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  1. ghost recon88

    Call for ATOT engineers!

    Looking at making a floating beer pong table out of PVC pipe. I knew that some PVC sizes float, and others don't. Started doing some research, and apparently the weight capacity it can hold depends on how much of the pipe is submerged under water. I found this article that mentions 3" pipe being...
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    Buying some home equipment

    I'd like to start working out 3-4x a week at home. I've got enough room in my basement gym to fit 3 decent sized machines (in addition to free weights and dumbbells). Assuming I do my running outside, and not on a machine, what 3 machines would you guys recommend that could be used (in multiple...
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    Streaming media from one house to another

    Looking for options to stream on the fly media at House A to House B. These are all MKVs I've built myself. Is Plex the only option? For a single stream, what kind of hardware is sufficient for 1080p? Can any of the cheap Android boxes connect to my external drive, then transcode on the fly...
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    Switching between displays...internet dies

    My parents have a home built PC that has a C2D 5200, 4GB of RAM, and a Radeon HD 5450 video card with both DVI and HDMI out. Running Windows 7. Normally they use a 22" Acer widescreen monitor, and with that display configured everything works fine. However occasionally my dad uses my Dish...
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    *Rant* Lack of split-screen options these days

    Seriously, what is up with next-gen consoles and their lack of split-screen? Looking at the list of upcoming multiplayer games, and all the following lack the ability to play online split-screen: Halo 5 Star Wars Battlefront Rainbox Six Siege Need for Speed Most won't even allow local...
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    Anyone here jetski?

    Recently picked up a pair of 2000 Polaris SLX 1200s, man what a blast. Nothing like the quick getup and pickup on a 2 stroke. Guess the newer 4 strokes are super heavy, and are governed at 70. After checking out some forums online, apparently there is quite a demand and following for late...
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    Cheap receiver with bluetooth for a basement stereo

    Anyone know of a decent receiver that has bluetooth support, but isn't some home theater quality receiver? Basically I've got a home gym in my basement and have two speakers down there I would like to hook up without spending a fortune. Cheap Sony and Yamaha receivers seem to start at $150, and...
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    Buying an 06-07 Duramax

    Looking at buying either a CCSB or Ext cab SB Silverado 2500HD. Current one I'm looking at has 100k on the motor, and looking at the maintenance timelines it looks like it should be due for a number of oil changes as well as filter changes. Outside of that, is there anything else to look for in...
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    Remodeling my first room for a projector

    Just bought a house and since I don't have a TV, just an Epson 8350, I've decided to convert one of the more rectangular rooms into something of a home theater room. The room is 24 ft long and 13 ft wide (I put a red box around it). The reason I chose that room is it has a single window which I...
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    Old Sonic the Hedgehog sign

    Anyone have one, and/or know what a sign like it would be worth? Can't seem to find any others online or on eBay.
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    Car audio gurus

    Hey all, about to install a pair of Alpine 6.5" R component speakers in my 2 door Tahoe, installing fatmat in the doors as well when I do that. I'm looking at putting as 12" Alpine Type R sub in the back. My question is, can I go with a quality 4-channel amp and then just bridge two of the...
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    Just getting into the PS3 scene

    ...because I didn't yet have a blu-ray player and I was in the market for a new console. Reason I didn't opt for the 360 was because I can't stand the controller, but I digress... Looking for some good action/adventure and FPS games. No interest in sports games, or the CoD games (once you've...
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    Detroit yo

    See a truck coming down your road and expecting them to be dropping a body, find an alligator instead :colbert: http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_t2#/video/us/2012/12/24/dnt-mi-alligator-dumped-in-detroit.wdiv
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    Need some help converting from 704x528 to 720x480

    Alright here's the deal, I have some PAL files in 704x528 resolution, which equals a 1:33 ratio. However when I burn them to a disk, the software I'm using (Nero Video) is simply cropping out the bottom 50ish pixels. My idea was to convert the files from 704x528 to 640x480, to maintain a 1:33...
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    LEDs behind the gauge cluster and HVAC controls?

    Been debating putting blue LEDs behind the old halogens in my gauge cluster and HVAC controls. Would go from looking like the first pic, to what shows in the 2nd pic. What do you guys think? Debating if it looks ricer, or slick? Def trying to stay away from a ricer look.
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    Need a headunit recommendation

    Alright so I'm looking for a new headunit, but there are some specific things I need. First off, it needs to be single-DIN. Second, it needs to have bluetooth natively included, not some add-on. I plan on synching up my Android phone, and I want the ability to control my music through the head...
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    Need a snake identification (real scary)

    Snake tonight met the end of my shovel, this thing had been hanging around for a while scaring the crap out of me. Decided that with my sisters open house coming up, plus my dog hanging around that area of the yard, it's best to put him out of it. I thought it was a garter, but I'm not sure...
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    Oh man, am I screwed?

    So I bought a 98 Tahoe a week ago Friday, over the last 4 or 5 days I noticed I was losing coolant pretty regularly, enough to the point I would have to add up to half a gallon daily. Did an oil change yesterday after failing to find a leak with a pressure testing system, well there was an extra...
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    Rebecca Black of 2012?

    http://youtu.be/__HeE6NWmDE I've already seen a load of articles and stuff, this video has gone viral just like "Fry-day Fry-day" *REPOST*FoBoT* http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2240303
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    Just lost my grandpa at age 100

    :'( Turned 100 on April 4th. Saturday night he went downhill real fast, to the point that his caretakers had to help him get out of bed. After he ate breakfast Sunday morning (he has to be spoonfed) he went back in his room, laid down on his bed, and has been sleeping ever since. His...
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    New some good stuff to clean my wheels

    Looking at selling my car soon and I want to get the rims as shiny as possible to help any potential buyer not see the other problems with the car :whiste: Took my car through the car wash and even coming out on the other side the rims still looked like this. Anything like Mr. Muscle for rims...
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    Looking at buying a truck, possible red flag?

    Been looking at getting a full size truck as of late, probably mid 2000s and either a GMC or Chevy. I've found one, 4x4 ext cab Z71 package. Has 144k on it, guy wants $8800. However he says: "a lot of new parts.15k on new trany,NEW: front rotors,pads and calippers,rear shoes,shocks 4x ,front...
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    Wireless 802.11n recommendation for $70-80?

    Linksys WRT54G 8.0 is starting to go I believe. Multiple computers in the household are having issues when streaming stuff or browsing webpages where the connection just comes to a dead halt and it seems to be completely random. Normally the solution to fixing this is to reboot the router...
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    Which Verizon phone?

    My friend is looking at getting a new Android smartphone when Verizon opens up the double data plans starting tomorrow. Currently he is on a family plan with a conventional flip phone. The main purpose of the phone will be to teather (he'll have to root and install wi-fi teather) as the place...
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    Bent tie rod?

    Alright I'll try and keep this as short as possible. Couple weeks ago we got a nice snowfall here. Friend and I went out in my Ruststang and hit up a local church parking lot. Doing donuts and crap, anyways I accidentally go over an island going maybe 10-15MPH on our way out (didn't see it...
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    Does a car racing game like this exist?

    One that doesn't just have either the latest body styles of cars, or 60s muscle cars? What I mean is one where if you are going to pick a car to drive or upgrade, it can be from a number of different body styles from the same model line? i.e. if you chose Mustang, you can pick from the 60s body...
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    Damn my CPU is hot

    I've got a 2600K in a P8P67-Deluxe, with a Thermalright Venomous-X mounted on top with a pair of GT 1450RPM fans in a push/pull config, and running LinX the chip is hitting mid 80s at 4.5GHz with 1.32v D: I tightened up the bolt in the middle of the mounting hardware with the provided wrench, I...
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    Red solo cup?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKZqGJONH68 Anyone seen that video yet? :thumbsup:
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    Thinking about upgrading my Lenovo U330

    Right now my laptop has a P7350, 4GB DDR3, and a Vertex 2 60GB SSD. I'm hoping I can keep it at least another 2 years. With the price of RAM dropping, I've debated throwing in 8GB. I currently don't come close to maxing out my 4GB so that may be a waste of $ looking at it, however with Windows 8...
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    Need some internet sharing help

    Alright heres the deal, have 2 computers both running Windows 7 64. One has a wireless card + ethernet, second has just ethernet. I have a router I can use between the two. Is it possible to share the incoming internet signal from the first computer (being received through the wireless) then...
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    Good GPS system on the cheap

    Looking to buy a Garmin/TomTom for my car. I don't want/need to spend a whole lot, maybe around $120-130. I don't mind buying used either. I remember my boss said he got a good deal on one around Black Friday, but I don't want to wait that long to get one. Any suggestions or ideas about models I...
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    TV wall mount tilt, does it matter?

    Hey all - Looking to convert my 32" LCD into my computer gaming monitor, and I need to mount it on the wall. I plan on sitting 2-3 feet away from it :\ I've been looking at wall mounts on eBay, and see some say 0-10 degree tilt, and some are 0-15 degree tilt. Say I want to sit 2-3 feet away...
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    The next "Friday" song?

    I think this song may actually be worse than Friday D::eek: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DwT_2QQU64 and Brock already has his dub :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFIa9lTrJng
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    Any actionscripters?

    Need some quick help on a project I'm working on. Need to have the two rotate buttons rotate the selected image either clockwise, or counter clockwise depending on which button is clicked. The image I want rotated is the one in the "Selected" images layer, and each time a rotation button is...
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    Having some problems with AS3 in Flash CS4

    Need to make the buttons I have automatically go to frame 2, or should I say the next frame when they are clicked. I tried converting them to symbols, then specifying button and giving them a name, then adding actionscript to the first frame and it doesn't work :\ I've googled it and everyone...
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    Samsung Epic now? or wait

    My Touch Pro2 is gonna crap out any week so I'm looking for a new phone. Just upgraded my old SERO 500 plan to the SERO 500 Premium, so now I can get Android phones. I've decided to go big or go home, so I'm looking at the Samsung Epic. Currently for me since I have an upgrade credit, it would...
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    Lions in Mexico?

    I think the face of it says it all :eek:
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    Hott Tubz?

    Not sure about this one :hmm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LJ6-1mARXc
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    Thinking about buying a Colorado

    I'm getting tired of this Mustang, too much of a PITA in the winter to drive, plus its 15 years old and doesn't even have automatic locks and windows. I was looking at some of the full size trucks like the Silverado 1500 and F-150, but the 14-17MPG is scaring me off. I wouldn't be buying new...