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What are my options for a thumb trackball for gaming?

I have used the Logitech M570 for years, however when I compare the DPI on it to normal modern gaming mice it seems lackluster. I also would like to use all my fingers for buttons in games that require a lot of different keys and I can't help but…
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DDR4 memory - which one to choose

For the build MSI Z170A GAMING PRO (Z170 3xPCI-E DDR4) Intel i5-6500 3.20GHz 6MB BOX A-DATA 240GB 2,5'' SATA SSD Premier SP550 Monitor: Eizo FlexScan S1901 (1280 x 1024) GeForce GTX960 4096MB 128bit OC (Armor 2X) What memory would you buy, and…
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Small 220V to 110V power converter?

In my country, power comes in 220V by default. My original 3DS charger only accepts 110V power. I'm taking my 3DS everywhere, so I can't bring the big power converter I already have at home. Is there any recommended small converter for converting…
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What general purpose Android (non-telephone) pocket devices are currently available?

For a couple years I had a Samsung Galaxy Player. It was classified as an MP3 player for insurance purposes, as it didn't have telephone functionality, but it was a fully capable Android device otherwise. Essentially it was a pocket-sized…
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Is there a tablet SOC capable of running a blob-free mainline Linux kernel with open wifi, and useable graphics support?

I am wondering, whether a platform with these specifications exists: Hacking-friendly from open boot-loader up (support for re-locking?) Linux mainline kernel (blob-free?) boot support with SMP. Free/Open device-drivers/firmware for all (built-in)…
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Sound board to replace a GL2200 in a house-of-worship FOH setting?

We're looking for a new desk for an FOH house-of-worship setting. Right now we're using an Allen & Heath GL2200, 32-channel. We love it. It's done everything we want, but it's getting up there in years and we need more aux sends. We have a fairly…
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Compact USB hub for a smartphone host with power delivery to the phone

I am looking for a USB hub to connect mouse/keyboard simultaneously to my phone while powering/charging the phone ("power delivery"). I would like to be able to connect one or two other peripherals, so 4-5 ports including the phone connector would…
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Equivalent graphics card

At the moment I am using this computer: Motherboard Name: Asus P8P67 (3xPCI, 2xPCI-E x1, 2xPCI-E x16, 4xDDR3 DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394) Motherboard Chipset: Intel Cougar Point P67, Intel Sandy Bridge CPU: Quad-core Intel Core i7-2600K,…
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What should I consider when buying a (gaming) monitor?

I'm looking for a good, second 24" monitor. What specifications do I have to look for in general when buying monitors? I know, because it's my second 24" monitor, that it should fit well next to the existing one (same height, as small border as…
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TV that you can turn off the screen while still listening to audio

I'm interested in purchasing a large 4K TV. One feature I promised myself I'd check on, before purchasing another television, is the ability to turn the TV's screen off at any time, while still being able to hear the audio. Sometimes I just want to…
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What is a good WLAN Router with DSL-Modem for OpenWRT

I'm looking for a WLAN-Router with integrated DSL-Modem (ADSL) which is supported by OpenWRT. Currently running a TP-Link WR4300 which is not having DSL integrated. The provider is suggesting FRITZ!Box 7490 (ADSL 2+ (ITU G.992.5) Annex B) but I…
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Graphics card that works well for Linux gaming

I'm looking for a graphics card for Linux gaming. I don't need flagship performance, but still high end. I want to play, for example, some of the top titles on Steam, and perhaps use the same card in Windows with an Oculus Rift kit (which requires…
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>2 TB 2.5 inch HDD

I've searched and searched and can only find one 2.5 inch HDD that is larger than 1TB (Western Digital has one model). 3.5 inch HDDs have kept growing to even 10TB, but 2.5 inch drives seem to have hit a brick wall. Are there any 2.5 inch HDDs…
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Should I buy an SSD with hardware-based full disk encryption?

Due to the fact that TrueCrypt is "not secure" I've been looking for some other way to encrypt the data. WARNING: Using TrueCrypt is not secure as it may contain unfixed security issues You should download TrueCrypt only if you are migrating data…
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When looking to buy a router for home use what are the specs/features that I should be aware of?

I've looked into buying a router, rather than renting from my ISP, multiple times but have no idea what the differences are between a bottom of the line router or a top of the line router. I would guess the wireless signal strength would be one of…
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