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  1. gamefreakgcb

    What is this and is it OK to keep? Or get it removed? Or remove it?

    I have this outside my garage. Let it be? Or burn it with fire?
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    Where can I find a template for inviting an international guest to a graduation?

    Hey! I'm googling and binging to find a sample letter to for an invitation to a guest and to the US embassy of the invitee's country. Is there anyone here who can make my job easier? :sneaky: So far all I'm getting is college provided samples for students to invite their relatives or parents to...
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    Email Is Still the Best Thing on the Internet...

    Pretty decent article. I wanted to see what perspective the AT collective can offer here. IT guys, coders, designers.... etc. http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/08/why-email-will-never-die/375973/?single_page=true
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    Seriously! Where can I find push pin needles of this size?!??

    I've looked high and low, craft stores, hobby stores, amazon, ebay, google-fu, etc. but for the life of me I cannot locate push pin needles with small heads. If anyone here can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. I can't locate a ruler at the moment to measure the needle size...
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    The Record Breaker

    Cool documentary about a guy who set has the most Guinness records to his name. Some really stupid ones (as he claims himself) but still something the guy enjoys doing. http://vimeo.com/79010983 I checked out the video and the store he manages is 2 blocks from my place of work. I've passed...
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    Is there anyway to remove the Youtube suggested videos from the sidebar?

    I'm livestreaming an event and the suggestions on the right side of the page while the event plays, have nothing to do with the title or content of the actual stream. I'm trying to find someway to completely disable it. Does anyone know how? Any help appreciated.
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    Smallest case with an option for a full height but not full length PCI-E card

    Hey Ya'll. I'm building a PC for streaming/recording purposes and it needs to have as small a footprint as possible. First of all, this is not a very urgent build, I have several months to decide and purchase parts. I'm planning on a Broadwell i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1 SSD (probably an 840 Pro or...
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    What is this type of power pin called?

    Update Resolved. Check Post 5 ----------------------------- Ordered a power supply that said it would work, but the pin is different. I'm trying to see if my local radioshack or electronics store will have this pin or not because I can't wait another week for a replacement to arrive. If...
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    Home Security system options

    Hey all! I got the recommendation of Simplisafe systems from a thread here in OT. I was researching for systems without a monthly service tie-in and also found out about the Honeywell Lynx 5100 system. I priced it out and I can get a comparable system with a sensor or 2 less in the Lynx...
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    1 Cigarette wasn't harmful enough? How's about 100 of them... all at once!

    Guy tries to smoke 100 cigs at once. D:
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    Is there a good place to start learning about networking?

    Hey all. I'm trying to find out if there are any online courses, etc. to learn networking online. Just curious how to at least understand some of the stuff. :biggrin: Never too old to learn something and with everything getting connected nowadays it seems I should at least know what the heck is...
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    This is absolutely insane. Crossing a tightrope between two hot air balloons

    Video. Absolutely insane. At first I thought the people crossing were tethered.
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    Think you successfully stayed anonymous on Facebook? Think again.

    http://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/what-exactly-is-a-facebook-shadow-profile/ Seriously, how is this legally allowed? If I don't want to give my phone number, they ask my friend for it? I know its an old story but just needed a place to vent. I also know of the data brokers outside but...
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    Trying to find Lounge Access purchase options for Munich airport

    Hey all! Have two friends that have a 13 hour stay in Munich Airport. Only one of them have a US passport so that rules out going out to enjoy the city or whatnot. I'm trying to find paid lounge access that is accessible (without going through customs, obviously). Seems the only one I'm getting...
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    I have one Moto X $150 off code left. Expiring tonight.

    As title says. I signed up to get 2 Moto X's but my wife does not want to switch out her phone. So now I have 1 code thats going to expire tonight (12/11/2013). If anyone wants it, PM me.
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    Are there any good Laser Color printers for office use that take cheap OEM toners?

    As the title implies. I'm trying to find color laser printers. For black and white prints, I use Canon MFP's and high yield generic toners cost about $40 for around 4K prints. They're going strong for over 2 years now. The printers are around 80K prints so far. I am trying to find an economical...
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    httCBFD.tmp is taking up 45GB in the windows directory. Cannot delete.

    Hey. I have a Win 7 box setup with BlueIris (security cameras). It has a 90GB SSD for the programs and 2x 3TB HDD's for storage of the videos. I just checked today and the entire SSD was full. After checking all folders to make sure the clips were being stored in the HD's, I downloaded...
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    Can anyone tell me what this is and how to solve it? (Glitch in the taskbar)

    Hey all. If this does not belong to this thread, the mods can move it to an appropriate section. I think it does as it seems to be an error in the OS itself? :confused: Look at the lowest open program icon in the taskbar, its stuck as if my cursor is hovering over it. When I pass the cursor...
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    Have an error on my Credit Report, who do I actually contact?

    Seems my dad's name was added as a name on my credit report. A card he opened up a month ago showed up in my credit report as well. Now I'm trying to figure out who I actually have to contact to get this resolved? I found this sample letter. Just wanted to know if I must contact all 3 agencies...
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    What spider is this?

    Apologize for the pic. Its dark out and I only have my cellphone. There are currently two of them and they are very quick with building webs between any structure. Are they dangerous or should I leave them be? :eek:
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    My Yamakasi monitor is showing a very weird image

    (BIG IMAGES) Hey all! Got this monitor about a year and a half ago. Pixel perfect and great image. Been happy with it so far. But I recently moved and I left the monitor unused for about 2 months (laptop covered all the work). I finally got around to turning it on and.... Everything...
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    Is there a good website for Kitchen Appliance reviews (like AT for tech)?

    I'm looking around but can't seem to find a comprehensive forum/website for kitchen appliances. We are shopping for fridge/range/dish washer and will be buying local. Or should I just ask for help here? :$
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    Just closed on a house, now renovating.

    Hey all! We just closed on our first home and are now in the renovate stage. Got the keys at 12:00PM and we were done ripping out the old kitchen by 5:00PM (yesterday). We will be extending the kitchen by 30". Removing the rear bay window and will install a sliding door. A future DIY project is...
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    Are godaddy SSL certificates reliable?

    I'm looking for a good wildcard SSL certificate for our website. Godaddy's prices seem to be the cheapest of the lot. I wanted to know if this would be a case of "You get what you pay for" or are places like Thawte, etc. just charging a crapload because they're big names in this? :)
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    DONE! Please Delete. EA Store (Origin?) 15% off code. Expires April 14th!

    Code claimed. Please delete. \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ Hey all! I made a purchase from EA and for my troubles I was given a 15% code to use on a future order. I have no need of it but maybe someone looking to buy can use it to get some discount on their order. TOS listed...
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    Need a budget GPU for movies, preferably 3d capable of some sort?

    Hey guy! In a bit of a dilemma. My current GPU setup seems to stutter in the movies. Got a Yamakasi 2560x1440 monitor. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks. Purchase Questionnaire: System Specifications: I. Processor/CPU: i5-2500k @ stock speeds. II. Current Graphics Card: ATI HD...
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    Looking to get a 3D capable monitor for movie wathcing purpose.

    I hope this is the correct forum to post this request, if its not..... Just to get it out there, I don't play PC games, at all. My console gaming is also a very very rare thing. I'm currently using a 27" Korean brand 2560x1440 IPS monitor for my primary, but I have space for a second...
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    Update inside: Is economy in A380 better than business class in an older plane?

    I'm trying to book a return trip from Johannesburg, South Africa to NYC. I will be using United miles to book a tickets and the difference will be about $200 between an economy and business class. The other difference seems to be that no business class seats are available on an A380, only on...
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    I have a 14 hour stopover at Paris (CDG) airport. Is it worthwhile......

    Update 2: http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/06/26/310936/strike-closes-eiffel-tower-in-paris/ Sucks. Just happened to look up why the tower was closed. Started on the one day I happen to pass by. O well. Maybe a future endeavor. -------------------------- Update: Took the RER to the Eiffel...
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    Does this sign prohibit the parking for an entire block or just around the tree area?

    There are some trees in front of my apartment and they are pruning them tomorrow. NYCPD posted these signs on both sides of the block. I want to know if this means that I have to move my car, which is parked so far from the tree, that if it were to fall then it would come nowhere near my car...
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    Update...Cannot get Windows 7 setup to move past the initial storage driver phase

    Update: I finally got through after burning a new DVD and it didn't even ask me for any drivers. So confused. The previous cd and flash drive were made from the same ISO. So frustrating. Hey all! I'm planning to a do a clean install on my desktop. I have a P8Z68-V Pro/Gen 3 motherboard and i5...
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    Need some info for setting up a multi-station phone system for office.

    Hey all. Long time no see here. I'm looking around for some info on multi-station phone systems for an office. I just want some pointers on where I should look for the info. I need about 5 phones right now, and I have Time Warner Business class internet and phone service. They can add additional...
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    Is there a smaller brother of the NZXT Switch 810?

    Hello. I would first like to apologize for bring unable to make up my mind about cases :|, but I'm pretty sure almost everyone goes through this anyway :P. Anywho, in my last post I solicited some help regarding case selection and I just received my Z68 Asus motherboard. I was checking newegg...
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    Suggestions for a strong Wifi repeater setup...

    Hey all! I just got Verizon DSL which came with a Modem with built in wifi, I have an ASUS RT-N16 on the way. This was before I realized that I already had a wifi router in the modem. What my problem is that I need the wifi to extend to my basement (Its quite far, there is an additional...
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    Looking for an ATX case that can take the Corsair H100 but keep out dust.

    Hello AT! I scored an H100 on BF for $70 and am hunting now for a nice/minimalistic black/dark case like the Fractal Design R3 which doe not have enough clearance to use the H100 on the top. The concept of covering unused fan mounts with soundproof/dustproof is a very good idea. I have an i5...
  36. gamefreakgcb

    Need some advice. Reducing eye fatigue.

    Any way to lessen eye fatigue? I see all these glasses online but they're $$$. I had laser vision correction so I wouldn't mind wearing any while I work. Asking here (and potentially risking my health 0_0). Thanks. P.S. Please do not tell me to reduce the amount of time I sit in front of a...
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    Dell Inpiron 14z.... trying to do a fresh install on SSD but.....

    Hello, I just got an Inspiron 14z. I took it out of the box, didn't even turn on the machine,took out the HDD and slapped in a Sandisk 120GB SF-1222 based HDD. Had an OEM disc with me to activate using the key from the laptop itself. The problem was that the SATA controller could not be...
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    A very peculiar problem.

    Hello. I have a mini-ITX system which was running smoothly so far. ASROCK Z68M-ITX/HT mini-ITX Intel i5 2500K a@ stock speed and voltages 2x 4GB DDR3 3x Sandisk 120GB SF-1222 based SSD's in RAID-0 Onboard graphics This started happening yesterday. The system would do a reboot after...
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    Cannot get my Turtlebeach X41 to recognize the PC S/PDIF signal.

    Hello. I have an ASROCK Z68M-ITX/HT motherboard. I just bought a Turtle Beach X41 headset which accepts TOS-link inout. I plugged one end of the included cable in the S/PDIF out at the back of the CPU and the other end in the receiver for my headphones. I tried the normal windows drivers, the...
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    A Micro-ATX Z68 with support for 4x SATA III SSD's in RAID 0.

    Hey all. I was looking at some options around and am trying to find a micro-ATX motherboard with atleast 6 SATA ports. I need 4x SATA 6Gbps ports for RAID-0 of SSD's. Out of these 12 which one would do? I'm getting confused by some where they are on different controllers. Thanks.