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1. 

   Quantum Internet at Los Al

   May 6, 2013 by nate

   • 1 reply
   • 509 views

   http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-05/los-alamos-lab-can-send-literally-perfectly-secure-message?src=SOC&dom=tw Cool stuff.

   

   Last reply by Thomas, May 8, 2013
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   HTC M4 Specs Leak

   May 1, 2013 by nate

   • 9 replies
   • 894 views

   Looks sexy http://bgr.com/2013/05/01/htc-m4-photo-leak/

   

   Last reply by deepdrive, May 4, 2013
4. 

   Big Clocks

   April 29, 2013 by RePLAY

   • 11 replies
   • 822 views

   Does anyone else own a big clock [like 24 inches] and have ro replace the battery every 2 to 3 months? Is this normal?

   

   Last reply by Futch Winkleman, May 1, 2013
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   LG to release first curved OLED TV

   April 29, 2013 by HaloCory22

   • 11 replies
   • 680 views

   http://www.techspot.com/news/52394-lg-announces-13500-55-inch-curved-oled-for-preorder-in-south-korea.html For the very affordable price of 13.5 K.

   

   Last reply by Blarg, April 29, 2013
6. 

   The ads in AW mobile

   April 6, 2013 by Joelbrady

   • 22 replies
   • 1.5k views

   Are effing huge. Take up 80% of the screen. Needs to be fixed.

   

   Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, April 26, 2013
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   What do you pay for cell service and what do you get?

   April 23, 2013 by RallyMo

   • 24 replies
   • 924 views

   ...and from what provider?

   

   Last reply by Section517, April 25, 2013

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   getting a windows phone was a mistake

   April 22, 2013 by Make Angels Great Again

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   • 778 views

   So about 3 or 4 months ago I cancelled my Sprint service due to their terrible 4g coverage and signed up for a new 2 year contract on my parents shared plan. Basically paying half the cost monthly for better service, loved that. The problem is that I was very intrigued by the wp8 OS, I did extensive research on it and the development of the app market was supposed to get waaaay more support than it has. They just recently released Pandora even though this OS has been out since, like, October. Still doesn't even have instagram. Not to mention the actual functionality of all the current apps is lacking in a big way. So now it seems I'm pretty much screwed, I've been looking…

   

   Last reply by RePLAY, April 24, 2013
9. 

   watch nerdery.

   April 22, 2013 by mrwicked

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   Pretty sweet. Only $34,000. http://www.ablogtowatch.com/ressence-type-3-liquid-filled-watch-hands-on-2/ The entire face spins and a pressure valve compensates for temperature-related changes in the liquid. http://ressence.eu/wp-content/themes/ressence/clock/index.html

   

   Last reply by St1ck, April 23, 2013

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    Windows 8 and Windows 2012 Suck

    March 8, 2013 by 1nutkruk

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    • 2.1k views

    Leave it to Microsoft to change things all around again. The tile format is silly especially for a server product. I am trying to get a server configured now for SharePoint 2013 and I am about to toss it out the window. As an administrator I want my server to be functional and convenient. Not the case with 2012. I am dreading the moment I have to open IIS. OK, done with my little nerd rant.

    

    Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, April 21, 2013

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    Music Services (Slacker, Pandora, Rhapsody, iTunes, Spotify...) 1 2

    April 15, 2013 by RallyMo

    • 45 replies
    • 8.5k views

    I'll start off by saying that, yes, every service is different from the others in just about one way or another, but we might as well have one place to talk about them all. I've used Rhapsody for almost 10 years now and I'm still pretty happy with it and have always used Pandora until very recently. I gave Slacker a shot as I read that they had redesigned the service. Well... IT'S AWESOME. It seems like though it might not give me precise matches like Pandora, it's going to be better as far as music discovery goes. I'm very impressed. I've given Spotify multiple chances (free and Premium) and it just doesn't strike me well. In fact, I hate using Spotify. I thi…

    

    Last reply by RallyMo, April 18, 2013

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12. 

    Google Now problem

    April 12, 2013 by Count Orlok

    • 7 replies
    • 715 views

    For the most part it works fine but every time I try to add the Angels to the sports list it never keeps them on there. It accidentally added the Yankees once even when I didn't want it to but if I add the Angels it'll act like nothing ever happened. Anyone else have the same thing?

    

    Last reply by RallyMo, April 15, 2013
13. 

    Facebook Home

    April 12, 2013 by Vladfan

    • 1 reply
    • 712 views

    I downloaded Facebook Home today and the update for Facebook Messenger. I have already uninstalled Home. I really like the "chat heads" part of messenger though.

    

    Last reply by mrwicked, April 12, 2013
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    Very thorough review of the HTC One

    April 8, 2013 by nate

    • 14 replies
    • 1.3k views

    Spoiler: they love it. Really thinking about ditching my iPhone for one. http://bgr.com/2013/04/08/htc-one-review-att-423631/

    

    Last reply by Blarg, April 10, 2013
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    Global Samsung Galaxy S4 Model Crushes US Version In Performance Tests

    April 10, 2013 by nate

    • 1 reply
    • 787 views

    http://bgr.com/2013/04/10/galaxy-s4-benchmarks-exynos-snapdragon-428414/

    

    Last reply by Section517, April 10, 2013
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    Flash on Android and MLB At Bat 13

    April 9, 2013 by Angel Dog and Beer

    • 2 replies
    • 965 views

    I have a Droid Bionic, Android version 4.0.4. I want to install MLB's At Bat 13, but reading the requirements on the download page says this: As of 8/15/12 — Adobe will not support its Flash Player on new mobile devices or offer the Flash Player download. As a result, devices running Android's 2.2 and 2.3 operating systems without the Flash player pre-installed will not be able to download the plug-in. How can I tell if I have flash installed on my phone? I thought I read that Flash isn't installed on Android phones? I am not a techie, alas why I'm here asking for help. Any advice is welcome! I want to make sure when I install it, it works. Here's the l…

    

    Last reply by St1ck, April 9, 2013
17. 

    HTC First - The Facebook Phone

    April 4, 2013 by RePLAY

    • 9 replies
    • 944 views

    HTC released the official "Facebook Phone". The UI is called "Facebook Home" using Android OS. Not sure how i feel about this one yet. The hardware isnt mind blowing, that's for sure... http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/htc-first/4505-6452_7-35575658.html

    

    Last reply by RallyMo, April 9, 2013
18. 

    Sprint 4g In Orange County

    April 4, 2013 by St1ck

    • 3 replies
    • 947 views

    So I guess we have it now. Took them long enough. Also for faster speeds on your phone I recommend finally fast.com my phone is running fast. Finally. Finally fast . com

    

    Last reply by St1ck, April 7, 2013

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    Y: Disney shuts down LucasArts

    April 4, 2013 by gotbeer

    • 6 replies
    • 699 views

    Disney shuts down LucasArts Kind of sad. They had some great games over the years. Some of which I occassionally reinstall to play again.

    

    Last reply by HaloFan85, April 7, 2013

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20. 

    Feds complain that they cannot break iMessage encryption

    April 4, 2013 by nate

    • 4 replies
    • 551 views

    Hah. Lack of privacy pisses me off so this is a small win. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57577887-38/apples-imessage-encryption-trips-up-feds-surveillance/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=title#.UV1gK672IWg.reddit

    

    Last reply by Blarg, April 4, 2013
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    ***Post your Smartphone Layouts here!***

    April 2, 2013 by RePLAY

    • 7 replies
    • 786 views

    This is the thread for customizations and for anyone who needs tips and advice! Please also post info about your theme and widgets. I'm currently using Apex Pro Launcher with UCCW. Theme is BK 46 Orange.

    

    Last reply by Count Orlok, April 4, 2013

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    "Speed up" PC registry software

    March 29, 2013 by nate

    • 23 replies
    • 1.3k views

    As if we all didn't already know about this: completely fraudulent. http://imgur.com/gallery/ddER5

    

    Last reply by nate, April 4, 2013

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    Geeks & Techies - I introduce, The Tech Central Forum

    February 27, 2013 by Chuck

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    I have made RePlaY a moderator here since he's been hankering for a Techie Forum for quite sometime. Global Mods: If you see any threads that should be moved here, please move them over. I have moved the APP thread that was created off the main Angels forum.

    

    Last reply by SoCalSportsFan, April 3, 2013

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24. 

    OC Miracle League Needs Part-TIme Webmaster

    March 29, 2013 by astainless1

    • 3 replies
    • 836 views

    Hi Everyone, My first post, so be gentle. The Miracle League of Orange County, CA (http://ocmiracleleague.com) is looking for someone who can volunteer some time to help us manage, update, and make design suggestions/changes to our website for us. It should require very little time, possibly a few hours a week. We have links to our Facebook, and PayPal accounts, and a live Twitter feed on http://ocmiracleleague.com the front page. The current volunteer is too busy and unable to help us in as timely a fashion as he has up till now. Please let me know if there is someone out there who may be able and willing to help! They can reach me at info@ocmiracleleague.c…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, April 3, 2013

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25. 

    Google Maps NES

    April 2, 2013 by RallyMo

    • 2 replies
    • 652 views
    

    Last reply by Angel Dog and Beer, April 2, 2013
26. 

    Borderlands 2

    April 2, 2013 by Jason

    • 0 replies
    • 606 views

    Does anyone play this game? One of the best games of 2012 and it is getting a level cap increase tomorrow (4/2). If anyone plays on Xbox just hit me up as I'm down to play.

    

    Last reply by Jason, April 2, 2013
27. 

    MLB.TV?!?!?

    April 1, 2013 by 2002_halos_II

    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

    I just watched the 3 free games and NOW TODAY after subscribing, MLB.TV is telling me to download the latest ADOBEPLAYERthing. Which I did. But I keep getting the same message to download when I hit the watch button. I rebooted too. Anyone else having problems today?

    

    Last reply by 2002_halos_II, April 1, 2013
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    MLB 13: The Show

    March 4, 2013 by Punk

    • 8 replies
    • 919 views

    It comes out tomorrow! Who's picking up a copy? Road To The Show received an overhaul and a bunch of new features. Can't wait to play!

    

    Last reply by Punk, April 1, 2013
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    Directv Genie Question

    March 28, 2013 by Coachbulldog

    • 5 replies
    • 1.9k views

    I am thinking of getting Directv Genie but I have a concern that it will cause all of the other devices I have conected to my home WiFi to slow down. Is this a legitimate concern?

    

    Last reply by mrwicked, March 29, 2013

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    Streaming Content from PC to TV

    March 4, 2013 by 2002_halos_II

    • 12 replies
    • 1.1k views

    Wireless setup on PC and SAMSUNG Blu-ray player with SMARTHUB / APPs. So is this possible to stream content from a certain nameless provider from PC to HDTV via the player? In doing so, bypassing premium subscription rate... Just curious

    

    Last reply by Stradling, March 28, 2013
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    New TV 1 2

    March 18, 2013 by nate

    • 28 replies
    • 2.5k views

    I have shared before but I have had an absolutely awful experience with Samsung plasma TV's. My most recent one died and is finally out of warranty so I had to buy a new one. With the recent success of Panasonic, both picture and reliability, I ordered a new 2013 model 60 inch plasma. http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/TC-P60ST60 It wasn't supposed to ship until April but I just got a notification that it shipped. I wanted to get the VT model but after our last experience with a $3000 tv the wife was not willing to give in. Review wise the Pannys dominate Samsung in picture quality and overall Plasma > LCD/LED. Can't wait to get it set up. My current TV…

    

    Last reply by 2002_halos_II, March 27, 2013

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