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Uploading a .gif file to ATS uploads
Posted 2 days ago
i have problems to upload some .gif files with the ATS upload function. some of my gifs are no problem, but others are, why ? If i try to upload a certain gif, it starts to upload, showing the process in red. Others uploaded with no problem, showing the process...

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New Firefox/Chrome extension gives you visual representation of all sites that track you
Posted 3 days ago, with 52 member flags
I ran across this awesome tool today and just thought I'd share it. This is a new extension for Firefox and Chrome that...
Post a pic of your PC.. dude!
Posted 5 days ago, with 7 member flags
Some people have cars.. Some people have tea pot collections.. and some people, have their GAMING MACHINES! Lets see...
Windows VS. Linux - Anyone use SliTaz?
Posted 4 days ago, with 3 member flags
Hello Everyone, Just wondering what people are using these days. Windows to me is worthless, not very secure, and a...
Okay, what's up with Google? I search for "1942 nickel" and nothing shows.
Posted 6 days ago, with 2 member flags
From google.com I type in "1942 nickel" (sans quotes) and is what happens. If I reverse the terms and search "nickel 1942"...

Downloading YouTube videos
Posted 21 hours ago, with 50 member replies
Does anyone know of a safe way to download YouTube videos to your hard drive? I could have sworn that was possible say 6...
C# Need help with an "if" statement.
Posted 4 days ago, with 26 member replies
Very basic here, a program that sends an email from either a "Gmail" or a "Live" account, depending on which radio button...
Piratebay is down?
Posted 22 hours ago, with 17 member replies
I saw this posted on godlike productions I live in the USA, is it out every where else as well? The site might just...

linux virus help
Posted on Apr 15, 2012, with 3 flags
i've seen a few threads on here about linux being safe because there are not a lot of users, so,...
Israeli Hackers? You decide
Posted on Apr 17, 2012, with 3 flags
Hello all. I run Linux, and have a proxy sever, and my computer is very secure. That being said, someone...
What is the deal between facebook and posting replies in yahoo?
Posted on Apr 13, 2012, with 2 flags
Hi. It seems you now need a facebook account to post replies in yahoo news service. Before I could...
Computer Help.
Posted on Apr 16, 2012, with 2 flags
first some info on the computer it runs on windows and has absolutely no anti virus protection....
FireFox 11
Posted on Apr 21, 2012, with 2 flags
Hi I just downloaded this browser because I had to anyways at the date of April 24. It is really quick...
Chrome may be the faster bowser out there, but that is just because they didn't care to test Maxtho
Posted on Apr 21, 2012, with 2 flags
Here are the speed tests and the results, I only cared about Chrome and Firefox because these two are...
Please Help Me!!
Posted on Apr 26, 2012, with 2 flags
Okay. I will lose my main internet next monday. I won't be able to log in to ATS anymore... or maybe...
My Artificial Intelligence
Posted on Apr 29, 2012, with 2 flags
Hello everyone. Now, I'm aware it's the third time I need computer help but now it's different: It's...

What really annoys me....
Posted on May 4, 2012, with 49 replies
I fix one computer then other one has to break down. ARGH...Simultaneously....... I fixed the sound...
Computer GURUS. What would cause a BLANK desktop with just a mouse only
Posted on Apr 24, 2012, with 34 replies
OK this happened on both on my computers. Specifically my gaming computer tonight. And my other computer...
Anyone know how to bypass the Grub Boot to boot from CD?
Posted on Apr 25, 2012, with 27 replies
Yeah I know, another stupid computer question. I am only good at the hardware section of rebuilding computers...
Free Movie Editing Software (windows XP)?
Posted on Apr 22, 2012, with 25 replies
Yes.. i can/have googled it, yes.. I've looked at download.com.. however; I'm more intrested in a members...
Thinking about getting a new desktop, mainly for games, need opinions
Posted on Apr 28, 2012, with 25 replies
Im currently running an old Gateway computer from around 2005 (give or take a year). In a simple run...
computer help!! again....
Posted on May 3, 2012, with 24 replies
Hey ATS last time you all helped me out soo much, I wanted to come with some new issues. Recently...
Strangely dated files not put there by me
Posted on Apr 23, 2012, with 22 replies
Does anyone know how this could happen? I had a new flash drive and needed to put something on it, of...
My mac (G5) is showing its age,
Posted on Apr 24, 2012, with 17 replies
I rate things through youtube, my G4 laptop is poop on youtube, stutter slow choppy. Well my mac processor...

Secret Cookies on your computer that you cannot delete
Posted on Mar 28, 2011, with 84 flags
ATS Guide to Data Confidentiality - A MUST READ
Posted on Jan 22, 2012, with 75 flags
Free Software Picks
Posted on Nov 27, 2011, with 32 flags
Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Know
Posted on Dec 1, 2011, with 27 flags
Roni's List to the best freeware programs
Posted on Jan 14, 2012, with 25 flags
HOW TO Turn the tables on Big Brother
Posted on Mar 2, 2012, with 21 flags
How to buy a computer at best buy without getting hustled
Posted on May 23, 2011, with 12 flags
ATS Live/Euro/Unleased on Android
Posted on Feb 6, 2011, with 10 flags
Professional Computer Help For Free!
Posted on Mar 25, 2011, with 10 flags
So You think your safe?
Posted on Feb 26, 2011, with 9 flags
Comcast Down - Whole Eastern Seaboard
Posted on Nov 28, 2010, with 8 flags
Connection Flood Attack
Posted on Jan 18, 2011, with 8 flags
Microsoft Windows Under Attack
Posted on Jun 14, 2011, with 8 flags
On Why Linux is Better than Windows
Posted on Nov 22, 2011, with 8 flags
How to disable Geo-Location in Specific Programs
Posted on Apr 6, 2011, with 7 flags
Automated Untelligence Application
Posted on Jul 26, 2010, with 6 flags
Trojan Horse or some kind of Virus
Posted on Feb 20, 2011, with 6 flags
For the paranoid and the insecure: the Tor project
Posted on Mar 7, 2011, with 6 flags
Useful Firefox Add-On (Memory Fix)
Posted on Jun 21, 2011, with 6 flags
Bogus phone call (Hackers)
Posted on Nov 30, 2011, with 6 flags
how do i delete pictures in my tools+
Posted on Dec 14, 2011, with 6 flags
NVIDIA 196.75 kills video cards
Posted on Mar 6, 2010, with 5 flags
I need some help with yt upload issue pretty please
Posted on Dec 10, 2010, with 5 flags
HELP! Why are Microsoft ringing me every day?
Posted on Jan 22, 2011, with 5 flags
browser hijack during login
Posted on Mar 21, 2011, with 5 flags
Daughter has a New Laptop with Webcam.....Help!!!!
Posted on Jan 17, 2012, with 131 replies
Entering the world of linux
Posted on Dec 26, 2009, with 114 replies
30 day Linux challenge.
Posted on Jan 12, 2011, with 101 replies
Please Help....Computer Problems!
Posted on Apr 1, 2012, with 87 replies
Microsoft leaks details of Windows 8 and Windows 9
Posted on Oct 19, 2009, with 82 replies
what's the best browser out there.
Posted on May 6, 2010, with 74 replies
I think my computer is getting old.
Posted on Mar 5, 2011, with 64 replies
Is Microsoft Trying To Make Linux Illegal?
Posted on Jun 2, 2011, with 64 replies
Google Search results -- click on link and get blank screen
Posted on Feb 14, 2012, with 60 replies
A spy in your computer? Here is what to do about it
Posted on Mar 5, 2011, with 57 replies
Internet was Shut Off last night.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011, with 50 replies
I am Going Linux, but which one?
Posted on Apr 20, 2011, with 46 replies
Need help with 2.4 GHz wireless "spy" cameras....please
Posted on Aug 13, 2011, with 44 replies
Why Linux Sucks
Posted on Jan 17, 2012, with 43 replies
Ubuntu 11 Help, Advice
Posted on Apr 24, 2011, with 42 replies
Ubuntu 10.10 beta is out.
Posted on Sep 15, 2010, with 41 replies
Help!! spyware? somethings wrong on my PC
Posted on Apr 1, 2011, with 41 replies
advice regarding me upgrading my CPU.
Posted on Mar 26, 2012, with 41 replies
Have you 7'd yet ?
Posted on Oct 23, 2009, with 37 replies
Computers and Overclocking
Posted on Sep 17, 2011, with 37 replies
iMac prices are RETARDED
Posted on Nov 14, 2010, with 36 replies
wmpnetwk.exe? Windows7 help!
Posted on Jan 15, 2012, with 36 replies
Is Facebook down?
Posted on Jan 25, 2012, with 36 replies
Building a new-ish PC
Posted on Dec 20, 2010, with 34 replies
Computer Shuts off for no apparent reason - HELP
Posted on Nov 23, 2011, with 34 replies
Is There Anybody Out There?...with Norton Experience??
Posted on Feb 19, 2012, with 34 replies
Question about UBUNTU
Posted on Dec 21, 2010, with 33 replies


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