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rhames
rhames
1 week ago
Why is Amazon developing a 3D smartphone now?

I read an article in the Wall Street Journal today about the 3D phone that Amazon is supposedly developing. If memory serves, this is...

Tags: 3D, amazon, hardware |
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jluppino
jluppino
2 weeks ago
What is the best OS to run on Raspberry Pi?

I want to buy a Raspberry Pi mostly to use as a toy, er I mean learning tool, for myself. When you check Wikipedia it lists something...

Tags: Debian, linux, os, raspberry pi, Raspbian |
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Γιώργος Ξυδόπουλος
Γιώργος Ξυδόπουλος
3 weeks ago
Can i have a SSD + Hybrid combination in my laptop?

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jackson
jackson
3 weeks ago
Could $200 Android netbooks replace traditional laptops?

Intel has confirmed that they are going to launch a line of $200 touch-screen notebooks in the coming months. We've been hearing about...

Tags: android, intel, laptop, netbook |
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JOiseau
JOiseau
3 weeks ago
Will it void my AppleCare warranty if I install RAM myself?

Does it have any impact on warranty coverage if you upgrade RAM on your own? I've seen how high the repair costs can be on a Mac Pro,...

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jnaze
jnaze
5 weeks ago
How much will the PS4 launch price be?

Any guesses on what Sony's Playstation 4 will cost when it launches? Blogger Peter Smith speculates on the price point here:

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landon
landon
5 weeks ago
How can I fix a stuck pixel on an LCD screen?

I have a couple stuck pixels on one of my displays, and it drives me crazy. It's a little thing, but I cannot look at the screen without...

Tags: LCD, repair, stuck pixel |
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jluppino
jluppino
5 weeks ago
Are third-party replacement batteries for laptops as good as OEMs?

My personal laptop, a 2-year old Compaq, has a battery that has "gone bad." It won't hold a charge for more than 3-4 minutes, which...

Tags: batteries, Compaq, laptop, OEM |
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jack12
jack12
5 weeks ago
What is a case with good cooling characteristics?

I'm putting together a PC that will be used for some pretty heavy CAD/CAM use and want to use a case that will help keep everything...

Tags: cases, Cooler Master, PC |
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jhotz
jhotz
5 weeks ago
Will the Leap Motion replace the touchpad?

Both HP and Asus are going to build the Leap Motion into their hardware. I generally dislike the touch pad on laptop, and almost always...

Tags: interface, Leap Motion, motion control, mouse |
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