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  1. mubs

    Something Random

    Good you're noticing these things, Dave, you'll make your little girl a good dad!
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    Happy Holidays (2013)

    Happy Holidays to all!
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    dSLR thread

    I'm pretty sure you took this shot to show us the mixed light. But I'll still risk stating the obvious - don't get mad at me! But when / where possible, you could position the subject so more of one type is on the critical parts like the face. Towards the large windows for natural light, or...
  4. mubs

    Opinions wanted: Keep or return?

    Thirded!
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    Cycling

    I know you guys cycle for the joy of it, but sometimes, this may be handy.
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    Windows 8 on early Pentium 4?

    So what are you going to give them? Win 7? How long is Win 7 going to be available before they pull the plug on it (sales) and make Tannin even madder?
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    Haswell Laptops 14" and smaller with at least FHD screens

    Thanks guys. I'm aware of the consumer / business lines most PC/laptop makers have. My question was for a family member who's price conscious, not tech savvy, but wants a reliable machine. The laptop in my home is a 6 year old Lattitude D531 that my company allowed me to keep when I quit it a...
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    Haswell Laptops 14" and smaller with at least FHD screens

    So HP's ok to buy? Other than Dell & Lenovo, which brands are ok?
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    Something Random

    Absolutely awesome, thanks Merc! ROTFLMAO!
  10. mubs

    Folding@Home

    OT: Fushigi and Pradeep seem to have completely disappeared from the forum :(
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    Something Random

    Happy Birthday, jtr!
  12. mubs

    Dual Drive

    I don't see how is this different from a hybrid drive other than the amount of flash.
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    question Which Tablets

    Your link's messed up, Lunar.
  14. mubs

    Best ad in years

    +1,000,000 to what Merc said. I am not on Facebook, but some people I know have uploaded group pics and identified me - without my permission. They just don't see it as a big deal. There goes my privacy down the toilet.
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    Sometimes stuff works

    Resourceful little monkey, aren't you? Kudos to you for getting it to work and saving money at the same time.
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    Something Random

    Yeah. Some states got split about a decade back. More opportunity for more politicians to enrich themselves; where there was one govt. now there are two. Etc. Now there is talk of splitting yet another state. What was once a gazillion different ethnicities was united (mostly) by the Muslim...
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    Something Random

    Totally awesome, Merc. I too always wondered why you guys have so many states. They used to teach kids rhymes in school that put the states in alpha sequence so they could recount all of them. I guess my daughter's forgotten it now.
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    Something Random

    Gosh, SH, I had no idea OBD-II was so complicated. Curious to know if the stuff you linked to applies to Saturn only (obviously the link refers to Saturn), early implementations of OBD-II, or to all cars, even current ones. What a royal pain, indeed.
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    LED flashlights

    Thanks jtr, I'll read up on that link.
  20. mubs

    problem No way to immediately empty the spam folder's contents in Yahoo Mail

    Sheesh, man, do you think I'm stupid? I never said I read every spam mail. I eyeball the sender column and if there's a genuine email, move that to the inbox. The rest get axed in one stroke. So much for helping people. Nasty sarcasm is the result.
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    LED flashlights

    Much of what you said is Greek to me, jtr, I know these chemistries exist, but know little else. Most chargers don't seem to charge LiFePO4, if I recollect right. Thanks for the info, it helps to learn more abut these things. I'll try to read up on them. For now I'm sticking to NiMh and AAA /...
  22. mubs

    How long do drives last.

    I've been talking about one of these.
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    problem No way to immediately empty the spam folder's contents in Yahoo Mail

    I always inspect mail in the spam folder first, because there sometimes will be false positives sitting there. Then I manually empty the spam folder by clicking on the trash can icon next to it. Do this almost everyday. I don;t find this to be a chore to do.
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    LED flashlights

    Thanks SD. I think those EagleTac 18650 batteries are protected; I'd be pretty darn surprised if Eagletac was releasing unprotected batteries this powerful. Oddly, their website has no link for accessories (where I'd think batteries would be), and no search function. Some of the 10 reviews on...
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    How long do drives last.

    But the idea is that single retail units are packed so well that you can toss them around and the drive shouldn't get hurt. The "oem" drives are sold wrapped in an anti-static bag and noting else. If you drop that, then all the bits get mixed up inside.
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    LED flashlights

    Thanks SD, I forgot you had written about them earlier in the thread. I think I'll pass on 18650 for now; it gets expensive, and getting them delivered to me would be a pain. I haven't read the latest on TSA's rules for transporting primary and rechargeable LI batteries. I've finalized on my...
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    How long do drives last.

    Even with WD Retail drives (I mean the single drives in full retail packaging) ?
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    Merc's Useful Tools of the day

    Wow, the guy's all over the place. 'nix, Windows, apps, what not. Thanks Merc, this will come in useful someday.
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    Something Random

    Gosh, I guess you go to some pain to ensure they can't get out of the enclosure through small cracks and gaps.
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    LED flashlights

    The problem with the EagleTac MX25L3 is that it uses 3 x 18650 batteries. If you have another flashlight that uses a single 18650, then you're good. Otherwise it's kind of odd. Which 18650 charger do you guys use / recommended?
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    LED flashlights

    I raided the data I have collected for my own use, and have eliminated any that are known to be floody. The ones below are 1xAA, and may or may not be floody; you'll have to do a quick check of reviews. Fenix LD10 XP-G R5 Fenix LD15 XP-E R4 L3 Illumination L10 Colors Nichia 219 L3...
  32. mubs

    New here...

    Why do you run & hide, you little monkey?! No need to be afraid of telling the truth. Silly goose. C'mere, let me give you a real big hug and hoist you on my shoulder.
  33. mubs

    Something Random

    And on the banks of freshwater rivers. The seas don't give you potable water.
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    Some work on my A3

    Is the '11 an Audi A3 as well?
  35. mubs

    New here...

    Welcome to the forum sedrosken! Most forums have restrictions for new users; this is pretty common. As Handruin pointed out, restrictions are eased as your post count goes up. I'm surprised (and somewhat flattered) that you think me knowledgeable. In my opinion, I know less than anybody...
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    Chrome or Firefox & Why (Windows 8)

    I use both Firefox and Chrome equally. Started using Chrome because Yahoo mail was terribly slow in Firefox and used to hang frequently. So Chrome is used for email. Firefox is used for SF and another forum; these are the only two sites that have permanent cookies. All other cookies are deleted...
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    Something Random

    The area is unstable. Frequent earthquakes and landslides (Indian landmass still head-butting the Asian landmass - the reason for the Himalayas). Torrential rain some parts of the year. It's a challenge to keep the "roads" the way they are in the video. I was there in 2006, and underwent similar...
  38. mubs

    Finally an LED-lit room at home.

    Cool. And what it that on the counter top? A puddy tat with the tail hanging down?
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    low-end laser printers these days?

    Well then, what do I do guys? I don't want to throw money on a new drum and / or cartridge (unlike HP, they are separate pieces in my Brother printer) and find nothing's improved. Jut bite my teeth and wait till one or both need(s) a replacement, try that, and if there's no improvement, dump it...
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    Haswell Laptops 14" and smaller with at least FHD screens

    It was inevitable that they would climb down to the level of the others and be part of the lowest common denominator. Just surprised it took them this long. The old IBMers must have retired.
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    low-end laser printers these days?

    Thanks Chewy. Kyocera certainly operates here, and have a branch in my city as well. The following bw lasers are available in A4 size: ECOSYS FS-1040, ECOSYS FS-1060DN, FS-1110, FS-1320D, FS-2020D and FS-6970DN. I'm sure one of them will fit my needs. The real issue is the print quality. If they...
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    LED flashlights

    Thanks guys.
  43. mubs

    low-end laser printers these days?

    My HP Laserjet 6i was getting in the tooth, and the paper feed was gone (had to feed one sheet at a time). I wanted a BW laser that could duplex and network. HP's offering's that met these requirements were priced in the stratosphere. In the end I purchased a Brother HL5350DN (the D & N are...
  44. mubs

    LED flashlights

    Thanks P5. When you say that, I presume you mean Asian web sites like DealExtreme (dx.com), Fasttech.com, Banggood.com? I can wait till mid-Jan for them to arrive :-D My bro will visit from the US end Jan and he's going to be my mule. I've noticed that their prices are the cheapest. But I...
  45. mubs

    LED flashlights

    Do these things come on sale around Thanksgiving / Christmas? Any favorite vendors?
  46. mubs

    How long do drives last.

    My systems have been shut down at the end of the day (since 1991). Since about 1999, though, my drives have had a fan in front of them and have always been cool to the touch. I've never had a hard drive fail - even external ones.
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    What constitutes "basic computer knowledge" in 2014?

    What is a huge fail is that technology is supposed to make things easier, but things are getting harder for the layperson.
  48. mubs

    Something Random

    10,000 feared dead. Hope Paugie, his extended family and friends are safe.
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    Everyday monitors

    I thought you hated Asus as much as you did WD?
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    LED flashlights

    Thanks SD, I'll check out the Sunawaymans. Problem is most mfrs don't tell you the color temp of the LED they use. One man's neutral is another man's yellow, etc. There are cribs that Fenix misrepresents the tint by calling them neutral. But perhaps neutral is better than blue, green or purple...
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