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Very Specific (Non-Gaming) Quad Monitor Setup Recommendations

I'm considering updating my monitor setup to a quad display workstation sometime soon, but I'm having trouble finding a monitor that fits my list of requirements...prepare yourself (in no particular order): 22"-24" (not against bigger...) 16:9 (or…
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SD card for heavy use

I have set up a VM (web development server) on a USB drive, but consider moving it to a SD card. VM has currently around 25 GB; so with a 64 GB card I would probably be safe. The price is pretty irrelevant, as long as I can justify it to the…
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A replacement for the Samsung Series 9 and Ativ Book 9 15" ultrabooks

In 2012 I've bought a Samsung Series 9 X4D ultrabook with a 15" screen. I'm still quite satisfied with this product. Currently, I am searching for an additional notebook with similar requirements. Unfortunately, Samsung has withdrawn from the…
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Fan controller for a high-end PC?

I'm looking for a fan controller suitable for a high-end PC with the following specs (all are required): 5.25" form factor Material is either completely or partially metal At least 4 fan channels Temperature alarm system Touchscreen…
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Will switching to SSD improve my write performance?

I have a PostgreSQL server which occasionally hangs for a long time on writes to my hard disks. Sometimes the fsync system calls take more than two minutes to complete. Now I am wondering if moving the database from an mdadm RAID-1 on two hard disks…
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Cheapest 1080p HDMI Netflix device

What is the least expensive Netflix client device that supports HDMI 1080p output and has a remote control? It can be wired or wireless. Bonus points it it has the ability to play video from the local LAN. I found this Netgear NeoTV box on Amazon…
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Better battery for a Galaxy S4 Mini?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini phone, and the stock battery doesn't usually last me the full day. Do 3rd party batteries work well? Is there any battery that has a longer life than the stock battery?
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Are there any power supplies that can be used with a 2001-era computer?

I have a computer from 2001 whose power supply probably needs to be replaced soon (the fan sometimes makes noises). It is currently using a 10-year old FSP400-60PFN 400 watt PSU. Power supplies from that era output the vast majority of their power…
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A printer that doesn't protest refilled cartridges?

My HP Photosmart B110a worked fine the first couple of times I refilled the cartridges. Now it has given up with an error. Is there a printer on the market which will accept refilled cartridges?
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Wireless In Ear Monitoring System

I am looking for an in ear monitoring system for the stage. I don't have the money for the high end products, but I want at least decent quality. My limit is 500€. I am a singer and prospective guitar player in my band, and on stage I want to have…
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Server Hardware Recommendation for ERP Application

I am building an ERP solution using Microsoft .net and SQL server 2012. I would expect about 20-30 users and my client would like to buy his own server rather than go with a cloud based server. Given the performance needs of a small enterprise…
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Durable laptop and CLI-supported video chat for grandparents on Linux

I am trying to setup a laptop for my grandparents for video calls, who certainly don't know how to use most technologies. My plan is to setup a video chat app on boot and use a reliable command-line interface (CLI) to pre-select numbers for them.…
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cheapest ARM computer capable of running a Linux Desktop smoothly

I need enough power to connect to the internet and run programs like Libreoffice. I've actually got a Raspberry Pi2, and considering it's cost the performance is amazing, but still, it's a bit underpowered in my opnion for things like Youtube. …
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100W+ solar panel with built-in output voltage cap around 18V or 19V

I'm in a country with an unreliable power supply but plenty of sun. I currently keep my work computer and phone going with a portable fold-up PowerAdd 60 watt solar panel, which has built-in voltage control fixed to cap the output at 18 volts max…
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Externally Powered USB Active Repeater

I have a Surface tablet. And I need to get it's USB signal about 10' away. Here's what I've tried: An active hub 5' away, and that doesn't work. Apparently the tablet doesn't put enough power on the USB to supply the hub 5' away. An active hub next…
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