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Terminal

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    How to Block a Website Using the Terminal App on your MacBook Pro

    One may need to block a website for various reasons. It may be trying to send you malware or unwanted notifications. Or if the PC is used by children then you can block certain adult content or ultra-violent media to ensure that they are not affected by it while casually scrolling through the...
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    Solved! Pre-amp board connection.

    I have a 7.1 pre-amplifier and have to connect 8 different mono amplifiers to it (as i couldn't find a 7.1 amplifier for it), one for each channel like FL, FR, BL, BR, SL, SR, Centre and and Subwoofer. Every input for amplifier needs one + terminal, one - terminal and/or one GND terminal but my...
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    I broke my headphone

    My headphone's wire broke so i tried to solder it back and doing so the little pcb fell out, is there any way to solder the wires directly to the speaker and not to the + and - thing i broke(is it called terminal?)? Broken: https://imgur.com/a/5JzJwmW Working: https://imgur.com/a/vk49vVP
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    Firestick, have video but unable to get sound

    Pioneer PDP-5071PU and Denon Multi Zone receiver AVR-1907. Plugged Firestick into Input 5 terminal on back of TV. Video works fine but no sound. The Denon receiver does not have an HDMI port.
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    Question on Impedance (Ohms)

    I assume this question has been asked a million times over, but I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this. I have a Marantz MR 235 and has an A and B channel. I have 2 8 ohm speakers. If I plug one speaker into the left terminal and one into the right (nothing fancy just - to - and +...
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    JVC Receiver Help

    My reciever has a subwoofer terminal but it does not work I was wandering if anyone knows how to fix it
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    Possible to merge a center with left and right???

    i have a center speaker lying around in my house and i have an amplifier that is 2.1 and has only 2 outputs i.e. to left and right..Now i have connected two speakers to it but i want connect the center speaker also....so can i wire all the positives to the positive terminals of the three...
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    Purchasing a Old Laptop

    hello everyone I'm planning to buy an old laptop - basic use will be to use it for trading terminal (for stock) (java based trading terminal) + internet + might use it while travelling. A lot of old models with different specs are available here. However, am a little confused as to which one...
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    I have a 3.5mm speaker that I plugged into my pc but no sound through speakers

    I plug in my speakers using the 3.5 mm hole in the back of my terminal I get sound through the terminal but not through the speakers
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    Solved! Stereo receiver output terminals not working rca sub terminal is

    Technics av control stereo receiver modelsa-gx770 with 5.1 surround none of the speaker output terminals have power but the rca for the sub woofer is fine theres a discoloring around a spot on mother board called driver ic stb can i fix it or bypass it
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    ARC Terminal use

    Can the ARC terminal on a TV or Receiver be used as a standard HDMI connection point?
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    Reciever to subwoofer compatibility

    Hello all, so I've recently been getting into audio and try ing to understand it all. I have a JBL DCR600ii that I want to try and pair with a Song SS-WSB111 sub. The receiver has two subwoofer outputs, one is LFE, the other is a 8ohm positive negative terminal. The sub is 6ohm and does not have...
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    Connecting four terminal speakers

    I have speakers that have four connection terminals. Is it okay to use one set to connect a receiver and the other to connect a HDD audio player system? They will never play at the same time.
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    I want to get audio on my patio from receiver in my den

    I have a new Sony 7.1 channel receiver and surround sound using all 7connections. Sound runs through the receiver. I have two small speakers that I have piggy backed into two of the terminals which I know could hurt the receiver. I need to find a solution to have sound on patio and watch my tv...
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    Terminal emulator question

    I have a Samsung cellphone running a terminal emulator program. What command should I enter to see the SD card?
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    Sub woofer driver with 2 plus and minus terminals. HELP!

    So my driver in my sub woofer decided to crap out on me during halloween, so I started looking for a new drive (here it is: https://www.amazon.com/BOSS-CXX8-Exxtreme-600-watt-Subwoofer/dp/B00I9TSXKI/ref=sr_1_13?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1478000068&sr=1-13&keywords=8+inch+woofer I don't have that much...
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    Can an ONT (Optical Network Terminal) Be Infected with Malware

    Hi everyone, After posting my "story" on several of the big online computer forums, I've nailed down some step-by-step procedures I must do to clean up, re-setup, and protect my home network from future possible malware & hackers. One last question I have before I fix things and hopefully...
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    Samsung pay details

    Can someone share me more details about Samsung pay and how to use it?. Ever since It is introduced a few customers started inquiring whether it is available in my shop. This is the Pos terminal that I am using at shop supported by VersaPay...
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    What is a good Linux for someone like me?

    I am new to all of this Linux mumbo-jumbo, so I'd like a Linux that fits my tastes. 1. I am new to Linux, so I would like a linux similar to Windows. 2. I don't want many pre-installed things, I'd rather find programs myself. 3. I'm not very advanced in computing, so I'd rather stay away from...
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    dell inspiron4010 charging problem

    dell inspiron4010 charging problem,I connected with ac adaptor but no voltage on battery terminal, but when I power on the lap