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    Speedtest.net - Unreliable???

    There are also some tools at http://www.broadbandreports.com/tools. I find them sorta meh other than the Line Quality test.But i do love their forums,been a member there for 8 years +.
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    Speedtest.net - Unreliable???

    http://testmy.net/mobile/details Almost always pretty accurate for a website based test(a lot are garbage).Works well on my HTC One X.Make sure, whether your testing a phone or PC,that you choose a close server to you.I think the "SmartTest" lets you choose,or maybe all of them i forget...
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    Tablet Help!

    Basically,the wife has really been wanting a tablet to browse on,while out and about or sitting on the couch,and I'd like one to play around with.We do have an older Acer Aspire 5810TZ ultra portable,which is very light,but she really wants a tablet.The CULV intel 1.3ghz cpu in the Acer is...
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    Should I return this card?

    http://www.ocbase.com/perestroika_en/index.php Run the gpu test with "check for errors" box checked. Run it for an hour or 2 and keep an eye on your temps just to be safe. By default though,it will stop running on the first error,or if it hits 85c.
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    NVIDIA Asking GeForce Owners To Send Cards In For Examination

    If you want to fix this issue with Firefox....besides turning off "Power management to adaptive",also go to the profiles section,like you do for games,and you'll find Firefox in there. Turn on maximum performance for Firefox there as well or it'll still happen. Doing this has made it happen...
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    Solid State Storage initiative

    If some of you are bored and like SSD tech and are new to it,may find some of this interesting.About SSSI The SNIA Solid State Storage Initiative (SSSI) was formed to foster the growth and success of the market for solid state storage in both enterprise and client environments. It consists of...
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    Has Intel fixed the Sandy Bridge S3 sleep bug ?

    You would be suprised at how often installing the latest RST driver and the latest Intel OROM will fix that issue. Also the latest Intel Management Engine IF your motherboard requires it.
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    Warning(Gigabyte F6 bios)

    If you flash the gigabyte Z68A-d3-b3 board to their just released F6 bios you will cut your SSD write speed to half.Re-flashing back to F5 will correct the issue.I've heard other boards are experiencing the same issue with their respective new bios's. I have a OCZ drive just so its known.Not...
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    Gigabyte Questions(Kyle?)

    Thanks for the response guys!
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    OCZ Firmware 2.11 released

    I'm actually getting above rated speed for my Agi 3 60Gb. No complaints thus far :D This is for thier latest series of drives....agi3,vertex 3 etc. http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?91864-Vertex3-Agility3-Solid3-Revo3-Firmware-ver-2.11-is-live-discuss-it-here. Btw...
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    Gigabyte Questions(Kyle?)

    I guess my main issue is the Marvell chip on the Intel boards doesnt actually support Sata 6gbs speed due to how they implement them on the boards. Basically people buying all these mobo's thinking their getting more sata6 capable ports than they really are. It's straight up lying.No other way...
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    Gigabyte Questions(Kyle?)

    Sirs... I'm currently running a Gigabyte Z68A-D3-B3 mobo,which is basically the gimp of the Z68 line,but it serves me well for my needs lol. But here are my 2 questions,they apply to any Giga mobo,i couldn't find official answers anywhere on the internet tubes....I'm hoping Kyle or one of the...
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    PBXpress; Anyone used it?

    Check out this new appliance. Each call is only using 8kbps instead of the 42ish most use. It got a very positive reviews from the ones I've read. No telling on the price though :) http://www.businesscomputingworld.co.uk/review-voipex-vibe/
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    Microsoft Security Essentials 2.1.1116.0 Released

    You use it in combo with AV,not it just alone.
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    Microsoft Security Essentials 2.1.1116.0 Released

    You guys need to add Hitman Pro to your box of tools.It's very fast and it picks up root kits that AV's miss sometimes. http://www.surfright.nl/en I'm sure you can find various reviews of it,its rather bad ass.
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