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    new themes for Windows 7

    Hello, Anyone know places where I can download good, no nonsense, clean, good usability and free themes for Windows 7? I really want a new look to my taskbar and start menu and maybe a theme that incorporate some OSX features. Thanks!
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    help, Q6600 can't go above 2.51ghz with Asus P5N-E SLI

    As my system is almost three years old I figured it's time to OC. I can't OC pass 2.51ghz that's stable by CPU FBS and unlinked. I've tried tried many tweaks like with unlink, different ratio, voltage, disabled things i don't need and all speed spectrum, and etc without success. dono if I'm...
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    How to run mutiple applications at once with muti CPU system?

    I have a quad-core system with two monitors and I would like to run more than one applications in real time without pausing one or another. I'm referring to memory and CPU intensive applications like games, not the small processes that runs in the background. For instance, running FSX on one...
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    nepotism

    Do you see nepotism at your current work or have seen such cases in the past? Please elaborate. If you'd like to pretend that you have a brain and re-post this as a non troll topic, knock yourself out. AnandTech Senior Moderator: oldsmoboat
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    What are some good multithreaded game demos?

    What are some good multithreaded game demos besides WOW and Supreme Commander? I'm looking for visually stunning graphics and great AI. I also have a quad-core cpu that is itching for some multithreaded action : ) I'm having difficulty finding them. Thanks Q6600 2 gigs of 667...
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    Ethical?

    A manager hires her daughter as supervisor in her department. The manager works for a public university where her daughter goes to school. Her daughter's position, which supervises student employees, became official when her mom cannot find a qualified candidate. She has been working in her...
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    ARMA rant

    Are there any good reason on why this game is not optimized for muti-core CPUs? WTF? Core2 Q6600 Asus P5N-E SLI Crucial 2GB DDR2 667 EVGA GF8600GT 512MB THERMALTAKE W0093RU TR2 500W
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    32bit or 64bit OS?

    Hi, I have just built a new computer and planning on installing Vista on it. I have two questions about the Vista Ultimate 64bit Upgrade. :confused: First, does the 64bit Vista upgrade require an existing 64bit OS like Windows XP 64bit, or doesn't matter? I have Windows XP Home which is...
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    "Paper reveals U.S. "friendly fire" video"

    ummm yea so I about to head to bed until i saw this on google news. WTF. source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,250418,00.html http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/article...14_RTRUKOC_0_UK-IRAQ-BRITAIN-VIDEO.xml
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    Where are you at right now?

    I'm in Milwaukee, Wisc, and I cannot fall asleep right now. God damn it! The weather here so cold, at around 0F or -20C or something. errr Ever hear a story about, "when I was your age I walked in ten foot of snow and -20F to school at 6 in the morning?" Where are you located and what...
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    Need help with Acrobat 7 pro lockups

    Hi people. Acrobat 7 pro commonly lock up on my system. What's more annoying is the I can't terminate (end task) it task manager applications, and Acrobat.exe in Processes, thus I have to cut the power and reboot everytime this happenes. I do have the latest updates for xp home, firefox...
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    Anyone else having lockups with Acrobat 7 pro?

    Hi people. Acrobat 7 pro commonly lock up on my system. What's more annoying is the I can't terminate (end task) it task manager applications, and Acrobat.exe in Processes, thus I have to cut the power and reboot everytime this happenes. I do have the latest updates for xp home, firefox...
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    How late have you stayed up to study for exams, etc?

    What's your night grinding record to study or do homework? I think my record was staying up till 6am to finish some final paper. Anyway, the reason I'm asking is because I have become more lazy and push things till the last minute. I hope to get more motivation to stay up longer to study...
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    looking for ideas on good food, but cheap at the same time

    hi, I'm looking for some good eating food at a low price. at times i find myself spending lots of cash on takeouts or pre-made foods. SO yeah if you have ideas or know ways of making good tasting, fast cooking, less preparing meals that would be great. I'm sick of pizzas,corndogs and romen...
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    What free anti-spyware program(s) do you use?

    Hi all. Out of curiosity, what kind of anti-spyware program(s) do you guys use? And what you think about the MS antispy beta? I have used Ad-ware, MS antispy beta and spybot. They seem ok but not perfect.
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    what's your wrost and or best roomate experience?

    I have not experienced bad roomates, consider myself lucky. I however, never clean anything. Oh yeah to add on top of that, I smoke in the bathroom but I do buy fancy toilet paper.
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    Optical writing/drawing pen?

    Hi, I'm looking for a device for taking / drawing notes in classe. Since I don't have a tablet PC, I think It may be a good idea to get an optical pen( if it exist). Anyone know where i can get one of those? Thanks.
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    So who told Bush to invade Iraq?

    Yupe. God told him to do it, therefore, he did the right thing. OMG I'm so embarrassed to be an American. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressr.../stories/2005/10_october/06/bush.shtml
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    So who told Bush to invade Iraq?

    Yupe. God told him to do it, therefore, he did the right thing. OMG I'm so embarrassed to be an American. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressr.../stories/2005/10_october/06/bush.shtml
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    General Dynamics Dell 800 notebook

    :cookie: http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/computers/general_d/general_d3.html http://imageshack.us][/URL]
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    What do you think about the Hummer Notebook?

    Starting @ $3000 http://www.hummerlaptops.com/insights.htm http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/home.asp
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    Is oregon turning into Holland?

    BILL O'REILLY: "the state of Oregon is extremely liberal in its state government and judicial system. Right now the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments over Oregon's assisted suicide law. That state has lenient drug laws, including wide access to medical marijuana, and now the Oregon Supreme...
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    Ever want to get Special Forces training with out enlist? Check this out

    http://www.incredible-adventures.com/graphics/russianops.pdf http://www.incredible-adventures.com/specops.html Ok so who wants in? Need a group of 10+ people to go :)
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    bankruptcy courts packed before new law in effect

    Ok, so you bought a car you can't afford and now you want to push your debt on us, the people with more common-sense. I really did not thought I would ever say this but, good call on this one Bush. Oh by the way, does this law apply to the business? For example: airline industry executives that...
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    which electric razor is the best for close shave?

    Hey all, I woke up this morning and decided to switch to an electric razor. Which/what electric razor(s) shave like the blades, and offers low cost replacement blades? My budget is ~60 bucks. My current 4 blade razor works well. however, I find the blade need to be replaced about 6 times a...
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    Study finds Americans are getting ruder

    :frown: :disgust: Source: Associated Press-Ipsos poll http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/10/14/poll.rude.ap/index.html
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    Why is Ann Coulter on TY?

    wtf?? Added poll.
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    Poll: what is your favorite meat?

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    Poll: How often do you look at porn?

    Next poll: what kind of porn do you watch? God I hope I won't get in trouble for this. Seems like you been spending too much time with Rosey Palm and Thumbelina. AnandTech Moderator
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    Dude arrested in JET joy ride

    Ummm... http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.c...ive/2005/10/12/national/a114626D92.DTL
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    Poll: should fat/overweight people fee extra for flights

    Please take the poll here: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1710715&enterthread=y
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    Fat people should pay for two seats on a flight.

    Ok also, imagine in an emergency on a 737 or A319. The fat people would plug the small emergency exits on the wings. I can just picture them with their torso plugging the exit, kicking their legs, in a comical fashion. Do you think fat people should pay for they extra space? Why or why not?
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    What is your worst flight experience?

    worst flight experience #1: set next to a fat lady on a 15 hour flight, plan was full. I squeezed between her fat lard and the window. I asked the flight attendent to move her or find me a new set. SHe said she can't do that because it is "Discrimination." wtf #2 set next to some dude with...
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    Are you a world traveler?

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    Nudy bars in Toronto

    The one on Young ST. is awsome.
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    freshmens are so annoying.

    hate being in a class with a bunch of them. They are so retarded. stupid freshmans.
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    Can't stop eating meat!!

    OMG, animal are so delicious:evil: !! So are fish and sea bugs.
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    Who really makes Laptops? the "Dirty little secret of the Laptop Industry."

    "Virtually none of the "Name Brand" manufacture their own laptops. The few notable exceptions are IBM, Acer, Toshiba, Twinhead and Apple. Yet, even Toshiba and Apple do not make all of their own. All of the rest buy their laptops from what is called an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM). "ODMs...
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    dual-core Centrino in Jan 06

    http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2554 looks promissing --------------------------- self installed Asus Z63a (W3a) 915GME 14inch wxga Color Shine (glare-type), Crystal Shine (high brightness) 1.7a dothan @400mhz fps 1x512 Kingston DDR533 40gig 72krpm HD 2200BG...