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Looking to boost the Wi-Fi with an extender or second router

My current setup is a Virgin Media SuperHub and a CSL - 300 Mbit/s USB 2.0 WiFi Dongle. I however am getting inconsistent connectivity just 5/6 Metres (down the hall) from the hub, and when I am connected I only get ~15MB/s download speeds at the…
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What's a good PC config based on an AM3 motherboard that won't be bottlenecked?

I've recently acquired a GA-M68MT-S2 motherboard, which was lying unused with a friend. Just as a project, I want try and build the most powerful system possible using this as a base. This is only a hobby project, so suggestions to upgrade the board…
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Laptop for programming/utility and getting into Linux

I've seen a lot of "Wich laptop should I buy?" questions but noone fits my needs. I'm a web developer (situated in Italy) with actually no computer at home since mine power supply burned out (yeah it might sounds stupid but that's what it is) and I…
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Would this be a good improvement for this rig?

I am planning to improve my current PC. I am already going to buy a new RAM stick, to get 8GB of RAM, and I am going to add a SSD (probably a 120gb drive). Beyond those, I have about £300 to make some more improvements. My current PC…
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Portable digital camera with high quality sensor and optics

I am looking for a portable digital camera with the following specific requirements. Requirements Must easily fit in a pants pocket. The smaller the better. Maximum size: 4.5" x 3" x 1.5" (smaller than that is better). Must have image quality and…
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Looking for a laptop capable of light gaming and programming for under £1000/$1000

First off: yes there are many questions similar to this, but most of them are very outdated (Most recent I've seen is 2016). I am looking for a laptop for general use, which for me is programming and light gaming (minecraft and similar). The…
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Portable rechargeable battery (power supply) for tablets and phones that will also jumpstart large vehicle engines

I am seeking recommendations for a portable rechargeable battery pack. Requirements Reliable Can safely power tablets and phones (only need 2.1A at once) Can reliably jumpstart a large vehicle engine (4.0L) Preferences As low of a price as…
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What should I buy? (RAM Chips)

I have a Windows Vista Home Premium PC. It needs 2 new RAM chips, but I do not know what I should get. Does anyone know what is under $100 and is really good? More PC info Windows Vista Home Premium, Compaq Presario SR5710F, Service Pack 2, 3 GB…
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Upgrading from a nVidia 650 TI to something more beefy

I bought Assassin's Creed: Syndicate last night and found that my graphics card was really struggling with it. The card itself is at least 2 years old (I bought it with my first paycheck in 2013) and was second hand/refurbished even then. It's had a…
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What's a good RCA capture card for streaming media?

We are putting together an e-sports team at college and among the games we play. There's Project M on the Wii and Melee on the GameCube, so we need a CVBS/RCA video capture card to record and upload our gameplay. So far we have tried with an Encore…
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Sturdy noise cancelling/isolating earbuds

I am looking for some sturdy (they will be travelling quite a lot) noise cancelling or, at this price, more likely noise isolating in-ear earphones. I will mostly be listening to classical music and voices, so bass is not as important to me as it…
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Sata to USB3 Cable - Data Only, no power

I'm trying to find a type of cable, that will let me connect a hard drive's data line to USB3 The drives are 3.5, and I hope to supply their power with a dedicated PSU, all the Sata to USB cables I find on Amazon have wide ends that try to cover…
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Best GPU for Price to Performance

I am looking to buy a new GPU for a half gaming half graphics design system. Current specs are: i7-4790 CPU GTX 750 GPU 500 Watt PSU 2x 1TB HDD Design Software in Use: Adobe Illustrator Sony Vegas Home Edition AutoDesk Inventor 2016 Budget:…
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Laptop for media and light gaming

I'd like a fast start up and decent display. Maybe light gaming. I was thinking: SSD 8/16GB RAM 15.6" HD Screen Budget under £400.
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Spec's for Eclipse and Android Studio

Hi I want to purchase a two in one laptop for college to bring around programming. I took a screenshot of the specs that it has. I googled and researched the specs needed for the IDEs Eclipse and Android Studio but I'm still a bit uneducated on the…
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