[H] Remote desktop apps
Currently I use TIghtVNC to control my HTPC over the LAN. Works great, except that it seems to have a pretty high CPU usage, like 30-40%. This is fairly detrimental to a machine playing back Hi-Def xvid or DVDs. Is this a common problem with VNC? Is there some setting that I am missing? Has anyone tried the Remote Desktop built into Windows XP? Does it have the same CPU issues? -- Brian
RE: [H] Recommendation on computer build
At 12:55 AM 1/8/2006, AMDSpeed typed: Correct. I don't need film quality material. Likely going to input video using a firewire link from a MiniDV videocam. I guess I'll lean toward the P4 solution. I think I can pick up a P4 chip on ebay for around $100. I can actually use the Celeron in another board that has been collecting dust and sell it off. Will I still be encoding if I were just importing video from a MiniDV camera? I thought the video was already recorded in MPEG format... I know importing from an analog video source would mean very intensive CPU usage. I know DIVX encoding and the like still utilizes quite a bit of cycles from my Athlon 2.2Ghz 64 processor. I was hoping to bypass most of this tediousness by using a MiniDV cam as the source. I've been doing this stuff for years with a Digital8 input to the computer via firewire is digital not analog it's usually in raw format. Now you can have it converted to mpeg2 via software or you could get a Canopus card it'll convert to mpeg2 on the fly. Some of the earlier apps leaned toward using Intel but some of the later ones have started leaning more to the center supporting both Intel AMD processors. In any case I can bet you dollars to donuts that there shall at least be some editing as soon as you touch one frame you're going to have to re-code the video. If it's in the correct format already then this won't take too long but if the video isn't because it's was left in the original format then you'll still have to encode it into mpeg2 not to mention convert that to a DVD's VOB format. Believe me I thought I was just going to do this that but when I got into it there was a whole lot more this that to do. If she's just doing some training videos she may want to consider using an app like p2e [picturestoexe]. This app will convert many different still video formats allowing you to combine them into one video that you can burn on a dvd. --+-- Wayne D. Johnson Ashland, OH, USA 44805 http://www.wavijo.com
Re: [H] Remote desktop apps
At 10:28 AM 1/8/2006, Brian Weeden typed: Currently I use TIghtVNC to control my HTPC over the LAN. Works great, except that it seems to have a pretty high CPU usage, like 30-40%. This is fairly detrimental to a machine playing back Hi-Def xvid or DVDs. Is this a common problem with VNC? Is there some setting that I am missing? I use [EMAIL PROTECTED] to do the same thing yes the cpu usage is high. I use mine to start the various videos then I shut [EMAIL PROTECTED] down so it's not really an issue plus the MyHD card that I use handles all the video to the wide screen tv so the computer isn't doing all that much. Has anyone tried the Remote Desktop built into Windows XP? Does it have the same CPU issues? I'm not much help here. I had security issues with Remote Desktop early on haven't used it since. I have heard that the particular issue I was having has been fixed but I'm happy with [EMAIL PROTECTED] --+-- Wayne D. Johnson Ashland, OH, USA 44805 http://www.wavijo.com
Re: [H] Remote desktop apps
Hmm I just connected to my Win2K SNAP box with Real VNC and the CPU on the NAS box was flipping back and forth between 3 and 4 percent CPU time while idling. When I open something, it spikes to 29-30 percent for a brief second, but then drops again. That does not seem too awfully high and this is on real old CPQ box with only a P2 600, so it's a slow PC. It has 384megs of RAM, with an Adaptec 2400a running IDE drives as RAID5 I use for remote file storage. Since I only use it for file storage, I probably don't see CPU spikes like you do with playing back video and such. Currently I use TIghtVNC to control my HTPC over the LAN. Works great, except that it seems to have a pretty high CPU usage, like 30-40%. This is fairly detrimental to a machine playing back Hi-Def xvid or DVDs. Is this a common problem with VNC? Is there some setting that I am missing? Has anyone tried the Remote Desktop built into Windows XP? Does it have the same CPU issues? -- JRS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please remove **X** to reply... Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.
Re: [H] Remote desktop apps
There's also a commercial product called Kavoom, it's a software KVM. Dunno how the CPU usage is on that.. http://www.kavoom.biz/k/index.html Currently I use TIghtVNC to control my HTPC over the LAN. Works great, except that it seems to have a pretty high CPU usage, like 30-40%. This is fairly detrimental to a machine playing back Hi-Def xvid or DVDs. Is this a common problem with VNC? Is there some setting that I am missing? Has anyone tried the Remote Desktop built into Windows XP? Does it have the same CPU issues? -- JRS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please remove **X** to reply... Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.
[H] Verizon DSL
Do you guys with Verizon DSL have a reliable connection. I have COX cable modem. The first five years it was great...never had a problem... but a year ago I began having all sorts of problems. One day I can't send email, one day I can't receive mail. Seems like every other Sunday at midnight eastern my connection goes south... or like to day, I keep having to reset my modem and even when connected I can't through to a lot of sites. It feels like I have hollow bandwidth. I have had this sort of problem last until the middle of the week and then it's OK for a few days until the next Sunday. Well, I have had enough. I just checked the Verizon site and see that I can get better upload speeds then I am getting now, and similar download for 25 per cent less money! So I am thinking of giving it a try. Verizon DSL just uses a modem right? There is not logging in software involved ...right? How reliable a service is it?
[H] Win XP Media Center
Hi, Does anyone know of a list of supported TV tuner cards for media center. I have an Asus 7133 that is recognised by windows and works fine in third party apps but when I run media center it reports that no tuner card is installed. Thanks Gary The information in this electronic mail message is sender's business Confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this Internet electronic mail message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. The sender believes that this E-mail and any attachments were free of any virus, worm, Trojan horse, and/or malicious code when sent. This message and its attachments could have been infected during transmission. By reading the message and opening any attachments, the recipient accepts full responsibility for taking protective and remedial action about viruses and other defects. Cendant is not liable for any loss or damage arising in any way from this message or its attachments.
RE: [H] Verizon DSL
I've had nothing but great service with Verizon DSL at my place in Queens NYC. My girlfriend just switched over from Comcast in Pittsburgh to Verizon DSL. Sorry, but Comcast blows chunks. Wouldn't allow any aftermarket router to be used, shoddy service. I've been using Verizon for over 3 years now in Queens and have had to reset the modem maybe once a year. I just switched to the $15/month plan and the speed is quite acceptable. Only while downloading large files such as MS updates or large files do you notice it, but it seems the rest of the internet is slow enough that my connection is usually not the bottleneck. I'm currently using Optimum Online and its great except the $$$ so I'll be switching her also. You'll need to use their software to setup the modem and initialize your account, but afterwards, you don't need any extra software to access the internet. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Winterlight Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 6:29 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Verizon DSL Do you guys with Verizon DSL have a reliable connection. I have COX cable modem. The first five years it was great...never had a problem... but a year ago I began having all sorts of problems. One day I can't send email, one day I can't receive mail. Seems like every other Sunday at midnight eastern my connection goes south... or like to day, I keep having to reset my modem and even when connected I can't through to a lot of sites. It feels like I have hollow bandwidth. I have had this sort of problem last until the middle of the week and then it's OK for a few days until the next Sunday. Well, I have had enough. I just checked the Verizon site and see that I can get better upload speeds then I am getting now, and similar download for 25 per cent less money! So I am thinking of giving it a try. Verizon DSL just uses a modem right? There is not logging in software involved ...right? How reliable a service is it?
Re: [H] Verizon DSL
Very happy with Verizon DSL here. Can't wait for FIOS though. :) AMDSpeed wrote: I've had nothing but great service with Verizon DSL at my place in Queens NYC. My girlfriend just switched over from Comcast in Pittsburgh to Verizon DSL. Sorry, but Comcast blows chunks. Wouldn't allow any aftermarket router to be used, shoddy service. I've been using Verizon for over 3 years now in Queens and have had to reset the modem maybe once a year. I just switched to the $15/month plan and the speed is quite acceptable. Only while downloading large files such as MS updates or large files do you notice it, but it seems the rest of the internet is slow enough that my connection is usually not the bottleneck. I'm currently using Optimum Online and its great except the $$$ so I'll be switching her also. You'll need to use their software to setup the modem and initialize your account, but afterwards, you don't need any extra software to access the internet.
RE: [H] Win XP Media Center
In order for a TV Tuner to work within MCE, it must be a fully certified hardware encoder. So, you have to have a card that has certified MCE drivers. The Asus is just a WDM (soft) capture card, no support within MCE. -- FIGHT BACK AGAINST SPAM! Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter http://mail.giantcompany.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:hardware- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hunter, Gary Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 6:09 PM To: 'The Hardware List' Subject: [H] Win XP Media Center Hi, Does anyone know of a list of supported TV tuner cards for media center. I have an Asus 7133 that is recognised by windows and works fine in third party apps but when I run media center it reports that no tuner card is installed. Thanks Gary The information in this electronic mail message is sender's business Confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this Internet electronic mail message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. The sender believes that this E-mail and any attachments were free of any virus, worm, Trojan horse, and/or malicious code when sent. This message and its attachments could have been infected during transmission. By reading the message and opening any attachments, the recipient accepts full responsibility for taking protective and remedial action about viruses and other defects. Cendant is not liable for any loss or damage arising in any way from this message or its attachments.
RE: [H] Verizon DSL
At 07:15 PM 1/8/2006, AMDSpeed typed: I've had nothing but great service with Verizon DSL at my place in Queens NYC. VZ DSL in the NYC area is very different than the rest of the country. I had it for a year while it was ok overall their supt sucks like most places these days. I had a Westell modem/router all in one unit that was a POS but I was able to disable everything but the modem part use my modified Linksys WRT54g instead for the router part. Anyhow VZ wanted me to continue to pay $29.95 for 1.5m/.5 service when for $39.95 from the cable co. I get 5m/.5 service so I went back to cable. What blows is that my cable co no longer has usenet service included that winds up being an extra cost where as VZ usenet access was the best that had ever seen by an ISP. --+-- Wayne D. Johnson Ashland, OH, USA 44805 http://www.wavijo.com
Re: [H] Win XP Media Center
At 07:09 PM 1/8/2006, Hunter, Gary typed: Does anyone know of a list of supported TV tuner cards for media center. http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/Results.aspx?collID=98 the problem is that the only supported HDTV card is the ATI card as Chris has mentioned it has all sorts of issues with MCE. I'd rather use the MyHD MDP-120 card with it's own menuing system on a plain jane Xp system until MSFT can get more hardware supt for MCE. --+-- Wayne D. Johnson Ashland, OH, USA 44805 http://www.wavijo.com
Re: [H] Verizon DSL
FWIW I had a similar problem and it seems my modem was not on the *approved* list anymore so got a new Motorola from Cox for $60 and all is better, have not had to reset the modem once. ( the router a couple of times) but the modem has been a rock. At 04:28 PM 1/8/2006, Winterlight Poked the stick with: Do you guys with Verizon DSL have a reliable connection. I have COX cable modem. The first five years it was great...never had a problem... but a year ago I began having all sorts of problems. One day I can't send email, one day I can't receive mail. Seems like every other Sunday at midnight eastern my connection goes south... or like to day, I keep having to reset my modem and even when connected I can't through to a lot of sites. It feels like I have hollow bandwidth. I have had this sort of problem last until the middle of the week and then it's OK for a few days until the next Sunday. Well, I have had enough. I just checked the Verizon site and see that I can get better upload speeds then I am getting now, and similar download for 25 per cent less money! So I am thinking of giving it a try. Verizon DSL just uses a modem right? There is not logging in software involved ...right? How reliable a service is it? -- Tallyho ! ]:8) Taglines below ! -- Other than that, Jackie, how was the parade? - Dan Quayle
RE: [H] Verizon DSL
Before ditching Cox I would first see upgrading your cable modem to a current generation model will help. Verizon's DSL can't compete with the bandwidth Cox is giving away practically for free. This is why FIOS is being heavily invested. From: Winterlight [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Verizon DSL Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 15:28:52 -0800 Do you guys with Verizon DSL have a reliable connection. I have COX cable modem. The first five years it was great...never had a problem... but a year ago I began having all sorts of problems. One day I can't send email, one day I can't receive mail. Seems like every other Sunday at midnight eastern my connection goes south... or like to day, I keep having to reset my modem and even when connected I can't through to a lot of sites. It feels like I have hollow bandwidth. I have had this sort of problem last until the middle of the week and then it's OK for a few days until the next Sunday. Well, I have had enough. I just checked the Verizon site and see that I can get better upload speeds then I am getting now, and similar download for 25 per cent less money! So I am thinking of giving it a try. Verizon DSL just uses a modem right? There is not logging in software involved ...right? How reliable a service is it?
RE: [H] Verizon DSL
FWIW I had a similar problem and it seems my modem was not on the *approved* list anymore so got a new Motorola from Cox for $60 and all is better, have not had to reset the modem once. ( the router a couple of times) but the modem has been a rock. Tallyho ! ]:8) So they will sell you a modem? At 06:27 PM 1/8/2006, you wrote: Before ditching Cox I would first see upgrading your cable modem to a current generation model will help. Verizon's DSL can't compete with the bandwidth Cox is giving away practically for free. This is why FIOS is being heavily invested. Thing is my modem is a Linksys BEFCMU10, about three and half years old, that is on their approved list Standard Specification Compliant DOCSIS 1.0 Hardware Version 3.0 Software Version 1.0.7 (befcmu10v108-test0925.bin) Cable Modem MAC Address 00:06:25:AE:18:C6 Cable Modem Serial Number KBG2316676 CPE-end Interface Ethernet + USB CM certificate RSA Key Pair Installed You still think it could be the modem?
RE: [H] Verizon DSL
I had tons of problems with my BEFCMU10 for a while, and then picked up a Dlink Docsis 2.0 modem off of newegg.com with a rebate, and the problems went away. The cable companies (cox in my case) must have done an upgrade that caused problems with some of the older modems. Look on Newegg, find a nice one with a rebate, and try it out. Harry On Sun, 2006-01-08 at 18:56 -0800, Winterlight wrote: FWIW I had a similar problem and it seems my modem was not on the *approved* list anymore so got a new Motorola from Cox for $60 and all is better, have not had to reset the modem once. ( the router a couple of times) but the modem has been a rock. Tallyho ! ]:8) So they will sell you a modem? At 06:27 PM 1/8/2006, you wrote: Before ditching Cox I would first see upgrading your cable modem to a current generation model will help. Verizon's DSL can't compete with the bandwidth Cox is giving away practically for free. This is why FIOS is being heavily invested. Thing is my modem is a Linksys BEFCMU10, about three and half years old, that is on their approved list Standard Specification Compliant DOCSIS 1.0 Hardware Version 3.0 Software Version 1.0.7 (befcmu10v108-test0925.bin) Cable Modem MAC Address 00:06:25:AE:18:C6 Cable Modem Serial Number KBG2316676 CPE-end Interface Ethernet + USB CM certificate RSA Key Pair Installed You still think it could be the modem?
RE: [H] Verizon DSL
At 07:05 PM 1/8/2006, you wrote: I had tons of problems with my BEFCMU10 for a while, and then picked up a Dlink Docsis 2.0 modem off of newegg.com with a rebate, and the problems went away. The cable companies (cox in my case) must have done an upgrade that caused problems with some of the older modems. Look on Newegg, find a nice one with a rebate, and try it out. Harry Well, if I can get one from COX like FP did for 60 bucks then I will do that in the morning. That way if it doesn't help I can blame them. m On Sun, 2006-01-08 at 18:56 -0800, Winterlight wrote: FWIW I had a similar problem and it seems my modem was not on the *approved* list anymore so got a new Motorola from Cox for $60 and all is better, have not had to reset the modem once. ( the router a couple of times) but the modem has been a rock. Tallyho ! ]:8) So they will sell you a modem? At 06:27 PM 1/8/2006, you wrote: Before ditching Cox I would first see upgrading your cable modem to a current generation model will help. Verizon's DSL can't compete with the bandwidth Cox is giving away practically for free. This is why FIOS is being heavily invested. Thing is my modem is a Linksys BEFCMU10, about three and half years old, that is on their approved list Standard Specification Compliant DOCSIS 1.0 Hardware Version 3.0 Software Version 1.0.7 (befcmu10v108-test0925.bin) Cable Modem MAC Address 00:06:25:AE:18:C6 Cable Modem Serial Number KBG2316676 CPE-end Interface Ethernet + USB CM certificate RSA Key Pair Installed You still think it could be the modem?
RE: [H] Win XP Media Center
That's not true. Several HDTV cards work under MCE - including the MDP-120 :) Several report good success with that. But there has been some praise for the Avermedia A180 card as an option as well. CW -- FIGHT BACK AGAINST SPAM! Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter http://mail.giantcompany.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:hardware- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wayne Johnson Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 7:40 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Win XP Media Center At 07:09 PM 1/8/2006, Hunter, Gary typed: Does anyone know of a list of supported TV tuner cards for media center. http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/Results.aspx?collID=98 the problem is that the only supported HDTV card is the ATI card as Chris has mentioned it has all sorts of issues with MCE. I'd rather use the MyHD MDP-120 card with it's own menuing system on a plain jane Xp system until MSFT can get more hardware supt for MCE. --+-- Wayne D. Johnson Ashland, OH, USA 44805 http://www.wavijo.com
Re: [H] Win XP Media Center
I do believe you have to install at least one compatible analog tv capture card (hardware not software decoding) first in MCE, then the A180 should work fine. At least thats what I caught in a couple of the messageboards. I don't know though because I have issues with MCE's DRM limitations so I'm still using standard XP for my HTPC. I do have an A180 arriving tomorrow so I'll let you know how it looks/performs ;) I'm finally building my own SLI gaming rig with an A8N Deluxe mobo that I've had for 7 mos, so the opteron board will now move to the HTPC. Too many bills these days to do the monthly upgrades :( lopaka Chris Reeves wrote: That's not true. Several HDTV cards work under MCE - including the MDP-120 :) Several report good success with that. But there has been some praise for the Avermedia A180 card as an option as well. CW -- FIGHT BACK AGAINST SPAM! Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter http://mail.giantcompany.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:hardware- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wayne Johnson Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 7:40 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Win XP Media Center At 07:09 PM 1/8/2006, Hunter, Gary typed: Does anyone know of a list of supported TV tuner cards for media center. http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/Results.aspx?collID=98 the problem is that the only supported HDTV card is the ATI card as Chris has mentioned it has all sorts of issues with MCE. I'd rather use the MyHD MDP-120 card with it's own menuing system on a plain jane Xp system until MSFT can get more hardware supt for MCE. --+-- Wayne D. Johnson Ashland, OH, USA 44805 http://www.wavijo.com
RE: [H] Win XP Media Center
Yep, MCE requires you have one standard analog tuner first before an HDTV tuner can be added. :) There are tricks to get around this with the ATI HDTV Wonder, but they suck, and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone ;) -- FIGHT BACK AGAINST SPAM! Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter http://mail.giantcompany.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:hardware- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of lopaka Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 10:39 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Win XP Media Center I do believe you have to install at least one compatible analog tv capture card (hardware not software decoding) first in MCE, then the A180 should work fine. At least thats what I caught in a couple of the messageboards. I don't know though because I have issues with MCE's DRM limitations so I'm still using standard XP for my HTPC. I do have an A180 arriving tomorrow so I'll let you know how it looks/performs ;) I'm finally building my own SLI gaming rig with an A8N Deluxe mobo that I've had for 7 mos, so the opteron board will now move to the HTPC. Too many bills these days to do the monthly upgrades :( lopaka Chris Reeves wrote: That's not true. Several HDTV cards work under MCE - including the MDP- 120 :) Several report good success with that. But there has been some praise for the Avermedia A180 card as an option as well. CW -- FIGHT BACK AGAINST SPAM! Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter http://mail.giantcompany.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:hardware- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wayne Johnson Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 7:40 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Win XP Media Center At 07:09 PM 1/8/2006, Hunter, Gary typed: Does anyone know of a list of supported TV tuner cards for media center. http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/Results.aspx?collID=98 the problem is that the only supported HDTV card is the ATI card as Chris has mentioned it has all sorts of issues with MCE. I'd rather use the MyHD MDP-120 card with it's own menuing system on a plain jane Xp system until MSFT can get more hardware supt for MCE. --+-- Wayne D. Johnson Ashland, OH, USA 44805 http://www.wavijo.com
RE: [H] Win XP Media Center
At 11:18 PM 1/8/2006, Chris Reeves typed: That's not true. Several HDTV cards work under MCE - including the MDP-120 :) Several report good success with that. I don't believe that I stated that the MDP-120 would NOT work just that it's not officially supported as it does NOT have the MSFT blessing as of yet. I believe one of the Fusion cards do now tho. The link I provided was to the official MSFT list of approved hardware but as with all things concerning MSFT hardware the list is hardly complete is updated all the time even tho that web page may not be. --+-- Wayne D. Johnson Ashland, OH, USA 44805 http://www.wavijo.com
RE: [H] Verizon DSL
Sounds like your problem with Comcast might be location dependant. One of my kids lives in southern NJ and has Comcast. They set it up for her at no cost, including a free SB cable modem. Throughput up and down is fantastic - at least as good as Optonline.com (i.e., Cablevision). Anyway, after her service was up and running I just added a D-Link router for her without any problems. I even asked the installer when he was at her house if there was any problem adding a router. He said no, but suggested that Comcast's on-line support (monkeys) might ask for it to be removed if they were troubleshooting a problem. The way he told it, it wasn't that Comcast had a problem with the router as much as it was that their support monkeys would use it as an excuse for any problems that were reported to them. By the way, how would Comcast know which specific router you used? Regards, Mike At 07:15 PM 1/8/2006 -0500, AMDSpeed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've had nothing but great service with Verizon DSL at my place in Queens NYC. My girlfriend just switched over from Comcast in Pittsburgh to Verizon DSL. Sorry, but Comcast blows chunks. Wouldn't allow any aftermarket router to be used, shoddy service. I've been using Verizon for over 3 years now in Queens and have had to reset the modem maybe once a year. I just switched to the $15/month plan and the speed is quite acceptable. Only while downloading large files such as MS updates or large files do you notice it, but it seems the rest of the internet is slow enough that my connection is usually not the bottleneck. I'm currently using Optimum Online and its great except the $$$ so I'll be switching her also. You'll need to use their software to setup the modem and initialize your account, but afterwards, you don't need any extra software to access the internet. __ Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one. - Benjamin Franklin
