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    Google+ Hangout Featuring The Muppets

    The nonprofit I'm with used to have weekly group video chats via Skype, and it was a terrible experience. We started using Google+ hangouts though, and the meetings have gone much better. Especially for being free, it's perfect.
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    6 Reasons Your Computer Guy Hates You

    The only people I do free work for are my neighbors. Between the two of them I can borrow almost anything I might need, ranging from power tools to heavy-duty excavating equipment. In the fall my neighbor will inevitably ask if I can fix his computer, and I alway say "Hell yes!" because then a...
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    HP Touchpad 16GB $99, 32GB $149, Active for .edu

    That's from OnSales Facebook page. At this point my order's still processing, so I don't know what's going on.
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    HP Touchpad 16GB $99, 32GB $149, Active for .edu

    However now this I'm concerned now :(
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    HP Touchpad 16GB $99, 32GB $149, Active for .edu

    Was able to cancel a 2x32GB order from OnSale, and reorder for 2x16GB. I didn't see that they had the 16GB versions at first, but since my wife and I really won't need to store much on these it's worth saving $100. Besides, now she doesn't have to worry about messing up her laptop in the...
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    Stupid Best Buy Employee / Criminal of the Day

    You didn't think hard enough. The manager of my local Best Buy got arrested for this same scam after getting over $30K in cash. This actually seems to be a pretty common thing...
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    Little Big Planet 2 (PS3) + $20 Amazon.com Cash Back = $38 shipped after credit

    I didn't realize this was coming out tomorrow, thanks OP!
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    Bluray Drive Ripping Question

    Wut? Posted via [H] Mobile Device
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    Amazon Kindle Offer

    I clicked add to cart as soon as the offer was available, and I didn't get one :( :eek: :mad:
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    HD Homerun Prime Lives!

    Don't you mean 3 :eek: :p That makes it even sweeter to me. I'm sold on this over the Ceton.
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    Google Helps You Vote

    I actually used this earlier today. Granted I confirmed it through another site, but I thought it was pretty cool.
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    10 Reasons To Have Your Geek Card Revoked

    I lose because I (like others) couldn't care less about the boring crap that was Blade Runner nor whatever it's based on, and because I love my FiOS.
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    Hurt Locker Lawyer Says Illegal Sharing Must End

    I haven't seen Hurt Locker, and all this bullshit has made me not want to see it ever. Posted via [H] Mobile Device
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    OpenOffice.org Volunteers Cut Ties with Oracle

    THANK YOU!!! I was wondering if anyone else caught that. That alone is enough reason never to use it.
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    How to keep multiple HTPC upto date?

    Umm, why get a tuner card for each? Also, have you thought about running a domain? You can push updates and whatnot through WSUS.
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    Is there a better way I can setup my network?

    Sorry, we all bow down to your superior knowledge and ability to tax a network like none of us can. Just chill man. We don't even know what he's using the network for, so a suggestion of wireless isn't uncalled for. If no one in the house is doing anything other than surfing the net there...
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    HIPAA compliance basics for email and data storage

    Basically HIPAA comes down to protecting PHI/PII from anyone who doesn't NEED to access it. Even if it's someone internal, and they don't have a legitimate reason for accessing the data. Also, just home Medicare/Medicaid isn't involved, because if it is, there's even more restrictions...
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    Problem with new xbox slim and wpa2 security

    Mine connected no problems to my WPA2 network with a passphrase. I don't bother with MAC filtering though, as it doesn't do shit.
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    State Reviewing Massive Computer Meltdown

    Because IBM wasn't responsible for a large bank being offline and unable to do business for a while...
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    Building a "server" for a Point-of-sale system

    Good call :D What are you going to use for the terminals? Are you able to reuse the Micros ones?
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    Building a "server" for a Point-of-sale system

    I thought that's what it was. Yeah, that doesn't need much power at all. I've seen 100+ terminals supported by one dual PIII server with 3GB of RAM just fine. There's honestly not much of a need to do work directly on the server with Aloha, which is a good thing. In the end anything you've...
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    Building a "server" for a Point-of-sale system

    OP, what POS system are you using? I've worked with a few POS systems for food and retail, and you'd be surprised at how well such systems work on little power. None of the systems you've listed are low powered, but trust me, you don't need a SSD for this.
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    Home Theater Set Up

    what HTIB? whithout knowing, I'm going to guess this: hook the PS3 up to the receiver with HDMI, and then run HDMI from the receiver to the TV. For the cable box, run a coax or optical cable to another audio in on the receiver, and leave the component hooked up to the TV. Posted via [H]...
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    wiring house for home networking.

    Yup, the second one you linked is what I was thinking of but both will work.
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    Ceton Quad Tuner - Delayed

    Weak. Seriously weak Ceton.
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    wiring house for home networking.

    It's a combination of the two (at least all of the ones I've seen). It's going to be open like the first one, but have the tabs like you can see on the second.
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    wiring house for home networking.

    No, you need an "old construction" low voltage box. What you linked is a new construction box, and installing that in an existing wall will be a pain. The difference is that an old construction box has a tab at the top and bottom that hold itself against the existing drywall. That may not...
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    WHS backup and restore is useless

    In that case you had two problems. You can't restore to a smaller drive anyways.
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    WHS backup and restore is useless

    OP, was your original HD larger than the SSD?
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    NAS on University Network?

    Are you allowed to have your own router? If not your only other option is to try and lock the security settings down. Posted via [H] Mobile Device
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    Problem Adding a Disk in WHS

    Wow. That was my problem. :o I didn't look in the "DE" folder, since I had one called "shares" on the root of the drive that had all my data in it (or so I thought). Thanks!
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    Problem Adding a Disk in WHS

    Ok, so I've installed a fresh copy of WHS on a new disk. I took the old drive that used to be my old WHS (trial edition), and installed it into the system. I have not added it to the storage pool yet yet, as I want the data from that disk and I know adding it will format the disk. I can...
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    Need Best Audio System with Floorstanding Speakers

    Wow, you added what Zenshi suggested to your sig? Do you even understand what all of that is for? You have a receiver, and then a preamp and an amp. What do you own from your sig? It matters, because we can make a recommendation based on what you have. If you're just trying to have...
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    A few questions about the BX5a monitors

    No, you don't need an amp, and you can damage those speakers if you try and use one with them. Also, If you like the sound, go for it! They're a great 2.0 setup compared to what you've got now.
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    Electric Guitar played through AVR

    While what others have said will work, I wouldn't go with what they're suggesting. I would leave the HTPC completely out of the loop, since it's going to be more expensive, and won't be as versatile. I would start with a multi-effects pedal and a cheap guitar. Once you have the...
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    ESI JULI@ AUDIO card? Help My Build New Sound STAGE!

    If you're looking into a receiver based set up, anything with an optical/S/PDIF out will work for the sound card. You're going to let the receiver do the actual processing, so an expensive sound card really won't help. If you have a motherboard with a S/PDIF out, then just use that and put the...
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    Heres The Deal..

    Well, I think you could get a projector, 2 large speakers (PA, not HT) + amp, and HTPC for around $5-7K. It wouldn't be the best, but it would work for filling a large room. It completely depends on his goals. Step up to higher-end gear and 5.1 or 7.1 though, and you're absolutely right!
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    Russound SMC-35- Cablecard sweetness

    They set the prices, and I'll pay it. Seriously, if it's less than $500 for a quad tuner, I'll buy it. If it lives up to the feature list it's supposed to have, it's going to be worth it. OP, how's the picture quality? Specifically, how does it compare to a normal STB? I've never seen any...
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    Heres The Deal..

    Ok, you're just being cryptic. You've been asked very specific questions, and all you can respond with is the above? WTF? Seriously, you've got a room that's over 3300sq ft in your house, and you've only got $7K to spend? You have to understand why few are taking your request seriously...
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