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Question Best virtual KVM for 6 monitors and 2 computers

Hi all, I have essentially six monitors that I would like to share between 2 computers and would like to only use 1 keyboard and a mouse to switch between the systems. I was looking into different virtual KVM software and was trying to figure out what the best way to set this up would be. Open...
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- May 22, 2019
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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BUILD HELP: Need a RAID NAS system/server

Don't the SSDs provide any advantage? Faster access, no moving parts so less likely to fail? Please inform me - I am a self-admitted noob and just want to understand. thanks.
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- Post #11
- Dec 23, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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BUILD HELP: Need a RAID NAS system/server

Thanks all for your comments. Ultimately, I want something that will be a storage solution, and secondly, would love to be able to share files amongst computers on my network, and lastly would love to have a scanner attached to it (I have a fujitsu scansnap i500) that i can scan loads of...
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- Post #7
- Dec 22, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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BUILD HELP: Need a RAID NAS system/server

Hi all, I have recently decided (due to some suggestions made in a previous thread by lakedude) to build or buy a good raid NAS. What I am looking for is drive redundancy and high capacity storage. I am open to building a system and using something like FreeNAS, or something similar. i am...
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- Dec 22, 2015
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need Build help - I am a noob all over again

This is an interesting idea lakedude. Currently only using a 3TB timecapsule for my apple backups. Any suggestions on a build for such a server?
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- Post #14
- Dec 16, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need Build help - I am a noob all over again

Good info Ketchup, thanks. I agree with you. I'll probably end up paying more for the i7 6700 unfortunately if i can't find one reasonably before the tax year is over.
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- Post #12
- Dec 16, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need Build help - I am a noob all over again

DigDog, want to take a stab at a build with those specs? I'm interested in all options! including overclocking if need be.
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- Post #10
- Dec 15, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need Build help - I am a noob all over again

So yeah, 1. Yeah no need or huge desire to overclock anymore 2. By small, I do mean case. It doesn't have to be small, but smaller is better. Space is a premium. 3. Thanks for the link. I want to spend the microcenter price of ~$320, but if its not available at that price by year end...
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- Post #8
- Dec 15, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need Build help - I am a noob all over again

I have a microcenter nearby, thanks for the heads up! *EDIT* actually i am going to have to wait because the i7 6700 is sold out at my local Microcenters in Atlanta. :( Hard to find it at a reasonable price.
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- Post #6
- Dec 15, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need Build help - I am a noob all over again

Thanks guys! I'll pick all this up probably tonight!
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- Post #5
- Dec 15, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need Build help - I am a noob all over again

Hi all, haven't been around these parts for a long time. Med school happened, then residency, now i work for myself and I have been using Mac products for the past decade or so and haven't owned a PC. That being said, I am ready to foray back into the PC world, but don't have the slightest...
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- Dec 14, 2015
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommend small form factor speakers

Hey all, I give a lot of presentations in the academic setting and have recently been using my iPad with keynote and an adapter to hook into the AV system in smaller rooms. I have been lugging around some smaller cheapo computer speakers because I also play video for some of my...
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- Mar 22, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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What wireless keyboard are you using for your ipad?

need suggestions. Thanks for your input in advance! I've seen quite a few but am curious what people who have experience with them think.
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- May 1, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Apple
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iPad Web Browser Rated 17+?

the problem with terra is that you can't make bookmarks. At least not that I've found.
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- Post #12
- May 1, 2011
- Forum: Apple
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What to do in Oahu?

Goibg to Waikiki, Oahu for a conference in may. Will be there for about 9-10 days. I've never been there, anything to do? Thinking of skipping out on a lot of the conference so island hopping is in. However, I have no idea what's worth doing and what isn't. As an aside, I SCUBA. Thanks in...
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- Mar 27, 2011
- Replies: 23
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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