Recent content by bigal40

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    Problem with encrytped file

    I have an old .docx document that I encrypted years ago (around 2010). I know the password to the file but I don't remember how I encrypted it (if I used office or a third party app). When I open the document in word it just shows gibberish symbols, it doesn't prompt me for a password. Anyone...
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    Laptop Charger 1-15P to C7 connection

    Thanks for the reply, but it must be possible, all of the Apple laptops have power supplies like that. This is an ultraportable I am trying to do it with (Sony TZ195N), so it has a light power brick.
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    Laptop Charger 1-15P to C7 connection

    Does anyone know where you can find a c7 to 1-15p adapter for my laptop charger that doesn't have any cord in between the two? I just want my power block to plug straight into the wall outlet.
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    Which type of gas for small engines? (lawnmower etc)

    I run small 4 stroke engines with 87octane. Higher octane gas doesn't burn hotter, it just doesn't ignite until it reaches a higher temperature. That's why when you have an engine with really high compression you need higher octane fuel to prevent ignition in the cylinder prior to the piston...
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    Upgrades to Home Theater

    Thanks for the link, even with the larger screen it looks like my PPI will be going up from 143 to 192.
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    Upgrades to Home Theater

    Yeah, I thought about going 1080p, but I sometimes watch it in the daytime with some ambient light so I decided to go for a brighter projector. A 2500lumen 1080p would cost like 3x what I paid. I'm not completely sold on 1080p over 720p. First I don't watch too many movies(no bluray player), I...
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    Upgrades to Home Theater

    So today I ordered two upgrades to my theater. Currently I have a Mitsubishi HC3(1/4HD 960x540, LCD, 1300lumens, 500:1 contrast) projector and a 92" screen. It has served me well for 4 years now and I am have about 1600hrs on the second lamp. I think the LCD panels are starting to go because the...
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    Spark Plug Boot

    Yes, it is a two stroke. It has points that open up to create spark and I have checked and they are openning up at top dead center. What do you mean by see if the flywheel is "sheared" ? The only other thing is a leak in the crankcase like you said. That is the only part I have opened up and...
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    Spark Plug Boot

    Rubbing alcohol?
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    Spark Plug Boot

    Yeah, If I can ever get the thing to run. Anyone Know anything about mopeds? I am getting a nice spark, gettting compression of 110psi(this is a bit low, but shouldn't be low enough to keep it from starting), and I am getting fuel into the cylinder(the plug is wet/I can see it spraying out...
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    Do racing drivers engage the ABS?

    What kind of cars do you race?
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    Spark Plug Boot

    Yes, I think this is the what was going on with my moped(it is a 1977). The "boot" was a hard L shaped piece of something like plastic or ceramic. I unscrewed it from the end of the spark plug wire and I got no connectivity between the two ends, so I assumed it was bad. Out of curiosity I cut it...
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    And here comes another Android phone

    The phone only costs ~$150 in materials so they would be making a profit by selling it for $199, not taking a loss.
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    And here comes another Android phone

    The Nexus One is the HTC Passion. Apparently Verizon turned it down that's why HTC turned to T-mobile. It really doesn't make sense for Verizon to launch a newer Android phone just a few months after they launched the Moto Droid.