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SATA 6Gbps vs 3Gbps for Plex Server

HTPC that only does Plex locally and NetFlix, Hulu, Vudu, MLB. No heavy gaming, really no gaming at all ;) 1080P max content, not running any 4K. Most all my movies are ripped to around 4-8GB MKVs. Current Specs are i5-2400, 8GB DDR3, HD6670. System works very well for what it does. System Board...
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- Thread
- May 13, 2019
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Back to the Gym Looking for some input

Primarily building muscle and overall strength. I am dieting and cardio for the weight loss portion right now. Already down 50Lbs.
- 2canSAM
- Post #14
- Jul 5, 2016
- Forum: Health and Fitness
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Back to the Gym Looking for some input

So as sad as this is to admit... Pull-ups are very difficult for me. I typically can only pull one or two times. Should I be using the assist machine the gym has? Cardio will be mixed in on Tuesday and Thursday and weekends. I like the idea of compounds. Good idea, any other compounds I...
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- Post #5
- Jun 22, 2016
- Forum: Health and Fitness
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Back to the Gym Looking for some input

Haven't lifted since high school and even then it was just to show off and was done hanging out. That was many, many years ago. Finally decided I have to do something. Started going back a few days ago and built out a pretty basic routine. Take a look and tell me if any glaring issues. My main...
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- Thread
- Jun 22, 2016
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Health and Fitness
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Which Media Streamer for me

Thanks man. I ended up picking up the Amazon FireStick last night and so far works well for what I need. Also allowed me to justify the purchase of a new TV to replace the old workhorse CRT TV in the office.
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- Post #3
- Mar 21, 2016
- Forum: Audio Components
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Which Media Streamer for me

My needs are pretty basic but just now diving into the world of media streamers. I use an HTPC for main viewing and it is running Plex for local Media. Running Windows 8.1 and has the Netflix app and a custom launcher for PrimeVideo. The metro interface works really well for that type of setup...
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- Mar 20, 2016
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Audio Components
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YAGT: OMG I love guns

Awesome info. Time to visit a range again. Been at least 10 years since I was last on one ;) Thanks guys. I'll start looking at full size and see about a carry pistol a little down the road.
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- Post #9,428
- Mar 20, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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YAGT: OMG I love guns

Open to other calibers. I would put a lot of lead downrange with it in the beginning so ammo cost will be a slight concern. May also start carrying and would like to teach the daughter to shoot as well. Looking at this one as well...
- 2canSAM
- Post #9,425
- Mar 20, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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YAGT: OMG I love guns

Gun Newb here - I have a 22 revolver for just plinking around and was thinking of picking up a .22 rifle for target shooting. I want to break into a decent pistol though and am looking for recommendations around $300-$400. I would like to eventually get into some tactical course shooting but...
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- Post #9,423
- Mar 20, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Best way to stream videos to myself

Thanks I will keep that solution in mind. I do love me some VLC ;) I though there was like 100MB upload limit but the post below would negate that. I will try this out. That would be perfect. Thanks
- 2canSAM
- Post #8
- Apr 15, 2013
- Forum: Windows
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Best way to stream videos to myself

Sorry, forgot to mention files are around 150-250MB in size.
- 2canSAM
- Post #3
- Apr 12, 2013
- Forum: Windows
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Best way to stream videos to myself

I have some training videos that I would like to stream to myself while traveling. I would prefer this instead of having to download the files to the device as sometimes it may be my tablet, phone or laptop I am viewing the files from. I currently run Plex and love it but with my limited upload...
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- Thread
- Apr 12, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Windows
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Audio Only Training Materials

I have been out of the IT sector for a few years and am trying to catch back up with some of the newer technologies (virtualization, cloud computing, advances in server management, etc.) I recently took a job with a small IT firm and have roughly a 35-45 minute commute. I am looking to use that...
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- Mar 12, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows
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search not working

Wait the search is broken on AT!!!! No way, that NEVER happens!!!
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- Post #11
- Jan 1, 2012
- Forum: Forum Issues and Feedback
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Dropbox vs Sugarsync - which is better?

I am digging Sugarsync as well. For me I have it set to sync certain folders that are already under My Documents folder. I like that flexibility instead of having to move everything to my local Dropbox folder or keep 2 copies of everything. I like the sync side of Sugarsync too, where Dropbox...
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- Post #27
- Dec 22, 2011
- Forum: Windows
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Used vs Rebuilt Transmission

The used has 80k on it.
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- Post #4
- Dec 20, 2011
- Forum: The Garage
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Used vs Rebuilt Transmission

First things first buying a new car is not an option and I have to replace it. The shop, who I do trust, has given me 2 options. 1. Used transmission with 12 Month/12k warranty for $1700.00 installed 2. Rebuilt transmission with 12 Month/12k warranty for $2400.00 installed I have got...
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- Dec 20, 2011
- Replies: 12
- Forum: The Garage
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Shake\Meal Replacement - Crazy Travel Schedule

The project I am on is looking at close to a year of travel having me in a different city each week. I am looking at using my time a little more wisely since I am onsite alone most weeks and can devote more towards working out. I would also like to start dieting and would love a "don't think...
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- Dec 10, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Health and Fitness
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Are my laptop's USB ports toast?

The over voltage error is interesting. Do you have a voltmeter and a usb cable you can hack apart to verify voltage?
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- Post #9
- Nov 27, 2011
- Forum: Laptops
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Broken Oil Plug - OK to leave it there?

Was able to fish the piece out using a magnet on the outside and a screw retriever. With my luck the piece would have eventually found a way to do some damage ;)
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- Post #7
- Nov 4, 2011
- Forum: The Garage
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Broken Oil Plug - OK to leave it there?

Trying the magnet thing now, very small hole to work with. I will have to check out that flex magnet, thanks
- 2canSAM
- Post #4
- Nov 4, 2011
- Forum: The Garage
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Broken Oil Plug - OK to leave it there?

Car is a 2002 Dodge Stratus SE+ Sedan with the 2.4L DOHC engine. Many years ago the oil change place boogered up my drain plug and replaced it with one of these plugs linked below. I have since done my own oil changes. Today while tightening the plug back up the grabber arms broke off and are...
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- Nov 4, 2011
- Replies: 11
- Forum: The Garage
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MLB At Bat 11 requires IOS 4 - Any alternatives

WOW ASSume much... The real question was as asked. The way I understood MLB at bat for the idevices was that you could buy the app and have out of market games streamed to your device. I was not aware that this service also required a MLBtv sub to view. I would be willing to pay for a service...
- 2canSAM
- Post #12
- Apr 14, 2011
- Forum: Apple
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MLB At Bat 11 requires IOS 4 - Any alternatives

Not in Chicago :( Found a local am station that streams but they did not cover last nights game. Better than nothing so I will gladly take it
- 2canSAM
- Post #8
- Apr 9, 2011
- Forum: Apple
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MLB At Bat 11 requires IOS 4 - Any alternatives

Mean old dad (me) placed that restriction. It a joke mostly to rib my daughter about. I would prefer a windows app but am open to anything really, just if an IOS app it would have to work on IOS 3.3. When we upgraded her device to IOS we had a lot of stuttering issues in apps and it was just...
- 2canSAM
- Post #4
- Apr 8, 2011
- Forum: Apple
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MLB At Bat 11 requires IOS 4 - Any alternatives

I need my White Sox games - but live in Alabama - I have looked into At Bat 11 but it requires IOS 4 and the only apple device allowed in my house (iphone 3g that my daughter uses as an ipod touch) has issues when upgraded to IOS 4 so that is a no-go. Any other alternatives, Windows preferably...
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- Apr 8, 2011
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Apple
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Was looking to get my A+, advice? Know any good reading?

I would say go for it if the materials and test will not financially hurt you right now. If you get it and don't need it, no big deal, but it would suck to not get it and need it later on. Some companies are so driven by the alphabet soup that even though you may have adequate experience, if you...
- 2canSAM
- Post #10
- Mar 21, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Was I too rude to this CSR?

Bingo, had you used some tact and not been such an ass, you probably would have gotten the problem resolved and maybe even a discount. Sounds like you got deferred for being a dick
- 2canSAM
- Post #12
- Mar 8, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Yay! getting my flawless credit back!

I hope you got all this in writing
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- Post #2
- Mar 8, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Bad ass race track

Very well could be. When I used to ride, downhill riders were quite unique and judging from some of the bikes at the end and the shadow of his bike I would say he is a downhill rider. We had a guy race in a tux once. He cut the pant legs off, but left the sleeves of the jacket and wore the...
- 2canSAM
- Post #10
- Mar 1, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Help me Jailbreak my iphone

The easiest way. Go to jailbreakme.com (from the phone) slide to jailbreak, wait about 1-2 minutes and your done.
- 2canSAM
- Post #7
- Feb 9, 2011
- Forum: Apple
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Fisherman! Huge Clearance at Walmart. Rapalas $5. Lots More. (YMMV of course)

Thanks, will have to check it out today.
- 2canSAM
- Post #2
- Jan 28, 2011
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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[H]ard Fail

Hope there is another member here that derived their username from Froot Loops ;)
- 2canSAM
- Post #48
- Dec 31, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Man Hits Teen on Plane

And the issue here is?
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- Post #13
- Dec 30, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Recommend some games for my build

Possibly would be upgrading, I mostly wanted to get a feel for PC gaming in the living room and did not want to sour that initial experience with crappy games. I could justify maybe 75.00 to 100.00 for a newer video card but anything above that I might as well just go with a Xbox 360 or PS3. I...
- 2canSAM
- Post #6
- Dec 28, 2010
- Forum: PC Games
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Recommend some games for my build

OK I left the PC gaming scene back in the Quake 3, NOLF, and Thief 2 days and went to consoles. I am rebuilding an old PC as a HTPC and would love to mess around with PC gaming again. Now I know going in that I will not be able to run any of the newer games but I am not sure what games I could...
- 2canSAM
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- Dec 26, 2010
- Replies: 6
- Forum: PC Games
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UPS delivery can a driver send a text when they are at your door?

Even if you could I doubt they would use. We have a security gate on the road back to our house and have provided the security code to UPS over 15 times and they still won't use it. Fedex on the other hand would use it all the time and still secure the package at the house, even though we live...
- 2canSAM
- Post #6
- Dec 19, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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dvr, blu-ray and netflix in one box?

Have them use DVR for 1 month. They will be sold and will gladly pay 7 bucks with a smile on their face.
- 2canSAM
- Post #5
- Dec 19, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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PayPal strikes again...

Thanks, a lot of extra work for MY money but paypal screwed me over last year. I had sold some stuff on ebay, needed to pay for a car repair and logged in to start a transfer and low and behold all my account funds were on hold. The reason - I hadn't used my paypal debit card in 6 months. So...
- 2canSAM
- Post #14
- Dec 17, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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PayPal strikes again...

Yep paypal is just a holding place. Money does not sit there long before I send it as a money owed payment to another account that is actually tied to my checking account. Now if paypal starts going after people I send money too, I have a problem. I have read too many horror stories about paypal...
- 2canSAM
- Post #7
- Dec 17, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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