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  1. Bonhomme Richard
    Sticky

    Build your own computer guide

    I agree, though I'll bet they have one waiting in the wings when this ACTUALLY drops.
    Bonhomme Richard, Dec 15, 2009 ... 2 3
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    Eriol
    Mar 8, 2017
  2. GasBandit
    Like x 5

    The Internet will never satisfy its lust for Net Neutrality and Bandwidth

    I'm on Verizon, and have noticed over the past week that data stream to YouTube will sometimes just stop. It'll load fine, and then halfway through a video it just won't load anymore.
    GasBandit, Jan 2, 2015 ... 4 5 6
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    Ravenpoe
    Jul 23, 2017 at 6:26 AM
  3. DarkAudit
    Like x 5

    Tech minor victory thread

    A big issue with hackintoshes is updating the system after Apple releases a software update to the App Store. Sierra updated to 10.12.6 yesterday. After checking tonymacx86, I updated mine. No...
    DarkAudit, Nov 15, 2015 ... 2 3
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    DarkAudit
    Jul 20, 2017 at 7:54 AM
  4. DarkAudit

    The Tech Random Crap Thread

    I got the ransom demand letter from Photobucket tonight. I told them to kiss my ass.
    DarkAudit, Jun 28, 2017 ... 2
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    DarkAudit
    Jul 17, 2017 at 7:22 PM
  5. figmentPez

    Laptop for college & video editing

    One of the great things about that $200 deal I mentioned is that these are not "student" versions of the programs, they are the full versions, and you get to keep them (and all their future...
    figmentPez, Jul 1, 2017
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    PatrThom
    Jul 2, 2017
  6. Bones

    displayport cables

    There are several different versions of DisplayPort, much like there are different revisions of USB 1, USB 2, etc. just make sure everything in the chain supports whatever revision you need....
    Bones, Jul 1, 2017
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    PatrThom
    Jul 1, 2017
  7. stienman

    Beware cryptolocker

    Well, you SAY that, buuuuuuut...
    stienman, Nov 12, 2013 ... 2
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    GasBandit
    Jun 27, 2017
  8. GasBandit

    Public DNS providers?

    Let me try and answer them in order: -Windows (and macOS) do cache DNS lookups, but that's local to the machine only, and we have almost 20 devices on our network. Any DNS lookups done by one...
    GasBandit, Jun 14, 2017
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    PatrThom
    Jun 19, 2017
  9. Sparhawk

    [Question] New Mouse

    G400 and G400s are good mouses all-around. You can get them new for $70, or get a bunch of them used for $15-25 (what I did).
    Sparhawk, May 25, 2017
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    Denbrought
    Jun 1, 2017
  10. fade
    Informative x 3

    Wacom Graphire 4 and Windows 10

    Also, if you, like me just discovered the ahem "joy" (irritation, stupidity, annoyance, etc.) that is windows ink and "flicks", please see this, uh, colorful guide for disabling the crap out of...
    fade, May 29, 2017
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    fade
    May 29, 2017
  11. figmentPez

    Getting 5.1 audio out of my new PC

    It's more movies I like to have in surround than gaming.
    figmentPez, May 19, 2017
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    figmentPez
    May 20, 2017
  12. GasBandit

    Dell Bios update bricking motherboards

    Lookie there, pure Chinesium.
    GasBandit, May 18, 2017
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    GasBandit
    May 18, 2017
  13. Chad Sexington

    [Question] Windows Update argh

    [IMG]
    Chad Sexington, Apr 2, 2016
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    Ravenpoe
    May 17, 2017
  14. Chad Sexington

    [Question] I am a 28 year old adult who does not understand lightbulbs

    Does he have an EZ-Bake Oven he's planning on handing down? --Patrick
    Chad Sexington, May 12, 2017
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    PatrThom
    May 14, 2017
  15. fade
    Like x 3

    Enabling PVR features on TV: The Saga Begins

    I'm sure you can probably whip up an actively cooled enclosure of some sort for it, with parts you have hanging around the house. --Patrick
    fade, May 10, 2017
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    PatrThom
    May 14, 2017
  16. Eriol
    Informative x 3

    Keylogger on HP Laptops found in Audio Driver

    Follow-up: HP issues fix for 'keylogger' found on several laptop models Apparently the 2016-and-forward models are fixed, with a Windows Update all you need to remove the code and the log file....
    Eriol, May 11, 2017
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    Eriol
    May 12, 2017
  17. GasBandit
    Informative x 4

    Hard Drive Reliability statistics from online backup company Backblaze

    Q1 Update, get it while it's fresh. --Patrick
    GasBandit, Jan 21, 2014
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    PatrThom
    May 10, 2017
  18. DarkAudit

    [Question] Laptop battery recalibration?

    Glad to hear it!It's much worse (ie, more expensive to find and fix) when a new battery doesn't fix the problem.
    DarkAudit, Apr 23, 2017
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    stienman
    May 10, 2017
  19. LittleKagsin

    Printing Labels...

    The smaller label that says "label maker label" is still optional, but I've heard they plan to introduce an amendment making it obligated for multi-size label makers in 2019.
    LittleKagsin, Apr 24, 2017
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    10
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    168
    Bubble181
    Apr 25, 2017
  20. Gared

    [Question] Universal Remote

    Yeah, that was my first step last year when my first crappy remote died. It looks like this one is going to hold on for a while longer though, and could actually really work well if I just find...
    Gared, Apr 20, 2017
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    Gared
    Apr 20, 2017
  21. LordRendar

    Mobo/GPU Problems

    Just you wait. ;) gonna get another 480 to do crossfire.
    LordRendar, Mar 25, 2017
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    243
    LordRendar
    Mar 29, 2017
  22. Eriol

    Red Flag Windows for China

    Assuming equal level of monitoring, I'd rather be spied on by China, personally. Their enforcement apparatus is quite a ways away, compared to the U.S.'
    Eriol, Mar 24, 2017
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    Denbrought
    Mar 24, 2017
  23. GasBandit

    GeForce Now: Rent-a-virtualized badass gaming PC

    It's always fascinating to me just how many takes visual media takes to get "perfect" or nearly so. And then it reinforces whenever I see live performances (theatre especially) just how many...
    GasBandit, Jan 5, 2017
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    629
    Eriol
    Mar 22, 2017
  24. Bubble181

    [Question] Yet Another Excel Question

    Oh man, I took a class on Filemaker Pro "programming" in my CS undergrad. What a pain in the ass.
    Bubble181, Mar 9, 2017
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    Denbrought
    Mar 9, 2017
  25. Grytpipe-Thynne

    [Question] USB HDD.

    Generally a small quantity of online storage on hard drives at a data center operated by them, much like having your own locker at the club or something. I'm sure they would be willing to expand...
    Grytpipe-Thynne, Mar 6, 2017
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    10
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    198
    PatrThom
    Mar 8, 2017
  26. Anonymous

    [Question] Web hosting for (NSFW) content.

    I hadn't even considered Patreon. Otherwise, it looks like Cloudflare is the one to use (they're hosting gwern and several other sites of that ilk).
    Anonymous, Feb 26, 2017
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    Anonymous
    Feb 27, 2017
  27. GasBandit

    RANT: Extensions driving me nuts

    Only the stuff that is absolutely 100% mission critical. The salespeople all have late model budget Dells with windows 7/8/10
    GasBandit, Jan 23, 2017
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    GasBandit
    Jan 24, 2017
  28. Bones

    looking for advice on a new monitor

    I'm pretty sure you could flip a coin and be happy with whatever outcome. The monitor that fits your needs is available now, and it'll only drop in price a little. You don't need to wait for a...
    Bones, Nov 18, 2016
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    290
    stienman
    Jan 9, 2017
  29. Terrik

    Speaker Question

    After long deliberation, I think I'm ready to give my expert opinion and say that it's probably resonance. :awesome:
    Terrik, Jan 1, 2017
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    5
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    189
    Bubble181
    Jan 1, 2017
  30. jwhouk

    [Question] Anyone Want a Slightly Used HD?

    To the prospective new owner...it's actually a 30GB drive, but be aware that it's an ATA/100 44-pin drive, not SATA. --Patrick
    jwhouk, Dec 22, 2016
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    PatrThom
    Dec 22, 2016
  31. evilmike

    Web hosting recommendations

    I've been using gkg.net since day one for gasbanditry.com. They're not the most feature rich (it's possible to get unlimited storage/bandwidth out there for 4 bucks/mo) but they're a small shop...
    evilmike, Dec 13, 2016
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    167
    GasBandit
    Dec 14, 2016
  32. Dave

    I fucked up. Need audio help.

    I hope I'm wrong, but I get the feeling the audio tracks will only be separated left and right, not mic and loopback/speaker. If that's the case, getting the mic feed out of it will be like...
    Dave, Dec 12, 2016
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    10
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    257
    GasBandit
    Dec 13, 2016
  33. Dave

    [Question] HDMI/Mini-Display Port Question

    Yes. The vibe can use either hdmi or DisplayPort, but they only package the hdmi cable. You might find it cheaper and easier to buy the DisplayPort cable and leave the hdmi port on your laptop...
    Dave, Dec 8, 2016
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    2
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    172
    stienman
    Dec 8, 2016
  34. AshburnerX

    Need to get a Network Switch

    That works. Thanks.
    AshburnerX, Nov 29, 2016
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    200
    AshburnerX
    Nov 29, 2016
  35. blotsfan

    Getting a laptop

    Well, mine is hopefully going to make me money. But yeah, they are both pretty strong gaming machines.
    blotsfan, Nov 20, 2016
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    323
    Dave
    Nov 29, 2016
  36. bhamv3

    [Question] Getting a new computer, thoughts on this build?

    Just FYI those next processors are finally being reviewed and tested in the wild. tl;dr: It performs almost the same as the 6xxx series, except for being slightly faster and bringing new built-in...
    bhamv3, Nov 18, 2016
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    25
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    550
    PatrThom
    Nov 29, 2016
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