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Top software to increase PC performance?

None, really. None of those will do anything that you wouldn't already be able to do; they are just easier because they don't require any knowledge or effort to use and the process is automated. However, this also increases the chances of screwing something up. Besides, most of the time there is...
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- Post #2
- Jun 27, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which laptop is better for gaming?

First link is broken. Unless there is a huge difference in hardware - and there usually isn't between laptops in the same price range - the main factor would be the GPU. Usually you can just google two GPU models together and you can find comparisons and reviews. Display resolution would also...
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- Post #2
- Jun 26, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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A+ Exam Prep Hardware Questions

It doesn't sound to me like that guide is all that great - the practice questions certainly aren't. I've found A+ practice exams to be pretty useless; when I was studying for my A+, every practice exam I did was way tougher than the actual exams and they didn't help much. It sounds like you...
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- Post #3
- May 21, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Component suggestion needed for "higher" end rig

If you're not planning to ever overclock this rig then an i5-3570 with an Asus/Gigabyte H77 or even a B75 board will be plenty and it will last you a good while. However, that Newegg combo deal that Sleepingforest linked is a good price and you certainly won't lose any performance with that...
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- Post #10
- Apr 16, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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best solution for coverage in basement?

Assuming that your modem is just a modem and not a modem/router combo, you would want your setup to be modem --> router --> access point. You have the right idea but you generally don't want to put a switch between a modem and router. There are a couple of ways you could do it. Probably the...
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- Post #4
- Apr 11, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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PC gaming in living room

Both are definitely possible. Readable text would depend, I think. I used to game with a 32" 720p TV as my primary monitor and it worked just fine. I first used an Apex TV which was crap; I switched to a Samsung and it was just like having a computer monitor at 720p. I didn't experience any...
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- Post #14
- Apr 3, 2013
- Forum: PC Games
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XFX 650W PRO650W Core Edition

I like XFX. Reliable manufacturer, good warranty. The one you linked is the classic, though.
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- Post #2
- Apr 1, 2013
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Really need help choosing psu for my first build

You can't go wrong with Seasonic, and the X-560 is a good choice.
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- Post #3
- Mar 28, 2013
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Home Network (Wifi) & iPhones!!

Were these addresses in the 169.254.x.x range?
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- Post #4
- Mar 21, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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Basic security queston

http://compinfopro.com/dns-suffix-what-does-it-mean/
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- Post #5
- Mar 21, 2013
- Forum: Security
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Pricipal decides all students should be included in 'honors' awards.

The exclusivity of the event is seen as part of the reward - the status of being invited to something that a lot of other people are barred from. Whether or not it should be seen that way... well, the internet will take its course on that.
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- Post #22
- Mar 21, 2013
- Forum: Politics and News
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Lack of power simulating graphics drivers destabilizing CPU oc ?

I would also do a really thorough check for malware. It could be anything, but malware is certainly a possibility.
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- Post #17
- Mar 20, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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What should I do with my old computer parts?

There's a lot of open source software out there that will let you convert an old box into a file server/NAS/firewall/etc.
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- Post #3
- Mar 14, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Running out of IPs

The slash numbers tell you what the subnet mask is. For example, /24 is a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and /23 is 255.255.254.0. The subnet mask determines the way that the network is split up into subnetworks.
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- Post #13
- Mar 14, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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Building

No. It seems intimidating at first but it's really easy. Read some guides, watch some video tutorials and you'll be good to go. Familiarize yourself with the parts and their manuals before assembly. Remember to take precautions against ESD. If you run into any problems, you could always ask...
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- Post #2
- Mar 13, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building

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