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    bettertouchtool alternative for linux/ubuntu?

    I miss BetterTouchTool on my macbook air machine (3-finger swipe left/right = switch workspace custom-per-app: - one finger + second finger tap on right = move to right tab in chrome - one finger + second finger tap on left = move to left tab in chrome - four finger swipe down = close tab in...
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    miracast/WiDi on OS X/El Capitan

    Is there a way to use miracast/WiDi, and cast my macbook air screen onto a TV (with a miracast/WiDi receiver?) I know AirPlay is an option, but I already have a mircast/WiDi receiver (and a mixture of android/windows tablets that support miracast)...
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    Jetbrains new pricing model

    Don't think I've seen this posted/discussed yet http://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2015/09/18/final-update-on-the-jetbrains-toolbox-announcement/ old model: pay $ for current version + 1yr free update. You get to keep those (current version+1yr free update) forever. new model: pay $, get current...
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    bad referral/redirect masking for verizonwireless.com

    http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=37876064&postcount=12 two links towards verizonwireless.com break in your referral/redirect masking
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    T-mobile Uncarrier 8.0: Rollover data (for purchased data, 3GB and above)

    Looks like t-mobile is pulling a Cingular.... rollover data (instead of minutes) It only applies to purchased data (3GB, 5GB plans etc, 1GB tablet plans, ...)... those people get a 10GB rollover-data-bucket to start with It doesn't apply to the base 1GB default data that every phone line...
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    T-mobile Uncarrier 5.0 + 6.0 (free t-mobile test drive, unlimited music streaming)

    Uncarrier 5.0 - Free Test-drive Free test-drive of t-mobile network ) using iPhone 5S for 7 days Starts June 23, limited 1 per billing address/credit card, 18 years and above. $700 hold on credit card, get iPhone 5S in mail. $100 fee if phone screen is cracked, water damage or...
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    Best (Bluetooth) headset

    Using an android phone (Nexus 5) Trying to find the best Bluetooth headset - I have problems hearing other people, and other people hearing me. Need one that cuts down on background noise Seen a few choices being recommended, wonder if other people have opinions. Bose Series 2 - good...
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    Looking for small (travel) power extender with 2A USB

    I'm trying to look for a power extender with a specific design It's meant to be used in a coffee shop-setting (limited space/plugs), need to be able to power my phone (750mA microUSB) and laptop (2A microUSB), and extend more 110V ports ideal design: portable, compact example: Must-haves...
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    Bay Trail Atom, Asus T100, Release date 10/18/13

    Just a heads up, you can preorder on bestbuy.com or amazon http://slickdeals.net/f/6326352-asus-10-1-t100-windows-8-tablet-netbook-32gb-350-64gb-399?styleid=17 32GB (bestbuy), $350+tax 64GB (amazon preorder), $400 + tax http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFJ0HUE B&H preorder...
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    CMOS sensor chip, what limits it from saving 2400p 120fps video

    Let's say I have a 13mpix CMOS sensor chip http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201208/12-107E/ I know that it can take 13mpix pictures (4208x3120). What limits it from sampling 13mpix continuously, to make a 30fps 4208x3120 (13mpix) video? If it can sample 1920x1080 at 30fps, why...
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    Intel Quicksync - why limited codecs(h.264, VC1, MPEG2)?

    As title suggests, why is Intel QuickSync (SB/IB IGP) limited to encoding to H.264/VC-1/MPEG2 formats? just a thought, b/c a friend told me he had to use CPU power to convert a video to XVID that his media player reads(hooked up to TV), and can't use Quicksync (media player doesnt support the...
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    Intel 330 SSD leaked early, maybe $149 for 120GB

    http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/intel-330-ssd-leakage-hints-at-bargain-price-tag-perhaps-just/ April 13th should be launch date not bad for MSRP... will be cheaper with rebates / discounts
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    Circuit Board, how to remove EM shielding

    Question: Is there an easier way to remove the EM shielding? The metal "box" seems to be wielded onto the mobo
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    How to remove stripped screws from laptop hdd bay

    As title suggests, how do you remove stripped screws covering a laptop hdd bay? note: screws are small, roughly 5mm diameter screw head RESULT:
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    i5 2500k stock heatsink height?

    ask the thread title suggests, can someone tell me the stock heatsink height of the i5 2500k? closest answer i can find is ~50mm below, http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33982773 but the case I want says only 40mm :( http://www.silentpcreview.com/article905-page5.html //budget...
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    CrystalDiskInfo/SSDLife Free doesn't recognize as SSD

    as said above, CrystalDiskInfo and SSDLife Free doesn't recognize my SSD SSD : Kingston V+100 96GB. Both sees the SSD as a "Kingston SVP100S296G" with Firmware CJR10202 SSDLite Free says "Unknown SSD". I've emailed their support, but nothing yet CrystalDiskInfo is able to see the...
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    how do you uninstall 212+?

    I'm switching out my motherboard, have a Cooler 212+ installed can't seem to remove the backplate/screws for some reason. tried to turn one off, seems to have removed some of the coating on the mobo :'( haven't attempted the other 3 yet EDIT: after smoothing out the raised resin...
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    Xeon E3-1225 vs i7 2600 ?

    Wondering if anyone can find more info about these two chips.. tried some google searching, not really helpful besides finding out that they are both Sandy Bridge quad cores, 8 hyper threading Xeon E3-1225 (server SandyBridge) starts at 3.1ghz, 1MB L2, 6MB L3 i7 2600 (desktop SandyBridge)...
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    ATI 785G(HD4200 IGP) + discrete nVidia card = 4 monitors?

    Question: My mobo is MSI 785GM-E65, using the ATI 785G chipset. Chipset has HD4200 integrated, supporting 1 analog, 1 digital connection. Can I put an nVidia discrete card in there, and run 4 monitors?(2 from IGP, 2 from discrete?)
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    upgrade Phenom II x4 -> i5 2500k?

    Should I keep my system and sell the i5 2500k for $210, or sell most of the parts and reuse the others(will cost around $120 to rebuild)? Current Specs CPU-Z unbolded would be parts to sell, green-bolded parts to keep I reckon I can get maybe $200 or so for the first 5 items unbolded...