Recent content by bobkolb

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    A SSD main with an external harddrive combo

    Hey everyone. Im getting a new laptop for gaming mostly so im torn between getting a 1tb hard dive or a 256gb ssd with an external hard drive. Any suggestions?
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    How to Use Both a Router and a Switch

    Cool, thank you very much. I've never had to use a switch before so I don't know much about them. What should I be looking for in one?
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    How to Use Both a Router and a Switch

    Hey everyone, So recently my friends and I moved in together and we just got Internet service. When they installed it they ran everything to my room (second floor). I'm not to concerned with everyone in the house as they can all connect wireless and be fine. However my one buddy that lives on...
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    RJ45 Crimping Tool

    Hey I want to start making my own Cat5e and Cat6 cables. I've been looking at getting a crimping tool and a cable tester, but either they are way over priced or they have terrible reviews from some people. Does anyone know of any good crimping tools that don't cost over $40 ?
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    Are there Wired Routers?

    Hey so I've been looking to see if I could find a soley wired router and I can't seem to find one, Do they even exist?
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    Router Or Switch

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    Router Or Switch

    Hey everyone. So I go to Rutgers and we're not allowed to set up our own wireless networks anymore, but we can set up a router for the extra LAN ports since we only get one in the wall. I was wondering if I even need a router since we can't set up a network, would a switch do what I need in...
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    Wired Router vs Wireless Router

    Hey everyone. So we can't use the wireless feature on wireless routers at school anymore. Stupid I know. So my question is, should i just get a wired router? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UBUJZG/ref=twister_B00CGJEVK8 , Such as this 8 or 5 port one. Are they any good? Thank You
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    Wired / Wireless headphones. I would like a headphone that has both options

    http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHB7000-28-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00CAJOOWE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410714734&sr=8-1&keywords=phillips+bluetooth+headphones I have these and they are surprisingly really good. I know you would think that for $40 dollars they be crappy because beat headphones...
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    Wireless Router Wired LAN Port Abilities

    Hey everyone. Pehaps a dumb question I don't exactly know, but apparently we can't have our own wireless network at school anymore but we can still use a router for the extra LAN Ports for TV's Computers Ect My question is, Is there a difference in wired speed in different wireless routers? I...