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    A request for Christmas Cards

    It has been awhile since I have posted here on AnandTech but wanted to post a link to this story: http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/m...d=ansmsnlife11 If you can spare a stamp and a few minutes I think it would mean a lot to this young lady. Given all the generosity I have seen from this...
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    Veterans Day specials

    This is a page with a whole list of free meals at various restaurants. Thank You to all of you that have served our country! http://drewdurigan.com/cheapolife/2015-veterans-day-free-meals-deals/promotions-events-discounts-veterans-day/
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    robocopy question/help

    I have heard of but never used "Robocopy" before and have the following question: I need to move about 15K files from multiple directories to one single directory. The files all end with *tx.csv I am not sure how to type the command in robocopy to have it recursively check each sub-folder...
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    Software license manager from "long" ago

    Many, many moons ago (2000-2003 'ish) there was a program that was used to keep track of software licenses across the network. It ran on the client and put a small "key" icon on the taskbar. The client connected back to a "license server". I think the program was called "Key Logic" but it...
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    Free personalized phone call from Santa

    It's that time of year again. Free phone call from Santa http://acallfromsanta.packagefromsanta.com/SCHEDULE.ASPX#.UL4kPVFF4t4 There may be others out there also. Will post others if I find them.
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    Free "nice" list letter from Santa

    This is a letter for kids telling them what they have to do to get on the "nice" list from Santa. Requires an e-mail address so be prepared. http://www.packagefromsanta.com/SantasFreeNiceListGuide.aspx
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    60Gb SSD for $54.99 AR

    NewEgg has the following item on "Shell Shocker" OCZ Agility 3 AGT3-25SAT3-60G 2.5" 60GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Limited time only! http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellS...5-_-04022012_1 Enjoy and Good Luck
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    4 or 8, that is the question

    I am in the process of finishing (finally after 3 years) a new build based on a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3 (rev. 1.1) motherboard and Intel 3800 dual-core processor. All memory is DDR2 667 I will be running Windows XP 32-bit and using it for gaming (HL2, CoD, etc.), web browsing and family...
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    Have Santa call someone for free

    It is that time of year again! Have Santa call someone for free at http://www.sendacallfromsanta.com/ Enjoy and Happy Holiday's to you and yours whatever holiday you celebrate
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    Two free games for iPhone and iPod touch

    "This weekend only, Bejeweled® 2 + Bejeweled Blitz is free for iPhone and iPod touch. Get all the gem-smashing action of the world's #1 puzzle game at no cost! But hurry, this offer is good only through Sunday, August 28." http://www.popcap.com/?cid=radio or...
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    Anand's build?

    A while ago Mr. Anand was writing about his home theatre project on the front page of the site here. I enjoyed following along and then lost track of it and was wondering if it ever got finished and/or did he ever write anything more about it? Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this...
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    Civilization V - Dead

    Deal is dead now - Sorry I posted this in the wrong forum, Mea Culpa Steam has Civilization V for $17.00 for those of you who like this type of game. I have played all the others but not this one so I will probably pick it up. Wanted to share the savings with others who might be interested.
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    Free Music

    10 songs for free I fail at HTML, mea culpa. Anyway here is the link: http://www.microsoft.com/student/en/us/software/windows/default.aspx
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    Deleting only MY threads at their EOL?

    I apologise if I missed this in the thread/posting rules! I would like to know if it is possible to have threads that I started in the "Free Stuff" forum deleted when the deal I listed expires? I have modified the titles to reflect their ended/DOA status and am wondering if that is enough...
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    New Free Game of the Week - Tradewinds 2 - DOA

    You know the deal. Free game of the week this week is: Tradewinds 2 My sons and my wife both enjoy playing this one. Minor bit of strategy involved but an enjoyable casual game none the less. Enjoy! Description from the site: Set sail with Tradewinds® 2, an epic strategy-adventure...
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    Westward II Game - Free Casual game - DOA on 5/8/11

    Sandlot games (www.sandlotgames.com) is giving away the game Westward II for free this week. Description from the site itself: "Navigate uncharted territories, build prosperous settlements and bring the dangerously elusive Copperhead Gang to justice in Westward II: Heroes of the...
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    Free 16oz Coffee at Fasmart

    Fasmart is giving away a free cup of coffee on December 24th, 25th and 31st. YMMV Enjoy a cup of Java!
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    Anyone use "Ooma" phone service

    Does anyone use Ooma? My family and I are considering it and would like to hear from some real people who have/are using it. We have tried Vonage in the past and didn't like it at all, line quality was bad, connections kept getting dropped etc. I realize the problems I had with Vonage...
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    Free Software (just about everything you could want)

    Found this site today. Have NO idea about the quality of the programs offered but wanted to let others know about it also. http://www.thefreecountry.com/
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    EASEUS Data Recovery software - LIMITED TIME OFFER

    For your use and enjoyment. Limited time offer though so if you want it you better hurry. http://www.easeus.com/giveaways/drw/
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    Microsoft Office (BETA) 2010 for Free!!!!

    If you are interested in the BETA version of this, you can download it here for free. Don't think it is going to last much longer but it is live as I type this. http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010/en/download-office-professional-plus/default.aspx
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    Free Christmas Music at Amazon

    25 Christmas songs for Free (one a day) at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000453281
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    ATOT effect needed

    The perfect pet contest Please vote for this one if you can! If not vote for one of the others there. Thanks!
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    Oil and Filter recommendations

    After having the local dealer trash my K&N air filter (twice) during routine oil changes I have decided to do it myself from now on. So to my question, does the brand of oil/filter really make that much of a difference? I am driving a 2003 Honda Odyssey with over 150,000 miles on it. I put...
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    Two free mp3's

    Saw this in the fine print of the commercial last night. You have to click on the link in the "What's New" section (bottom left) of the site. Link
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    Help my wife choose

    Hi All, My wife has asked me to find out about two different programs and help her pick one to use so she can work out at home. She is a stay at home mom with two little ACTIVE boys! She saw some infomercials for Core rythms and 10 minute trainer Has anyone heard of/used these programs...
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    Need some "sound" advice on connections

    I have the Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P motherboard that offers bothh Intel HD audio and AC'97 audio onboard. I will not be using an add-in sound card at all with this system so I need to use one of these two audio connections. My case has connections for either one to the front of the case. I am...
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    17 Free St. Patrick's Day MP3s for 2009

    Everybody's Irish on St. Patricks Day right? Enjoy! (hope this works! never posted here before!) Link
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    Video card compatibility

    This may be a silly question but here goes anyway. Can you run a ATI 4xxx X2 video card in a non-crossfire motherboard? I don't have the money to buy two Nvidia cards to run SLI so I was thinking of running just one X2 card with an ATI chipset. I play all kinds of games like TF2...
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    A milestone for me

    Today marks my 17th year of being CLEAN and SOBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not to mention I quit smoking 17 years ago today also. Decided to quit everything cold turkey. Aside from two sips of champagne at my wedding I haven't had any alcohol since. I am NOT "holier than thou" about it, just...
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    A good cartoon to read

    Cartoon
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    Oldsmoboat law?

    I don't know what it is but I see it spoken of here and there. Can someone please explain it so that I don't break it! Thanks Locked because this is a repost. Zim Hosein Off Topic Moderator.
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    13 year old facing serious charges

    This is just wrong DALLAS ? She's just 13 years old, a middle-schooler who is now facing charges involving a serious crime. Police arrested the girl at a local nightclub where she was allegedly bringing other young girls to dance and to serve as prostitutes. Investigators said the...
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    What relaxes you?

    I am curious as to what my fellow ATOTr's find relaxing. The ones that come to my mind at the moment are: Late at night after feeding my youngest son his bottle, he falls asleep in my arms/across my chest. I have woken up hours later still holding him like that. I just finished laying...
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    Editor's Choice Awards

    I was wondering if it would be possible to publish a "round-up" article of all the items you have tested that received "Editor's Choice" awards at the end of the year. Kind of like a "best of" article? I just read the one about the power supplies of 2007 and was wondering if it was...