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    CPU recommendation for programming

    1. Programming. Some nodejs and C. Light browsing. I likely be sshed into this box. 2. $1000 3. Chicago, IL. 4. CPU, Mobo, and ram. Motherboard and ram I have mostly figured out. I 5. I have an antec 650watt psu; Radeon 6950, and a few ssd drives. 6. Mildly. 7. I have two 24" Dell...
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    Dual Monitor Arms

    Looking to place two 24" Dell Ultrasharps on a monitor mount. Two I found were: 3m: http://www.amazon.com/3M-Adjust-Monitor-Saving-Monitors/dp/B009NSGO3M/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1418327696&sr=8-4&keywords=3m+monitor+arm Ergotron...
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    Entry Level Coding Interview Tips

    I had a hiring manager tell me the following: 1. Review your primary language (Java/C++/Ruby on Rails) 2. Review Data Structures and Algorithms. Know the Big-0 and basic algorithms 3. Review SQL. Have a basic understanding. 4. Review your front end language (Javascript/HTML)...
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    Installing Java 6 and Java 7 at the same time, and how to use 6 for.........?

    I do my Java programming in NetBeans, you can configure it for each application you write. I believe my default is 7.
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    mouse recommendation

    I currently have a Magic Trackpad, which works pretty well. I am looking for a standard mouse for when I program. I also play D3, on the rare occasion. Any suggestions? I am looking at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104390&Tpk=marathon%20mouse If you...
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    SSD for Macbook Pro 2011

    I have had both the c400 128GB and 256GB models in my MBP (Fall 2011). They are both great drives. I took the smaller one out, that one is being used in my desktop.
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    processor upgrade?

    Usually not. I am thinking I will just wait for the next tock.
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    processor upgrade?

    I am thinking I will buy 8GB of memory for the desktop. I will buy another M4 drive. I am leaning towards a 256GB one. I will place the new one (256GB) in my Macbook pro and the old one (128GB) in my desktop.
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    processor upgrade?

    I don't OC. I am considering picking up a 64GB drive or a 128GB SSD too. I have one in my macbook pro and one in my old thinkpad.
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    processor upgrade?

    I currently have an i760 with 4Gb of DDR 3 (1600), and a Radeon 6950 2Gb model. I primarily work with Visual Studio 2010, Office, Visio 2010, and NetBeans when I am working in Windows. I am considering picking up an Intel Core i7-3770K. I can get one for $290 at Micro Center. My other...
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    Outlook 2003 PST File Issue

    Do you have access to the original pst (a backup) that you used to make the exported file ? Make a copy of the *.pst file and use that. I have seen this happen before from exporting a pst, then importing that file into outlook. Often times, a corruption occurs. if you don't have access to...
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    What software/IDE do web designers use?

    backend: I like netbeans for java servlets/jsps. I can keep my project's organized in their folders/packages; plus I could go back and forth between multiple open docs. I used Netbeans for my java servlet class. After I was done building and testing my file, I did an ant build on the command...
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    SQL Explicit permissions

    If you don't have a passion for IT why are you taking classes in it and wasting time?
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    SQL Explicit permissions

    If this is how you're learning about Databases from Colorado State, your IT degree is useless. What kind of university would make students watch videos for a database class, with little to no labs? I would be embarrassed to have that school as my alma mater based on your description of the...
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    Is theft covered in the best buy warranty for laptops?

    Don't they have lockers at the dance studio? My apartment has a gym and we have a locker room with lockers.
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