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    Uverse Internet.. Fiber to home

    Uverse is telling me that they have fiber run to my house now and that the service is better than what they've been able to offer in the past. Does anyone here have Uverse fiber, the 18mbps plan? I've been spoiled with my Comcast 50/10 plan.. it runs great and has issues maybe once per...
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    Getting out of Verizon Contract

    Has Verizon had any contract changes recently that would allow me to bail on my contract? I have 3 more months left. They said it would be $150 to break contract. ugh.
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    XYplorer 50% off lifetime license pro $40 - Today Only

    XYplorer is 50% off with lifetime upgrades via BitsDuJour Today $39.97, normally $79.99 with unlimited upgrades. http://www.bitsdujour.com/software/xyplorer-lifetime-license about XYplorer http://www.xyplorer.com/index.php
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    *DEAD* Antec NeoECO 620W Power Supply $35 AR - Shell Shocker

    This looks like a nice power supply for the cash. $69.99 - $35 rebate = $34.99. Shell shocker, so deal won't be around too long. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371031 I would have jumped on this a couple of weeks ago when I was looking for a power supply.
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    Power Supply Chatter

    What is the cause of Power Supply Chatter noise? is this different than coil whine? I have tried 2 different power supplies in my system. * a Thermaltake 650W.. fan was loud. its not certified 80 anything, its going back to NewEgg. * Corsair TX650.. a couple of years old from another...
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    Humble Bundle Weekly Sale:EGOSOFT

    Its a collection of the X, X2, and X3 games and expansions. I have not played any of these. Which ones are the best to play? https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
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    Tracking Game Play time.. non-steam

    Are there any methods for tracking game play time in Windows 7? In specific I am trying to figure out how much time Minecraft is being played. I guess the software just needs to monitor for an Application and record some data. Google found this...
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    Quick Image Viewer

    Are there any good free ways on a Mac to view all images in a folder fullscreen? one at a time.. toggling to the next with spacebar or arrows? fast and simple is the key. I am coming from a mainly Windows environment where there is a decent picture viewer built in.. and I've used other...
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    Feedly - As Google Reader Replacement

    I'm finally coming to terms that Google Reader will be gone shortly, and need to move onto another front end for my RSS fix. Feedly seems nice, but I don't quite understand why it needs to run in Chrome in the background, even when Chrome, the browser isn't running. At least thats what it...
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    USA Proxy, security?

    Are free proxies generally secure enough to be doing https passwords etc over? Is there any way for them to scrape passwords or other encrypted data? for example, I was looking at these. http://www.hidemyass.com/proxy-list/ I am working in Mexico, and have some sites that are complaining that...
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    Verizon Deluxe Leather Tablet Sleeve $0.99

    Update: $4.99 now. Verizon Deluxe Leather Tablet Sleeve With Front Pocket & Form-Fitting Construction: Compatible w/ Most Tablets. For 0.99 delivered, what have you got to lose besides a buck. http://www.bensoutlet.com/products/verizon-deluxe-leather-tablet-sleeve
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    Sniper Elite V2 $14.99 @ Amazon

    Sniper Elite V2 is $14.99 at Amazon. Its an "online game code" for Steam. http://www.amazon.com/Sniper-Elite-O...dp/B008K2WRYC/
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    Core Data Inverse relationship

    I am working on an iOS app using Core Data. Lets say I have 2 objects in Core Data, Object A and Object B. A has a one-to-many relationship with B. It has an inverse property set.. so that the B objects point back to A. no problem, I understand that. However, in the A object I want...
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    Apple Developer Includes Lion?

    I am looking to upgrade to Xcode 4. My Mac is Snow Leopard. I will most likely need the paid Apple Developer in the next 6 months, and was considering going with the developer program if it includes Lion. I didn't want to pay for Lion which has nothing I want besides Xcode 4.. but Mountain...
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    Amazon Downloads

    How do the Amazon Game Downloads work? I understand that they use the Amazon Digital downloader or something like that, but do they need a specific Amazon client to run all the time for playing the game? Thanks.
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    Scanner for lots of photographs

    What is the best way to scan many photographs? The inlaws say they want to scan ALOT of photographs and want a scanner for Christmas. Something portable or small is a plus. Is the best way to go something with a feeder? I have a ScanSnap S1300 which I use mainly for documents. Not sure...
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    Darksiders $4.95 @ gamersgate

    http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DARKSIDERS/darksiders seems like a good price. I have never used Gamersgate myself, so can't vouch for them. Is anyone aware of any crazy copy protection on Darksiders or from Gamersgate?
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    Braid - Multiple save files

    Is there a way to have multiple save files in Braid? (Steam version) My kids saw me playing and want to play also. Thanks
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    Portal 2, PC, $30 delivered

    http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/portal-2/77276 Then code: VSHIP looks like a deal to me. update: it's actually $29.99 plus tax.
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    Firefox on Android SLOW

    Is Firefox SLOW to startup on Android for all phones? I have a Droid Incredible and Firefox can take 5-10 seconds to startup.
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    Logitech G700 Mouse $54 AR

    Seems like a decent price for the mouse.. it gets mostly great reviews overall at Newegg and Amazon. $73.99 - $20 rebate. Free shipping. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104377
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    Maytag Kitchen Appliances?

    Has anyone bought Maytag Kitchen appliances over the past couple of years? If so, how are they holding up? I have various Maytag appliances currently in my house which are 10 years old, and they've served me well. I am redoing my kitchen in stainless appliances. I have a set of Maytag...
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    XP hangs up, new install

    I reloaded Xp Media Center edition on a friends computer. Its probably from 2007. It is the original XP discs that came with the Dell computer. It seems to hang quite a bit. Like it just goes off into la-la land and won't take any input. eventually it comes back. Right now I'm trying to...
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    Little Caesars - BOGO

    Buy One Get One Free Hot and Ready Little Caesars Pizza. Not the best pizza in the world, but 2 for $5? not bad. Dec 26,27 and 28th only. http://www.littlecaesars.com/default.asp might want to call ahead and check that your local franchise is accepting the coupon.
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    10pk LED Flashlight Combo $9.88

    I was at Home Depot today and they still have the 10 pack of LED flashlights for $9.88, batteries included. They look aluminum. Its 2 9-LED flashlights, and 6 6-LED flashlightss, and 2 LED headlamps. Seemed nice for the price. Will make nice stocking stuffers for the kids.
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    Reeses Peanut Butter Cups from Mexico

    Blech! Did anyone notice that some Reeses PB cups are made in Mexico? I thought it tasted a bit different and bland, so I first assume its an off batch. I look at the label and its made in Mexico. I dig through my kids candy bag and find one made in the good ole USA and one in Mexico... so...
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    Monkey Island 50% off weekend on Steam

    http://store.steampowered.com/sub/6183/
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    iPod Touch Holder For Plane

    As a new iPod touch owner, I am looking for a recommendation for something to hold the iPod Touch while on a plane. My last trip was tiring to hold it in the air for entire movie, and neck got stiff looking down if I had it low. Are there any good items that someone can recommend? There is...
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    Screen Sharing VNC

    I am fairly new to the Mac world with a Macbook. I am trying to VNC into the Mac from my PC. It seems really clunky. I am trying to get the Screen Sharing to run in 8-bit. I have options in TightVNC for 8bit, but somehow I need to enable it on the Mac I think. There are almost no options...
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    CMI 8738 drivers Windows 7

    Has anyone been able to install drivers for onboard CMI 8738 6 channel sound drivers for Windows 7? I tried the Win 7 drivers from the CMI website... but they keep telling me to install the PCI soundcard.. which it "is" there.. since its onboard. I looked at the mother board and there is...
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    Tipping the Mailman, newpaper guy, etc

    Some other threads got me thinking here.. do you tip the Mailman and Newpaper person? I have no idea who these people even are.. I've never met them. The mailperson just jams the mail into my mailbox at a central mail location in my subdivision and the newspaper person just throws them out his...
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    Defense Grid $2.49 on Steam

    75% off. It may only be today or through tomorrow.
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    GMC 98 Jimmy 4WD switch

    This problem may also be similar to issues with a Chevy Trailblazer or S10 of similar year since they are mostly the same truck. I have a 98 GMC Jimmy which will not switch to 4WD. It has the 3 button switch.. 2WD, 4WD Hi and 4WD Lo. The 2WD light is ON. If I push either 4WD button...
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    Copying Camera Pics to PC, Win 7

    What is the best method for copying camera pictures from a memory card to my PC? On XP I used a program called Cam2Pc. It hasn't been updated since 2007. I was thinking of Picasa but was wondering if there was a better freeware alternative? I like to put the card in.. type quick...
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    Choppy file shares from Windows 7?

    I have run XP for many years, and set up a share of videos which I have been able to watch from an XBOX running XBMC. Now that I have upgraded both computers to Windows 7, the navigation of folders and starting a show is really slow. This behavior is the same if I try and connect to either of...
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    Left 4 Dead 2 - How intense?

    I played through the demo of L4D2. I had a great time.. a very exciting game to say the least. that was my first experience with the L4D series. I'm not really into "scary" games. Is the full version of L4D2 any more scary or intense than the demo? I found the demo to be very intense but...
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    Antivir Popups

    Is there anyway to prevent Antivir from displaying the pop ups while I am in full screen games? (XP Pro) I know its a free app, and I'm not looking to totally kill the pop up.. but it really sucks when you're in the middle of Fallout 3 and it decides to pop up.. which brings me out of the...
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    Best Verizon Phone?

    I am up for my New Every Two phone with Verizon. What is the best phone these days? I don't need anything too fancy. I might even go as far as the LG Dare if they are cool. I don't text message, in fact I disabled it because I am cheap. Any recommendations, or comments about what you...
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    Tversity and DSM-510

    I'm looking for a little help getting Tversity to stream a DivX 720p video file to my D-Link DSM-510 unit. Tversity appears to be transcoding it.. the video looks fine from the DSM-510, however the audio is muffled.. I wonder if its not getting transcoded properly. does anyone have any...
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    Switching to DSL from Cable Modem

    I currently have Comcast Cable modem.. and it really works well. Rarely down for me and always fast. However Comcast keeps raising rates on Cable and dropping channels and am looking for other options. Might I be happy with DSL speeds and reliability? Its probably been 10 years since...