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    60w or 85w power adapter for Macbook Air?

    The 45w that it comes with is physically a little smaller. The 85w may charge it a little faster. I use a variety of wattages with my 11" Air and don't notice any difference.
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    Best Password Manager App

    There's really no contest, 1Password.
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    2011 Steam Summer Sale:DEAD!

    He's just getting it from threads on other forums. People are finding the sale graphics on Steams content delivery network. So far they've been accurate but only four or so have been found each day.
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    Thinking of getting an iMac (First Mac).. Advice?

    There is a 27" at the Apple refurb store for $1269 that suits your needs.
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    Thinking of flying to Sydney in August

    I flew down there last October on Delta via LAX. I'm not sure how much experience you have with long haul flights - this was my first one - but it you have any questions (meals, the plane, etc.) regarding the LAX-SYD segment on Delta, I can probably answer them.
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    Safari issue with Gmail?

    The quick launch bar is part of your bookmarks. It uses the bookmarks title in the tab which is why you are not getting the count of unread messages. Try typing gmail.com in directly without using a bookmark and see if it works correctly.
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    Safari issue with Gmail?

    Do you have a bookmark to gmail? If so, what is the title?
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    I was surprised with a cruise this week

    I just spent 30 days on that ship. I knew about the fire but have never seen pics.
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    Your next vacation

    I'm getting ready to leave next Saturday on a 5 week trip, a week in Sydney followed by a 30 day cruise on the Star Princess to LA.
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    windows------> Macbook pro 13"

    The resolutions of the 13" and 15" are not the same.
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    Thinking about joining the cult

    Why not buy the applecare from ebay even when buying the computer from the Apple store? You should be waiting until the end of your 1 year warranty before buying the extended anyways. Also, the apple rebates aren't mail-in, they are online and typically arrive within a week (in my...
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    Ruby or Python?

    If you go the Rails route (which is what I would personally use) check out railscasts.com for over 100 free screencasts. There are new episodes over Monday. I don't know which one's would be relevant to what you are doing though.
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    Ruby or Python?

    If you go to Amazon and search for Python you'll find plenty of resources and none of them are free either. Pragmatic Programmers (which also has some Python books) is a publisher and most publishers aren't charities. I can give you free Ruby resources that are akin to those posted above for...
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    Ruby or Python?

    I would use Ruby and in particular Sinatra. Take a look at this screencast series: http://pragprog.com/screencast...velopment-with-sinatra The second episode shows you how to build a simple REST interface which can respond with XML.
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    Any candle makers in the house?

    Start out by just microwaving it for 30 seconds at a time, pausing to stir. At some point, most of the wax will be melted but there will still be some flakes in it. When you reach that point it should be done - stir it again and the remaining flakes should dissolve. Better yet, use a thermometer...
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    Any candle makers in the house?

    An easy way to melt the wax is to put it into something like a Pyrex measuring cup and just microwave it. It shouldn't take more then a couple of minutes to melt it. Then just add your scents/color, let it cool to the proper pouring temp, and your good to go. Something like these would work...
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    iMac - updates at MacWorld 2009?

    If you have a MacBook with MiniDP you can get an adapter to use DVI monitors. It doesn't work the other way around; the new 24" display requires a computer with DP.
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    Alternatives to Pitney Bowes Postage

    If you do anything more then occasional shipping, that is a horrible solution.
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    Alternatives to Pitney Bowes Postage

    I just signed up with Endicia yesterday. It can print labels/postage by transferring in XML files. In the very short period of time I've used it, I've already integrated it with my web app to allow for automatic printing via my web-based interface.
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    Hackintosh 10.5.5 Retail Rig - Starting at $305

    I've been meaning to pick up one of those dock style SATA enclosures for a while now, this looks like a good excuse.
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    Hackintosh 10.5.5 Retail Rig - Starting at $305

    Does a Macbook count or only desktop macs?
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    Hackintosh 10.5.5 Retail Rig - Starting at $305

    For anyone building a media player with plex and a Harmony remote, take a look at: http://forums.plexapp.com/inde...ic=1769&st=60&start=60 Logitech added a new device today for controlling Plex. I ordered the IR receiver from Twisted Melon yesterday. Should make for a great combo. Kaido -...
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    Get 25% off of kitchenaid pasta attachment (KPRA) from amazon

    I'm not sure why, but when I added this to my cart at Kohl's it showed up as $116.99. With 15% off, it brings my total to $99.44 before tax. Anyone know of any cheap filler items to bring me back over $100 so that I get the $20 Kohl's cash? Edit: By the time I found a filler item my cart had...
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    Hackintosh 10.5.5 Retail Rig - Starting at $305

    Looking forward to it. I screwed up my installation on my DS3R. My attempt to install the 889 kext Wednesday night resulted in OSX freezing when it boots. I'm guessing the instructions I followed weren't compatible with your guide (I installed based on your original post in this thread). It...
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    Hackintosh 10.5.5 Retail Rig - Starting at $305

    I've found the 889 codec, but how do I install it?
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    Hackintosh 10.5.5 Retail Rig - Starting at $305

    Kaido - I'm using the DS3R and followed your guide. Everything worked except for sound. This board has the ALC889A vs. the ALC888 that is on the DS3L. Any ideas on how to get the sound to work? I'm not totally opposed to picking up a seperate sound card, but I need one with optical or digital...
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    favorite web-based code repo?

    If you're going to use git (which I highly recommend), go with GitHub.
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    Great backdrop -- two Space Shuttles on the launchpad

    1920 x 1200 isn't high enough for you?
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    Front Row alternative

    XBMC
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    Need a new VPS host

    slicehost.com
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    Student discount + free iPod

    You still have to do the rebate, but everything can be done online and you'll have the check within a week.
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    Hackintosh Rig with 10.5.3

    It actually worked for me when I first plugged it in. It wouldn't pair with anything, but the adapter did show up and could even find all my bluetooth devices. It wouldn't pair though so I moved it to a different USB port and since then, even after reformatting, the thing won't show up at all.
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    Hackintosh Rig with 10.5.3

    I was wrong, it is the DBT-120. Was there anything you had to do to get it working, or did it appear right after you installed?
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    Hackintosh Rig with 10.5.3

    Great job on the guide Kaido. I have rev. 1 of the motherboard and can confirm it works. I got most of the system up and running a few days ago but the audio drivers in your zip file resolved one of my few outstanding issues. The only thing not working now is bluetooth. I have the D-Link DBT-150...
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    The Hackintosh 101 Thread

    Why not post what you have now and update it later? I have pretty much the exact same hardware but I'm running in to all kinds of problems. I think it's all related to the hard drive and/or DVD drive I'm using, but taking a look at your procedure might speed things up for me.
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    Presto 03430 Pizzazz Pizza Oven

    It's the same price at Wal-Mart so take amazons "list price" with a grain of salt. I got one of these when the igniter on my oven went out and it's definitely worth it if you make pizzas very often, regardless of whether or not you have a conventional oven. No preheating makes it much faster and...
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    *HOT* Sony Ericsson W600 Phone (Cingular) Free

    In this case the only rebate is the standard $100 direct from Cingular. There are no wirefly rebates.
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    *HOT* Sony Ericsson W600 Phone (Cingular) Free

    wireflyfriends.com has the same phone for $100 with just a $100 rebate through Cingular, plus free 2 day shipping.
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    belkin kvm problems

    I've got a 2-computer Belkin PS/2 KVM switch, using a Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard. To switch computers you hit scroll lock twice and the up-arrow. It works fine with most computers but recently there have been some that I couldn't toggle back from. I could switch to the computer but couldn't...