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Shared PC Solution for 4 Homeschoolers

My son is tinkering with his new Raspberry Pi 3 now. Pretty nifty and for coding and light productivity software and browsing seems more than serviceable.
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- Oct 11, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Shared PC Solution for 4 Homeschoolers

We have 4 children whom my wife homeschools, ages 7 to 13. I guess our 2 year old decided they needed a new computer (they did, 10 year old tower) and destroyed their Windows PC. Aside from a toddler proof desk solution I am thinking more long-term for a workstation solution. We have a tight...
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- Oct 3, 2017
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Max $400, Debating 2k 25" IPS, 2k 32" WVA, 34" UWide IPS

Thanks for the feedback. Debating between the HP "32 QHD and the LG 34" Ultrawide. Leaning toward the HP but concerned about the AMVA+ display. Sounds solid though although no local stores have it to check it out.
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- Post #4
- Oct 18, 2016
- Forum: Displays
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Max $400, Debating 2k 25" IPS, 2k 32" WVA, 34" UWide IPS

I am looking for suggestions & advice. My 28" Hanns G finally "died." It must of had bad capacitors as when it would shut off it never wanted to go back on. I love the size but the colors and viewing angle were horrible. But it was 1920x1200 instead of 1080 which was good for working with...
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- Oct 16, 2016
- 2560x1440 ips mva ultrawide wva
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- Forum: Displays
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Android Phone Dock / Charger / Speaker (BlueTooth)

Still looking... I have found a couple devices that look solid for their price range. One is the iLive BT Speaker System ($35 at Walmart, $48 at Amazon, 3.7 stars). The speakers sound only adequate and while it can charge 2 devices and both prop on the stand it doesn't have a fast charge...
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- Sep 15, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Text-to-Speech in the Android Kindle App

I am having a hard time getting TTS working in the Android Kindle App (Moto G4 Plus, Marshmellow OS). I am new to the Kindle app on the phone (although I have used the Kindle Cloud reader a lot in the past). A number of friends noted the Kindle app has TTS and even the Google Play Store...
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- Aug 23, 2016
- android kindle text-to-speech
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- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Android Phone Dock / Charger / Speaker (BlueTooth)

The charger that came with my Moto G4 Plus is woefully short. After rummaging through the reviews it appears getting a dock for an Android phone that will charge the device and offer Bluetooth stereo speakers is like finding a needle in a haystack. Any personal experience or...
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- Aug 8, 2016
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- Forum: Mobile Devices
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i found a bug (another) in the bible

Something cannot be labeled the exegetical eschatology position without first stating your presuppositions. An exegete with a Dispensational predisposition and another with a classically Reformed predisposition will result at very different end points, not due to their exegesis, but their...
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- Post #69
- Aug 4, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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i found a bug (another) in the bible

As others noted, in Catholicism the dead typically go to Purgatory to be purified. For Protestants, they do think you go to heaven--many (not all) see this as a change of process due to Jesus' resurrection where previously they may have slept in the dirt. Some, a minority, believe in "soul...
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- Aug 2, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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i found a bug (another) in the bible

The concept of an afterlife existed well before his time and specifically the Second Temple literature is chalk full of references to heaven (variable identified as heaven, kingdom of God, age to come, new creation, etc.) and to a negative afterlife (gehenna, the abyss, tarturus, lake of fire...
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- Post #27
- Aug 2, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Software/Templates: Living Memorial Scrapbook for Dying Mother

Is there a Reddit or other helpful forum/community for tips & advice for this sort of project? EDIT: A quick edit to note after a couple hours of searching there is some software aimed at this. ProShow and Photostory among others. Finding a template is going to be a bear though as the market...
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- Aug 2, 2016
- Forum: Windows
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Software/Templates: Living Memorial Scrapbook for Dying Mother

My mother is dying from stage 4 cancer. I need some help with a memorial project. My mother broke her hip a couple weeks back and sadly the cause was metastasized cancer destroyed her hip. We don't know if she has a couple months or closer to a year but the prognosis is very poor either way...
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- Aug 2, 2016
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Best place for music archive to stream (PCs and Android Phone)

A lot to chew on here. I tried a few albums on OneDrive and Play... still tinkering. I do like the longevity of the Google service/app... although Groove was completely seamless with OneDrive.
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- Aug 1, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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My Initial Experience w/Moto G4 Plus

Same here. I was just looking at options, as my 2006 Uplander lacks an Aux port, and I stumbled across some Bluetooth FM transmitters for ~ $20 at Amazon. If I understand correctly, you plug it into the lighter charger. Your phone sends the Bluetooth audio signal to the device, and the...
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- Aug 1, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Best place for music archive to stream (PCs and Android Phone)

I will give Play and Groove both a run to see what works best for us.
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- Jul 29, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Best place for music archive to stream (PCs and Android Phone)

We have ~ 8GB of music from our CD collection. It us currently sitting on our old Synology DS210j NAS. Unfortunately, I cannot get the DS App to sync correctly. My wife is probably getting the same phone I am (Moto G4 Plus) we would like access to our own music collection while in and away...
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- Jul 29, 2016
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- Forum: Mobile Devices
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My Initial Experience w/Moto G4 Plus

Done. Titles "G4 Plus" as they spell out the name. Thanks.
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- Jul 28, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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My Initial Experience w/Moto G4 Plus

So... Tell me where I am "doing it wrong." Also: app or config recommendations.
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- Jul 28, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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New to Smartphones, read a lot of scanned PDFs (Text to Speech?) and need GPS

I started a new thread with my experience here.
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- Jul 28, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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My Initial Experience w/Moto G4 Plus

You can read here why I purchased a phone, and why I didnt have a need for one. Also my need & want list out of a device in my $200-$300 budget. I purchased a Lenovo Motorola Moto G4 Plus... which if it werent for LG which also has a brand model named the G4 I wouldnt need that mouthful of...
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- Jul 28, 2016
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- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Adenocarcinoma of unknown primary

I have been following this thread for a long while--it came more real to me yesterday when my mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer that has metastasized to her bones (discovered while she broke her hip sitting down). Age 54. And I thought of how inspirational your posts have been, so...
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- Post #356
- Jul 22, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Android App for Video Messaging

I am new to smartphones and purchased a Moto G4 Plus. The goal is to be able to share more pictures and videos with my mother. She has a Nexus 7 (2012) and a Samsung S5. She is a technology neophyte -- so something that is easy to use, stable (not going to disappear in the next year), and...
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- Jul 22, 2016
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- Forum: Mobile Devices
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New to Smartphones, read a lot of scanned PDFs (Text to Speech?) and need GPS

Thanks for the link. Anyone have experience with any of these headsets brands? Aumax V-8 (6-8 hours) $18 Plantronics Explorer 50 (11 hours) $23 JETech H0785 (4 hours) $15 Simptech (10 hours) $19 I would use something like this in the car and on walks (listening to lectures). But most...
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- Jul 21, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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New to Smartphones, read a lot of scanned PDFs (Text to Speech?) and need GPS

Accessories... Case. Any brand or style I should be looking for? The Moto G4/Plus has a lot of options. A slim soft TPU case, a number of 2-piece TPU and Polycarbonate case, thicker ones with kick stands, etc. Also glass screen protectors. I am thinking something very minimal like my first...
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- Jul 21, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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New to Smartphones, read a lot of scanned PDFs (Text to Speech?) and need GPS

Yeah, the reviews were pretty positive. I was tempted by the Nexus 5X but the Moto G4 Plus having the ability to expand memory and more RAM & storage were in it's favor. It was also cheaper, and getting a 32GB model through Google Fi for $280 would be some hoop jumping + a month of service...
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- Jul 20, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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New to Smartphones, read a lot of scanned PDFs (Text to Speech?) and need GPS

Thanks for everyone's feedback. I am a Prime Member. After reading a number of reviews I went with the Moto G4 Plus. Getting more RAM (4GB vs. 2GB) and more storage out of the box (64GB vs. 16/32GB) and slightly better camera seemed a good value. Especially as I wasn't keen on the lock screen...
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- Jul 20, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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New to Smartphones, read a lot of scanned PDFs (Text to Speech?) and need GPS

Opinions on the Moto G4 Plus $250 and the Nexus 5X $270... The Moto has 4GB memory and 64GB storage plus optional SD expansion. Have read they plan to support Android N and O. The Nexus 5X is 2GB memory and 32GB storage and no SD expansion. But faster processor. Comparing the Moto 4G Plus...
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- Jul 19, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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New to Smartphones, read a lot of scanned PDFs (Text to Speech?) and need GPS

Thanks for those pointers. Right now I am not sure I would be using much beyond stock features, but yeah, I have heard upgrades are pretty poor on the mobile platforms, especially Android. So many trade offs with the phones with SD card slots, replaceable batteries, OS version, etc.
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- Jul 19, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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New to Smartphones, read a lot of scanned PDFs (Text to Speech?) and need GPS

Your link had me looking at the LG G3 seriously. Is a brand new G3 for $170 a "good deal" by today's standards? @ $170 it would be new and the D850 model (AT&T GSM) whereas the Slickdeal is a "new-return" D851 (TMobile GSM). Sounds like they both should work with the AT&T plan but maybe less...
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- Jul 19, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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New to Smartphones, read a lot of scanned PDFs (Text to Speech?) and need GPS

Never heard of swappa, will take a look! Thanks guys, the quick posts are appreciated :)
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- Jul 18, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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New to Smartphones, read a lot of scanned PDFs (Text to Speech?) and need GPS

Wow, thanks for the link. That is a nice phone. I would like some feedback before I jump but that is exactly what I am looking for. Hopefully being gun shy doesn't bite me... that is tempting!
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- Jul 18, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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New to Smartphones, read a lot of scanned PDFs (Text to Speech?) and need GPS

I am in search of a smartphone. Trouble is I have never owned one as I have always been at home with the family or at work. We had (past tense) a cheap basic emergency phone in our glove box which satisfied the rare occasion I needed a phone on the road. Unfortunately, my mother has fallen ill...
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- Jul 18, 2016
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- Forum: Mobile Devices
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A few questions about fruit trees and grass.

How many other apple trees do you have blossoming when your granny apple tree blossoms?
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- Jul 6, 2016
- Forum: Home and Garden
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2016 NFL draft and offseason thread: is Megatron HOF worthy?

Holy moly! I retract my opinion after such a deft analysis. After seeing each point deconstructed with such piercing accuracy I am at a loss at how I ever arrived at such an opinion to begin with. Thank you for pointing out the flaws in my wayward thinking. I am forever in your debt...
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- Jun 30, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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2016 NFL draft and offseason thread: is Megatron HOF worthy?

What is the standard for "great" years? >= 1,200 yards = 5 seasons >= 9 touchdowns = 5 seasons Not many players in the HoF match/exceed the number of "great" years with these numbers. Over a 9 year career Johnson averaged 1,291 yards per season, 81 receptions, and 9 touchdowns. So his 9...
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- Post #145
- Jun 30, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Is Steph Curry already the best shooter in NBA history?

1. LeBron James has multiple seasons where his regular season PER is better than Curry's career best. So what if Curry had a better regular season this year during the regular season--James was a much better player from Game 1 of the regular season to Game 7 of the NBA finals. My Proof: 99%...
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- Post #448
- Jun 24, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Official 2016 NBA Off Season Thread!

Any guesses where Kevin Love will be playing to start the 2016-2017 season? I know the Cavs won the Finals but the relationship seems strained and ran the course.
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- Jun 22, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Geany Editor & Terminal for beginners

Does anyone have experience with the Geany code editor with terminal? Python Crash Course highly recommends Geany and describes it as: https://www.geany.org/ At first blush it looks like Notepad++ with an integrated Terminal. Which sounds like a great transition for my sons (just...
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- Jun 21, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Programming
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*** 2016 NBA Playoff thread ***

That block by James was one of the best non-fluke plays I have seen in the finals. It reminds me of Jordan's hand switch against the Lakers. Jordan switched hands mid shot... because he could and no one was going to stop him. When James came screaming down the court trailing the 2-on-1 she...
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- Jun 20, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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*** 2016 NBA Playoff thread ***

That cannot be right. I blame LeBron. For not going to a team with a GM capable of constructing a deep roster with proper all stat side kick(s) for his skill set and a coach who can manage the roster. For the Record: I thought going to Miami was a huge blunder as before James came it was clear...
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- Post #696
- Jun 14, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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