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    Refrigerator causing interference, possible fix?

    In my computer (read: neffing) room, I have been noticing that my monitor would occasionally flicker and my speakers occasionally pop. I have a mini fridge in this room, and I am beginning to wonder if it may be causing line interference. I am planning on installing a simple 250v .01 uf...
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    Asteroid Tower Defense-esque RTS game

    Has anyone heard of Blackspace? Browsing around kickstarter made me come up to their page. The introductory video has certainly got me interested, although I'd like to heard some opinions before I pledge. It seems to be some combination of Tower Defense and RTS, with an deformable asteroid...
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    Bringing mATX computer as carry on?

    Has anyone had experience bringing a non-laptop computer as a carry on? I am slightly afraid the I'll get stopped at the security checkpoint for having a dangerous item. Afterall, it has lights, odd metal parts, and everything! I am also afraid it'll get utterly broken if I tried to check it...
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    Accordion God

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0Bn4m6dQbI I did not know it was physically possible to be this good with the accordion. I am impressed.
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    Where are the modern wonders that will last the ages?

    I was looking at some awe-inspiring pictures of the Great Pyramids, and it got me thinking on how it seems all the really large and impressive monuments are in the past. Modern Society may have things like Christ the Redeemer, the Statue of Liberty, some random buildings like Sydney Opera House...
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    Parent turns own kid in for bullying

    People need to do this more often. :thumbsup: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/father-turns-in-own-kids-for-bullying-20110318-1bzjd.html
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    Physics Challenge

    http://pages.physics.cornell.edu/~aalemi/challenge/ From the website: This is an interesting problem. A cheap-ish way is to assume the CRC book is standard, and derive the meter from that. Then, perhaps use something like a pendulum to determine the second, and water density to determine a...
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    Too much time spent in Google docs.

    http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/12/google_docs_animation.html It's is a tad ridiculous, but it would be awesome if all presentations were like this.
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    Stock up guys, the Zombie invasion has begun.

    :twisted:
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    Very low FPS after GPU upgrade?

    I used to have a 8800gts 640mb, but it died on me. So I replaced it with a 9800 GT EE 1gb, which despite being energy efficient, should be at least as fast if not faster than my old 8800gts 640mb. The performance was utterly horrible. Running Team Fortress 2 at 1280x800 at all LOW settings, I...
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    Why would anyone do such a thing?? Serial groin kicker??

    http://www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=2155193 Wow. I am speechless. Poor man.
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    Taking down an treehouse?!

    http://www.telegram.com/articl...1/910180390/1101/LOCAL I do not see the issue. In fact, if I was a neighbor I'd ask if I could chill out in the tree house from time to time. That thing is amazing.
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    Things English lacks.

    Overall, I think English is a great language. However, I often notice that there is a strange lack of words when I want to say something. One of the major ones I notice is a lack of the plural form of "you". It often seems incorrect to use "we" or "us" or "they". Instead, there is this awkward...
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    Bank robbery skillz

    http://www.thepunch.com.au/art...-is-how-to-rob-a-bank/ Now that is crazy. It seemed to have been perfectly executed. Very awesome.
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    YAAFG, Rabbit wants cake

    It is a very addicting and unique game. Normal is a tad easy, but it is still really fun. http://armorgames.com/play/4079/rabbit-wants-cake
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    Freaky optical illusion

    http://www.mrscienceshow.com/2.../awesome-illusion.html Woah.
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    Have you ever admitted defeat or had your mind changed in a somewhat large internet argument?

    From .999999.... equalling one to religion, have you ever actually been converted? I highly doubt these arguments are effective at all. It seems these arguments convince basically noone, and is merely a diversion of time. If you were convinced of the other side in a internet argument, what...
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    How do charity organizations get their "meals per dollar" count?

    For example, Here claims $50 is equivalent to 700 meals. That is around 7 cents a meal. How is it even possible to make meal with only 7 cents? I have nothing against charity, but these numbers seems a bit unrealistic.
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    Who's fault is it?

    Yours, for placing the drink on the floor, or the other guy for not playing attention?
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    Empire Total War: $36.00 Shipped

    Very Hot if you do not feel like paying full price on steam. The downside of course, is the dreadful wait ;) http://www.gogamer.com/Empire-...Id444774VVviewprod.htm
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    Addicting Flash Game!

    It's a fun game. You try to get the ball into the goal with different blocks http://www.sciencemuseum.org.u...ll/play_launchball.swf
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    Playing hiphop too loud? Listen to some classical!

    A judge gave the option to reduce a fine from playing hiphop too loud by listening to classical music. The offender originally agreed... but couldn't last 15min :laugh: . http://www.gigwise.com/news/46...an-To-Endure-Beethoven
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    Another addicting, time wasting, flash game.

    http://www.funny-city.com/1845/ Controls are pretty easy, use the left and right arrows to move the ball into the goal. It's harder than it sounds :(.
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    Tiberium Canceled by EA for not meeting QUALITY standards?

    That's interesting, EA canceling a game for quality issues instead of releasing a buggy unpolished game for a quick buck. It seems EA is somewhat trying to turn over a new leaf?
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    Fun little flash game.

    http://escape-game.com/dak_en.html Just click the key and then click the door. I'm an idiot, I'm stuck on 5 and 8 :(
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    What is the difference between "cute" and "hot"?

    There seems to be some confusion on the proper definition of "cute" and "Hot" in describing a woman, and how those two terms relate to each other. In an effort to clear the confusion, I have created a poll.
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    What is a viewpoint you take that most AT members will disagree with?

    For me, It will probably be that I believe Anthropogenic Global Warming is exaggerated and is not a giant concern. If your religious, this should be easy ;)
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    What is the best section of Anandtech Forums?

    I'm already pretty sure Off Topic will win this one, so I'm more curious what's the second best. Mine would be general hardware or PC gaming, right after OT of course ;)
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    My computer's desktop background can't be changed.

    I recently got a computer infection, of which one of the side effects is that my desktop wallpaper got changed to an advertisement. I ran the usual programs (avast, spybot, superanti spyware, f-secure online scanner, trend housecall, etc.) and cleaned my system. Because of that, I am pretty...
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    How dangerous are laser pointers?

    I caught a close friend idiotically staring at the laser from a laser pointer. I would say somewhere between 1-2 sec a couple times. On further inspection, it was a class IIIa laser. Is that too dangerous?
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    Whats the best way to broil a steak?

    So I feel today is a good day to have a ribeye. Too bad it's freezing outside. That and I don't have a cast iron skillet. Which basically leaves broiling as my only option (other than a contact grill I use when I'm lazy, but I don't think thats fitting for a ribeye). What is the best way to...
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    Thot Market Reopened!

    Some of you might remember the old thread: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=y&keyword1=thotmarket Thot market reopened a couple of days ago and sports a new market system. Feel free to give it a try again. As always, by Anandtech stock! http://www.thotmarket.com/thot.php?id=MzM3MDcxMjcuNTY=...
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    Fun little flash game

    http://www.nekogames.jp/mt/2008/01/cursor10.html Try it out! I wont spoil it for anyone... But dont quit! repost-DrPizza
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    Spilled pop on mouse, now keys are sticky

    Ok, so i stupidly spilled some pop on my mouse (luckily my keyboard was spared). Now the mouse buttons are sticky and doesnt work well, any way to fix it? I heard u can put a keyboard in a dishwasher and as long as it dries out it'll be fine, but i never tried that before. Could it work with a...
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    Ignorance is bliss

    I was having a discussion with my friend today, with him believing that the world would be better if people in the poorer countries did not know about the existence of "better" counties and that we should leave them be. He reasons that if they see everyone else starving they would see its norm...
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    An addicting flash game...

    http://www.tylersticka.com/2007/08/03/ramps/ has anyone played it? im on level 25 :) woo finished, with 94,630
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    Falling asleep when your aware?

    From the other thread about sleep paralysis, i found the supposed "wake-initiated lucid dream technique" Now im wondering if its real or possible, or even if anyone here tried this before :o. Needless to say, itll be pretty cool to enter this "State" by will.
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    I have an LCD moniter that dectects as a CRT

    I have an 8800GTS, and in the Nvida control panel it dectects my MAG 19inch LT1919WDB widescreen LCD as a ProView/EMC/PTS Analog display. Is that normal? Im missing some LCD settings it seems....
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    Best Headphones/Ear buds under $30?

    My old koss sparkplugs just broke, and im looking for a replacement. As you can tell buy the price, im not TOO picky on sound quality, but something cheap lightweight portable and decent quality is good. Any suggestions?