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    UK internet "3 strikes" scandal: debunking Mandy

    Techdirt does a pretty good job of covering the world of intellectual property and the abuses by Big Media (RIAA/MPAA) in America and the rest of the world including England, of course. They've got governments all over the world in their pocket to work against their people in order to stifle...
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    Who needs a warranty on a new CPU?

    I've bought many new CPUs over the last decade and got my hands on several second hand ones too. Not one has failed. Ever. Not even after hardcore overclocking. Are you really gonna return it after three years, or will you most likely have upgraded to a better one within two? So this got me...
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    iPhone apps - the 10 smartest and the 10 stupidest

    Which are your smartest and stupidest? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/05/25/stupid_and_smart_iphone_apps/
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    Windows 7 Review: XP vs Vista vs 7 in 80+ Benchmarks

    Which one do you think came out on top? Enjoy. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/rev...ndows_7_review
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    Is a long warranty worth it?

    Some graphics card manufacturers offer 5 and even 10 year warranties on their high-end cards. Given the fast rate of component upgrades of 1 - 2 years for an enthusiast gaming PC, this doesn't seem to be of much benefit. A two year warranty seems reasonable. I get the impression that it's more...
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    Hi from Qubit of the Quantum Well

    Hi! Been reading this site a while and have finally taken the plunge and signed up. I'm into PC gaming and as you can see from my PC spec, I've bought some decent components to make it game properly. I've used CRT monitors for years, as they have much more flexibility with resolution and...
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