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   Video Game Reviews: What Are You Playing? 1 2 3 4 40

   November 18, 2014 by mulwin444

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   I didn't want to continue to mingle this topic with the "PS4 vs XBone" thread... So...what have played lately? What are your thoughts? For myself: Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor - 7/10 Pluses: Combat was responsive and visceral. Your skill tree allowed for more interesting and varied ways to take on groups of Orcs or sneak/assassinate targets. The graphics and sound were solid. The "rival" system between yourself and the various Orc Captains/War Chiefs was a nice touch to make the battles a little more "personal". Good selection of dagger, sword and archey related side challenges. There was a ton of stuff to do in the game and was maps were easy …

   

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   Limited to one log in device…

   November 16, 2024 by Stradling

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   Anyone else having an issue where if you log in on your phone it boots you out of logging in on other devices and you have to re-login every time you switch devices? Is there a solution? I only recently started having this problem, maybe the last 4-5 weeks.

   

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   What games do you play? 1 2

   September 28, 2022 by Steve1981

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   Hello everybody. Just curious, what games do people play in their spare time? I'll go first: Destiny 2 Dead By Daylight TMNT: Cowabunga Edition AND Shredders Revenge Fall Guys Just to name a few.

   

   Last reply by Vasquezz, June 21, 2024

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   This is a new one on me

   October 22, 2023 by Vegas Halo Fan

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   I have a 1+ Model 9 Android smartphone. It has been a litany of headaches that I never had with Samsung, with the most recent being this. The back of the case began to separate from the body of the phone. A repair shop told me that it was due to the expansion of the battery (my chief complaint with this phone has been battery life). In other words, the battery was on the verge of completely exploding. I'm going to have the battery replaced in the hope that it buys me a year or two without phone payments, since it will only cost me about $60.

   

   Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, January 9, 2024
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   New Windows 10 fun 1 2

   January 4, 2018 by Vegas Halo Fan

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   The left mouse button on my wireless mouse/keyboard combo quit working about ten days ago. Since my grandsons were coming to visit, I bought a new set. I hooked it up, and the computer crashed as soon as I powered it up, with a message about a configuration error. Tried going back to the old keyboard with no change. The system tried to repair itself, with no change. Then I started getting the dead end "select a language" prompt (the computer won't accept input from the keyboard or the mouse). Tried the Win 10 boot stick that I made to fix a prior problem, to no avail. Repairs don't work. Attempts to reinstall the OS are also dead ended, with a message that my machine is m…

   

   Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, December 2, 2023

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   iPhone 5 battery help needed 1 2

   February 27, 2013 by Tank

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   got an iphone 5 less than two weeks ago and am having a lot of trouble with the battery holding its charge, especially at night. was so concerned about it losing anywhere from 12-22% of it's power that i took the phone in to the apple store and had them run diagnostics on it. it didn't reveal any problems, but they were willing to exchange it for a new phone free of charge. i was relieved. brought the new phone home, got it all charged up, and it's got the same exact problem. i read three articles yesterday and have shut off a lot of things, including blue tooth and all location services, but i'm still losing about 22% battery life each night. i know about double …

   

   Last reply by notherhalo, September 11, 2023

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   Electronic Gaming: Games You’re Playing

   February 25, 2023 by RallyMo

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   I’ve created this thread so hat we have a place to discuss video games that we’re currently playing.

   

   Last reply by Jason, June 23, 2023
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   VR 1 2 3

   February 11, 2020 by Adam

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   So far it appears to only be good for video games and porn. I figured we'd be able to get high quality access to the premier places and live events in the world by now. Who knows about this stuff? What's coming down the line?

   

   Last reply by gotbeer, October 11, 2022

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   "Black Screen of Death"-Android phone help

   August 9, 2022 by HaloMilliVanilli

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   I've had my S21 + for about 14 months. Yesterday, without provocation, the screen went completely black. The phone is still on because I've got it on vibrate mode and the thing is still humming. But I can't access anything. I've consulted the interwebs and have tried to reset it to no avail. Anyone ever dealt with something like this? Any successes? Waiting for the phone to die and then try one last ditch effort before I take it to a repair place to have the screen replaced.

   

   Last reply by HaloMilliVanilli, August 9, 2022
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    Custom Building a Gaming Computer 1 2

    August 20, 2020 by Amazing Larry

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    So I'm building a gaming computer that can handle flight and racing sims. I haven't built a comp from the ground up since probably the 1990's so I had to do more research due to knowing jack shit about the current products out there. After some debating I'm going the AMD route. Intel seems to be going down the crapper and although they have top products now, AMD looks like they're about to outpace them in the near future. My processor will be an AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X which requires a motherboard with the new TRX40 socket. For that I'm going with an ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha which should fit nicely in my Fractal Design Define S2 Vision RGB case. For a GPU I'v…

    

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    Live Stream Pros

    March 26, 2022 by Slegnaac

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    Next Month we are having a Memorial service for my mom. Some of the older relatives and friends are not able to travel so I would like to setup a live stream of the service from the church. What is the best way to set something like this up? Do we need an ISP / WiFi connection or would we be able to do it through a 4G or 5G mobile connection? Thanks!

    

    Last reply by Slegnaac, April 26, 2022

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    PS5s, XBox Series x/s Consoles 1 2

    September 8, 2020 by RallyMo

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    I'm actually getting kinda pumped about this next generation of consoles. The XBox Series S looks like a really great deal.

    

    Last reply by Brandon, April 25, 2022

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    Convert MP4 to MOV

    April 18, 2022 by Slegnaac

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    Anyone have experience with MP4 to MOV conversion. I see several Free sites out there but hoping some can recommend one. Thanks!

    

    Last reply by Blarg, April 18, 2022

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    Samsung A80 - future of phones? 1 2 3

    May 28, 2019 by gotbeer

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    So ran across this phone. Samsung is supposedly going to come out with a mystery phone towards the end of the year. And speculation is it's not a new fold. But a higher end version of the A80, especially since the A80 seems to be an India initial release. https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2019/04/11/samsung-galaxy-s10-upgrade-galaxy-a80-release-buy/#259bbc557add https://news.samsung.com/uk/new-samsung-galaxy-a80-built-for-the-era-of-live Biggest drawback I see of the A80 is no SD card support which is big for me, since games take up a bunch of space. Also no headphone jack. But the camera concept is pretty cool. Not sure how they will do case…

    

    Last reply by RallyMo, February 7, 2022

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    So now what? New printer time

    July 19, 2021 by Vegas Halo Fan

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    My Epson all-in-one started throwing hardware error codes and making banging noises inside with every effort to print. One of our IT guys at work advised me to avoid inkjets this time around and go color laser. Some are horribly expensive, and the toner prices are prohibitive. He said that he buys toner from an aftermarket supplier who sells toner for a fraction of the Xerox price, but I also hear that some manufacturers are putting out firmware updates that prohibit their printers from working with aftermarket toner. He said that he paid $249 for his Xerox printer, but that is hardly a bargain if I have to pay $100 each for the toner cartridges. Now what?

    

    Last reply by failos, December 26, 2021

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    LG TV owners... 1 2

    April 28, 2021 by Jay

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    Can you play MLB.TV on your device? On mine (it's a cheap model for the garage) I see no MLB.TV app, and it won't let me cast either. How do you do it?

    

    Last reply by Tank, July 21, 2021

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    This guy needs some technical help... urgent

    March 6, 2021 by T.G.

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    Optimizing Modem/Router 1 2

    June 3, 2016 by Spencer

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    I've recently opted to buy my own modem/router combo rather than continue leasing one from my cable company (Time Warner). Are there settings on the modem/router to be manipulated so that it consistently delivers peak performance? The combo unit I've ended up with is a Netgear AC1750 (Model C6300) http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/cable-modems-routers/C6300.aspx?cid=gwmng#tab-techspecs

    

    Last reply by Lou, February 22, 2021

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    Need some computer setup help

    February 3, 2021 by Brandon

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    I have looked up damn near everything the past two weeks as I finish my set up and think I am close. I am the least tech savvy person you'll ever meet, so bear with me as I try to articulate what I'm trying to do. Here are my items: - 4 LG monitors on monitor stand - 2 PC units (let's call them work/personal #1 and work #2) - 1 keyboard mouse combo Here is what I am trying to do: Ultimately, I want free range of one keyboard/mouse combo over all four screens. I would like work/personal #1 to have two screens and work #2 to have two screens. #1 is a simple HP PC gaming tower and #2 is a small HP Pro Desk work gave me to use. Work…

    

    Last reply by Brandon, February 6, 2021

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    Nothing says ‘ready to game’ quite like being cocooned in a giant scorpion cockpit

    September 14, 2020 by gotbeer

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    Nothing says ‘ready to game’ quite like being cocooned in a giant scorpion cockpit 20 years ago, and I'd be sleeping in this thing.

    

    Last reply by gotbeer, September 14, 2020

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    iPhone 8 news 1 2 3

    February 28, 2017 by gotbeer

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    Apple is reportedly going to change the iPhone charging cables ... again Good news is, looks like they are going to the industry standard usb-c. So in theory, you should be able to use all those products without the apple tax. Bad news is, all those things you bought for the iPhone that used the old plugs are soon to be obsolete.

    

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    Televisions 1 2 3 4

    November 28, 2019 by St1ck

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    Ended up picking up a 65 inch Samsung for $480. Didn't need it, the 55 I had was probably plenty enough, but damn the prices as so cheap. Anyone else grab a new one?

    

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    Out of the Park Baseball 21

    March 23, 2020 by Chuck

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    My son and I are thinking of getting this and then getting 28 other folks to get in on this so we can play out a full season together. I've never played OOTP but he has and he loved it. He said the newest version is incredible. Check out the video. Any interest in this guys?

    

    Last reply by Chuck, March 23, 2020
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    Newer phones

    May 27, 2019 by HaloMilliVanilli

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    I'd like to replace my phone but I don't want to spend flagship price for something just released. I've been using a Moto G4 for a few years. It's ok. Anybody have suggestions on a phone from either 2017 or 2018 that is excellent and would be a great upgrade from what I currently have. I've been an android guy and I love the idea of not having to buy a new set of headphones because the assholes don't put a jack in, and I like the idea of expandable memory but it's not a dealbreaker. I'm not looking for a budget phone, just a great model that maybe is a revision or two old that still kicks ass and takes great pics. Something I can purchase off Amazon or Newegg (or si…

    

    Last reply by HaloMilliVanilli, January 22, 2020

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    Grand Theft Auto V 1 2 3 4 8

    March 22, 2013 by Bronson

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    Is anyone here looking forward to this game? I know I am. Been a long time GTA fan and this new one looks amazing. Just check out the trailers and give me your thoughts. Release Date is 9.17.13

    

    Last reply by Adam, January 8, 2020

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    Cracked Apple Watch Screen

    August 29, 2019 by red321

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    anyone tried getting a cracked screen on an apple watch repaired? Turns out apple watch can survive being worn while sparring and doing bag work...but one drop from 6 feet onto concrete while landing on the corner of the screen...not so much

    

    Last reply by Taylor, December 4, 2019

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    Visionary Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto to Reveal Identity

    August 17, 2019 by gotbeer

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    Visionary Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto to Reveal Identity If true, this will be interesting. The biggest mystery to cryptocurrency has always been who created it.

    

    Last reply by gotbeer, August 20, 2019
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    NAS 1 2

    March 7, 2017 by red321

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    After years and years of dicking around I finally bit the bullet and added a NAS to my setup. Picked up a Synology DS416. 4 bays...plus 3 USB 3.0 ports. So far I've only added one 8tb drive to the storage bays, and a 4tb USB drive...why the hell didn't I do this sooner? The Synology stuff is fantastic...love how, in essence, it's a small linux server when you look at all the packages you can add (just setup a dedicated Plex media server). I was a little concerned on the performance at first, but after moving the 2 NAS network connections, and my PC network connection, off the router and to a gigabit switch that's made a huge difference. Probably could still do s…

    

    Last reply by nate, May 27, 2019

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    How Not To Take Video 101

    May 3, 2019 by red321

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    Mechanical keyboard is sticking...looking up a quick video on how best to clean it holy cripes...or maybe the chick is in an earthquake and just doesn't know it?

    

    Last reply by Tank, May 5, 2019
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    3d Printing

    April 23, 2019 by nate

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    Wondering if anyone here does any 3d printing. I have a Prusa i3 Mk3 that I have modded out with the Bear frame and Skelestruder among other things. It is a fun and somewhat challenging hobby. Good for me when I can't do any rocketry and yard work during the winter. I have printed a lot of trinkets and crap like that for my daughter, but also designed some really useful tools.

    

    Last reply by nate, April 26, 2019

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