Technology and Studio FAQ
Updated: 07-11-2004
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Table of Contents
	1.0	FAQ Related Questions
	1.0.1	Who do I contact regarding errors/bugs/dead links?
	1.0.2	Can I contribute topics to this FAQ/information page?
	1.1	Tech & Toys Forum Related Questions
	1.1.1	What kind of topics are appropriate in the Tech & Toys Forum?
	2.0	CD Recording Topics
	2.0.1	Which CD format should I choose for burning?
	2.0.2	What are TAO, DAO and DAO-96 writing modes?
	2.0.3	How do I burn with a CUE sheet, or a BIN/ISO image?
	2.0.4	How can I split audio tracks in Nero?
	2.0.5	How can I add CD-Text to my audio tracks?
	2.0.6	Is there a quality loss when converting Audio CD tracks to WAV?
	2.0.7	How to backup Audio CDs
	2.1	CD Copy Protection Topics
	2.1.1	CD Copy Protection: Background Information
	2.1.2	What software can I use to backup copy protected CDs?
	2.1.3	Tips for creating copy protected CD backups.
	2.1.4	Where do I find more information on copy protection?
	3.0	Audio Compression Topics
	3.0.1	MP3 encoding formats and bit rates: Background information
	3.0.2	How can I encode Audio CDs or WAV files to MP3?
	3.0.3	How can I decode MP3s to WAV files, or burn them to an Audio CD?
	3.0.4	Can I fade, split and repair errors in MP3 files?
	3.0.5	Are there alternatives for the MP3 format?
	4.0	File, Partition and Disk Management Topics
	4.0.1	File systems: Background information
	4.0.2	What is the difference between primary, extended and logical partitions?
	4.0.3	How do I remove the LILO boot loader?
	4.0.4	Can Windows access Linux partitions?
	5.0	Video Compression and File Formats
	5.0.1	Video compression formats: Background information
	5.0.2	Windows Media Player will not play a downloaded AVI file, what can I do?
	5.0.3	How do I play OGM video files?
	5.1	Video-CD and Super Video-CD Topics
	5.1.1	The (Super) Video-CD Standard: Background information
	5.1.2	How do I convert video files into a VCD or SVCD?
	5.1.3	How do I convert ASF or WMV files into a VCD or SVCD?
	5.1.4	How do I convert a DVD into a VCD or SVCD?
	5.1.5	Where do I find more information on VCDs or SVCDs?
	5.2	DVD Background Information
	5.2.1	The DVD format: Physical and application formats
	5.2.2	The DVD format: Region Codes, Region Code Enhancement (RCE) and CSS Encryption
	5.2.3	The DVD format: Video Title Sets
	5.2.4	The DVD format: Audio and video formats
	5.2.5	Playing foreign DVDs: Unlocking DVD players and DVD-ROM drives
	5.2.6	References and further reading on the DVD format
	5.3	DVD Ripping and Authoring
	5.3.1	Decrypting, ripping and creating DVD backups
	5.3.2	Creating a DVD from an existing Video Title Set (VTS)
	6.0	Internet Security
	6.0.1	Adware, Spyware, Trojans and Viruses: Background information
	6.0.2	How do I protect myself against Adware, Spyware, Trojans and Viruses?
	6.0.3	Removing adware and spyware nice and quick
	6.0.4	I get random ad pop-ups, even when I don't use my browser. How do I make it stop?
	6.0.5	Internet Explorer's start page is changed and I can't restore it. How do I fix it?
	6.0.6	Are there other symptoms for infection?
	6.0.7	Are there alternate browsers that offer better internet security features?
	6.0.8	How do I remove spyware and trojans in the System Volume Information directory?
	7.0	Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
	7.0.1	Which file sharing programs should I choose?
	7.0.2	Installing eMule
	7.0.3	How do I update the server list in eMule?
	7.0.4	How do I use eMule with a firewall?
	7.0.5	How do I upgrade eMule with my settings intact?
	7.0.6	How do I update the IP filter in eMule?
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