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What keyboards have the most programmable keys?

Aside from the genovation/x-keys specialist keyboards, I am looking for a qwerty keyboard that I can program to shortcuts for software like Photoshop, Sound Forge, Vegas etc. I'd need the keyboard to be back lit to have key caps that can be taken…
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Is there such a thing as a Schleptop? (small, portable desktop-ish)

I always buy laptops, because I (very rarely) need to work in different locations. Mainly because I prefer computing from my lap, rather than a desk. However, I want to be able to add multiple 3.5" harddrives and lots of RAM. I currently have 1tB +…
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Noise-canceling headphones

Note: I've seen this thread but my expectations are a little bit more specific. I'd like to ask you about headphones which may filter the noise a way better than stoppers (ear plugs): highly effective noise-canceling comfy earpads (very…
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What is an affordable cheap Linux box you could recommend?

I am looking to build a ssh tunnel device that runs linux. The device is on 24/7 and will act mainly as a tunnel for me to ssh into my intranet at home. This device needs to have the following specs: Compatible with linux Wifi card included Able to…
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USB3 Hub with Individual Toggles (Switches) for each Port

Please recommend a USB3 hub with the following features: At least 4 USB3 ports. Individual toggles (switches) for each port. No LED lights, unless they can be easily disabled or cleanly obscured with electrical tape. Reliable for data transfer onto…
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Small projector for watching movies/playing game

I'm currently relocating once every one or two months and as I have not much luggage space on my car motorbike, I can't move around my PC and my 26 inches screen and I'm stuck with just my laptop. So, I'm thinking to buy a cheap mini projector to…
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Docking station with many ports?

I've "recentely" asked this question here for a docking station for laptops that uses Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 for connections. While I'm still interested in such stations I need an alternative in case no such alternative will be available within a…
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2D Barcode Scanner, with Bluetooth

I'm looking to find a Bluetooth 2D Barcode scanner. I work at a local schoolboard and we receive shipments of Chromebooks for student use, so we have to tag and inventory each unit by inventory number and serial number. The boxes have a QR code…
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External HDD or SSD for booting operating system from

I boot operating systems like Windows 10, Xubuntu and Remix OS from USB storage. I bought myself a USB 3 flash drive and thought "Hey, this can do 100 MB/s, it must be awesome for booting an OS from." (I do have a USB 3 port on my computer.) Well,…
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What CPU should I get for general office use, under 100$

How To Ask Questions here get better answers when you… …show us what you've done and why it hasn't worked for you I've searched Pcpartpicker, newegg and amazon. The problem I'm having is making sure that the CPU I buy is the best option…
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Economical solution for time synchronization (+/-200ns)?

I'm looking for hardware (or dedicated server options) that enable time synchronization to within +/-200ns of UNIX Epoch. I've started looking at GPS referenced bus level timing (PCIe) in the $2500 range. While cost is a significant factor, I'm very…
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Replacement motherboard in fried laptop

So basically I have a laptop with a fried motherboard. Everything else works: HDD, RAM, CPU, screen etc. Replacing the motherboard is too expensive because it's half the price of the laptop and I'm poor. I need a computer badly. Can I somehow buy a…
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External CD Drive as a substitute to the Apple Superdrive

Many MacBooks don't have an internal CD drive, notably the Air, and as a result, people who have CDs are forced to get an external drive. I love music, and I've got tons of it on CDs, so I want a drive. But the drive that Apple sells is ridiculously…
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Comfortable over-the-ear gaming headphones

I'm on the hunt for a new pair of gaming headphones with a built-in microphone. I have a few hard requirements. I need the 'internal' size of the cups to be at least 70mm (my current pair is that size and fits perfectly) and fit a larger head size…
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What do you suggest for a PC with 80 chrome tabs, 6 virtual machines?

I am looking for a computer that can handle 6 virtual machines and about 80 chrome tabs open. I will be using Visual Studio as well. I'm asking about chipsets, RAM, and also generally what computer is good. The operating systems installed on the VM…
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