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  1. Rob Williams

    Windows screwed me over once again!

    Yes, that's a good point ;-)
  2. Rob Williams

    Linux help for a wireless usb adapter

    If I'm using strange terminology, just let me know what you want clarified. Given what you're trying to do, I wasn't sure just how well you understood Linux. That aside, is that a dual-boot system, or does it just have Back Track? If Windows is on there, you could check for the DVD support in...
  3. Rob Williams

    Too TRIM? When SSD Data Recovery is Impossible

    That's not how I understood it, and to be fair, there's conflicting information all over the Web, and after the fact that I couldn't get much of a straight answer from various companies (conflicting information there), I settled on the fact that the block is indeed affected after the TRIM...
  4. Rob Williams

    Linux help for a wireless usb adapter

    I have never considered installing a driver through Wine before, and to be honest, I have no idea how that'd even work. Wine emulates Windows applications, but I am not quite sure how it'd get a piece of hardware to work. If it's possible, then that's news to me, and rather impressive. Could...
  5. Rob Williams

    Corsair H70 Self-Contained Liquid CPU Cooler

    The CoolIT model we included is the "older" ECO design that's more akin to the Corsair H50, so it's kind of unfair to compare the two directly (we did for interest's sake, of course). We have a CoolIT Vantage A.L.C. en route that's more of a direct competitor to the H70, since it's also a...
  6. Rob Williams

    Windows screwed me over once again!

    It's true. Like the auto-logon feature... there's no reason for it to NOT be in Windows after so long. It's not like it's a niche feature. Most people who will set up a multi-user PC will want it.
  7. Rob Williams

    AMD and NVIDIA to Launch New GPU Models Soon

    I think it's because 5 or so years ago, there really was an incredible drive to upgrade to the latest and greatest, because the differences were enormous. Today, there's just not such an increase. Well, that's not correct, because there IS, but it's the fact that even hardware two generations...
  8. Rob Williams

    Intel vs AMD 2011

    What's upcoming from AMD is much more exciting than Intel, because AMD is virtually rebuilding their architecture from the ground up and trying out some very unique things. Whether it's going to be enough to compete with Intel on a 1:1 clock speed basis, it remains to be seen, but chances are...
  9. Rob Williams

    Are You Stressed Out by Technology?

    I feel bad for the modders! By the time they finish their full PC mod, the hardware inside it is ancient! :p
  10. Rob Williams

    Linux help for a wireless usb adapter

    I haven't used Back Track in a while, so I'm not sure what distro it's based on (if any) or what it would take to get a wireless device working, but the first thing I'd do would be to boot up with the Live CD version and see if you have wireless support at the desktop (you might need to use a...
  11. Rob Williams

    Gearbox is Officially Taking Over Duke Nukem Forever Development

    Oh, it's official! I'm so stoked... I just hope it's for good reason. I played Duke Nukem 3D again last year on the Xbox 360, and it didn't do well enough to whet my appetite for DNF. I want it here NOW!
  12. Rob Williams

    When companies are confused with launch dates...

    Earlier, I was working on something when Thunderbird popped up a notification in the corner, "Get ready for Call of Duty: Black Ops!". I said, "What?" As a big CoD fan, I knew that the game wasn't due until November, so I immediately thought, "What the hell? Xbox gamers get the game TWO MONTHS...
  13. Rob Williams

    ASUS Shows Off Xonar Xense Gaming Audio Card Bundle

    What do you guys think of this? I am considering reviewing one, despite not being much of an audiophile (alright, I'm not one at all). I have been a bit of a Xonar fan since their initial release (have three of them), so I'd love to check this out. I'm not gung-ho on the headphones that are...
  14. Rob Williams

    I need some networking suggestions...

    Thanks a lot for the suggestions guys. I have to admit that since I'm a total noob when it comes to networking, I forgot that Intel even made some of the best NICs out there... *slaps head*. It's odd, but I've have had bad luck with Netgear in the past, although it's mostly been with wireless...
  15. Rob Williams

    ORIGIN PC's "The Big O" is About as High-End as a PC Can Get

    We've been having server issues over the past month, and we're still trying to completely rid them. We're hoping to be back in tip-top shape soon. I personally think the name is foolish, but I admit, it does kind of relate itself well. And have enough left over for beer the rest of the year :D
  16. Rob Williams

    The Sleeper

    Craig, I swear... I want to visit you someday and just watch you work, haha. Of course, if I did that, I'd probably be too overwhelmed and never want to tackle modding anything myself, ever ;-) I know I'm super-late on posting here, but I have a couple of things to comment on, on older posts...
  17. Rob Williams

    Facebook Requires A Mobile Number To Access My Account?

    Haha, I have a great appreciation for music, but a lot of people do. I just have been in the habit of posting the album cover for whatever I've been looking forward to come out. Of course, when football season arrives, I can't help but break the mold and toss either an Arsenal or Colts logo up...
  18. Rob Williams

    Skullcandy TiTAN Earbuds

    Skullcandy has been making quite the name for themselves in recent years. Greg, remember when we were talking to them at CES one year and the rep talked about hiding weed in the hidden compartment? Glad your enjoying the new buds, DarkStarr. The price you paid for is worth it if they are...
  19. Rob Williams

    Blu-ray: Dogged by delays, will it still have its day?

    That's for sure. Recently I've preferred to rip my Blu-rays and play them through a media player, but the PS3 was my solution for like three years.
  20. Rob Williams

    WD TV Live Plus Media Player

    Was it a full set? If not, I'm sure it's most of their newer stuff which of course has a hard time competing with the older stuff :D No probalo. Yes, NoFX is a classic band also... hard to be upset when listening to them.
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