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    AMEX Deals for Cardholders

    I found these deals available through the AMEX portal, as an "Amex Offer & Benefit". Walmart - Spend $15+, get $5 back. Expires :12/30/14 Newegg - Spend $200+, get $25 back. Expires: 12/31/14 Toys R Us In Store - Spend $25+, get $5 back. Expires: 12/31/14 Toys R Us Online - Spend $75+, get $15...
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    AMEX offers $15 credit when spending $150 or more at Newegg

    I noticed this AMEX offer when I was logged into the account portal. You need to sign up for it before using it. Get a one-time $15 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to spend a total of $150 or more online at Newegg.com by 7/31/2014.
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    Finding a Windows 8.1 x64 compatible SSL VPN capable appliance

    I work for a small firm where there are 3 VPN users. The firm owns a Netgear FVS336G which we setup to allows to VPN into the office via SSL VPN. This worked great, and solid, for about 18 months or so. We decided to start upgrading to Windows 8.1 x64 and that was the end of the great part. The...
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    Upgrading my phone...

    Yesterday my AT&T contract expired and I'm very happy about that. Coverage in my area is a disaster. I'll be switching to Verizon...yesterday I went to the store but I can't make up my mind. I currently have a Nokia Lumia 900 which I've been happy with. It can do everything I've needed, so...
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    $278 for two 22" dell pro grade monitors

    Found at extremetech.com LINK DELL LINK Apply coupon code $KFG6NMP2MHVSJ
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    Prometheus at Best Buy - $7.99

    Just came from Best Buy and bought Prometheus Combo (Blu-ray and DVD) for $7.99 plus tax. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/prometheus-2-disc-blu-ray-disc/6668044.p?id=2578625&skuId=6668044&st=prometheus&lp=2&cp=1 Might be an interesting price for some.
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    "PrimeGrid Blast Off Challenge"...Help TA get the #1 spot!

    Hello again CPU addicts! Once again, I'd like to steal a few minutes of your busy time. TeAm Anandtech(TA), at the Distributed Computing (DC) subforum, is currently participating in the 'PrimeGrid 321 Blast Off Challenge'. What is PrimeGrid? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PrimeGrid The...
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    Shhh - Correlizer has available WUs

    I am currently committed to the PrimeGrid race but as an FYI...correlizer has available WUs. It looks like there's little crunching going so it might be an opportunity to grab some. TA continues to be the #1 in Total Credit (~15M points) and the closest threat is SET1 US@ ~3M points behind. :)
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    Interesting letter to Romney

    http://kwgn.com/2012/09/19/colo-12-year-old-to-romney-your-plan-isnt-what-we-need/ I just noticed this while I was surfing for news across many sites. To be more specific, I came across when I looked at the current 'Wait Wait Don't Tell me' quiz. I thought it was interesting and though...
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    Please advice about speakers for HTPC\TV

    I recently purchased a 50" LED TV (UN50ES6100), and thanks to all the people that provided advice, but the sound is just ok. I guess it has to do with the speakers not pointing forward or something else, I don't know but it is simply ok. My plan has been to purchase an HTPC and hook it up to...
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    time to upgrade the TV

    After 7 or so years, the time has come to upgrade the JVC 32" CRT. I've bee already doing a bit of research and I seem to have settled between these two models. UN50EH6000 and UN50ES6100. I've read a comparison in avs forum and it seems like these two TVs are the same except for some bells...
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    Romney's mobile app misspelled America - "A better 'Amercia'"...funny

    http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/30/tech/mobile/amercia-romney-iphone-app/index.html Funny...ha ha. From article... Closing per OP request (repost) Administrator Idontcare
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    Discovery of Cyber Weapon by Kaspersky Labs

    http://hothardware.com/News/Kaspersky-Labs-Uncovers-Most-Sophisticated-Cyber-Weapon-Ever/ Good read...
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    Avast scores VB100 award

    For those that use Avast, or are considering using it, this is likely interesting for you. http://hothardware.com/News/AVAST-Scores-VB100-Award-from-Virus-Bulletin-Stares-Down-Malware/
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    Upcoming WCG maintenance

    FYI - so you can plan accordingly. Upcoming Outage from April 28th at 14:00 UTC until April 29th at 2:00 UTC. World Community Grid will undergo some system maintenance required for ongoing growth. During this maintenance window, the website, the forums and the grid system will be...
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    new WCG project soon (CFSW)

    Computing for Sustainable Water The Computing for Sustainable Water (CFSW) project is one of three water-related projects selected to run on the IBM World Community Grid. This project evolved from the UVa Bay Game as a very detailed, simulation-only model of the Chesapeake Bay. Not a game, the...
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    New boinc client 7.0.25

    Anyone tried the new recommended boinc client? If so, any feedback\comments\issues? http://boinc.berkeley.edu/download_all.php Version 7.0.25 I have plans to install on two machines once all current WUs are complete. ************************************ Complementing using release notes link...
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    Correlizer crunching?

    Hola everyone, I just visited the milestones thread and noticed we've reached 12.5M! Congrats to TA! I realize there's heavy focus on WCG right now but wanted to ask if there are plans, from the Team Commanders or anyone, to try and grab the first to 100M milestone with that project. Reason...
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    BOINC Client question about scheduling

    I've been searching for this answer but have not quite found if it is even doable. It does not seem possible but maybe someone knows different. I have a box which has an ATI 4850 GPU and I want to put it to fold however I do not want that it folds all day. Only during the coolest parts of the...
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    AMD stops shipping Phenom II!

    I saw this on the CPU forum and I figured I post this info here. I guess I got lucky I bought my x6 a couple of weeks ago. AMD stops shipping Phenom II Bulldozer selling out as soon as available Original Post I certainly hope AMD recovers and produces something good again. I've been an AMD...
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    Suggestion for FS/FT forum

    First of all, I return bumps and bump my thread within the allowed time frames. However, most of the time, I start to look from page 8, of my view, for threads to return bumps to. I was thinking that it might be good to prevent the bump of threads that are in either in the 1st or 2nd page...
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    Extremetech: "AMD cancels 28nm APUs, starts from scratch at TSMC"

    LINK I have not been following the AMD stories that much but I figured this might be interesting for many. Note: Did a couple of searches and did not find it...so hopefully this is not a repost.
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    New WCG project - GO Fight Against Malaria!

    FYI - https://secure.worldcommunitygrid.org/research/gfam/overview.do
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    "Race to the top" recruitment thread: Correlizer Project

    Hello everyone @ CPU forum! I wanted to take a moment of your busy Overclocking schedule to check out this message. TeAm Anandtech (TA), at the Distributed Computing forum, is currently participating in a Correlizer race challenge against SETI.Germany (SG). This challenge is currently going to...
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    Daughter Beaten By Dad Who's A Texas Judge: It Happened Regularly

    WOW! http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/11/03/141976677/daughter-beaten-by-dad-whos-a-texas-judge-it-happened-regularly Any person, regardless of their affilitions, is simply taking punishment way too far. I can't believe the guy thinks the right thing was done. He should quit or be...
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    Need a little guidance with pain...

    My first language is spanish so I am having a hard time trying to find out why I have a certain pain and what I can do about it. I've been running for about 5 months and I have recently been developing a pain located on my left foot's arch near the my heel. LINK to Foot Trainer. On the first...
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    HotHardware: Leaked Slide Claims To Spill Details On Next-Gen Bulldozer Processor

    Article Where is BD already! :mad: Closing thread per OP request. Idontcare Super Mod
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    Lifehacker: Five Best Fitness Tracking Web Sites and Services

    Link to Article Thought someone might find this interesting.
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    WCG New Project: Drug Search for Leishmaniasis

    New Project! Drug Search for Leishmaniasis
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    Anyone used one of these?

    Workout bars for door frames such as... Iron Gym Workout Bar or Creative Fitness Door Gym If so, or not so, can you recommend it, or something similar? If you have one, which? Thanks.
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    Interesting article from MS Malware Protection Center

    http://blogs.technet.com/b/mmpc/archive/2011/08/10/can-we-believe-our-eyes.aspx If nothing else, it is a good read.
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    Dylan Ratigan Rant: Debt Negotiations 'Reckless, Irresponsible And Stupid'

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/09/dylan-ratigan-rant-debt-negotiations_n_922855.html I'd like to see no lobbying allowed, no use of personal money for campaigning, term limits...One can only dream! I wonder how different the country would be. :thumbsup:
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    anyone else? WCG BoincMgr hosed after ATI catalyst install

    I have to Windows 7 x64 SP1 that were folding just fine this AM. I saw there was a new catalyst driver out there and I went to the AMD site and downloaded the driver 'only', the same way I do it every time. Installed it and rebooted fine. Neither WCG BoincMgr is able to connect to the...
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    Those who dont use an active AV - what works for you?

    Note: If you do not agree with not having an AV, you're welcome to provide constructive feedback. If you feel the need to simply flame please move on. To those who currently do not use an AV...I want to share my practices and see what others do. Up until Windows XP, I was not able to last too...
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    How sneaky from the Governor of FL...

    Read First: http://gawker.com/5813705/floridas-governor-wants-you-to-forward-nice-letters-about-him Here is the pre-written text: "Dear Editor, When Rick Scott ran for Governor he promised to create jobs and turn our economy around. I voted for Rick because he’s always been a...
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    Cost and Electricity Metrics while folding!

    I wanted to find out how much it costs me to run the machines and how much electricity each one uses. I used a Kill-a-watt for this purpose. Here are the results: Cost of kWH in Florida Count.................From Fuel...............Non-Fuel.............Total <=...
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    1000 Free Licenses for BullGuard Internet Security 10 - Starts tomorrow

    Taken from Gizmo's freeware. This is an advanced notice...see Gizmo's link. LINK TO GIZMO LINK TO OFFER Sounds good to me!
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    FL Voting Bill seeks to supress voters or to protect voting integrity?

    I personally do not understand what the big deal for more people to able to vote via an absentee ballot as long as there are good measures to avoid vote duplication and fraud. I think the more valid votes that people cast the better...we'll get what The People truly want...be it R or D or...