not SP) the screen is very dark. Is this the way it is? Can I change this?

Sun, 04 Jan 2004 12:19:43 -0800

On my GBA (normal, not SP) the screen is very dark. Is this the way it is? Can I change this?

Yes, I'm afraid that's the way it is. The GBA SP has a backlit screen and it much brighter, but the original GBA is not backlit, so it's very dark. If you want to keep your original GBA, you can add a backlight using the Afterburner kit found here: http://www.tritonlabs.com/...

Answer to How do I connect my PS2's Internet adaptor into my cable wire?

Mon, 29 Dec 2003 14:07:25 -0800

How do I connect my PS2's Internet adaptor into my cable wire?

Assuming you have an active Internet connection through your cable, all you need is a "cable modem." The cable modem plugs directly into the coax cable that comes from your wall, and it will have a socket for the ethernet cable coming from your PS2 network adaptor. Usually your cable...

Answer to Is it true that it's better to let the phone go dead before you charge it?

Mon, 29 Dec 2003 13:59:42 -0800

Is it true that it's better to let the phone go dead before you charge it?

Only if your phone uses a nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery. Ni-Cd batteries have a "memory" effect that can occur when charging a battery that is not fully discharged, so it is recommended to dicharge them fully (leave the phone on until it's completely dead.) Most batteries...

Answer to My controller doesn�t vibrate in my PS2 but when I plug it into another PS2, it works. Is this a problem I can fix myself?

Thu, 25 Dec 2003 21:34:14 -0800

My controller doesn�t vibrate in my PS2 but when I plug it into another PS2, it works. Is this a problem I can fix myself?

Probably not, but here's one thing to try: borrow another controller, and try it in your PS2. If that controller doesn't vibrate either, there's something wrong with your PS2, or someone turned off the vibration setting for that particular game on your system (check the Options...

Answer to My PS2 is not reading memory cards when they are in. Is it a problem with the cards or the system?

Thu, 25 Dec 2003 21:30:45 -0800

My PS2 is not reading memory cards when they are in. Is it a problem with the cards or the system?

First off, make sure you have the right memory card for the game - PS1 games will require PS1 memory cards even though you're playing on a PS2. If it's a PS2 game, you must have a PS2 memory card - PS1 memory cards won't work with it. Assuming you've got the right cards...

Answer to When playing Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, my PS2 makes a whirring noise and freezes up, but it plays other games just fine. What could be wrong?

Thu, 25 Dec 2003 21:15:42 -0800

When playing Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, my PS2 makes a whirring noise and freezes up, but it plays other games just fine. What could be wrong?

It sounds like that particular disc is damaged. If it's new, try taking it back to the store where you bought it - if you have all of the original packaging, they should be willing to give you a new copy of the game.

Answer to What is Canada's Boxing Day a celebration of?

Tue, 23 Dec 2003 14:21:23 -0800

What is Canada's Boxing Day a celebration of?

The day after Christmas, the Feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is better known as Boxing Day. The term may come from the opening of church poor boxes that day; maybe from the earthenware boxes with which boy apprentices collected money at the doors of their masters' clients....

Answer to Is it possible to play MP3s on a cell phone?

Tue, 23 Dec 2003 12:19:19 -0800

Is it possible to play MP3s on a cell phone?

Some phones do support MP3 storage and playback now. One example would be the Motorola MPx200 which allows users to store MP3s on an SD/MMC flash memory card of up to 1 gigabyte. On this particular phone, the MP3s can then be played using Windows Media Player which comes installed on the phone.

Answer to What can I use to remove mildew and rust-like stains off a bathtub?

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:33:35 -0800

What can I use to remove mildew and rust-like stains off a bathtub?

I've had pretty good results with Comet and the abrasive backside of a sponge. This will get most stains off of a tub.

Answer to In detail, what's the difference between a receiver and an amplifier? Do both of them do sound processing? Does a receiver include an amplifier?

Tue, 09 Dec 2003 10:15:50 -0800

In detail, what's the difference between a receiver and an amplifier? Do both of them do sound processing? Does a receiver include an amplifier?

A receiver is made up of two devices: a tuner and an amplifier. The tuner receives radio signals and decodes them for play on your speakers. However, the tuner alone puts out a very low-level signal that is not strong enough to play on your speakers. So, the signal in a receiver is then...

Answer to The steering wheel is locked and my key won't turn to start my 1990 Ford Ranger. What can I do to get it to work?

Tue, 09 Dec 2003 10:11:00 -0800

The steering wheel is locked and my key won't turn to start my 1990 Ford Ranger. What can I do to get it to work?

Some cars will do this. The solution, funny as it sounds, is just to jiggle the steering wheel back and forth while you try to turn the key. It should eventually allow the key to turn.

Answer to What is considered "regular soil"?

Sat, 06 Dec 2003 10:11:01 -0800

What is considered "regular soil"?

I believe "regular soil," as used in one of the questions above, just refers to soil that isn't specifically for potting, i.e. the potting soil you buy in stores. Regular soil would be what you find in your backyard. Potting soil, as sold in stores, is very rich in nutrients and...

Answer to What does it mean to "pierce the corporate veil"?

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 00:45:00 -0800

What does it mean to "pierce the corporate veil"?

Actually, this refers to prosecuting individuals within a corporation. Forming a corporation is often a way to protect the founders from personal liability, be it from debts or from lawsuits. However, if the law (SEC, FBI, whatever) is able to prosecute an individual within the corporation for...

Answer to What is a "pneumatic" drill?

Sat, 22 Nov 2003 15:52:01 -0800

What is a "pneumatic" drill?

A pneumatic drill is powered by compressed air, as opposed to an electric drill or a hand-powered drill. Pneumatic tools are popular, in part, because they provide a lot of torque. Also, with a single air compressor and tank, you can use a variety of pneumatic tools.

Answer to What is "escape velocity"?

Thu, 20 Nov 2003 21:51:16 -0800

What is "escape velocity"?

Escape velocity is the launch speed that is necessary for an object launched from the surface of an object (usually a planet) to escape the gravitational pull of that planet. For the earth, this speed is approximately 11 kilometers per second. That is to say, if you could launch something...