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    delete me

    wrong post, sorry
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    Where do bad sectors get logged?

    If I run disk scan and bad sectors are found where do they get logged? Second question: if bad sectors get fixed/removed by disk scan but at a later time I delete all partitions on the hard disk and then create a new partition, will the new partition remember the bad sectors and not make...
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    What is super-lcd?

    Can someone explain what is the technology behind super-lcd and how it differs from a regular lcd? HTC phones are super-lcd but i can't find a definition of what 'super' means.
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    Project COSA: How to Solve the Parallel Programming Crisis?

    This guy has interesting ideas but I'm not technical enough to comment on how valid they are. Your thoughts? Project COSA overview http://www.rebelscience.org/Cosas/COSA.htm blogs: How to Solve the Parallel Programming Crisis...
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    will next gen atom (pineview) have 1080p acceleration?

    i'm in the market for a netbook and read about 2nd gen atom coming in jan 2010. i'd be willing to delay purchasing if pineview has 1080p decode acceleration the problem is some websites say pineview will, some say it won't...
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    How much would it have cost netflix to increase movie recommendation themselves?

    Last month the Netflix Prize competition ended. The competition was good for publicity and all, but how much would it have cost Netflix to achieve 10% improvement either internally or hiring a team in traditional sense? *topic moved at OP request* * Off Topic Moderator FoBoT *
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    is it safe to use a usb wall charger for any device?

    i have a usb wall charger that is 5v 1000ma. a usb port on a computer is 5v 500ma. is it safe to use the wall charger for any usb device?
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    is privacy the only risk in using a public wifi?

    when you use a public untrusted source for wifi, is privacy the only risk? are you only in danger of having all your internet activity looked at? if someone sets up a router with malicious intent, what is the worst possible thing that can happen? from reading around it seems the only...
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    customize windows explorer text caption?

    how can you customize the text that shows in windows explorer? not just the full path of directory you're viewing, but adding "Windows Explorer" to the end of the title bar. i've searched and found reg edits to customize ie, wmp, and outlook, but nothing windows explorer
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    app to remember window position/size per monitor?

    note: this is not for simultaneous/multi-monitor. i only use monitor at a time. i use a laptop and plug it into a desktop monitor when at home. the annoyance is that i have to re-adjust the position/size of windows every time i switch monitors. is there some software that will remember...
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    log usb connects/disconnects?

    i've been randomly getting the disconnect chime follow immediately by connect chime. since i have many usb devices connected and it's happening randomly (maybe once a week), it'd be easiest to diagnose if i could look at a log. is there a log in xp of all the usb connects and disconnects...
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    why is it rare for wireless mouse to use bluetooth?

    there seems to be a preference for hardware manufacturers to not use bluetooth. why? i thought is was to avoid license fees, but then came across this link: https://www.bluetooth.org/tick...article_comment&aid=47 has logitech/microsoft/etc ever stated why they tend to avoid bluetooth?
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    usb hdd power cycles twice during boot

    i got a usb hdd and when i boot the hdd power cycles twice before entering windows desktop. the system hangs while waiting for the power cycles to complete. the drive functions fine in windows and is connected directly to computer, no hub. my previous usb hdd had a ide drive inside which...
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    large lcd users: please post screenshot of real estate usage

    i'm trying to decide what size lcd to get. i borrowed a 24" from someone to get a feel for it and i'm finding the screen is just too big for regular desktop usage. for games and movies the big size is great but for regular usage (office, internet, etc) it feels like wasted space. i imagined...
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    Why would playstation3 cell processor not work well as gpu?

    Sony has historically created their own chips for their videogame systems (ps1, ps2, psp). Supposedly ps3 was to be the same way (using 2 cell processors to function as cpu and gpu) but when they were able to test out a 2 cell machine, performance wasn't up to par so they scrambled to get an off...
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    necessary to protect windows shared folder over wireless network?

    i have a few computers all networked to same router through wifi. the network uses wpa security with a long random password. i will be using windows to share folders between the computers. for security, i don't care about limiting access from the authorized computers, i only care about...
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    is it safe to connect bare hdd to esata?

    if i get a cable like this: http://www.monoprice.com/produ...id=3750&seq=1&format=2 is it safe to connect a bare hdd (no enclosure) to a esata port? in searching for an answer i read that esata port has different electrical specifications which made me wonder if damage might be caused...
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    boot.ini on wrong partition after xp reinstall

    i have an older computer than i needed to reinstall the OS. it has 1 physical drive in it that is partitioned into C: (OS files) D: (data files) i booted from xp cd, deleted C:, did quick format C:, then installed on C: everything installed fine, all the windows files are on C: but...
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    how does wii remote pointing work?

    the sensor bar only emits ir from its ends, so the wii remote only sees 2 points. the 2 points alone let you calculate distance of wii remote to sensor bar and roll, but how does the wii determine where you are aiming?
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    so were the macbook air compromises necessary?

    http://www.anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.aspx?i=3217 there were a lot of compromises made in MBA. the question is were they necessary? looking at the innards do you think apple had to eliminate ports, slots, speakers to keep its size?
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    does power consumption of wireless devices (wifi, bluetooth) go down over time?

    processors reduce power as over time through die shrinks, intergration, architecture refining, etc. do wireless devices reduce power over time?
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    do you have a usb flash drive that's lasted at least 1 year with regular use?

    i'm in the market for a usb flash drive and after reading around it seems that some drives aren't reliable and stop working within weeks/months. reviews only benchmark performance, not reliability if you have a usb flash drive that you regularly use and has lasted for a year, what brand &...
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    how to "sort by name" recursively?

    for both xp 'all programs' list and internet explorer bookmarks you can sort by name but it only applies to current folder and does not include subfolders. is there a way to sort all folders by name? a special command? delete sorting history so it starts over alphabetically?
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    why didn't msft push 64bit more?

    fewer versions of vista, new computer (most of vista sales) is likely to be 64bit anyway, vista capable pc is likely to be 64bit anyway, 32bit-basic still exists as choice for older machines, windows7 wouldn't need 32bit version
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    memory hole question

    in trying to understand the memory hole and why memory is mapped from 4gb downward instead of just starting at zero (thread about 4gb in videocard forum if you care), it was explained that this is artifact of history dating back to ibm 16bit cpu's. the point was made that moving the i/o hole...
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    Time to shift direction towards heterogeneous cores?

    Intel and AMD have both always stated that they aren't going to enter a multi-core race. As quad cores are starting to become common and the prospect of 8 or 16 core cpu's is approaching, we have to ask if that's the right path to head down. What if instead intel/amd started using transistors...
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    excel: filter multiple columns?

    example data: A...............B................C................D patient1.....headache.....fever..........vomiting patient2.....nausea........dizziness.....headache patient3.....fever...........fatigue........dizziness columns B, C, D are all symptoms of equal importance. i...
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    why isn't there a industry standard wifi syncing

    i find it odd that a standard protocol doesn't exist. linksys SecureEasySetup faded away, buffalo AOSS is good enough but has limited adoption since it's not an industry standard. why doesn't the Wi-Fi Alliance or intel come up with a standard syncing protocol?
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    video cards should always be ahead of games?

    with crysis, there seems to be some anger that high-end hardware can't run the game with high settings at a high resolution at a playable framerate (at least 30fps) it's understandable that anyone would feel some anger if they spent $300 or more on a videocard and the game turns into a slide...
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    any reasons not to use imac as windows pc?

    i'm interested in getting a desktop and the latest imac is the most appealing to me. however i only plan on using windows xp. since boot camp lets you run windows natively, is there any reason not to use apple hardware as your primary windows machine? are there any sort of limitations of...
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    why the goal of moving iphone cpu to x86?

    with idf and intel 0.5w cpu, there much talk of apple wanting to move iphone to x86 to unify their software. even if x86 cpu reaches a power and space efficiency good enough for portable devices, wouldn't an arm cpu provide that much more battery life? right now battery life trumps...
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    Intel To Acquire Havok

    http://www.intel.com/pressroom...1_releasepri_20070914r intel wants to make sure games start to take advantage of quad cores no more physx?
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    what's a good food analogy for an elementary school kid

    how would you explain the concept of food and nutrition to a kid? what's an analogy that would help them understand the importance of balancing calories and nutrition in a diet
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    WDS vs (bridge + wap)

    This is for 2 routers that will be connected to each other wirelessly. What are the pro's and con's of either method? Is it correct that the (bridge+wap) is better: 1) 100% throughput whereas wds has 50% drop each hop 2) Primary router can be generic, whereas wds requires primary...
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    Barcelona pricing gives clue to performance?

    http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=8729 Tentative pricing is listed. Would it be fair to assume AMD has priced their cpu's competitively against Intel performance-wise?
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    connecting 2 routers & general questions

    Suppose typical scenario: cable modem <--> router A <--> router B 1) What's the difference between Wireless Distribution System vs Client Mode Wireless? Are they the same thing? They both connect two routers wirelessly and allow clients to connect to router B 2) Any configuration allow...
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    "Shakespeare was the Spielberg of his day"

    I heard someone make this characterization saying that as good as spielberg may be he isn't the most innovative or creative there is. Spielberg simply makes solid stuff with mass market appeal. Shakespeare is the same way which is why his stuff continues to live on. Agree?
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    how much to you think wii fit + board will cost?

    technologically, the board actually seems pretty complicated. it's not just left and right sensor, but per foot it can tell whether you're leaning up/down/left/right. the game is simple mini-game collection + stats tracking. i'm guessing $79
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    number the posts

    having posts numbered and being able to link to it would be useful
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    how big of a monitor is enough? (with poll)

    * this is strictly about monitors that will be sitting on your desk, not one that'll be used in your living room how big of a widescreen monitor is enough for you? what do you use it for?