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  1. gevorg

    Do you like "soap opera" effect on your TV?

    sample
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    This setup is taking too long...

    So, do you do this?
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    IRS to pay back-refunds to illegals who didn’t pay taxes

    http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/11/irs-pay-back-refunds-illegal-immigrants-who-didnt-/
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    7 CEOs made more than their companies paid in taxes

    Business as usual? source
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    U.S. military has systematically covered up war crimes and torture in Afghanistan

    Amnesty International report
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    Polish FM: We gave the US a [oral sex], got nothing

    Another leak from the EU paradise: I guess Victoria Nuland really meant it when she said "fuck the EU". :)
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    NSA is recording every phone call in Afghanistan

    Probable cause? LOL, they all look like terrists to me! http://wikileaks.org/WikiLeaks-statement-on-the-mass.html
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    Every new car in Europe may be fitted with a police-controlled kill switch

    Guilty until proven innocent. A perfect mentality for police state. I wonder how long will it take for "criminals" to figure out a way to disable the kill switch, just like with speed limiters.
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    How well do you see color?

    Take the online color challenge, based on the Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test.
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    Anyone hot swap SSD drives?

    Thinking about using something like this for hot swapping SSD drives. Any tips/precautions that you can give? Would manually using eSATA + power cable be safer/more gentle on drive connectors? Swapping will be around once or twice a week.
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    How To Become Invisible To The NSA's Domestic Spying Program

    That is, how to try to become invisible. :D http://prism-break.org
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    Which microphone for near field?

    Looking for a microphone for skype and video voice over, but want it to function in a near range only and suppress sounds/noise from 2ft+ away or so. Is this even possible? What kind of mics do this? Any suggestions?
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    Syria becoming new cradle for foreign extremists

    I wonder how many of those Syrian "rebels" are current/past members of Al Qaeda. Even if none, will they try to form another Muslim Brotherhood regime like in Egypt? What a mess.
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    Sigma 19mm F2.8 for Sony NEX, just $99 from B&H Photo

    This lens used to be a great deal for $200, now it is half of that! http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...2_8_EX_DN.html Sharpness comparison to kit 18-55 lens @ SLRGear: EDIT: Seems dead now and OOS. Previously said that sale until Dec 31.
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    Which laptop would fit these requirements?

    Anyone shopped for a laptop lately and/or have suggestions for these requirements? Budget: $500-700ish Primary requirement: very durable and reliable Display: 13-15.6", TN okay but should be decent for movies (no ghosting, etc) Min CPU: Intel i3 or quad-core AMD, 32nm tech or better Min...
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    Newegg: Klipsch HD 500 5.1 system for $200 FS

    Grab it like its hot folks, this won't last long! Use code EMCNBJN33, ends 8/12 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882780018
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    Facebook monitors your chats for criminal activity

    http://mashable.com/2012/07/12/facebook-scanning-chats/ Glad I don't use Facebook, but for those who "have nothing to hide", prepare to bend some more!
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    At which price point will you switch to SSD as your primary desktop storage?

    Not too long ago, the price of hard drive storage was around $1 per GB. Then the prices plummeted to under $0.10, making storage ultra cheap. The SSDs on the other hand are new to the game, and offer more than just speed though. Silent operation, no moving parts, no vibrations, much less heat...
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    Good Samaritan Helps Driver Who Flipped Her Off Moments Earlier

    http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/03/good-samaritan-helps-driver-who-flipped-her-off-moments-earlier/ Hero. If it wouldn't for the baby, should have let Darwin take care of his business.
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    I Know What You Downloaded on BitTorrent!

    http://www.youhavedownloaded.com Do they have anything on you? o_O Article: http://torrentfreak.com/i-know-what-you-downloaded-on-bittorrent-111210/
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    Do mobile phones really need quad-cores?

    That is, can the mobile phones really benefit from quad-core processors? With the upcoming Cortex-A15 and Apple's A6, it seems the mobile smartphone arena is entering the quad-core scene. But the advantages of dual-core seems to overcome the advantages of quad-cores by: -faster core clocks, see...
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    Any downside in using older basebands on iPhone?

    I'm considering to upgrade my iPhone 4 to 5.0.1 while preserving the old baseband (1.59.00) to have an option to unlock it if needed. Since I use AT&T, I don't really need an unlock, other than for resale value. Is there any downside in using older baseband, like open bugs, unpatched security...
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    When Ivy Bridge-E will be released?

    Sandy Bridge-E is out and Ivy Bridge is expected in March 2012. What about Ivy Bridge-E? Will it be delayed too, like until Q4 2012, or will it shortly follow Ivy Bridge release?
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    Sennheiser HD 448 for $57 shipped on Amazon

    One of the best headphones for under $100, even audiophiles like it (to a certain price point :) ). http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DGTGO0 EDIT: FYI, the next serious step up from these would be Audio-Technica ATH-M50 for ~$150. YMMV.
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    16 NY police officers charged for fixing of tickets for colleagues

    Finally, police corruption gets some spanking! http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/29/nyregion/in-ticket-fixing-scandal-16-officers-to-be-charged.html
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    Android Orphans: Visualizing a Sad History of Support

    Very nice infographics on Android support vs iOS support: Full commentary by Michael DeGusta
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    “I’m Going To Destroy Android, Because It’s A Stolen Product” - Steve Jobs

    Looks like Steve Jobs was quite furious about Android. http://www.redmondpie.com/from-steve-jobs-biography-im-going-to-destroy-android-because-its-a-stolen-product/ Moved from OT. ATOT Moderator ElFenix I think between the subject matter (Steve's comments), people's loyalty to their...
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    Sandy Bridge on Windows 8

    Are there any improvements for Sandy Bridge processors on Windows 8 like there is for Bulldozer? Any benchmarks yet? Since Windows 8 should be even more efficient than 7, I'm just wondering if Sandy Bridge will get any extra performance boost.
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    Classic iPhone FUD article

    Almost every sentence that idiot wrote is full of lulz. :) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9025763/Opinion_Why_iPhone_is_wrong_wrong_wrong
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    Sony recalls 1.6 million LCD TVs worldwide

    For anyone that bought 40" Sony LCD in the past few years, check your models (2007 and 2008 Bravia models): http://news.yahoo.com/sony-recalls-1-6-million-lcd-tvs-worldwide-082415721.html
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    Bank of America to charge $5 debit card fee

    http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Bank-of-America-to-charge-5-apf-1381425092.html Bastards! You bail them out of their misery, and then they come back and start to nickel and dime you!
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    Putin will likely return as Russian president in 2012

    http://rt.com/news/putin-president-medvedev-election-295/ This time Putin comes to presidency with a much stronger economy, as well as more government controlled and less chaotic country than it was in the 1990s. But although most Russians still support Putin, they have greater expectations...
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    Will Ivy Bridge fix the 23.976fps bug in Sandy Bridge?

    From the recent news/leaks on Ivy Bridge, is there any info on whether Ivy Bridge would fix that 23.976fps playback problem on Sandy Bridge? I really want to use a low-power Intel CPU to update my HTPC box, but the 24p bug is quite noticeable on the two TVs I have (Pioneer Kuro and recent Sony...
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    Anandtech.xxx

    Registration begins on the new xxx domain. Are you planning to register your current websites on it? Prank your friend? Wait until someone abuses it and then sue 'em? Just forget it?
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    Apple May Be Invisibly Filtering Your Outgoing MobileMe Email

    Welcome to iCloud! Anyone with MobileMe care to confirm? I wonder if this is location specific. http://www.cultofmac.com/apple-may-be-invisibly-filtering-your-outgoing-mobileme-email-exclusive/103703
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    Intel-made Z68 board for overclocking?

    Will Intel release a Z68 board for overclocking like DP67BG? When and what would it be called? Looking for a very stable Z68 board for a modest overclock of 2500K (maybe 4.0-4.2). Really need the mobo to be rock solid.
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    Would Bulldozer have the same problem with 23.976fps playback as Sandy Bridge?

    That is for its IGP output to HDMI/DVI. Might be a deal-breaker for HTPC build, depending on how sensitive your TV and how nitpicky you are. Don't know if these kind of details have been leaked or not.
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    True 120Hz LED monitors?

    What are currently available monitors that are true 120Hz and use LED backlight? Looking in 22-24" range.