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    Cap Individual Downloads?

    So there's a number of files that I want to download, but if I start downloading them while I'm browsing it sucks up the bandwidth. And then later on I can't remember to come back to them. Is there some way to cap individual download speeds in Safari, like set it to 100K or so, so you still...
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    Bally's Fitness For $30 A Month?

    I'm moving to a new place that has a Bally's Fitness nearby. I haven't yet had a chance to test out the gym yet though. I was curious how much Bally's memberships go for, so I went to their website. They have a special right now where you pay $60 for first and last months' memberships, with...
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    Moving To Detroit Area Soon

    I have a job in downtown Detroit starting soon. I found a place in Dearborn about 11 miles away, which seems like a reasonable commute. It's on Ford Rd. just North of the mall. I've also tried looking around hipster favorite Royal Oak, but have been unable to find a satisfactory place for a...
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    Cap Washing

    Anyone here experienced in the ways of cap washing? I have one of those cap washing racks that you put in the dish washer. But would you use dish washing detergent to clean it or clothes washing detergent? It would seem clothes detergent might be better for the caps, but I'm not sure if...
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    Malware? Mac Cinema Install

    So I saw the hilarious Scandinavian Midwesterners invade Springfield episode of the Simpsons and decided to look for it online. Now I'm a bit out of the loop as far as Hulu and Youtube and all that go. I came across the first link and clicked on it. There was a video box that installed a...
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    Freezes During Online Gaming

    I play the WoW on and off for years. :P I've never had trouble before. When I started up again recently I keep getting one to two second long pauses in the online action every few minutes or so, which is incredibly aggravating. I can't figure out if the problem is between my computer and...
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    Time Machine And Private Files In Home Directory

    Lets say you have 2 user accounts, both administrators, both with private home directories, the contents of which can't be seen unless that user is logged in himself. What happens if you use Time Machine to backup files to an external HD? Does it backup those directories only when that user...
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    OpenGL 3 and Mac

    I read with interest about the release of OpenGL 3. Many folks seem to be disappointed that it didn't go far enough. That said it does seem to be an improvement over the current aging technology, and is at least on par with the current Direct X. When do you think we'll start to see new...
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    Nub Mac Questions

    I just got my Imac last week. On my PC, I kept my (100% legal) mp3 files in C:\audio. On the Mac, I was thinking about putting them in /Audio, but I don't know if this is a good idea. One good thing about Windows, is that the only place files were typically installed was in C:\program...
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    Wired Vs. Wireless Keyboard For Imac

    I'm thinking about getting a 20" Imac. I'm trying to decide between wired vs. wireless keyboard. The wireless keyboard will certainly be handy, since I will be using the same space on my desk for studying, and it can be moved quicky, without having to handle any cables. However, I was...
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    720P vs. 1080I PS3 Output On A "720P" TV Revisited

    I've had my Playstation 3 for a few weeks now. My 32" Sony Bravia TV has a resolution of 1366 x 768, so I set the PS3 to output at 720P, even though the system had detected 1080I. I know the TV can't actually do true 1080I, since it doesn't have 1080 lines of resolution. However, I've been...
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    Playstation 3 Questions

    I ordered a PS3 which will be arriving later in the week. Is the controller that comes with it wireless? How exactly is it charged? I've seen USB cables being sold for the PS3. Do I need to buy one of these, or does the included controller have a means to charge it? Also, do you think...
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    What Do You Think Of This TV?

    http://www.sonystyle.com/webap...Id=8198552921665192801 Yeah, it's not the best TV on the market, and it may not even be the best price, but is it reasonable? Most importantly for me, it's on Sonystyle.com. I'm planning on getting a Playstation 3, and I want an HDTV to go along with it...
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    Playstation 3/Blu-Ray With Component Video On 60" 720P

    My view of the next generation consoles (particularly the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3) is that they're worth getting particularly if you have an HDTV. I will probably be working a temporary 1 year job while living with my family next year. My parents have a 4 year old 60" Sony WEGA with...
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    Need Help Concealing/Password Protecting Data On New External HD

    Currently using Windows XP on my laptop and home computer. I purchased a new 250 GB external HD, which I assume is NTFS formatted. On my computers, I've always concealed data by keeping it within my desktop folders, hiding it, and making my data private. For the external HD however, this...
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    Computer Won't Switch On

    I have a computer from ABS Comp. that's about 1.5 years old, now out of warranty. It has ASUS A8N-E with AMD 64 3200. BIOS is up to date. The computer has been a bit fussy from the start. Every once in a while (once a month or so), when I would push the power button, the computer would...
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    Future Mac

    I'm thinking about getting a Mac for my next computer, maybe in a year's time. I've been a PC user for the past 12 years. I intend to play some games. The current Imac has a really mediocre video card, which I've heard is even worse than what the previous Imac came with. Beyond that, the...
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    Computer Makes High Pitched Noise Even When Off

    I just got back from a holiday, and - I don't know if I just never noticed this before - but my computer was making a high pitched noise even when it was turned off. When I pulled the plug, the noise went away after 10 seconds. It sounded like a fan. Is this normal, for a computer to have a...
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    Are Baseball Caps Larger Than They Used To Be?

    I bought one of the new 59-Fifty all polyster official Detroit Tigers hats. I've always worn 7 1/4, but this one seems huge. I've got other 7 1/4 hats like one for the OSU Buckeyes, which fits pretty snug. I've got other ones too like Toledo Mud Hens and a retro Houston Astros hat in...
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    Just Saw Hannibal

    <-- Severely disturbed by last 10 minutes of film. :shocked:
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    Meat Question

    Is it possible to get Danish back bacon and English banger sausages in America?
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    Dangerous To Put Hot Liquids In Plastic Cup?

    Where I work, styrofoam cups are usually in short supply in the kitchen, but there's plenty of plastic cups around. Some time ago, I put a tea bag in one of those plastic cups and added hot (180 degree) water. It seemed to work, as long as I didn't touch the sides, so I've been using it for...
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    Anyone Play Vanguard: Saga of Heroes?

    I've been thinking about picking this game up. I've heard some stuff online though about technical issues with the game, namely it running very slow. I have a AMD 64 3200, 1GB of memory, and a Geforce 6800 GS. Should I bother with the game? I like things to run reasonably fast on my...
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    What do you call those plastic things that go inside shirt collars?

    And where would you buy more of them? :confused:
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    At 24 - Too Old To Take Up Skateboarding?

    I have a strange desire to take up skateboarding. I was thinking about buying a board and going to a skatepark today. But I don't want to be 3/2 the size of everyone else there, and get laughed at by a bunch of a 12 year olds. :o
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    Mexican Poncho - Needs Cleaning

    When I was in Cozumel Mexico, I bought an authentic poncho, which I have worn to a number of Halloween parties. It's been in a bag for several months, as I'm not sure how to clean it. Anyone know if they are washable, or should be dry cleaned? :confused:
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    Up To $50 Speakers

    My old Harman Kardon speakers from 4 years ago died abruptly today. It's OK. They were making a lot of hissing noises lately anyway. I need to pick up some new speakers. What would you guys recommend out of this list up to $50...
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    Latin American Ethanol Policy

    There was an article in the Economist recently about America's ethanol strategy, to use the stuff instead of imported oil. Everyone thinks that this strategy involves producing a lot of it in the Midwest for domestic consumption, but according to the Economist the real plan is to import a lot...
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    Sean Paul Is A White Guy?

    I was browsing Wikipedia, and came across this. I thought he had followed the path of Bob Marley (himself half-white) growing up in the Kingston ghettos, especially since he looks and acts so ghetto. But it turns out he's a Portuguese/Chinese Jewish prep school kid who played water polo of...
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    Good, cheap sound card

    I have an ASUS A8N-E, which I've had for about a year. I use the on-board sound, since I just have a 3 speaker setup. There's always been a lot of static in games, and recently I've just gotten sick of it. I know it's not the speakers. I've been told that with on board sound, there is often...
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    Ivanka Trump

    Those things are freaking huge. That said I wouldn't hit it, because she looks too much like her Dad. I might give it a grope though.
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    Chicago - Hyde Park Neighborhood

    One of my relatives just got a job at U-Chicago Medical Center, which I believe is in the Hyde Park area. He'll be making around $50,000. What kind of neighborhood is this? Is it easy to afford a pretty decent 1 bedroom with parking in this area? Or would you recommend living in the outer...
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    World of Warcraft - The Burning Crusade Trailer

    http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/downloads/movies.html I'll see you in Outland. They don't call me the Hordepwnder for nothing. :D Kamarix - level 60 Human Warlock of Agamaggan
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    Microphone Plays Sound Through Speakers

    An annoying feature of Windows XP seems to be that the microphone sounds will always play through the speaker. This serves no purpose. The only way to stop it is to mute the microphone. But then the microphone cannot be used for applications like Ventrilo. Is there any way I can have the...
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    Wii vs. Gimped Xbox

    I'm a little dissapointed that the Nintendo Wii is debuting at $250. I thought Nintendo was promising a budget box? :confused: Of course, everyone wants to get the $400 Xbox if possible, but I was thinking about the Nintendo Wii vs. the $300 Xbox, and I think I might rather have the Xbox.
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    Any Plumbing Experts In The House

    My toilet seems to splash a lot after I flush it. I'd hate for toilet contents to get splashed on to my sink or worse on to my bath towel that hangs on a rod just above the toilet. Anyway to cut down on the force of the flush?
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    Alternatives to WoW?

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    Harrassed By Telemarketers

    I get two phone calls/answering machine messages each day from a company that's trying to sell me satellite TV. They are both recorded messages. Isn't it illegal to have an autodialer with recorded message for soliticing purposes? This has gone on for two months, so today I actually...
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    NELF Hunter vs. MILF Hunter

    Who would win in a fight? :confused: Discuss. Me. Now grow up or go away. AnandTech Moderator
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    How Much More Affordable Would College Be

    I was wondering how much more cheaper college would be if they got rid of athletic scholarships for jocks, and maybe if they went a step further and got rid of some of these atheletic programs period. Sure they have academic scholarships too, but these seem to be far fewer in number. Also I...