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  1. grohl

    Laptop with SSD

    Looking for a SSD only laptop, no Apple products. Best I can find is a SSD/HDD 32/500 Dell for $399 which I still may pull the trigger on. Anyone else find one?
  2. grohl

    Need realtor/survey/land advice...

    I own a home (mortgage) on a 0.51 acre lot. Most of the homes in my neighborhood were built 2000-2005, there are about 22 homes here. Directly behind me is a lot that is empty as a result of a tear-down, the owner/builder went bankrupt and he is selling. I am interested in buying the lot...
  3. grohl

    Cheap razors for shaving

    So I am pretty cheap in general, and I have a light-moderate beard. I shave Mon-Friday, usually skip one or both weekdays. I found myself staring at refill blades of Mach 5 or Sensor 3 or whatever razor I have at the house, and I am thinking, WTF? The refill price is over two dollars a...
  4. grohl

    DIY: So, I build a climbing wall at home

    Check it out. http://youtu.be/nx9bMr0wg8Q
  5. grohl

    Runners: recommend me a Bluetooth headset

    I am a long-time runner. I used to completely eschew those who ran with headphones. I was a total running snob. Now I'm an old man and I run with music about half the time. Depends on the mood I'm in at the time. Anyhow, I am now in the habit of having my phone on me (work, don't ask)...
  6. grohl

    Mayonnaise is awesome

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayonnaise that is all
  7. grohl

    Help me come up with a video solution - outdoor TV

    I have DISH at home with three receivers. Too cheap to pay for another receiver for just outdoor use. In our current home we have a covered porch area between the pool and the house. There was a 25 inch CRT (which I can't even give away) mounted about 5 feet above a counter space. There is...
  8. grohl

    I can't even give this old CRT away on Craigslist

    I use the "free stuff" section of Craigslist when I want to get rid of stuff that even Goodwill won't take. Leftover lanscaping mulch, scrap lumber, old toys...I gave away a pre-lit Christmas tree with 90% of lights not working, for God's sake. I would laugh because there are guys that you...
  9. grohl

    Crucial M4 SSD 128/256 Gb $145/$310 FS

    from slickdeals link for 128Gb, coupon code PRESDAY apparently OOS but will backorder link for 256 Gb
  10. grohl

    Cable gateway is 10/100...Gbit switches or not?

    At home I have cable modem gateway with 4 10/100 outlets, from there I have 3 going to 4 port 10/100 switches. My question is, in trying to increase speeds, would it matter if the switches were 10/100/1000 or not? PC has Gbit. Cable speeds are like 20 down 3 up. Or should I investigate the...
  11. grohl

    XFX 2Gb 6950 temps

    Having a hard time figuring out what is 1) normal and what is 2) safe for GPU temps. I started wondering since my new build freezes/shuts down after 15-20 minutes playing BF3 (2500+/8Gb/6950 @ stock, for now). It's a dual fan card. When running OCCT 4.1 the program shuts down at 7-8 minutes...
  12. grohl

    Possible mobo problem? New build. **updated**

    No one likes potential hardware problems, especially when it's a new build. I'll try to keep it simple. ASRock Z68 Extreme 3 Gen 3 2500k stock (for now) XFX 2 Gb 6950 Patriot 1600 8Gb Crucial M4 128 Gb SSD Selected ACHI in BIOS prior to fresh Windows7 64 install. Applied all current mobo...
  13. grohl

    printer/networking question

    This got no replies in the networking forum so I'm trying it here.
  14. grohl

    Printer/networking question

    So I am planning a new gaming build, and I have been hanging on to an old HP LaserJet 6L that I have directly connected to my main PC. I have wired and wireless neworking at the home. So what't the problem? The 6L runs on a parallel port, and pretty much most cutting edge gaming mobos don't...
  15. grohl

    3 yr subscription to Wired magazine, $11

    stolen from slickdeals http://www.discountmags.com/product/5452/wired? coupon code: slickdeals
  16. grohl

    Need a gaming headset recommendation

    Something in the $50 - $80 range should be plenty don't you think? I had a turtle beach headset and mic but one side quit working. In review of headsets in this price range this seems to be the main problem. I doubt this price range will garner any robust construction. What have you guys...
  17. grohl

    Need advice about Boulder CO

    Looking for a place to eat and watch baseball game tonight. Casual of course. With good food. And a moderately cheap hotel room.
  18. grohl

    Woot! Arlington TX In-N-Out open!

    Five minutes from my house. Opened yesterday. Double doubles, animal style fries, neapolitan shakes, ALL WILL BE MINE!!! See below for "five guys is better" comment. (it's not)
  19. grohl

    Repairing air compressor tank - possible?

    So about 2 years ago I got a really nice buy on a OLD 80 gallon upright tank with a 5hp/19 CFM compressor for $340. I changed the oil and airfilter, switched the pressure switch from 175 to 125psi, built an air line, and have been enjoying it ever since. I do metal work and the compressor...
  20. grohl

    Snowshoes and hiking

    Anyone know anything about snowshoes? Looking to do some hiking next week in Washington state. We are climbing Mount Shuksan and apparently due to heavy snows we will need showshoes for the approach. I can rent them but thinking about buying. Prices and brands all all over the map. Any...
  21. grohl

    My Osama Bin Laden and Kate Middleton joke

    Q: What do Osama Bin Laden and Kate Middleton have in common? A: Last week they both had their back door blown open by a Navy man. C'mon, I know you lol'd. :D
  22. grohl

    Can someone translate this for me?

    WTF are they talking about? http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/current/story/507937.html
  23. grohl

    Oh no! Another reporter has trouble on the air

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1LNzIYUO3E&feature=player_embedded It's sad. Kinda funny, but sad. :hmm: :eek::D :'(
  24. grohl

    Why aren't all beer bottles twist-offs?

    Is this a cost issue? Twist offs are so easy. It's like all the "craft" and "good" beers are traditional pop-tops. Then of course all the major US brewers (Bud, Coors etc) are twist offs. BTW on my second Shiner Bock. Many more to come tonight. Yes, it's a twist-off :D
  25. grohl

    from 2.6 Mbps to 19.75 Mbps

    eat shit ATT DSL thanks cable, for a better price even
  26. grohl

    Travelling to Spain, need cell phone advice

    Will be in Spain for a week in April. I don't travel internationally very often. Seems to be a few options here: 1) Use current (ATT) phone and add international coverage 2) Rent phone here to use there 3) Buy phone in Spain 4) Use unlocked GSM phone and purchase SIM card in Spain...
  27. grohl

    Damn, the paper is $30.95 a month now

    I know I am probably one of the few who enjoy reading a physical paper each day. There is something about a physical newspaper that I enjoy, the Sports section on the john with a cup of coffee each morning is a treasured experience. I have subscribed to the Dallas Morning News for almost 20...
  28. grohl

    320000 firecrackers at once

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnzh9f-8RjU&feature=player_embedded
  29. grohl

    Icky Thump

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SBPE15uHwA Just felt like it
  30. grohl

    Troubleshooting a DVD recorder

    I am trying to replace a DVD recorder we use for a sono machine...at least I think I need to. The Sony DVO-1000MD is a "professional" DVD recorder that we use to create DVDs so patients can see video and 3D/4D images of their new babies. Pretty cool stuff. The GE sono machine we use uses a...
  31. grohl

    Video: people laughing

    why is this so funny? I was crying at the end. Note: video gets better after first couple http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYnhckZcllU
  32. grohl

    HBO series "The Wire"

    After "all" of my friends told me to watch this show for years, I finally started at Season One on Netflix. I am late 30s, I have watched a lot of movies and TV shows throughout the years, but I am now of the belief that this is as good, if not better, than the Sopranos. I am currently...
  33. grohl

    delete

    nm delete
  34. grohl

    Need a rib "recipe" - holiday BBQ!

    I always cook ribs (baby back) on the smoker. I was feeling lazy yesterday and didn't do the overnight rub and so now I am staring at 3 racks of juicy meaty baby backs that I need to prepare for dinner tonight with friends. Any good ideas? Marinade then on the grill this afternoon was what I...
  35. grohl

    Now THAT was a party

    http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0524101sorority1.html It's a 5 page read, consisting of 2 letters written to the sorority detailing damages to 2 separate facilities from a formal. Good for a laugh...any ATOT'ers there? LOL
  36. grohl

    Help with computer audio hardware

    I had a sweet 7.1 Gigaworks system that was $400+ and was awesome and of course total overkill. Then the sub module blew - searched for all kinds of DIY ways of fixing it and even took it to an electronics repair place. It's dead. Creative doesn't even offer a repair. So now I've got 6...
  37. grohl

    New driving wheel, what game should I get?

    Just got a new Logitech Driving Force GT. It was a slickdeal for $60 AR. Nice! I am a FPS gamer mostly, but ready to try out a driving game. It is PS3 compatible and I have a PS3, but wondering what PC game would work for the time being...
  38. grohl

    Bought a AT&T Microcell today

    I live in the Dallas area. I have a two story home with plenty of decent AT&T service around the house, but miserable on the inside, bottom floor. I haven't set it up yet, so I will follow this post up with my mini-review. I have read lots of positive information about this product on the...
  39. grohl

    Which type of gas for small engines? (lawnmower etc)

    I am borrowing my neighbors gas-powered power washer. It has a nice little 8hp Honda engine, 3000psi/3gpm. We are both "yard guys" and have a mess of small-engine equipment between us. So, he says, "make sure you put super unleaded in that thing when you are done." He goes on to say how...
  40. grohl

    finished my effing taxes

    Got up at 4:30 and just finished. Got a little cash back this year - first time in a while. I love turbo tax, but damn, 75 bucks this year? Just glad its over. Now to get ready for work. Any other procrastinators out there?