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  1. catilley1092

    Secure Erasing 840 Evo E-Drive - can it be done?

    Works every time for me!:D I'll remove the SSD from the system, and attach a 2.5 SATA to eSATA cable that I have for backup/secure erasing, and Parted Magic gets the job done every time. Note that it's on a eSATA port of a spare notebook, that way the SSD has what's needed for the secure erase...
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    8Gb to 16Gb - Recommendation

    Being that the price & brand is the same, why not pick up one of these kits?:) https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231589&ignorebbr=1 I just purchased a total of 4 kits to stuff two Z97 MB's to the max (32GB in each PC), have both of the 'Devil's Canyon' CPU's produced in...
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    Looking for good mid range M2 NVMe drive.

    My 240GB MyDigitalSSD BPX is running nearly as fast in my #2 PC as my 512GB Samsung 950 PRO that's in my main rig!:) The secret? Mount it in a PCIe lane, not on the MB, there's a little known adapter with fan which is replaceable, brand name is Sintech. Works on most all 2280 M.2 SSD's (don't...
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    The hunt for illegals is on.

    I personally don't believe there's going to be concentration camps.....even the OP stated that may have been going too far. What will likely happen is enforcing existing laws on the books.......which should had been done over 40 years back. It was the failed 'drug war' that got this started...
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    Wireless keyboard Logitech MK270 is GARBAGE

    My new MK270 Logitech keyboard/mouse combo is working very well for the price I paid ($16.99 at the Best Buy store on eBay), and a lot better than dragging/separating wires all over the place.:) Had I known how good it was going to be, would had purchased at least two more, by the time mine...
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    AMD RYZEN Builders Thread

    dispr, I hope that your new hardware arrives tomorrow!:) Cat
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    Do GPUs with no PCI Express Power Connector will any have issues?

    As long as one knows what they're purchasing with these GPU's w/out a power connector, no problem. There's many OEM PC's that can greatly benefit from some of these cards, especially those that ships with the GDDR3 versions. 1GB GDDR5 is at least as powerful (if not more so) than a 2GB GDDR3...
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    AMD RYZEN Builders Thread

    If you're not a Prime member, don't expect the fastest shipping, regardless of price. I've had orders still in process 5 business days & when a item of the same brand at a higher (almost double) spec was on promo for the same price, was able to cancel the original order & able to order the one...
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    Can TRIM work on a drive that never rests?

    While I don't like to 'dig open' old Topics, this is one that has baffled me. I've allowed my SSD's up to 12 hours of idle time for TRIM/GC, and have even resorted to the trick of unplugging the data cable & done the same. Yet using Recuva, have found & recovered many intact files.....some...
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    [PCPER] People may be migrating off Windows onto Linux

    That's because Ubuntu 16.04 & all derivative OS's dependent on it, including Linux Mint, has been deprived of AMD graphics drivers. This was an outrageous dub decision on the part of Canonical, because there are untold millions of computers on retail shelves & online, not to begin to count...
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    $99.99 refurb PCs @ NeweggFlash.com

    Another egg removed from the deal, this is just another 'enhanced IDE' type of MB, not true SATA-2. The ones who sells these computers should be stating these things in their listings. This is a weird standard to implement, either the units should be IDE or SATA, not a hybrid blend. Couldn't...
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    $99.99 refurb PCs @ NeweggFlash.com

    The HP dc5800 came in yesterday, runs really good, especially after adding 4GB more RAM in it, and did install the Radeon HD 7570 as a test, runs good. Same 6.9 WEI, highest rated component in the system, though at 6.5 for both the CPU & RAM, that's not shabby either. Though I didn't care for a...
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    $99.99 refurb PCs @ NeweggFlash.com

    I bit the bullet and purchased it late last night, for $79.99 after Newegg rebate, not a bad deal. Windows 7 Home Premium OEM alone costs nearly that on promo (usually $74.99). Will image the drive prior to first boot & install the 64 bit version of 7 Home Premium using the same code on the PC...
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    $99.99 refurb PCs @ NeweggFlash.com

    Based from my research earlier today, that HP DC5800 can take up to 8GB of DDR2 PC2 5300/6400 MHz RAM. That's according to Page 17 of this HP manual for the PC. http://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c01363873 I'm considering getting it to replace a Dell Optiplex 740...
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    Zoolz scams people who signed up for their accounts.100GB of free cloud storage

    I'll stick with SkyDrive, by a known corporation. Also Google Drive is now available. Shouldn't be taking so long to setup online storage. Sure, 100GB sounds (especially for $0) fantastic, however there's probably going to be a catch somewhere. Worse yet, who knows how long they'll be around...
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    What is Perry smoking?

    All that I can say is this, Rick Perry has NEVER lost an election, or so he says. If he doesn't soon take a bow, that streak is ending. And who wants the entire US to have polluted air again? In NC, where I live, our air & water quality is the best it's been since 1970, 41 years ago. Many other...
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    Will I notice a difference between a 150Mbps wireless card and a 300Mbps card?

    Honestly, I don't think you will. Because I have both, and neither is faster than the other, when watching download speeds. I believe that in order to get 300Mbps speeds, you really need to be paying for some seriously fast internet. I had one of those slide in notebook cards, a Netgear, it's...
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    Piracy is a non-issue to Gabe Newell

    Thank you! Cat
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    8GB (2x4GB) 1600 Ripjaws X @Newegg for $29.99 No Rebate

    I didn't get this exact deal, but the same amount & price. G.SKILL 8GB (2x 4GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3-10666) Laptop RAM for $29.99 @ Newegg last night. The link was on this forum last night, one of Newegg's many Black Friday deals. Not bad at all for 8GB RAM, it's also a 5 egg NE rated product. Cat
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    So why isnt child porn protected by the 1st admendment?

    It's just one of those things that we, as adults (us normal ones), shouldn't be wanting to see. Therefore, it makes common sense that viewing porn involving minors is not a protected right. It's sickening. That's what it is, plain & simple. But that's my opinion, to each his/her own. Cat
  21. catilley1092

    Have you fried a chip when you were sure you were safe? Post how here.

    I know that when you're folding, the CPU/GPU prefers a steady environment, it will run hot for long periods fine, too much variation causes problems. Because when I started folding with folding@home, the people over there helped me a lot. I thought when a setup was new, to complete a job, let...
  22. catilley1092

    I dont think Lady Gaga is that gorgeous

    Lady Gaga is in this for the money, and money only. She doesn't give a fuck if one thinks she's good looking or not, as long as her customers pays to see/hear her perform. She's a fad, she won't last as long as Madonna or other stars. BTW, I like the "natural" look of her far better than all of...
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    How do you tell a girl she's fat without offending her?

    Is that her facial expression all the time? If so, then I'll be the first to apologize about any relation questions. And you're correct, it's a serious issue. You stated it was after she began a relationship with a man. Is it an abusive one? I certainly hope not, if it is, you need to get her...
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    How do you tell a girl she's fat without offending her?

    Buy her a gym membership. Many places (like Curves) has a $40/month plan. BTW, she's your mom. She's obviously older than yourself, it gets harder to lose/maintain weight as she gets older. After my wife turned around 35, she began to struggle with her weight, she shot up to 200, now she's back...
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    If ever there was an opening for a 3rd party in this country...

    My health care (I'm disabled) takes more than a third of my income. And that's only for doctor visits & meds. A lot of people are paying a third (or more) of their income for health care, when health care insurance (especially family coverage) is figured in. And that's hoping that no one...
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    **updated** i stopped paying my bills

    If you stopped paying you bills, and you're genuinely in financial trouble, you have options. But stay away from those ads on the net promising to fix all of your problems for little or nothing. Bankruptcy, either Chapter 7 (straight bankruptcy) or Chapter 13 (wage earner plan) may be viable...
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    Found these kittens outside my bedroom window

    We just adopted or kitten at the animal shelter a couple of months ago. Kittens move very fast, the younger, the better. Best of Luck, I know that you'll find a loving home for those beautiful kitties. Cat
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    We have a deal!! Back to life as normal...

    Even if this drama is over for now, which I'm sure it will be, it will be short lived. Steep cuts in government spending along with SOME form of new revenue (perhaps the return of tariffs on imported goods) will need to take place, and soon. Why is it that Congress can't cut a 10 year deal...
  29. catilley1092

    I hate windows OS viruses...

    So do I. That's why I ditched Windows in favor of Linux Ubuntu & Mint. Not only do they both do what I need to do, but they're both fast as hell at doing it. The upgrade tax every 3 years, plus the yearly renewal of ESET NOD32, is costly. I had been using Ubuntu & Mint part time for 2 years...
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    Are you still using IE?

    I used IE until I was "invited to improve" IE around Feb 2009, IE7 was great on XP. IE8 was a total POS on XP, pages rendered incorrectly, slow as dirt, I could go on & on, but really there's no need. MS screwed IE, plain & simple. IE8 & Vista must have been born from the same lab, they both...
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    Is Comodo Dragon a good browser?

    Actually, I don't put all of my eggs in one basket. On my main Windows OS's, XP & 7, ESET NOD32 is my choice of AV, I was just looking for a more secure firewall, and feel that I have one in Comodo. I did install the free suite on XP Mode, but that's not my main OS, it's just there as a testing...
  32. catilley1092

    These Casey Anthony Trial Groupies Need To Get A Grip...

    These people needs to get a life. The jury did the best that they could, given what they had to work with. They did find her guilty of lying to the cops, which was probably a no brainer. Just because one disagrees with the verdict rendered, this doesn't call for death threats, harassment on the...
  33. catilley1092

    Exchange of Brake Fluid

    Dexcool holds up a long time, much longer than that green stuff did. I have a 21 year old & a 10 year old Toyota, no rust in the cooling system, and no leaks from the water pump. The 21 year old one came with the green kind, but I switched it around 30,000 miles. Plus, I use Mobil 1 Synthetic...
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    Trying to help GF with Debt issues

    I say look into Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, before the two of you gets really serious. When my wife became disabled in the early 90's, we had no choice but to do it. It sticks with her for 10 years, but as long as one of you has good credit, no problem. Here's a good site to get info from, remember...
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    please delete thread

    What's that? Cat
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    is $100,000 / year still a good salary?

    Where I live, $100,000 is almost 5 times the median income. You can live really good on that income here, as long as you're not foolish, and as long as you're don't have freeloaders clinging to you. I'd love to make one half of that amount. When I was able to work, I did. Cat
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    Is Comodo Dragon a good browser?

    I've been using some of Comodo's free security apps, mainly their firewall. I like it because it's easy to configure (you have 3 levels of protection to choose from), and so far, it's worked for me. When I was on their site today, I noticed their browser, Comodo Dragon. Of course, it's really...
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    Casey Anthony gets porn offer

    Vivid is getting desperate for porn stars, is all that I can figure out. I'd rather see the "Octomom", or whatever her name is. How can anyone with any decency about themselves use this sweet baby girl's death for profit or pleasure? It is purely sickening. Cat
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    "Caylee's Law" *updated OP with text of law*

    Why does it take something big to happen before laws are written? After the OJ trial, all of these "domestic violence" laws were passed. Yet we still have battered/killed spouses daily. The "Brady" bill was passed after the attempted assassination of Reagan, did that stop the massacre in...