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    Question on Backup Solution - 1 SSD and 2 HDDs Available

    Thank you both for these ideas - will look into them.
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    Question on Backup Solution - 1 SSD and 2 HDDs Available

    I recently purchased a SSD, and previously had 2 HDDs from before, which I still have. I would like to follow this process: 1. Run Windows and keep basic documents on the SSD 2. Back up this SSD content onto HDD1 (and also keep my photos/videos on HDD1; I don't have that much data, less than...
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    Xeon E3-1230-V3 runs fine idle, temps too hot when running Prime95 on stock heatsink

    Many thanks everyone - will retry based on these suggestions and parameters.
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    Xeon E3-1230-V3 runs fine idle, temps too hot when running Prime95 on stock heatsink

    That is good to hear - where does it say it is rated to 100C? My main source of info was from following information at https://communities.intel.com/thread/76843?start=0&tstart=0
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    Xeon E3-1230-V3 runs fine idle, temps too hot when running Prime95 on stock heatsink

    I recently set up a system with a Xeon E3-1230-V3. I am using the stock heatsink but wiped off the default paste (using rubbing alcohol and coffee filter) and added Arctic MX-4. For temperature, at idle it runs in mid-30s, and during regular windows usage, tops out at low 50s (all temps in C of...
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    For cheap build, choose extra RAM instead of discrete graphics card?

    Thanks again for everyone's help on this - the information benefited me tremendously and got me up to speed quickly on today's hardware market. I considered all of the options suggested, and pursuing each of them actually led me from one road to another, and in the process I found some different...
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    What to do with gross tasting protein?

    I recently got Now Foods Whey Protein Isolate, unflavored. Mixes well, doesn't taste bad. Would recommend.
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    For cheap build, choose extra RAM instead of discrete graphics card?

    You guys are great! This is extremely helpful, and will likely save me some $ as well. I will seriously consider a Skylake i3, which might save me a quite a bit, and good to know the IGP is same as the i5.
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    For cheap build, choose extra RAM instead of discrete graphics card?

    I'm looking to replace my mobo/processor/ram for about $300-350. I'm thinking a Skylake i5 for about $200, and a Gigabyte mobo for about $60. I don't play any games, I just watch youtube videos and do internet/writing/spreadsheets and also do data analysis (not using graphics card for the...
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    Best Way for Simple, Continuous Backup - RAID 1, Crashplan/software, or other?

    Thank you for the clarification on RAID - this is helpful to me! I will keep these suggestions in mind regarding tweaking Crashplan settings. To answer the question from Essence_of_War: The OS being used will be Windows 8. Perhaps I could just use the included Windows backup software. I will...
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    Recommended GPU Configuration for 3-Monitor Setup for Office Work (Haswell Processor)

    I'm looking to configure a 3-monitor setup. It's just for office style tasks so I don't need much power. I was thinking of using the CPU/mobo for one monitor then getting a ~$35 graphics card for the other 2 monitors, but from reading it looks like only certain motherboards can run graphics in...
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    Best Way for Simple, Continuous Backup - RAID 1, Crashplan/software, or other?

    I'm setting up a computer for a friend who was looking to have a continuous backup. I've tried Crashplan in the past and I found it actually a little confusing for the people I set it up for (as the backup is compressed so the original files are not immediately visible) and I'd rather not use up...
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    Recommendations for New Netbook/Ultrabook - Priorities Listed

    Thank you everyone - x230 or bust!
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    Recommendations for New Netbook/Ultrabook - Priorities Listed

    Wow, that is an outstanding deal for the Lenovo (and both are great options), thanks for your help! All suggestions are welcome.
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    Recommendations for New Netbook/Ultrabook - Priorities Listed

    I'm looking to get another netbook-style laptop. The main purpose is to take meeting notes and quickly check the interwebs. Thus, I want to use it like a paper notebook with a little added functionality (e.g., edit documents, check email). I've had an eeePc 1000HE for a little over 3 years...
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    Bluetooth Keyboard Security

    I've started using an Apple Wireless Keyboard (2009 edition, uses Bluetooth) with my EeePC. I was wondering how secure this is ... I did a Google and found some indications that people could break it, but couldn't ascertain what's the current consensus, as there was some disagreement. Maybe I...
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    Basic Fitness

    Thanks everyone for your insights - I could go one by one, but they're all excellent and I appreciate the input. There's a lot of writing about hyperbaric chambers and workouts in zero-g environments, but sometimes I feel getting into the shape to really be able to put many common workouts to...
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    Basic Fitness

    I have a ridiculously simple question and I'm looking for input. Essentially, I want to be able to play sports and not be totally gassed. I'm not looking to squat 600 lbs or run a 4.6 40, but just to be able to express the skills I have. I have basic sports skills, but I can't really express...
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    International Laptop Keyboard

    My Italian cousin is fixated on getting a Macbook, and needs an Italian keyboard for it. She is visiting us here in the US and went to the Apple store and they said they didn't sell any with Italian keyboards. Naturally, that doesn't stop any of us that peruse these forums. But, I don't know...
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    Technical Service Bulletin

    TY everyone!
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    Technical Service Bulletin

    If there is a TSB on a certain defect in a car, is the dealer required to fix it for free? If it is not under warranty, it is not a free repair, correct?
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    Plyometric Frequency

    Started this because I have been physically inactive for a while. Made the routine myself after reading "Jumping into Plyometrics" and another book by Donald Chu 5-6 years ago. I'm not in great shape right now, so I'm trying to just get moving and start lightweight.
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    Plyometric Frequency

    Bouncing on calves, stepping up stairs, bounding for 60 yards, side to side jumping, probably 3 sets for each, 6-10 reps.
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    Plyometric Frequency

    Thanks for the input! If anyone else has advice, I'd appreciate it as well.
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    Plyometric Frequency

    I'm starting a running program now (4-5x/week) and want to do light plyometric workouts for one of the days. How many days should go between plyo workouts given their effect on the CNS? I was thinking of doing 1x/week along with the running, but wanted to see what is generally recommended.
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    POLL: how much HP under your hood?

    Did you do an LSX swap into the Miata for this? I was thinking of doing one with an 350-400 HP engine, but I'm worried if it rolls whether a roll bar can hold it up as a daily driver with no helmet :( P.S. Kudos to those who honestly reply with the slow cars, 2005 Corolla here :) When I...
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    Encrypt Flash Drive for Non-Administrator Computers

    I wanted to encrypt data on my flash drive, but many computers at work (which I need to use the drive on) have Win XP running in non-administrator mode. I would use TrueCrypt, but it requires administrator access for travel mode. Any programs that use good methods like AES for password...
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    Rebooting Computer Corrupts Flash Drive?

    I had a freeze using my computer the other day (Windows 2000, I like the speed) and had to reboot using the hardware switch. I had my Sandisk U3 Cruzer 512 MB (yes, buying a new drive soon anyways) in at the time, and after the reboot it has been giving me trouble. I have got it to work on the...
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    Formatting Latitude D430

    I'm tired of my D430 running sluggishly. I've built comps and I have a desktop running an overclocked Duron 1.6 with Win2k running way faster than my dual-core D430. Dell installs so much crap on it that it makes me sick. However, I'm nervous that there will be something proprietary that I'll...
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    Safety Improvements

    Often we talk about what can be done for performance improvements, but what can be done for safety? While I can't install multiple roll bars and a Hans device on a daily driver, seeing NASCAR drivers come out of multiple flips and regular bashes relatively unscathed makes me wonder. Would...
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    Manual Shifting and Gas Mileage Question

    I have a 2005 Corolla, manual transmission. I was wondering, if at city speeds (around 2k rpm), does it really save gas to use 5th gear instead of 4th? 4th gives much better torque and thus a much more enjoyable ride, and I was wondering if at such low revs whether it makes a significant...
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    Safely Sharing a File on HTTP Question

    Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, I'm working with VERY limited resources. They do have a file server that I could use, but that would mean for anyone who wants to use the file, I would have to contact a third party to set up an account to use it, which is more cumbersome than they'd like...
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    Safely Sharing a File on HTTP Question

    I have access to update a website for a company. Previously, they had a file that they did not want distributed around (not super-secret, but they didn't want it going anywhere willy-nilly) just put on their web server with no link to it so that they could share this file around the company if...
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    PHP/MySQL Form Processing - Previous Software?

    Well, I did the same thing before but on a Windows box with Filemaker as the DB and web server, so I agreed that I could help them do this. Development server is Debian etch. I am a bit afraid of the avalanche, but I figure doing a few small MySQL databases couldn't be so bad? Famous last...
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    PHP/MySQL Form Processing - Previous Software?

    Heh, points taken. These are questionnaires that are multiple choice. I've used radio buttons for each item (e.g., item one has radio buttons for responses 1-5, and 20 items in each measure). I would then need to store the data in a MySQL database. This is very newb, I just wanted to...
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    PHP/MySQL Form Processing - Previous Software?

    I'm a relative newb to PHP/MySQL. I've been assigned to make and process some web forms and score them at my job, and I want to use PHP/MySQL. I've made the forms fine, and I was wondering if there was previous software that would make them particularly easy to process (and also for others to...
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    PHP/MySQL Form Processing - Previous Software?

    Thanks for the suggestion, and I will post this over there.
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    PHP/MySQL Form Processing - Previous Software?

    I'm a relative newb to PHP/MySQL. I've been assigned to make and process some web forms and score them at my job, and I want to use PHP/MySQL. I've made the forms fine, and I was wondering if there was previous software that would make them particularly easy to process (and also for others to...
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    New DeLorean company to revive car

    Apparently that company already sells remanufactured Deloreans for about 37.5k? Thought I saw them a few years ago.
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    I need a more fuel efficient vehicle.

    I just bought a 2005 Corolla CE with 23k miles for $11.8k, which is getting 37 MPG highway and 32 city (by me calculating, not manufacturer rated) while blasting the AC in 95-100 degree weather. You could do a couple of years older and save much more as well probably. Thought you might want a...