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    Looking for a wired, backlit, scissor switch keyboard

    Hi everyone, I'm currently using a mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Reds, and it's simply too loud. I also would prefer to get something that's backlit. My requirements are: - Wired - Scissor switches OR low profile keys - Backlit (prefer standard white) - Standard keyboard layout...
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    Did anyone else not care for Guardians of the Galaxy?

    I finally got around to watching it. Maybe it's just due to all of the hype I've heard since it came out. I'm not one to purposely discredit something just because it's "trendy to go against the masses" (I liked Avatar), but I just genuinely didn't get this one. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't...
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    Boss needs to run 3 1080p monitors extended/mirrored, no gaming

    Hi all, My boss has three 1080p monitors. Their only inputs are HDMI and DVI. He wants to run two extended, and the third as a mirror of one of the others. We had all three up and running with his HD6850 card, using 2x DVI and 1x active DisplayPort to DVI adapter. Recently, whether through a...
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    Any new, smaller Android smartphones on the horizon?

    I'm considering upgrading from my Galaxy S4 in the next several months. I absolutely hate the overall phone size and would like to get something at LEAST half an inch smaller. I really think 4" screens are ideal for me, but there doesn't seem to be much coming out smaller than 4.5" these days...
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    New (to me) car - should I stop kicking myself / advice on trans flush?

    Sorry, this will be a bit long. So, with another baby due in late November, and already having a 10 year old and a 1 year old, my wife and I knew that we would need a vehicle with a third row. Yeah, you CAN fit all three kids in the back of a sedan, but with two car seats it just isn't...
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    New (to us) Mazda CX-9

    Whelp, I was planning on posting here to get opinions first, but we're already pretty much set on it. My wife and I have a 10 year old and another little guy that just turned 1. We also have a little girl due in late November. A normal sedan just wasn't going to work with two car seats plus...
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    Most grammatical errors don't bother me, but...

    It irks me when people write "needs fixed." ARGH. Needs fixing - not a complete sentence, but we get the idea. Fine with me. Needs wheel fixed - sounds like a note someone wrote. No problem. Needs paint - again, we're ok here. Needs attention - yup. Needs fixed - NO NO NO NO NO. You don't...
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    Tips on dyeing waterproof material?

    A while ago I picked up a surplus Swiss Army mountaineering backpack. It was cheap ($40ish), has an internal frame, waterproof coating, and it should be tough enough to take a lot of abuse. It should be great for camping without breaking the bank. Here's an example...
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    Just tried Framboise Lambic

    I'd never heard of the stuff before. It's interesting. Quite sweet, but somehow still enjoyable. All I can think is that I want to cook with it. It seems like it would make a great sauce to pair with some kind of meat - lamb, pork, perhaps even a decent steak.
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    Best option for a used vehicle with a 3rd row?

    My wife and I are looking at options for the future. Her 2003 Malibu is sitting around 210k miles, and my Fusion is almost paid off. Later this year or next year we're going to look for a newer vehicle for her. We have a 9 year old and a 5 month old, and we're planning on having another kid in...
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    So you're locked in a room for an entire year...

    All of your basic needs are met: food, water, equipment to exercise, comfortable place to sleep, someone to occasionally chat with to keep from going insane, etc. You don't have a phone, PDA, game console, tablet, or anything else with Internet access. There's nothing to write with or draw on...
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    Anyone Playing Rust?

    http://playrust.com/ It's in early alpha development, but it's available to play now if you buy a key from the auction. It's made by Garry Newman, of Garry's Mod fame. It's very similar to Day-Z. You start out with only a few supplies, and your only goal is to survive. Unlike Day-Z, you can...
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    Wow, this is ridiculous...

    I've been using Firefox for quite a while now, having switched from IE (years ago) > Firefox > Chrome > back to Firefox. However, I never really jumped on the AdBlock Plus / NoScript bandwagon. I tried them a few times, and it always seemed like more of a hassle than it was worth to get...
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    Thinking of buying a Windows 8 Tablet for my next mobile PC - suggestions?

    Things I'm looking for: Small / relatively light (10-12" screen) GOOD battery life (at least 7 hours) Decently fast (is Atom sufficient, or should I go Core i5? This will primary be an email / PHP coding machine, but I also don't want to have slow-downs when switching between programs) Good...
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    Question about emissions equipment on older vehicles

    If you buy an older vehicle, let's say 20-30+ years old, are you legally allowed to take the emissions equipment off? I'm toying with the idea of picking up an older truck for a rock-simple carbed build, just for fun. However, it's easier to find late 70s and early 80s trucks in semi-decent...
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    ABS kicks on for no reason

    2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 150k miles 4.0L SOHC, ABS, front discs and rear drums For whatever reason, when coming to a normal stop at a stop sign, the ABS occasionally kicks on. This is on dry pavement with good tires. It seems to only happen for the first stop after starting, so it may...
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    PSA: if you're cooking in cast iron for the first time...

    ...DO NOT FORGET THAT THE HANDLE IS HOT AND GRAB IT WITH YOUR BARE HAND! I tried the Alton Brown method of cooking a steak last night. I picked up some decent 1-1.5" thick rib eye steaks, a cast iron pan, some canola oil, and some Kosher salt. Preheat oven and pan to 500 degrees, burner on...
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    Best way to connect wireless headphones to TV?

    Hi guys, My wife likes to watch TV late at night, and since we're on opposite shifts, it often keeps me up. I'm looking for a way to connect wireless headphones to our TV so that she can lay in bed (across the room) and hear her shows without disturbing me. Right now the setup is just cable...
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    YAGT: Help me pick out a rifle

    My wife and I (both CCW permit holders) have a decent assortment of pistols, mostly for recreational use. About a month ago, we decided to pick up a 10/22 takedown model (our first rifle) for her, so we have something that can reach out a bit further if needed. If we have a rabid raccoon in the...
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    Pre-paid phone as a backup?

    I'm thinking of picking up a pre-paid phone as a backup to throw in my laptop bag. I'd only use it for emergencies (power's out, couldn't charge my smartphone), or if I forgot my main phone at home and needed to quickly let people know. What's a good company to go with? My main phone is on...
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    Dyslexics Untie!

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    What kind of environment do you live in?

    Curious to see how it breaks down.
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    What happened with Driver Sweeper?

    What a great piece of software. I used to download it from Guru3D back in the day, but they have a notice now saying that it has been discontinued. On the other hand, Phyxion.net apparently has the same (or very similar) program available. Did someone take over development, or just move it to...
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    Air cooler that won't block memory slots?

    I have a 3770K coming in at the end of the week, and I'm looking for an air cooler to go with it. I'd prefer something that's reasonable capable, but not hideously huge. I'd prefer something that doesn't block memory slots, and ~160mm tall is the highest I can go (a little bit shorter would be...
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    Recommendations for Z77 Motherboard

    Hi guys, I'm looking to pair a motherboard with the rig in my signature, plus an i7 3770K. I prefer ASUS or Gigabyte, but will consider others. I'm looking for the best bang for the buck in terms of features; not overly concerned about overclocking at this point. Any suggestions, and why do...
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    Looking at options for a car around $20k

    Background: I just recently got married, and we currently have three vehicles between us. My 2008 Fusion SE V6 with 60k miles, her 2003 Malibu with 200k miles, and our 2001 Explorer Sport Trac with 140k miles. The Fusion and Sport Trac have been excellent, but fuel economy is lacking (22-24...
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    Let's try something new: what should I buy for my birthday?

    This year has been somewhat chaotic (though exciting) - getting married in April, renting a new house, bought a new-to-me vehicle last year, promoted at work, etc. Lots of great stuff, along with the related stress. So, I couldn't think of anything to ask for this year, so I asked everyone to...
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    So I tried scotch for the first time...

    I'm not really a big drinker, but lately I've been trying a few new things (mostly wines) just to say that I did. I guess my tastes are maturing, because the nasty sweet stuff that I once enjoyed (Parrot Bay fruit flavors for example) now turn my stomach. Even the bottle of Wild Turkey Honey...
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    Other coffee threads got me thinking...

    ...Can anyone recommend a good thermos that will fit under a standard Keurig coffee maker? Most "standard sized" thermoses are too tall to fit, and I would love to just have it brew and be ready to go. Additionally, can anyone recommend a decent, in-expensive French Press to try? Easy to...
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    Casual laptop bag for a guy?

    I work for a web design company. The dress code is casual (jeans and a collared shirt), and I bring my laptop with me every day. I'm looking for something that will be comfortable to carry, casual enough to carry around town (no briefcases), but still look professional enough to bring to an...
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    Thinking of putting together some first-aid kits for my cars, suggestions?

    Over the course of the last several months, I've stopped at several accident scenes that I arrived on before anyone else. Luckily none of them have been major (often plenty of vehicle damage, but the people have been ok), and I'm thankful that I haven't seen anything life-threatening. However...
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    Looking for a battery-powered cell phone charger

    On another forum, I saw someone that had a battery powered cell phone charger. It looked like a long tube that held 2xAA batteries and had a USB connection so that you could charge virtually any mobile device. The only down side was that you couldn't recharge the batteries inside the device via...
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    Oil on exhaust...

    So, I did an oil change in my 2001 Sport Trac today. It failed. You know those dumb rookie mistakes that you shake your head at when you hear the stories from other people? The ones that never happen to you? Yeah, that happened to me today. It was the first time I've changed the oil in...
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    Rant / advice about wisdom teeth (long)

    Several months ago, probably at the beginning of Summer, I went in for a routine cleaning and check-up at my dentist. I told them that I had been having slight discomfort and pressure, and was worried that my wisdom teeth may be causing some of my other teeth to get pushed around. Roughly two...
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    Bluetooth Audio for music / video - possible?

    I picked up a cheap Jabra Bluetooth headset a while back with the hopes that I could use it to watch movies at night without disturbing anyone else. Due to the distance, a wired headset is not an option. Unfortunately, I found that there was a very noticeable delay between the movie and the...
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    Need a dumb phone recommendation - AT&T

    My family all have AT&T with dumb phones. They're all out of contract at the moment, but I'm trying to convince them to stay that way if possible. Unfortunately, their phones are 3+ year old flip phones that have seen their better days. Some barely make it through a day of battery life with...
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    Thoughts on Explorer Sport Trac? - Update: Bought it!

    Since I made the last thread, my dad basically said that he's been considering putting a plow on his aging / rusting '95 F-150 for a while now. So, we're going to split the cost of the plow setup and share it between the two of us. Win/win. Anyway, I'm still in the market for a truck. I only...
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    93 Blazer Beater / Plow Vehicle?

    I've been looking around for a good deal on a cheap plow vehicle for the coming winter. I'm looking to spend under $3k, and the less I spend, the better. My requirements are something that is decently reliable, 4x4, not rusted out, and hopefully already has a plow attached. Being road worthy...
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    How is Lian Li's Customer Support?

    Recently, I purchased a PC-V1020B. It's a great case, but I ran into a problem. The screws that they used to mount the front 140mm fans are so tight that I can't get them to budge. They're starting to strip out, and I want to replace the fans with something without LEDs. I've submitted their...
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    Finally got 2.3.3 on my Atrix

    Plus whatever the new version of Motoblur is. Wow... just wow. I thought this was going to be a fairly minor update but the entire UI is far more fluid and graphically pleasing. I'm not sure if Gingerbread is the big reason here or if it's Motoblur, but I'm really liking the new colors...