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    Using Surface Pro 4 Pen on a Surface Pro 3 (Digitizer Sensitivity)

    I currently own a SP3 Pro and lost my pen... again. I need to buy a new pen of which there are now two available (well, technically as of Monday). I know the SP3 has 256 levels of sensitivity whereas the SP4 has 1024. This is probably wishful thinking since its probably dependent on the...
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    Calories Burned While Being Tased/Tazered?

    Just a random question to resolve an office debate. Does anyone know the amount of calories burned while being Tased/Tasered? I know there are a lot of variable so lets say: 50k volts 30 seconds average male (170lbs 5'9")? Thanks, D
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    Earth's Rotational Speed in Relation to Distance to Sun

    Ok, I'm wracking my brain on this one and figured it might just be easier to ask. Ok... if you increased the distance of the Earth from the sun, would this increase, decrease, or not affect the rotation of the Earth? Basically, would it make days longer? Any sources would be greatly...
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    Computer Wont Reboot Unless I Switch RAM Slots?

    My HTPC blue screens when loading Windows (halfway through the startup animation) unless I turn it off and move the ram into a different slot (mobo has 4 slots and it doesnt seem to matter which slot its in as long as its been moved). The ram was at stock settings but I've tried changing the...
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    Phenom 9850BE + 4850 w/ Antec TrioPower 430w

    I just ordered a 9850BE to upgrade my current system and was wondering if my current PSU is good enough or if I need to be buying a new PSU. Another thing is that my mobo has a 8pin CPU power connector and I've been using a 4pin since my old CPU only drew 45w... is it ok to keep using the...
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    Pumpkin Levitation?

    UPDATE: So apparently its not feasible to levitate a pumpkin with regular magnets at room temperature. How about a plastic pumpkin pail (similar to those that McDonald's used to give out)? Ideas? Original Post: I'm thinking about trying to levitate a pumpkin (hollowed out and carved)...
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    GDR-H10NBLK vs GDR-H10N for Wii Backups?

    My niece just scratched the heck out of my Super Smash Brothers Brawl and my week old Mario Kart Wii (ONLY GOT TO PLAY IT TWICE!!) so now I'm thinking about backing up my games (yes, I will only be backing ones I legally bought). I Googled that only these drives work: * Hitachi LG GDR-8161b...
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    98 Mercedes Benz C230 Audio Questions

    My bro in law wants to replace the blown speakers in his 98 C230 but I cant quite figure out what size the speakers are. Crutchfield tells me the front door are 6.5 but dont say anything about the rear door or speakers behind the rear seats. Some places are saying 6.5 for the rear doors but just...
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    posted this in wrong forum.... moving to correct one.
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    PNY FX5900 HELP!!!

    I flashed my PNY fx5900 to 5950u a couple years back and its been workng fine. A couple days ago it started artifacting green horizontal lines. Trying to diagnose the problem, I've been trying to look for a copy of the original PNY FX5900 bios so I could flash it back. I've Googled for a...
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    Dual Tuner Problem w/ Charter Cable?

    I have a Adaptec AVC 3610 dual analog tuner (also branded under HP) that seems to work fine with Time Warner Cable, Cox Comm Cable, and OTA antennas. For some odd reason it will not work with Charter Cable (which is the only company that services the area I just moved to). Does anyone know...
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    How Do You Check Your Computer's History (non-web browser)

    i was wondering if anyone here knew of any way to check my computers' activity (not internet activity but more like what programs were opened, what emails were checked). the computer in question is my buddy's work computer and its a pentium d (dont know which model) running updated windows xp...
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    Case Interior Paint Removal

    so i have a black koolance (chieftech/antec style 1040 server) case. i painted the inside of the case red a couple years back and now the paint has been chipped the hell out of. i want to repaint the interior of the case and wanted to know whats the best way to remove paint from the interior...
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    eVGA 5200 AGP @ Office Depot of $10 + tax OTD YMMV

    ok this is only my second hot deal posting so be kind. so i was browsing the clearance section my local office depot (monrovia) and saw 2 eVGA 5200 128mb AGP passively cooled cards for $10 each out the door. rang up as $77.xx but after i pointed out that it was on clearance the cashier...
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    Cashing out Fry's Gift Certificate

    so i received a $100 fry's gift certificate for xmas but i really loathe fry's and their sh1tacular customer service. i was wondering if anyone knew if i could return the gift card for cash (i know other stores like costco let you do this... but then again other stores like costco know about...
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    Watercooling Radiators?

    so im thinking of adding some water cooling to my computer and was wondering if a radiator for 1 120mm fan or a radiator for dual 80mm fans would cool better. both are black ice 2 radiators and will be run with sunon adjustable sunon fans (1x 120 for the 120mm radiator and 2x 80 for the dual...
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    Skunk Oder VS. HEPA Filter

    ok so a skunk just sprayed somewhere in the neighborhood and my house is not surrounded by a cloud of skunk smell. will a hepa filter help with the skunk smell? i know about baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, but its about 1am and just want a quick fix so i can go to sleep. ill do the full...
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    Shipping Package to Hawaii

    hi i am thinking of shipping something to a friend in hawaii and wanted to know if postage rates (USPS, UPS, Fedex) are more expensive since there is no ground service to get there. also, which carrier would be cheapest to send something that should weigh about a pound and is the size of a shoe...
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    bid snipers?

    every single ebay auction i bid on recently ive lost due to someone bidding at literally the last 2 seconds (not to mention waiting for the end of auctions is a gigantic waste of time). im wondering if anyone in here has had any experience with bid snipers (preferably free ones). i feel wary...
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    Deck plate

    does anyone know where to get a 3,4, or 5' deckplate in san diego. im trying to do some intake airbox modding and need one. a decently priced place online would also help. in case you didnt know what it was... its basically a watertight lid with a flange... people generally use it on boats...
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    Toyota Tacoma Intake Question

    i have a 04 tacoma 3.4L and im sick and tired of my crappy stock air box and want to either mod it with a deckplate (and an amsoil filter) or go all out and get a K&N FIPK intake. looking for recommendations and reasons why? also, when it rains, i know you can just close the plate on the...
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    Re-cutting a 2003+ Accord Key

    so my girlfriend has a tendency to lock her keys in her car and her spare is up with her parents 3 hours away. its the key with the giant head that has the alarm remote integrated into it. i dont want to pay the exorbitant dealer price for a totally new key and i heard that you can buy a...
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    SMOKING DEAL! Fluorescent Light Bulbs

    found a smoking deal at costco in mission valley for those compact fluorescent light bulbs that go into regular light sockets. its for a 7 pack which includes 3 x 13W (60W equivalent) regular lamp, 3 x 23W (100W equivalent) regular lamp, and 1 x 15W (65W equivalent) flood lamp style reflector...
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    Contacting a Mod

    some immature little 12 year old is bombarding my PM inbox with retarded little messages... how do i contact a mod ban him?
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    Digital Cable Capture Questions

    im thinking about finally getting digital cable and was wondering how the capture via firewire was. ive read that HD channels can be captured but what about all the other channels (regular digital)? also, does anyone know if connecting via firewire is supported by MCE2005? would a single box...
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    Watch Top Gear Much?

    does anyone know what city/town is top gear (the studio/track) located? thanks. EDIT: also, if possible, does anyone know the address... im trying to look it up on google earth.
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    Dual PVR250MCE's on MCE2005?

    Will two Hauppauge PVR250MCE's work on Windows MCE 2005? If so are there any special setup procedures I'd have to do? Thanks.
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    synthetic oil question

    my friend works at a dealership and hooks me up with free oil changes. i guess he started putting in synthetic oil (mobil one) at 5-6k. i heard people recommend that you not switch to synthetic until after 10k and was wondering if anyone knew why and how it might affect your car if you switch...
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    Car Audio Question

    so right now i have the option of putting either 1 JL 12w6v2 or 2 JL 12w3v2's into my truck. does anyone know which would be louder or have better sound quality? its going to be sealed. any advice would be greatly appreciated. NEW QUESTION: i know it will probably sound like crap, but...
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    How Often Do You Post?

    so ive noticed that some people have over 3K posts in have only been members for less than 6 months. is it just me or is that a lot? just wanted to get an idea of how much the average anandtech member posts per night.
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    Pioneer HDJ1000, Sony MDR700, or Sennheisser 555's?

    so i bought a pair of HDJ1000s (from advice i got from this forum a couple weeks ago) but my friends are adamant that their MDR700 and 555's are better. they all have about the same specs and are all in the $100-150 range. Anyone out there have the experience or expertise to tell me what the...
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    Offroad Headlights?

    i was thinking about some KC daylighter or PIAA 52X lights. those are just the first lights that came to mind and i was wondering if any one had any recommendations for lights in the 75-150 range (have to budget as i am adding on a lot of other stuff too). im relatively new to this stuff so i...
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    Degaussed Laptop??

    my idiot friend placed one of those telescopic magnet pens (the ones they use for picking up screws that fall into tight places) on my laptop a couple hours ago. i was wondering if anyone knew if the magnet would degauss or otherwise damage my computer, specifically the hard drive. if...
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    Old School Game Question

    ok this topic was moved from off topic in here after i was informed this was the proper forum so no flames please about how this is some sort of repost. does anyone remember the name of that game where you pick a fish and you eat smaller fish while avoiding big fish? im 22 and i played it in...
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    Old School Computer Game Question

    does anyone remember the name of that game where you pick a fish and you eat smaller fish while avoiding big fish? im 22 and i played it in grade school so its probably 10-15 years old and around the time of oregon trail (floppy version). i believe it was on those old apples that ran off...
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    Microphone into Line in OR RCA inputs

    im sure one of you fellow techies here can answer this without even thinking about it: ok so my mom wants a wireless input into her old school LD/DVD kareoke (yeah i know its really old) and i was thinking hmm good x-mas present. i was messing the the thing and realized that the freakin mic...
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    Car Audio Question

    ok ive recently been slowly installing a system in my new car and had some fuse/circuit breaker questions. the shady car place i went to (which i found out didnt know jack about installation) put in a 180A circuit breaker from the battery leading into a distribution block with 70A fuses into...
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    Sealed vs. Ported

    building up a system and was wanted to hear peoples' opinions on the old sealed vs ported enclosure argument. i currently have a jl 12w3v2 but might be upgrading to 12w6v2. i know that sealed produced better SQ and ported pumps out better SPL but wanted to know more about durability...
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    Windows MCE Video Conversion

    does anyone here know a simple method of converting MCE recordings into AVI or any other popular format that can then be compressed? thanks.
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    Video Capture HELP?

    ok so i have a wintv 250mce with (what i believe to be) rca video in and L R audio in's. does anyone know how good this is for video capture? im assuming it will work for capture, havent tried it yet but why else would the jacks be there? if you know different PLEASE tell me. also... what a...