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    Suggest a wireless mouse for fingertip grip

    Hello, I've been looking for suggestions. I would like it to be wireless and hopefully have 5 buttons minimum for RPG games (left-click, right-click, and 3 other buttons minimum). No budget but keep it reasonable around $100-120. Is there anything out there like this?? I currently use G602, but...
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    Screen protector for pixel 3?

    I bought Pixel 3 early in the week and ordered a case/tempered-glass screen protector off Amazon. Case is good but screen protector doesn't cover full screen. I see both sides cut off a bit.. I tried protector for couple days, and it's driving me nuts. I decided I'm done with it. I went on...
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    Whatever happened to removable batteries?

    Hello, I have a Galaxy s6 since like 2015. Within 2yrs, the battery started to quickly deteriorate. I began having to recharge constantly to the point that I was using powerbank just to use the phone. It has been my habit for many years to read an ebook while listening to music, but every...
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    Ethernet switch & IP addresses

    Hi, I have an Nvidia shield and computer in same room. I only have 1 eternet cable coming from an ASUS AC-68U router. I get weak wifi in this room so I want to put both Shield and my computer on wire. To do that, I plan on buying a regular 5 port unmanaged eternet switch. Each of the 2...
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    Defective monitor out of box?

    I just bought a BenQ GW2765HT from b&hphoto. It arrived today, I hooked it up all excited to hdmi. Then as soon as I turn on monitor, I see this huge purple splotch on screen.. Here's couple images: https://imgur.com/a/SOhDV Is that dead pixels?? I only notice it on black background.. Seeing it...
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    Setting VPN on single band - RT-AC68U

    Hello, I have AC68U set using both 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands. Now I wanted only 1 of those 2 bands to use VPN (either band is fine). For example, I want all the devices connected to 2.4ghz band to run through VPN, and all devices connected to 5ghz to run without VPN (just an example - it doesn't...
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    Music storage

    Hello, I was looking for music storage. So here's the issue. I have over 5gigs of songs. Galaxy s6 unfortunately lacks a SD-card slot so I'm limited in internal hd space as it is. I regret buying galaxy s6 due to lack of sd-card, but it is 2yrs too late lol. I got sick of listening to ads on...
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    Using Galaxy s5 on pc

    Hey, I wanted to be able to connect my galaxy s5 to my computer through usb and use it through my computer. Is that possible? There are some mirror screen apps like Vysor, but you cannot interact with your screen through pc using vysor.. Vysor just mirrors screen so you still have to interact...
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    FS: Plantronics Backbeat Pro w/ box

    SOLD. Heatware: Reviews/Feedback for blade12 | HeatWare.com Ebay: harsh_one on eBay Terms: -Must have heatware or Ebay feedback. -Only US Continental 48. No international shipping. -Paypal only (I won’t use another method) For Sale: Plantronics Backbeat Pro BackBeat PRO - Plantronics Class...
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    Q: Safer to sell through Ebay or through FSFT?

    Hello, I have a couple things I'm trying to sell, and I was wondering if it is safer through ebay or FSFT forums? I have bought many many things over the years from both ebay/forums, but never sold anything. I would hate to get screwed over by a troll. There is no protection if I sold to some...
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    broken laptop hinge

    I have a laptop that has had broken hinge for 3 years now that makes it extremely tough to open and close it. I have been using it sometimes since then. I made a thread here about 2.5 years ago, and somebody had mentioned to use JBweld back then. At the time, I didn't want to risk it since the...
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    Help with fan setup..

    Hello. I bought a Corsair 330r recently and needed some assistance with fan setup. Do note that this PC is fully air-cooled. What is the most efficient & optimal fan setup? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you want more air going in than coming out to limit dust getting pulled in (I think...
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    Corsair 330r Optimal cooling

    Moved post to different forum: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1041830084#post1041830084
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    802.11AC OR Wired?

    I just ordered an Asus RT-AC68U (ac1900) and was trying to figure out whether to connect a wire to it or switch over to wireless. I have 3 computers in my house. One of them is already wireless & is used mainly for surfing web, checking email, etc -- I will keep it at 802.11n even with new...
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    WTB: 4GB DDR2 ram for desktop pc

    Hello, I was looking for decent working condition RAM. Currently, I have 4gigs of G.Skill PC2-6400.. I would love to get something to match it, but ehhh, it's just ram! I will consider other offers. It must be 2x2gb or 1x4gb or even 1x8gb. It has to be reasonably priced -- I found 2x2gb...
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    Comfortable open-back Headset

    Hello! So I am looking for headset with the following qualities (I truly don't want to buy modmic.. avoiding extra wires so headset would be better option).. -Open-back -Circumaural (ear cups over the ears) -I prefer wireless but feel free to post wired -No budget Initially, I was going to...
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    Best microphone for $50

    Hello! So I am looking for a nice microphone that will work well in area with quite a bit of background noise. I have some hand issues, and I am getting Nuance Dragon to assist me with work. I currently have Zalman Zm-1. It is decent for $8, but I want something better because it picks up too...
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    Anyone use speech-to-text programs?

    Hello, I came across Nuance Dragon. I was wondering if anyone has tried it.. I have some hand/wrist problems in my muscles that causes major problems when typing for long periods. I run 2 blogs, and I am trying to figure out how the speech-to-text programs are out there... 1) I noticed...
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    Keyboard protector for Corsair K70?

    I just ordered a K70 and was considering buying a thin protector. I drop a lot of cookie crumbs & other garbage/dust (my G15 I used for 8 years is a MESS) and was wondering if anyone uses keyboard protectors? If they get messy, I can simply take them out, clean it with water & put it back...
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    WTB: Corsair Vengeance K70 MX Brown

    Hello, I am looking to buy a K70. It must be MX Brown. I will consider MX Red or another nice mechanical keyboard, but I most likely want to stick to MX Brown. Send me a message - I will consider it (I like the Ducky keyboards but they get too expensive w/ backlight & only 1yr warranty is a...
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    Logitech G502 vs. G602

    Hello! I was looking to throw my Razer Deathadder in the garbage can for life after getting the famous double-click issue on my 3rd deathadder in a row in 6 years. I opened it up and cleaned left-clicker multiple times with electronic cleaner. Works for 1 month and right back to it. Warranty...
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    Buying used videocards

    Hello, I was wondering what companies are the ones to target for buying used videocards? I know couple of them used to allow warranty transfer, but I have not kept up with it in last few years. In the past, eVGA and XFX were the best as they offered lifetime warranties and in XFX case...
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    WTB: Core 2 Quad Q9xxx

    Hello, I am looking to buy a LGA775 C2Q+ cpu (**with a photo**). Any of the following processors I will consider: *Core 2 Quad Q9650 *Core 2 Quad Q9550 Core 2 Quad Q9505 Core 2 Quad Q9500 Core 2 Quad Q9450 *Core 2 Extreme QX9650 *Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Ones with * are what I am looking...
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    Laser printer or inkjet for home office??

    Hello. I am thinking of building a home office. Now I was wondering what sort of printer would be best for printing ~400-450 pages per month black&white? I also will need to print color occasionally for personal stuff. Currently, I have some old breaking-down monochrome printer and another...
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    Issues with dual-booting

    Hello. I am trying to dual-boot windows 7 (current OS) with windows xp (want to install) but I have a slight issue. I have 3 different drives, as the image below shows. C drive is the active & boot drive BUT Z is the main windows 7 system partition. That is where the issue seems to lie...
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    Keyboard that doesn't hurt fingers

    Hello. I am in search of a keyboard that doesn't require too much pressure to hit the keys. I currently have a Logitech G15 keyboard that I bought about 4-5 years back (original one), and it just hurts my fingers after extensive periods of gaming or typing. I play a lot of FPS so...
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    Suggestions on modding a broken laptop hinge

    Hey all, I have a laptop that has broken hinge that makes it extremely tough to open and close it. It broke in August, but I sent it in to get repaired. They replaced the lcd lid and fixed the lcd frame for $215 for the material (ripped off but I had no choice at that time). Once I got it back...
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    Network Censorship threatening America

    I know this has been discussed quite a bit over the last year or so, but I feel this is very important and must be continuously discussed. This may (or may not) be a bill that will define/change our future as a society. I was recently researching the recent bill(s) that is in Congress that...
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    "Power save mode" on dell computers + dell support rant

    *Long rant warning* :p Well, I am pretty mad.. First the problem with my brother's computer.. Whenever he turns on any game (Call of duty 4 or any other game), it runs fine for a bit then instantly the computer goes into power save mode. I pretty much tried everything to help him fix the...
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    Dreamcast Controller Port issue.. F1 = fuse or resistor?

    Hello! Still trying to get my Dreamcast to purr again with my old Shenmue!! Issues+rant first: First, I couldn't find the power cable so I ended up ordering some cheap made in China cord for it. I couldn't fit in the cord but after some fooling around with a pair of pliers, I was able to...
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    Question of bottlenecks.. How to tell what is bottlenecking??

    Hey all, I had a couple questions concerning bottlenecking that has been kind of bothering me.. I tried looking around on google but there were too many results that I felt did not fully answer my questions.. The basic idea was that lower resolutions are more cpu-intensive while higher...
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    Dreamcast A/V Cable.. where do I get one that actually works??

    I suddenly had the urge to bring out my Dreamcast last week. I wanted to go through some of my old games real badly (Sonic Adventure, Shenmue I and II, Crazy Taxi, Skies of Arcadia, Grandia II, etc). I started getting out the games and the Dreamcast itself from some closet in my house. I found...
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    Which part to upgrade for best performance w/ limited budget? Videocard vs CPU

    Hello! I was considering upgrading my pc to make BF3 and other such games playable. At the moment, BF3 beta is almost unplayable. My current setup was able to run almost anything I threw at it then came along BF3 that threw a monkey wrench in. Basically, I would say videocard or processor...
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    Issue with D-Link Dir-655

    Hey, I ran into an issue recently with my new Dir-655 that I need some help figuring out (not sure if it is DEFINITELY the router or not, I suspect it is). I saw it was on sale on Newegg for around $50 w/ a $15 promotional code. I decided to purchase that, and I have had it for the past 4 days...
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    From the following routers, which to get?

    After reading through the first couple pages of the stickied router recommendations thread, I was able to filter it down to a bunch of routers. It seems like a lot of the routers in the OP to that sticky have changed a bit since it was last updated. Some of them are not sold anymore, prices have...
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    Double Windows XP editions installed, how to remove 1

    Hey, I ran into a problem. I wanted to dual-boot Windows XP with windows 7, but I made one big mistake. I had the option "Compress drive to save disk space" enabled before I started installing Windows 7 on new partition. After installing, I keep getting an error saying "BOOTMGR is missing. Press...
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    Find product key through command prompt

    Hello, I had a question. I have Windows 7 installed on my laptop and it seems to me like it is corrupted since I get a blue screen when I try to load it normally and also when I try to enter safe mode. Blue screen comes up and goes away too quickly so I have no way to finding out what it says...
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    Problem w/ turning on pc

    Hey, I was wondering if somebody could help with a computer problem that is making me frustrated.. Before I explain what happens, here are my specs: PNY 8800GT 512mb, Gigabyte EP-43 DS3L, Intel Pentium dual core E2200, Windows XP SP2, Samsung SyncMaster 2232BW, GSkill F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ...
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    Anyone ever dealt with PNY warranty? Have questions

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone ever used PNY warranty. How long did it take, and did you get the same card back fixed or was it another videocard equal in value? My current videocard is dead so I am trying to figure out whether I should request an RMA or just go buy a new $150 videocard, which...
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