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    Trouble with LAN hosting with a friend

    You could try Tunngle, I use it with my friends from around the world with good results, especially for creating virtual LAN networks.
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    PC Upgrade Path/Future Proofing For The Next 3~4 Years

    The best piece of advice is to save that money up for college savings. The fact that you are aware about saving and the opportunities available shows that you have a well-intended plan in place. I just wouldn't spend it on a premium PC if I was 15 years old. If you have an odd talent or...
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    Graphic card Died need some advice

    In all honesty, I would first get a steady job before even thinking of buying graphic cards. That's way more important than getting back into gaming. Use the integrated graphics to job search and send resumes out. The GPU market is just saturated with people buying up cards for mining. I would...
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    Headphones or Earbuds at $70

    For that price, I would highly recommend Audio Technica ATH-IM50s from Amazon. It has the perfect blend of lows/mid/highs. Lows are not overpowering, but will compliment your hip-hop music very well. It does not have a mic, so that could be a deterrent. If you're looking for best bang for...
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    Video/Audio Editing // Gaming Laptop $1500

    1. What is your budget? - Between $1500-1700 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? - Looking for a 17"+ screen, willing to go 15.6" 3. What screen resolution do you want? - Best for the current size 4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? - desktop...
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    2nd drive bay: 5400 or 7200?

    Hey everyone! I just entered into the world of SSDs, and I'm just in awe by the response times! Everything loads without hesitation and I'm kicking myself for not bumping up sooner! Anyway, my 2nd HDD bay on my laptop is free, and I have two identical hard drives. But one is 5400rpm and the...
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    Buy: ADATA (AS510S3) vs INTEL (510) (120gb)?

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    Buy: ADATA (AS510S3) vs INTEL (510) (120gb)?

    Hey everyone! Trying to purchase my very first SSD. I have a laptop (HP dv8t) and debating between these two SSDs: - ADATA AS510S3 (120GB) = $120 - Intel SSDSC2MH120A2K5 (510 series) (120GB) = $180 Which one would be better in terms of quality/reliability vs. cost/price? Thanks in advance...
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    Left 4 Dead Fan Trailer Promises Massive Zombie Carnage

    Well done! Can't wait to see more!! :D
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    U.S. Senators Propose Internet Sales Tax Law

    And the Monopoly's Uncle Penny says...NO!!!
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    Apple Settles Backdating Lawsuit for $20.5 Million

    dude, aren't Apple execs rich enough already? Is it really that important to get that extra million through backdating when you've already stashed tens of millions of dollars? >_
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    Intel Postpones 25nm SSDs to February 2011

    I sure hope the prices come down soon. SSDs have been out for a while now...about time they make it more affordable to the mainstream users.