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    Problem with encrytped file

    I have an old .docx document that I encrypted years ago (around 2010). I know the password to the file but I don't remember how I encrypted it (if I used office or a third party app). When I open the document in word it just shows gibberish symbols, it doesn't prompt me for a password. Anyone...
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    Laptop Charger 1-15P to C7 connection

    Thanks for the reply, but it must be possible, all of the Apple laptops have power supplies like that. This is an ultraportable I am trying to do it with (Sony TZ195N), so it has a light power brick.
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    Laptop Charger 1-15P to C7 connection

    Does anyone know where you can find a c7 to 1-15p adapter for my laptop charger that doesn't have any cord in between the two? I just want my power block to plug straight into the wall outlet.
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    Which type of gas for small engines? (lawnmower etc)

    I run small 4 stroke engines with 87octane. Higher octane gas doesn't burn hotter, it just doesn't ignite until it reaches a higher temperature. That's why when you have an engine with really high compression you need higher octane fuel to prevent ignition in the cylinder prior to the piston...
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    Upgrades to Home Theater

    Thanks for the link, even with the larger screen it looks like my PPI will be going up from 143 to 192.
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    Upgrades to Home Theater

    Yeah, I thought about going 1080p, but I sometimes watch it in the daytime with some ambient light so I decided to go for a brighter projector. A 2500lumen 1080p would cost like 3x what I paid. I'm not completely sold on 1080p over 720p. First I don't watch too many movies(no bluray player), I...
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    Upgrades to Home Theater

    So today I ordered two upgrades to my theater. Currently I have a Mitsubishi HC3(1/4HD 960x540, LCD, 1300lumens, 500:1 contrast) projector and a 92" screen. It has served me well for 4 years now and I am have about 1600hrs on the second lamp. I think the LCD panels are starting to go because the...
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    Spark Plug Boot

    Yes, it is a two stroke. It has points that open up to create spark and I have checked and they are openning up at top dead center. What do you mean by see if the flywheel is "sheared" ? The only other thing is a leak in the crankcase like you said. That is the only part I have opened up and...
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    Spark Plug Boot

    Rubbing alcohol?
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    Spark Plug Boot

    Yeah, If I can ever get the thing to run. Anyone Know anything about mopeds? I am getting a nice spark, gettting compression of 110psi(this is a bit low, but shouldn't be low enough to keep it from starting), and I am getting fuel into the cylinder(the plug is wet/I can see it spraying out...
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    Do racing drivers engage the ABS?

    What kind of cars do you race?
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    Spark Plug Boot

    Yes, I think this is the what was going on with my moped(it is a 1977). The "boot" was a hard L shaped piece of something like plastic or ceramic. I unscrewed it from the end of the spark plug wire and I got no connectivity between the two ends, so I assumed it was bad. Out of curiosity I cut it...
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    And here comes another Android phone

    The phone only costs ~$150 in materials so they would be making a profit by selling it for $199, not taking a loss.
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    And here comes another Android phone

    The Nexus One is the HTC Passion. Apparently Verizon turned it down that's why HTC turned to T-mobile. It really doesn't make sense for Verizon to launch a newer Android phone just a few months after they launched the Moto Droid.
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    And here comes another Android phone

    For those of you who continue to call my price prediction of ~$200 unreasonable, read this article http://lifehacker.com/5426743/update-and-release-date-rumor-on-google-phone-aka-nexus-one?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29 It says...
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    And here comes another Android phone

    That's the thing, if a phone costs $100 to make then by selling it for $200 you are making quite a huge profit. I don't undertand why the demand for unlocked phones is high enough to justify marking them up over 500% of their true cost. I thought Google was going to break the cycle of...
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    Why would a car suddenly fishtail on a curve?

    Wait, he tried to turn an American car going 55mph - there's the problem everyone knows to slow them down to 15mph before turning.
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    Spark Plug Boot

    Does anyone know what the purpose of a sparkplug boot is? I am trying to get an old moped to run and I was getting no spark with the plug connect to the boot, but then I cut the boot off and just connected the bare wire to the plug and I get a spark(unfortunatly it still isn't running). The boot...
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    Can someone explain twitter to me?

    I really don't understand twitter - I thought it was famous people who wrote "I am eating dinner at X restaurant" and then a bunch of people subscribe to hear certain peoples tweets. But if I search twitter for Nexus One there are thousands upon thousands of people just posting up different...
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    And here comes another Android phone

    See my post on the previous page, phones do not COST that much. Additionally ATT and Verizon don't spend very much money at all on phones(granted that ATT is probably paying a pretty penny for iPhone exclusivity). Companies like HTC and Samsung make the best most marketable phone they can in...
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    And here comes another Android phone

    That doesn't explain why these ones given out on Friday weren't HTC branded like the earlier ones were.
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    And here comes another Android phone

    That's all phones cost to make. For example the iPhone materials cost $100. http://www.intomobile.com/2008/06/17/apple-iphone-3g-manufacturing-costs-would-you-believe-100.html The article says initially it cost ~$175 for Apple to make an iPhone 1st gen, and then they cut down on...
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    Do racing drivers engage the ABS?

    So you're saying they had ABS but when braking into the corner didn't brake hard enough to engage it?
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    And here comes another Android phone

    They don't even have to sell it at a loss(except for maybe development costs) - the actual cost of materials and assembly will probably be ~$150.
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    And here comes another Android phone

    Sprint is also losing customers like there's no tomorrow.
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    And here comes another Android phone

    I agree, if it only has T-Mobile 3g bands I don't understand what Google hopes to gain by selling it carrier free, unless they think it is so good people will use it on EDGE like T-Mo customers do with the iPhone.
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    And here comes another Android phone

    CDMA is an inferior and outdated technology, by 2011 Verizon will be moving to GSM and I would assume Sprint will eventually make the switch as well. I travel quite a bit and there are very few places where I get no reception. Sometimes I don't get service in certain big buildings(like the...
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    Do racing drivers engage the ABS?

    Not when comparing something like a LeMans GT car to a highend sports cars like a 911 GT2/3, Viper ACR, F430 etc.
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    Do racing drivers engage the ABS?

    OK, well this is a continuation of that question, but if the cars has ABS is it good to let them work when braking or would it be better to get right to the edge of traction? Like when the stig drives laps on top gear is he using the ABS?
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    Do racing drivers engage the ABS?

    When braking to turn into a corner do the drivers brake hard enough to engage the ABS? Do F1, GT cars etc have ABS?
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    Bugatti + pelican = ditch

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgM3aONBELM "I'm pretty sure its a Lambo dude" Also, I don't see the pelican in the video.
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    Am I chasing the white whale? Can I get all this for $10k?

    I doubt you'd find an I35 with less than 50k miles for less than $10k, but maybe and 03 Maxima.
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    Collage/Scrapbook type software

    My dad has asked me to try to make something like this for my mom for their anniversay. Anyone know anykind of software that might be able to make something like that. I know I could probably do it w/ PS, but anyone know where to get some clipart like that - even if it is clipart you have to...
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    6versus8

    Pretty Biased test setup overall. They also said they had multiple runs with the Lincoln but they only had one run with each of the other vehicles.(He said the understeer in the merc surprised him but he got used to it further into the run, and then at the end they mention they something about...
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    Why was The Unit cancelled?

    The Unit was the only show I watched. Now that they canceled it I don't watch any weekly shows(except for the occasional Office)
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    An Accident?

    BIG CREEK, Ky. ? A part-time census worker found hanging in a rural Kentucky cemetery was naked, gagged and had his hands and feet bound with duct tape, said an Ohio man who discovered the body two weeks ago. Authorities have also said the word "fed" was scrawled with a felt-tip pen across...
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    World's fastest BMW

    the crossfire, thats what I thought it looked like too
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    What would feel hotter?

    the 100% humidity and the water would feel the same because in both cases your body won't be cooled by your sweat evaporating. the 50% humidity would feel the coolest
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    A winning lottery strategy?

    I got coupons in the mail today for buy one get one scratch off lottery tickets. With these coupons I think that this may actually be an something where the odds show I will make money, but I need you to check out my math. Of course to actually make money I would need tens of thousands of...