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After Amazon screwed me the fourth time in less than two months on shipments being "undeliverable" I'm trying to figure where to buy some of the smaller electronic/computer items. Does anybody use the real UPS or real FedEx (not Home) anymore? I don't want free shipping, but reliable shipping...

The Samsung QVO SSD (quadratic level cell) is here? https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-electronics-brings-multi-terabyte-storage-capacities-at-accessible-price-with-860-qvo-ssd

Bastards. :mad: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/11/amazon-customers-names-and-email-addresses-disclosed-by-website-error/

There are finally some new Intel NUCs. Unfortunately they have screwed us out of the Displayport. :mad:

I have a Fluke 8060A/8062 or some DMM about 25 years old. Is it worth calibrating or even possible? What today has comparable accuracy and quality? Most of the stuff on the Amazon looks cheap and unreliable. Thanks.

Does anyone have this? They claim the Fibros are bridged to the Cu home wires so the telephones are normal but I have to buy a battery supply. Can a regular UPS be used? The internet would be wireless which would be a PITA, but how does the TV work?

WD 14TB CMR WTF is CMR and how does it differ from PMR? Obviously it does not suffer from the dreaded shingles.

What solution and microfibers do you use for cleaning the display? Now that I have a decent monitor I want to keep in peak condition.

Seagate 14TB EXNOS I hope this does not have the shingles.

I see that Samsung has some new laptops with the Kraby Lake "Type R" CPU. Notebook 9 13.3" Supposedly this the best new low power CPU in years. The 1kg weight is a little heavier than I would like, but probably acceptable if the charger is small enough. What are the thoughts on the Samsung...

If only Merc were still around. He could store all the poron on one tape.

Does anyone wonder if 4-bits per cell WD flash will store data as reliably as their esteemed HDDs? :rofl: This latest achievement follows a nearly three-decade long legacy of industry firsts in flash innovation, including the industry’s multi-level cell (MLC) flash technologies using two bits...

Which video card would be good for 10-bit output? I was reading something about the internal graphics not being that and people buy the Quattro video, but I'm a bit clueless. I don't want a huge flamethrower of a card for the 3rd dimensions, but one that will operate at reasonably low power...

What is the best CPU/mainboard that I can get in 2017 that will still work with Windows 7 or maybe 8.1? It should be significantly faster than the old 5930K @4.4GHz, especially on a single thread. My goal is to have the main computer (and NADS) normally disconnected from the internet. After...

The #@$%! at ISP are discontinuing e-mail in early May. Needless to say this is a major hassle as I have a myriad of online accounts using multiple addresses. A number of them have unkown passwords, etc. I surely don't want to suffer through the process again, so what 3rd party do you recommend...

I should be receiving a new monitor in April with any luck. The monitor will have DVI-D, DP and HDMI inputs at a resolution of 2560x1440. My old KVM is DVI DL only and that seems to be a dying breed. Is HDMI the main standard now and in the next 4-5 years or should I use DP? My laptop will...

Are there better browsers for the Andriod phones? On the LG it is not too bad, but on the newer Samsung it always opens on the last page even with a home page set to something else. That's so annoying. :(

Where do you have photo t shirts made on an individual basis? I thought there was a thread but cannot find one. Thanks.

Who do you use for international travel insurance? There are numerous companies, but all the fine print gives a headache. :( The policies are around 4-6% depending on coverage and type of evacuation. The main problem is that you have to buy the insurance at time of deposition, or there is a...

So here we are 2.5 years after the 2TB M9T and Seagate appears to be killing off 9.5 mm drives. The new Seagate mobile drives are either 7mm or 15 mm. Basically that means still only 2TB in the slim (7mm) internal or external drives. If we want the larger capacities, the drives will be the...

Is anyone getting the new WD Passports? :razz:

If you must use a phone with internal battery like the iPhone and some Andorids now, what would you use for Faraday type signal blocker bags? I'd prefer a small and inconspicuous bag/case. Thanks.

The other hard drive arrived, but I found it was a big spool of wire. :cursin: Does anyone have experience dealing with their shipping frauds? I entered it into the Amazon system and printed the shipping label for the return, but don't have much confidence they will believe me. I can just see...

Do any mainstream PCs still provide PCI Slots? The vendor claims that the facility should buy a new instrument, but I think it is BS. It's only 120K but the delay will put my dept in red on the Gantt. Thanks.

I finally bought a basic NAS and some drives. Should the drives be fully tested separately outside of the device or does the NAS do that? Thanks.

What do you prefer for the screen filters? I'm not sure what to buy. They seem to be some sort of plastic.

Newegg is bullsh*t. The bastards have screwed the shipping. :-x I ordered a cheap product (under $20), but paid for the 3-day shipping. The invoice shows the shipping charge, but then a different e-mail (they send about three altogether) has the tracking number for the USPS free shipping...

My phone is having problems with the internet. I get errors on some sites and others display warnings. I think may be caused by the Android, version 2.3.6. The phone company will not update it. Are there any decent 3rd party bowsers I can install on a phone of that vintage? Thanks.

Does anyone use the video cameras of the Go Pros brand? I have a user that will be doing some snorkeling in the ocean and wants one for good quality HD videos of the underwater species. The camera must be easy to use and lightweight, so I thought of the Go Pros. I have about $500 budget (sans...

Is it possible to have two internet providers connected at the same time on one computer or the wireless? For example, I might try out the cable or the FIBOS. Thanks.

I've been trying various GPS apps for the phone and am not completely satisfied with them for the battery life and how they handle signal loss and phone standby. My 2008 handheld is dropping tracks occasionally and the display is flickering more and more so I may buy a new one. I noticed that...

The display for the H520s computer is dying. What do you recommend at around $200-250 for a 23-24 inch HD (1080) display that is readily available? High res is no good for the elderly, so please don't suggest that. The computer is about 3 years old with the integrated i5 video (HDMI) and will...

Is an MFT like this any good? I don't find many good options with color and 11x17' capability. The device needs to be able to make enlarged copies in standalone mode. The large format laser types I've seen are huge, very expensive, and for office use only.

Do the WD Green 6TB WD60EZRX drives use the stupid shit on the shingles technology that slows down the writing to a crawl every few minutes? I want to buy some of them or other ~5400 RPM, non-shingles drives for frequent backup use. Thanks.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/9537/western-digital-updates-wd-red-pro-and-wd-black-with-5-6tb-models Finally WD has the 6TB drives in the Black and Red pro (probably the same drive with differing FW). I hope they do not use the shingles design. I'm tired of the 6TB NAS clatter and the 6TB...

Why is the user info like this?

Maybe this tape is enough for Merc. :D

I have a device that uses one of the ubiquitous Chinese wall warts. Unfortunately it becomes quite hot in use in the US, so you can imagine I'm a bit concerned how it will perform in the desert with no A/C and at 240V. :( Are such cheap supplies more likely to fail at 240V than 120V? On the...

After updating the AVAST program to the latest version today, two kinds of e-mail software are not working on the Verizon accounts. There is a cryptic message about the SSL something or other. WTF have they done?

What do the learned SF members think about this? https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA15-051A The only Lenovo we have a is a few years old, so it should be OK.

My SII phone is on the last legs. It is very warm and not charging properly. I'm trying external, but that is not so great every day. I was reading that there will be a Galactic S6, but not for months. Should I buy the S5 or what? Thanks.

I'm receiving complaints that my typing is a bit loud over the telephone. :D I seek a reasonably quiet keyboard with the single row entry key and the full pattern of navigation and number keys. Have you any suggestions that are not outrageously priced? Thanks.

For some reason I'm finding the 4790K to be running rather hotter than expected. I assumed that the 5930K would be a cooling nightmare due to the 6 cores and OC from 3.5 to 4.5. However, the 4790K is more of a problem although it is barely on the OC. I've tried three HSFs and there is some...

What are the smallest tower cases for ATX? I know everyone is buying the mini ITX/micro ATX boards, but I already have the mainboard/CPU/HSF and want a case that is smaller than the typical 9/10 bay mid tower. It will have an optical drive, a removable 3.5" dual bay, and only two internal 3.5"...

Arrrgh! My main system appers to be crapping out. Half of the time the video will not engage and the screen is gone. I removed the video and reinserted it. but now it blacked out again. It has also locked up a couple for times for no reason. Is it possibly the card or more likely the...

Is there any alternative to the WD60EZRX in a 6TB slow/cool drive for around $300? The Seagate 6TB becomes too hot to use without cooling, and the Hitachi NAS 7200 RPM drive is marginal for heat. Thanks.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8535/micron-launches-m600-client-ssd-for-oemssis

For some reason my phone completely reset itself for no good reason. Now it is asking fir Androgen Google)) password, of which I have no clue. The help says to go onlibe, but yhe one time uTerus my account was locked. Now Im totally screwed as this phone is also used for work email and I...

I need to gain 5 inches. (It's not really for me, but a woman. :) ) I don't what to buy or where, but figure the base should be no more than 10x15" with a good amount of friction on both sides. We need to travel by air and carry it around, so the weight should be low. Any ideas? Thanks.