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    BitLocker on multiple systems?

    I was wondering how to go about having one USB drive/key open 2 different systems encrypted with Bitlocker Or is this even possible?
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    A short discussion on exploring number systems using a claculator

    converting binary numbers to decimal numbers by calculator and by hands? what is the difference between them
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    [Blue Yeti] how to avoid traffic and background noise

    Hi, I live in an environment where there is a lot of traffic noise and people shouting, etc. even though I set the gain totally low the noises are getting captured and I have my PC near a window and the noises are coming from all directions, even if I close the windows still the sounds are...
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    Is there an audible difference between 2.0 and 2.1 speaker systems?

    I have been looking at a few different 2.0 (mostly Edifier) speaker systems and I have noticed that they are usually more expensive than, say, Logitech Z533. Some of them are twice as expensive as Logitech Z533, which is a 2.1 speaker system. http://www.edifier.com/int/en/speakers/r1280db...
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    Possible to link two different Bose systems together?

    I have a Bose Lifestyle 18 and a Bose Cinemate 123. The Lifestyle system has a receiver built in, which I really want, but the bass is just not quite where I want it to be, even adjusting to maximum bass. The Cinemate has amazing bass but no receiver. I've recently removed the Cinemate and...
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    Constant FPS changes on my gaming laptop.

    Hello there! I've recently purchased a HP Omen 15 (ce0xx) Gaming Laptop as I thought it would come in handy in travelling uses. Little did I know, I've encountered a rather frustrating issue that some of my games just won't run well on it even though specifications are met (e.g: Rainbow Six...
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    Circuit board for sharp stereo

    Do you guys know of anyone that sells circuit boards for older sharp stereo systems. An sc 6900 made around 1989 to be exact. Also are their any reputable repair services out there where I could ship my stereo to if I cant fix it myself?
  8. jason_villada

    Avast on Multiple Systems

    HI, I am looking reget avast internet security only this time I will get 5 licences for me and my family, on my pc I will log in avast using my email and insert the licence key, however for the other keys I will hand out to my wife, kids, sister etc will they need to log in with my email or can...
  9. viveknayyar007

    Face ID and Attention Guide for iPhone X

    In addition to merely capturing selfies or allowing you to make video calls, the presence of TrueDepth front camera also makes your iPhone X eligible for Attention Aware Systems. TrueDepth camera in your iPhone X can scan, analyze, and recognize more than 30,000 invisible points on your face...
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    Solved! Upgraded laptop CPU, laptop fails to post

    Recently decided to upgrade an old laptop. It is an Asus K53Z: AMD A4-3305M APU (1.9Ghz) (Llano) 4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz RAM a new 120GB PNY SSD (the old HDD died) The laptop had been working fine, but it was getting a bit slow. I occasionally use it for mobile media streaming and light gaming...
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    WoW Laptop/Y'all were a great help last time....

    I posted this question to y'all six years ago and you guys (most notably Abysslax) knocked it out of the park. The laptop that y'all recommended is dying. Said laptop (which I'm still typing on) is still going strong. Problem is, I have worn out the screen hinges because I have used it so much...
  12. Nerdy Nerd

    Discussion: HTC Vive vs Oculus Rift

    So this is a discussion as you can tell by the title. I want this to be a thread where people who are interested in VR (Virtual Reality) can go to see the differences between the two VR sets and what each VR has going for them. So things to talk about with each one is: 1. Price 2. Types of...
  13. adicommunicationsuk

    Which is the Home Theatre System

    Im just looking at installing Home Theatre Systems for people but im trying to find a system that works well and at an affordable price. Any suggestions?
  14. adicommunicationsuk

    Solved! Installing Smart Home Systems

    Which Systems are good for learning how to install full home smart systems?
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    Is reformating because of the CCleaner incident excessive

    Running W10 home 64-bit and I know they said it only affected 32 bit systems, but I had a trojan from it which I found with malwarebytes and removed it, but I am just worrying if I should maybe reformat anyways or is that just insanely excessive?
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    Raspberry Pi 3 audio DAC

    Hi, What is the sound quality of the Raspberry Pi 3 audio DAC ? Is its audio output quality good enough for HiFi systems ?
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    HI-FI or Bluetooth speaker?

    Hello, I've been looking for new speakers to play music, gameplay sound and watching films etc... I've been looking at HI-FI systems and Bluetooth speakers. I've owned HI-FI systems before but I've never really used them as much as I should have, in the end, i just give them to my parents and...
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    Free operative systems download

    HI! I wonder about those sites where you can download free operative systems( i need windows 7 ) ,is it safe? Can anyone recommend a good and safe site where i can download windows 7 ? Thank you in advance for any help! Regards Becka
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    How does it stack up to modern systems?

    I have a very old component system namely the jvc ca-mxs4bk system. I have considered buying a new system, however, my current system plays fairly good so i would like to know if anyone have had experience with this particular system (or the ca-mxs2) and if they can tell me how it would stack...
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    Recording noise with microphone unplugged

    Hi, I use an LD systems USB microphone, and while recording, it has a slight noise. I noticed that it is present even when I unplug the microphone. I use Audacity, and tried all input sources (Realtek High Definiton Audio, Microsoft Sound Mapper), and it's the same on each of them. Spectrum...