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    Live Gaming HD HDCP Message

    I can't seem to find a ton online about this issue, but thought I'd post here see if anyone has any experience. So I picked up the Avermedia Live Gaming HD card for my machine, primarily to stream some Xbox One games, some capturing but mostly streaming. I read the Xbox ONE to disable the...
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    PC Graphics card benchmarks

    Alright, so its been about a year since I jumped back into the "modern PC gaming era" - I was out for a long time, since AGP was more or less phased out- and there was a clear line of good cards, benchmarks, and the progression every 6 months of what to buy/why etc. I currently am running a...
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    Idle and my CPU/Fans kick up!

    Alright so here is the symptom: Leave my machine alone, no mouse/kb use and it will instantly jump in about 2 degrees and crank up all my fan speeds about 100RPM What I've checked: -Left my Asus recorder on to see the jump when I left the machine alone -Disabled AVAST virus scanner/all...
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    Tunneling/VPN Software

    I know this was popular back in the day before XBL and PSN - but was looking for something to play my 3ds local only games- Specifically Super Mario Bros 2. Anyone using anything? Successful?
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    Good imaging software solution

    I have a laptop, looking to replace the main drive, most likely to a SSD. I have an external via USB I can mirror the drive and then place on a new hard drive, any solutions people have used before? Google searches turn up a ton of stuff, just curious if anyone has first hand experience doing...
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    Whats pushing your system?

    Just built a new machine, been a long time...curious what people are playing. I got mine specially for diablo 3, but managed to pick up bf3 as well. I've been a console gamer almost exclusively the last few years, but playing a fps with m/kb again feels great! Sent from my Nokia 7110 using Tapatalk
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    360 podcast I started

    We are on episode 9 and I am looking for feedback, for those of you interested, here is the RSS feed: http://feeds2.feedburner.com/360Nation HOST WEBSITE: http://www.360nationpodcast.com *This is self-promotion, if admins think this isn't a good idea, feel free to remove if necessary...
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    connection sharing to 2 xbox360s, one machine

    I have my current gaming setup as such: Desktop connected out via wireless Wired with crossover cable to my xbox360, enable internet connection sharing, no problems, xbox live is great. Now we added an additional xbox 360, and I have a router on hand. Wasnt able to get this to work first...
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    Program Display settings change on Launch

    I know I found this before in Vista, but I cant seem to find how to do this. When I launch Steam, it goes to 8bit, and drops my Aero. Its almost as if it totally turns off any hardware acceleration as well, because the movement of windows is pretty slow and clunky... I know there was a...
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    Weird battery issue

    Just recently did a reformat on my thinkpad, t61. The battery is always been decent, about a year old now. No problems, I roam and use the battery, for about an hour to 2 hours depending on use. Now, I charge it to the 98-100 percent, go for about 15min, and no warning whatsoever, it shuts...
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    IE8 beta download

    So I found IE7 to be rather slow, but did the job...I was more of a fan of Opera's speed, but compatibility sometimes was a little bad... anyhow, I installed the IE8 beta on both my xp and vista machine and have been playing with it the last day, and it is much quicker! No complaints at this...
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    HDMI and Optical

    I found many optical manual switches on Ebay for around the 20-30 mark, looks decent but is there one piece I can do to do both the HDMI and Optical??? I just need my ps3 and xbox hooked up, I like my tv a lot but only one HDMI input! Multiple component, and I imagine my component wont look...
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    soft power switch wont work!

    iI have a board that appears to be getting power just fine but the soft power won't boot it! Is there another method of booting the machine that I don't know of?
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    Need to replace computer setup

    I have a Cambridge Soundworks DTT3500 http://www.amazon.com/Cambridg...-DTT3500/dp/B000068PJA I bought it about 5 years ago at a good price, and honestly, I love the kick from them. They full a room no problem, and managed to be the sound system for many college parties. I cant say enough...
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    The web site is down

    Ok my dad sent this over, its pretty hillarious-if its old, I apologize http://www.break.com/index/it-...vs-dumb-employees.html
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    Metal Gear online

    So whos playing and whats your impression so far? Personally , I think its fairly solid and looks as though the hit boxes are good, but a few things that I think will be its short comings, and you guys let me know what you think. -TWO users names, aside from your PSN login? Honestly, who...
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    Earning miles on a credit card?

    Anyone have a credit card they are using to earn miles for flying? I am looking to get one but not sure on who to go with. I was told Chase is pretty good?
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    Anyone file for unpaid wages?

    Long story but everything is documented etc. Its pretty black and white, I shouldn't have any problems based on my electronic, and snail mail contracts etc. Just wondering if anyone had done this before? In the state of Illinois: http://www.state.il.us/agency/idol/laws/law115.htm
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    Heard a cling and my bracket broke...

    So I was sitting here working on my desktop and i hear a "ping" and the machine shuts off...look into my case and see my bracket broke on one side! (the black plastic) this is on my p4 478 socket.... luckily i did a google search "Pentium 4 Socket 478 Heatsink Retention Module Bracket " and...
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    Organized Tournament Play-this weekend

    As you can see, I've been on the boards a long time and long time gamer. Just recently I put together a site to have organized tournaments with legitimate prizes and bragging rights. For a trial to see how it works/runs, get feedback, I will be having two tournaments consisting of 3 rounds...
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    HAPPY THR33 3L3V3N DAY!

    I am definitely in New Orleans and celebrating the best day of the year with the best band in the world-311!! Best party ever for a 311 fan! I definitely met Tim Mahoney, the guitarist on the street too, and saw Nick Hexum the lead singer at the fan party last night!
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    Might be Will's finest hour

    http://www.filmdrunk.com/post.phtml?pk=1225 Just watch the trailer and prepare to laugh.
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    Be glad you aren't this family..

    http://www.doubleviking.com/videos/page0.html/8034.html sorry if its old, just found today on another board. I want a follow up in 10 years to see what happens FAIL
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    Lifting in my workout routine and rest

    Alright I swam my whole life, and ive been back in the water last month, everyday cept sunday, I take off. Before I go in the pool I do a fast, 15-30sec rest between reps for a quick lifting of 12 reps 3 times on various exercises. Its not my max weight, but its not too easy. My question...
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    HD TV and screen lag

    So I cant find a def answer, but I am gaming on a SOny Bravia, friend of mine comes over, we play some halo, he mentions that he notices some screen lag due to the tv...so i find some info that "post processing" can cause this... no real settings on the tv, so I just go into advanced settings...
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    Interview sounded coached

    MSNBC this morning, this comment just made me upset and seemed like they told him to say this because I don't know anyone in college who would say this. Basically the interviewer said "so he played violent video games?" This is not word for word but still... "Yes he would play loud video...
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    API for oracle/peoplesoft

    Alright so my boss asks me to locate API for Oracle/Peoplesoft. If anyone knows a good spot to start, let me know. I am not a programmer, nor do I try to be. This is just to help on an upcoming project for our developers. Any help is much appreciated....
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    COD4 vs Halo3 waste of time?

    So I have a number of podcasts I subscribe to and this one I'm listening to now have two shows to the comparison of Halo3 and COD4. I might be in the minority but this just seems like a complete waste of time to compare these two, its like apples and oranges. Modern warefare vs sci fi...
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    Anyone see the Scientology thing going on?

    This is the video they posted, looks like 4chan. plenty of tom cruise paradoy videos exist, but I can't find the real one. http://youtube.com/watch?v=JCbKv9yiLiQ I dont really know a lot about what happened, but my brother directed me to this video and its just scary...
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    Good firewall/protection

    Not fan of my work network, or computers hooked up to it..i want to be a ghost and protected at the same time...any recommendations.... UPDATE: I am a PM at this company and use my own machine. Since we are a small shop, and for some reason no one wants to spend on security so we are using...
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    Is this real?

    If anything else, this is really funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2EDtxEumFI notes: kid throws party, cops called, 20k is supposly going to be the charge, but this interview, the kid is weather no shirt with a vest/jacket, feathers in his hat and huge glasses and proceeds to tell the...
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    Looking for BPP supported wireless printing

    OK, I am looking for some sort of USB adaptor, that will attach to any HP printer to allow me to print from my handheld device. Was asked by a worker here, and I am definitely unclear as to where to start, any help much appreciated!
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    Resistance 2 is official

    Linkage: http://www.gameinformer.com/Ne...08.0111.1332.50232.htm Linkage
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    Global Waming

    So my brother and friends got into it about global warming this past weekend, interesting points on both sides.... so anyone have some strong opinions on it? I know the main spark of the debate was how much truth was distorted in the al gore film.... HAVE AT IT! Sorry. Not enough people...
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    Dragonforce popularity

    I seem to think guitar hero3 plays a huge part but in chicago here, they must play that song "Through the fire and the flames" like 3-5 times a day! so i decided to check out the full album-heres my question, is "through the fire and the flames" in every song? so far, first three tracks have...
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    Gamespot boycott

    IF this is full story, this is ridiculous...thats not why someone should get fired...its a game review, not a promotion...i count on reviews to pick my games up..... http://boycottgamespot.com/ i wonder...did he know he was leaving prior to the review......???? more facts, anyone have them?
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    Ghostbusters Game is official

    So good old college humor had this video http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1789742 And the main site is at: www.ghostbustersgame.com I cannot wait for this! I rem last year sometime there were some gameplay videos, but they were dismissed as rumors, this looks like the real deal!
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    Scooter to work in the city....

    So I'm just under a mile from my office, and leave around 6pm and want to catch the 6:30 train. The cost of cabs is pretty ridiculous. If I get a scooter... www.xootr.com has some nice ones, and it will pay for itself in about two months of use... Anyone's personal experiences? Suggestions...
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    Comcast in Chicago for business

    Looking to purchase for a business located in Chicago, but I am worried about their uptime. They have some weird agreements and terms for their service.... Discuss...
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    Between Mass Effect and Assassin's creed

    These games could move 360s faster than gears or halo!!! Discuss...