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    Anyone heard of streamax streaming box?

    My sister is asking me about a streamax box someone is trying to sell her for $300 . I've never heard of it and it sounds a little 'too good to be true' The website: http://streamaxit.tv The only thing I can find googling it are people selling it, and this Reddit page that isn't very helpful...
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    Question about realtors - Compensation to Broker percentage

    Looking to buy a first home, have been looking at two different realtors to use. I have asked to see their buyer's agreement/contract. From my understanding, sellers typically pay 6% commision to their realtor, and then the broker gets half of that, and the sellers realtor gets half. 6%...
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    Converting a 16 bit CRC function from C++ to C# (fixed, thanks!)

    Trying to get this CRC code working in C#, seem to be having some problems.. Maybe you can spot my problem? Background: Trying to use a STX2 satellite transmitter with a Netduino Plus. Sample results: (this is what I'm trying to achieve) 0xAA 0x05 0x05 CRC : 0x74 0x93 0xAA 0x05 0x01 CRC...
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    ATOT Effect needed - facebook required

    Hey everyone, please help my friend win a free photo session for their recent engagement, the contest is going by the # of likes on the photo they posted. "Like" Matt Malicote Photography (have to like them to be able to see the photo)...
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    Network config question 2 firewalls 1 uplink

    We have a cabinet in a datacenter, with 2 sets of servers in it and 2 firewalls. But we only have 1 connection going to the datacenter. Currently this connection is going through a crappy 5 port switch and then each firewall plugs into the 5 port switch. I am wondering if it is possible to...
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    Help to define backup strategy

    I have ran out of space, bought some new hard drives, now I'm wondering what to do with them. Can you help me out? Current setup: 4x 1.5tb drives in RAID5, 2 arrays (205GB "Short Stroked", 3.89TB) Backed up to 2x 2tb sata drives occasionally. Windows 7 ultimate x64 I just purchased: 3x 2tb USB...
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    Boycotting XFX - Bad Capacitors, bad service

    Just to let everyone know XFX uses bad capacitors, and their lifetime warranty is actually 1 year. Bad parts, bad service #fail. The capacitors are "Sacon FZ" capacitors that typically fail within a year; unfortunately mine failed after the 1 year XFX warranty. Contacting their support for a...
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    GoToAssist alternatives?

    Employer is currently paying about $500 a month for GoToAssist, which is pretty ridiculous in my opinion. Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative? They have 2 different uses for GoToAssist, the first is for remote tech support. People call up with problems, they send them to the gotoassist...
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    Any GIS experts? Shape file question

    I have a shape file including these files: prj, shp, shx, dbf. I know the projection it is in (hence the prj file) How the heck do I reproject it so that I can get a lat/long that can be used in google earth/maps/etc..?
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    Which of these code snippets are better practice?

    Which is better, and why? edit: Wow... How do you make the "Attach Code" actually get line breaks??? //Example 1: public Employee FindByEID(long EID) { foreach (Employee employee in this) { if (employee.EID == EID) { return employee; } } return null; }...
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    Manager does not believe in enforcing strong passwords...

    We are developing an online web application that is accessible by anyone on the internet. It will have things such as customer information (names, phone #s, addresses, SSNs, drivers license, etc..), banking information, and eventually accepting online payments. I recently added a feature to...
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    An expensive vet visit... Is the vet really this expensive?

    My dog broke a tooth and so I took him in to the vet, and they want to remove a mass in his mouth as well when they put him under to remove the tooth. The initial visit cost $40 + $45 blood work, and here is the estimate they gave me on everything else... I normally don't take my pets to the...
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    Anyone speak russian?

    Can anyone translate this for me?
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    Anyone familiar with sonicwall config?

    SonicWall Pro 1260 Without enhanced software. Hi, I am familiar with networking but cannot find the settings I want under the sonicwall pages. I have multiple WAN IP addresses with Multiple LAN Servers. Given wan addresses: WAN1, WAN2, WAN3 And lan addresses: LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 LAN1...
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    C# Generics

    Is there a way to allow access to a Type's methods without implementing some kind of interface like I have defined? The problem is I have a class that I am trying to use generics on, and I need access to one of the methods on the given type(s) (the method will exist on all the types supported...
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    Vista x64 Compatible MP3 Players

    My sister has a vista 64 bit machine and is having trouble finding an mp3 player that will work. She has bought 3 generic piece of crap ones that require some special drivers to be installed and she wonder why they dont work. What are some mp3 players that just use the usb mass storage drive...
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    double post, please delete
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    Trying to locate a Cached webpage

    Trying to locate this page in cache somewhere: http://www.tacobell.com/7layersoflove/rules.htm Anyone know of any other website I can try?
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    Strange Voicemail... Spanish maybe?

    Got this from a local # today, but don't have any idea what it is saying. Anyone can translate? Link
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    DHCP Client and/or Server source code

    Anyone have or know where I can get some basic source code for this? I have the code for dhcpd etc from linux distros, but this seems too complex for what I need/want. .Net/xp can handle raw sockets, so I assume this must be possible using C++.net, C#.net, vb.net, etc..? right? Maybe even...
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    What is this fruit/nut/thing??

    Pic1 Pic2 Pic3 Sorry for crappy fotos. It is about the size of an apple/orange.
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    AM2 DDR2 Confusion/How is this for a cheapy system?

    Here is a computer specced out for a friends father, I'm not too up to date w/ the am2/ddr2 specs, processor is AMD sempron 64 2800+ (1.6Ghz) Socket am2. The ram I bought was ddr2-667mhz. The options in the bios are for 400, 533, 667, 800. I have it set to 667 to match the ram, the fsb is 200...
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    Emachine Power Supply PSU Question

    Does the emachine T2542 use just a normal atx psu? I know they used to use odd shaped ones, and even messed with the wires on the connector (changed them around) Anyone know about this specific model? http://www.power-on.com/atx12vem300bt.html...
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    Faint Line on LCD monitor (Image persistence?)

    Hi, I have a Viewsonic VA902b, (19" LCD). After some time of being turned on (30 mins or so?) I see a line all the way across the screeen appear about an inch from the top. The line is only noticeable on like greys, and maroonish, etc.. At first I though it was this "image persistance" and the...
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    Paypal/Ebay Question

    I sold an item on ebay for a bit over $200 it ended on the 10th. The ebay account has 0 feedback, and was registered last month. The guy never emails me/responds to my email (sent 2 invoices, and 1 contact buyer email). The guy finally pays today with paypal, but it says "(The sender of this...
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    Yet another shipping thread.

    What do you think the best way to ship some empty normal sized backpacks (individually)? A friend suggested these tyvek/poly bags, but I cant find any at officemax or usps website, so I will check a local shipping store to see if they sell them seperately. OR, just a big box? Or what do you...
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    ATOT Effect Would be greatly Appreciated!

    http://vote.hootersvip.com/detail/contestants/3/026ErinMoore.jpg Thank you all that vote! Computer Science minor, plus a friend of a friend of mine *knows* her :)
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    Mailing Tobacco via USPS, Allowed?

    Anyone know if this is legal or not? I'm not reselling or anything, just wondering if I can send to parents in another state with a lot higher taxes than here. :)
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    Converting Fireworks

    So I'm trying to convert your normal every day Ground Bloom Flower spinning sparkler, into a helicopter/bee/whatever. The only difference seems to be the wings, but my few beta designs never lift off. I've tried different wing directions, etc... Anyone done this before? Tips? This -> That
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    Java downloading a JPG file with BufferedReader

    Attached is the code... It connects to ctrlaltdelete comics website, parses through the html, finds the filename of the latest comic. It then downloads it and displays to the screen. Try running the program like: WebClient >> image.jpg ALSO, it sets off the system speaker... not sure...
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    Corsair Warranty invalid if bought on ebay?

    I have a stick of corsair ram that is bad, and Im looking through the RMA process, and it says: "This lifetime warranty applies to parts that were purchased from Corsair-authorized resellers, or were supplied by Corsair directly. Authorized resellers are resellers who are listed on Corsair?s...
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    Topics for a paper on computing ethics..

    I have a 6 page paper and am need of some topics for this. It has to be legal, but not ethical. Dealing with computers, computing, the internet, programming, copyrights, etc... Anyone have any good ideas?
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    A Place for Buying Wifi Coax Cable Wire for antenna?

    I need a place to buy coax cable with the following connectors and sizes, the sizes are variable, but anyone know of a good place to buy premade cables? Or cheap supplies to crimp my own? 1x RP-TNC -> N-Male 3 feet 1x N-Male -> N-Male 1 feet 1x N-Male -> N-Male 3 feet I would like cable...
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    Is this a good lcd monitor/price?

    Good Deal? I never heard of this Brand name though... and cant find any reviews $259.99 ($189.99 after $70.00 Mail-In Rebate) + 14.50 3 Day shipping =205 AR Brand X2GEN Model MG19V8 Cabinet Color Black Display Panel TFT LCD Screen Size 19" Display Type SXGA Maximum...
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    Anyone have a Radio Shack catalog from mid/late 90's?

    Not sure what made me think of it but it is driving me crazy now trying to find this car... It sold at radio shack in about 1997-1998 somewhere along there? It originally cost I think 150-250$. It was four wheel drive, battery powered, and I think it could go like 30-40MPH +? It was pretty...
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    Media Adapter 100mbps UTP to Fiber

    I would like a cheap media adapter wire to fiber... I have no experience in looking for these. Link to the cheapest possible to buy? Or the next to cheapest but maybe a bit better? Was thinking about something like this: http://www.provantage.com/startech-et90110st~7STRN012.htm
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    Fedex Packaging Question (Bubble Envelopes allowed?)

    Are bubble envelopes like these allowed to be sent through Fedex? Link
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    Did I get a decent deal on this Necklace? $629.00 for $153

    I was at jcpenney today looking for something nice for the girlfriend, and saw this nice Sapphire and diamond necklace in the clearance case for a little over 75% off... Im not exactly sure how to read the tags but this is what it says: 14KW PEN TW.07 1x3.0R PREC PEND/NECK $629.00 I...
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    Poll: What to do about my car.

    Update: My dad and uncle are on their way here now with a car dolly to pick it up and take it back to my house where he can take a better look @ it. Hopefully it won't be too bad... ----- Car background: I purchased my car for 1200$ cash, was my first car ever. It is a Silver 1992 Toyota...
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    11 Best Buy Bucks... Expire Tomorrow. What to buy?

    Well, question is simple. What do you think I should buy with 11 dollars off? OR should i sell them to someone for like 8$ and give them the codes online?