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    Linking two Logitech speaker systems Together ?

    I doubt if you can hook 2 Logitech amps together without surgery performed by an electrical engineer. Using the Z5500 speakers with the Z906 amp will be easy.
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    Backup Software for Windows 10 / High end workstation

    I am using SyncBack Free and there is a Pro option if you need more features. https://www.2brightsparks.com/freeware/freeware-hub.html
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    Trying to create a surround sound system using 2 different speaker systems

    It should work. Try it and when you find out let us know.
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    Do I need to buy expensive sound hardware or I can get same resulat with Adobe Audition?

    I heard (see what I did there) that Blue microphones are good. But recording is not something that I do. Have fun!
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    Do I need to buy expensive sound hardware or I can get same resulat with Adobe Audition?

    What I have learned with sound equipment over the years is 'Spend Your Money On The Speakers' (or headphones). You have a pretty nice card. If it sounds inadequate once you have excellent sound reproduction equipment, then upgrade it. But I have always found it better to have expensive speakers...
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    Does anyone know where a single mother of 3 can get a donated laptop to be able to start a new job

    I volunteered for a company that recycled PC's to sell cheap to schools and the poor. Community Computer Alliance is a nonprofit organization that provides workforce development training for individuals with Autism. Laptops are $90. I'm sure a place like that will give you a break. Another...
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    Power requirements for small DIY speakers?

    Part Express will have everything you need and cheap. https://www.parts-express.com/ In November I found a Phillips 5-speaker soundbar in the dumpster. I took it apart to remove the center speaker to make room for the amp. Rewired the 4 remaining drivers to be in stereo. Cut a hole in the...
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    Exhaust Vent : ok if located at bottom of laptop?

    Something like this might help. It's the first one I found just for the photo. I am not recommending this specific model. $12 https://www.amazon.com/Laptop-Cooler-Cooling-Chilling-Gaming/dp/B00PMCQCZI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1516244527&sr=8-3&keywords=laptop+fan+tray
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    Speakers use RCA input and Receiver uses speaker wire output

    You could open the back of the powered speaker, cut the wires from the amp to the crossover and add new wires to the receiver. If you wanted to get sophisticated, you could add a 2 wire 2-way switch so you can use them as powered speakers also. It's not too hard to solder basic circuitry, but...
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    New to VPNs

    My VPN slows my connection A LOT! = 110Mbs when off, 25Mbs with it on. But I'm going from Ohio to Sweden and back through Miami. They do offer servers in the US, but I won't use them. I don't think short interruptions are a big deal unless you are being hacked at the exact second it happens...
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    New to VPNs

    I am no expert, I had help setting mine up. 1. The expert did tweak a few settings but I don't remember what or why. I will try to look it up again. 2. You don't need it on all of the time, especially while gaming. I did something dumb and got hacked so now I leave it on all the time and only...
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    Anyway to set up my speakers to output audio for my PC, xbox one and my monitor?

    It is theoretically possible with a great deal of effort, rewiring, additional equipment and a major pain in the butt. I don't think it's worth it and you would be better off starting from scratch, or just plugging stuff in as you need to. You would need a receiver to handle all of the input...
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    I have Windows Defender. Is that all I need?

    I suggest getting SUPER AntiSpyware also. I don't leave it on though, I run it once a week to clean my system of cookies and malware. Used to use Malawarebytes but that will find like 10 things and when I run SUPER AntiSpyware right afterwards it finds 1,300 things that Malawarebytes skipped...