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by Vyraeth
2013-05-27 10:06pm
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: external HDD error?
Replies: 14
Views: 2561

Re: external HDD error?

Did you test with a different USB cable?

And yes, until you finish testing it - back up data from the drive immediately if you don't have it backed up already.
by Vyraeth
2013-01-03 06:35pm
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: Tech help: computer makes long beeping noise when activated
Replies: 3
Views: 1159

Re: Tech help: computer makes long beeping noise when activ

Did you try reseating the RAM, booting with one stick or installing new RAM?
by Vyraeth
2012-10-04 04:55pm
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: SDN - Diplomacy - Game 3 any takers?
Replies: 29
Views: 3049

Re: SDN - Diplomacy - Game 3 any takers?

Joined the game on the website, should be fun.
by Vyraeth
2012-10-04 12:09pm
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: SDN - Diplomacy - Game 3 any takers?
Replies: 29
Views: 3049

Re: SDN - Diplomacy - Game 3 any takers?

Name on the website is "theadvocate".
by Vyraeth
2012-10-02 10:43pm
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: SDN - Diplomacy - Game 3 any takers?
Replies: 29
Views: 3049

Re: SDN - Diplomacy - Game 3 any takers?

I'm in and I've signed up for the website.
by Vyraeth
2012-05-21 12:52am
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: Day Z, the post apocolyptic zombie survival game
Replies: 351
Views: 44476

Re: Day Z, the post apocolyptic zombie survival game

I've been playing Day Z for a little over a week now, maybe longer, and it's been one of the most refreshing games I've played in a while. My current character was able to find a map, compass, matches, and a hunting knife all in Elektro. Now I live off the country side, killing wild animals and cook...
by Vyraeth
2012-03-28 10:21pm
Forum: News and Politics
Topic: Apple decides what to do with $100 billion
Replies: 126
Views: 11083

Re: Apple decides what to do with $100 billion

Yes Apple computers are underpowered in terms of CPU etc for their price. But the average person doesn't care and they have no reason to care. For 90% of users, 2GB is more RAM than they need, and a dual-core processor is actually overpowered. There actually aren't that many uses for really powerfu...
by Vyraeth
2012-02-15 11:39pm
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: Turn-Based Strategy: Conquest of Elysium 3
Replies: 24
Views: 5502

Re: Turn-Based Strategy: Conquest of Elysium 3

Just pre-ordered CoE3 and I'm eagerly awaiting the game's release. I really wish the developers would consider releasing the game early for people who pre-ordered, even if it's just a beta, but I know they have their reasons for doing otherwise. I've just found myself watching every single play thro...
by Vyraeth
2011-12-03 07:59pm
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: Acquisitization of a new laptop
Replies: 34
Views: 3155

Re: Acquisitization of a new laptop

The cheapest Apple real laptop is $1800 (more if you need Windows). For comparison the Dell XPS 15z is $1200 and is better in every way (twice as much memory, more hard drive space, faster CPU, same weight and dimensions, cheaper to upgrade). So yes, the huge Apple Branding Tax is very much in effe...
by Vyraeth
2011-12-03 12:30am
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: Acquisitization of a new laptop
Replies: 34
Views: 3155

Re: Acquisitization of a new laptop

If you're looking for a well built machine, I'd suggest any of Lenovo's business class laptops. Although I haven't owned one, I've used a few, and they all seem to be well constructed and run reasonably well. http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/ I have to ask though, why the aversion to Apple products? I've...
by Vyraeth
2011-06-21 11:46pm
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: Recommend Me a Laptop
Replies: 28
Views: 1949

Re: Recommend Me a Laptop

Actually, as someone who has brought an EEEpc and a regular notebook, Asus does not come with any more bloatware than any other laptop I know of. What the fuck does that matter? My point is that it comes with bloatware in the first place, which you've just confirmed. A Mac doesn't. As for your iSof...
by Vyraeth
2011-06-20 11:45pm
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: Recommend Me a Laptop
Replies: 28
Views: 1949

Re: Recommend Me a Laptop

You can get almost any other name brand laptop with equivalent or better hardware and a bigger screen at a retail store (not even custom building one from something like Dell's website which usually save you at least $5-10% and has free shipping) for damn near 1/3 the price of the base price of the...
by Vyraeth
2011-06-14 12:23am
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: Recommend Me a Laptop
Replies: 28
Views: 1949

Re: Recommend Me a Laptop

13-inch MacBook Pro, if your occasional gaming includes 3D games and price isn't a limiting factor then perhaps a 15-inch MacBook Pro.
by Vyraeth
2011-05-18 11:42am
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: Gmail question
Replies: 2
Views: 498

Re: Gmail question

Yes, when you log in to Gmail, you'll see the "Create a filter" button near the Search mail bar. Using the button will let you specify messages to either be directed to archive, spam, or to be filed under a label (or a combination thereof). A label in Gmail has the same functionality as a ...
by Vyraeth
2010-12-18 01:07am
Forum: News and Politics
Topic: Texas HOA forecloses Army Captain's house over unpaid dues
Replies: 61
Views: 5658

Re: Texas HOA forecloses Army Captain's house over unpaid du

The case was actually settled back in July, the Clauer's, thankfully, were able to keep their house. http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2010/11/11/texas-soldier-enjoys-reclaimed-foreclosed-home/ Furthermore, as a result the Texas legislature is in the process of reviewing current HOA laws. Hopefully tha...
by Vyraeth
2010-06-05 12:44pm
Forum: STGOD role-playing games
Topic: SDN Worlds 4: Participant Rollcall
Replies: 115
Views: 139404

Re: SDN Worlds 4: Participant Rollcall

I'm in and my faction is called the United Sectors.
by Vyraeth
2010-03-09 11:21am
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: [Hardware Question] On the merits of a Gaming Mouse
Replies: 42
Views: 1968

Re: [Hardware Question] On the merits of a Gaming Mouse

I have both a Razer DeathAdder and a Logitech MX518. The MX518 is cheap (around 35 USD), durable and can be adjusted between 400, 800 and 1800 DPI. I like both mice quite a bit, but if you're looking for something relatively low priced, the MX518 will handle any task you throw at it with ease. Furth...
by Vyraeth
2010-02-16 03:42pm
Forum: Science, Logic, And Morality
Topic: Science sheds new light on King Tut
Replies: 1
Views: 816

Science sheds new light on King Tut

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/photos/story/1016124.html CAIRO -- Egypt's famed King Tutankhamun suffered from a cleft palate and club foot, likely forcing him to walk with a cane, and died from complications from a broken leg exacerbated by malaria, according to the most extensive study ever o...
by Vyraeth
2010-02-11 05:05pm
Forum: News and Politics
Topic: WellPoint plans 39% increase for select customers
Replies: 1
Views: 640

WellPoint plans 39% increase for select customers

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100211/ap_on_he_me/us_insurance_rates_wellpoint WellPoint price hike defense fails to satisfy feds By TOM MURPHY and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press Writers Tom Murphy And Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar, Associated Press Writers – 2 hrs 17 mins ago INDIANAPOLIS – Heal...
by Vyraeth
2010-02-10 03:23pm
Forum: Science, Logic, And Morality
Topic: Majority of IPCC science sound, a few errors found
Replies: 9
Views: 1437

Majority of IPCC science sound, a few errors found

http://washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/10/scientists-seek-better-way-do-climate-report//print/ Scientists seek better way to do climate report Seth Borenstein ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) -- A steady drip of unsettling errors is exposing what scientists are calling "the weaker link" ...
by Vyraeth
2009-12-16 01:59am
Forum: STGOD role-playing games
Topic: SDN World 3 Commentary Thread II
Replies: 1228
Views: 172382

Re: SDN World 3 Commentary Thread II

Seems you have to put a hyphen only between "roll" and "dice and then specify "3-sides" instead of just "3 6". I've been reading a little bit about this STGOD lately as I've considered playing in the future, but one thing I've noticed is how often issues regarding...
by Vyraeth
2009-12-07 10:59am
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: The Great SDN Google Pyramid Scheme, Part Two!
Replies: 77
Views: 2958

Re: The Great SDN Google Pyramid Scheme, Part Two!

Dargos wrote:If anyone has a spare invite, I would really appreciate it. My email is dridge29(at)yahoo.com or pm me if you want a "real" email address.
Sent.
by Vyraeth
2009-12-01 05:42pm
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: Graphic card question
Replies: 6
Views: 549

Re: Graphic card question

After that, black stripes appeared on the loading screen of Windows XP and after a while the signal from the graphic card was cut, putting the monitor into standby mode. A few years ago I had graphical artifacts on the Windows XP splash screen, and I was told by someone who builds computers for a l...
by Vyraeth
2009-12-01 12:26am
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: The Great SDN Google Pyramid Scheme, Part Two!
Replies: 77
Views: 2958

Re: The Great SDN Google Pyramid Scheme, Part Two!

All three of you have been invited.