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    How do I install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Windows 7?

    Introduction What is VirtualBox? VirtualBox is a virtualization software that allows one to run an operating system while simultaneously running their main operating system. Simply said, you can have Windows XP running at...
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    How do I install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Linux Mint?

    Introduction What is VirtualBox? VirtualBox is a virtualization software that allows one to run an operating system while simultaneously running their main operating system. Simply said, you can have Linux Mint running at...
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    How do I set up Linux Mint on a new system?

    Introduction What is Linux Mint? Linux Mint is an operating system (OS), based on Ubuntu/Debian Linux. What's an OS? It's basically Windows 7, Mac OS X, etc. - software that runs on your laptop and desktop that exists as your base...
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    Tom's Hardware Giveaway - Fallout 4!

    I would look around for a bit... then go back to sleep. That's the only way to win the game. Seriously, you survived 2277 - 2015 = 262 years without doing anything. You can make it for another 262. Maybe a fellow human will have fixed up the world, and you'll be good to go! That fellow human...
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    Tom's Hardware Community: It's Hammer Time!

    I love hammers! :D (But the screw driver is what REALLY makes me excited!)
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    Tom's Hardware Giveaway - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

    I love Tom's Hardware because of the amazing, technically competent, thorough reviews of everything, from hardware (duh) to software. Very few sites go into such depth for reviewing things, so kudos to Tom's Hardware for making it awesome! :D
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    How To How do I set up Linux Mint on a new system?

    Introduction What is Linux Mint? Linux Mint is an operating system (OS), based on Ubuntu/Debian Linux. What's an OS? It's basically Windows 7, Mac OS X, etc. - software that runs on your laptop and desktop that exists as your base. Without an OS, you can't really do anything with your computer...
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    How To How do I install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Linux Mint?

    Introduction What is VirtualBox? VirtualBox is a virtualization software that allows one to run an operating system while simultaneously running their main operating system. Simply said, you can have Linux Mint running at the same time on your Windows 7 desktop. This is not to be confused with...
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    How To How do I install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Windows 7?

    Introduction What is VirtualBox? VirtualBox is a virtualization software that allows one to run an operating system while simultaneously running their main operating system. Simply said, you can have Windows XP running at the same time on your Windows 7 desktop. This is not to be confused with...
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    How do I set up Windows 7/Vista/XP to dual boot on an existing system?

    Introduction What is dual booting? Dual booting is the ability to boot into a select installation of an operating system from two or more operating system (OS) installations. Simply put, it is being able to boot into multiple OSs, one at a time. It is important to note that "dual boot" does not...
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    How do I set up Windows 7/Vista/XP to dual boot on a new system?

    Introduction What is dual booting? Dual booting is the ability to boot into a select installation of an operating system from two or more operating system (OS) installations. Simply put, it is being able to boot into multiple OSs, one at a time. It is important to note that "dual boot" does not...
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    Looking for a decent 120-140mm case fan to cool 7950

    I'm looking for a pretty good case fan to cool my ATI Radeon HD 7950. (I know there are aftermarket cooling solutions for the card, but I don't have the time or money to buy and install one.) My GPU usually heats up to 68C+ under heavy load - it is able to maintain around 64-66C with a window...