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Advice for Choosing Power Bank with USB-C

I'm shopping for a new power bank to charge my phone & camera for up to 2-3 days while hiking in Patagonia. I'm aiming for at least 10,000+ mAh capacity, and both USB-A & USB-C port for future proofing. I'm budgeting $10-12 per 10,000 mAh, but open to suggestions. I found options with regular...
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- Oct 28, 2019
- Replies: 3
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Can't Read or Boot Samsung 850 EVO SSD, Dead or Not Initialized?

I ran the Analyse and QuickSearch steps but TestDisk didn't find any partitions. I've attached screenshots of the output. I'm not sure if it's worth continuing at this point or trying to run DeeperSearch as it sounds like the next step might try to write changes to the drive.
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- Jul 22, 2018
- Forum: Computer Building
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Can't Read or Boot Samsung 850 EVO SSD, Dead or Not Initialized?

I'm trying out TestDisk as I type, but before I start the "Analyse/QuickSearch/DeeperSearch" steps, these will not make any modifications to the drive yet, right?
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- Jul 22, 2018
- Forum: Computer Building
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Can't Read or Boot Samsung 850 EVO SSD, Dead or Not Initialized?

Sorry, in case it wasn't clear, I've been trying to reuse it in the same NUC.
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- Jul 21, 2018
- Forum: Computer Building
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Can't Read or Boot Samsung 850 EVO SSD, Dead or Not Initialized?

I've got a Samsung 850 EVO that I had running in my NUC up until Dec 2016. I swapped it out for a Crucial SSD, but I left everything intact on the 850 before storing it away. I tried using the Samsung 850 again on the same NUC: 1) via external enclosure - doesn't mount and don't see drive in...
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- Jul 21, 2018
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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Should code in source control be in production or dev mode

It sounds like I should just have config/build files take care of the final prod/dev mode of the application. Even if you have config files for your build processes to manage the final application state, what is the default state when your code is in source control? Are these config files...
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- Jun 9, 2010
- Forum: Programming
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Should code in source control be in production or dev mode

No, this is our "legacy" product that's been around for probably 5-6 years. Since this is a customer facing app, we can sometimes go through a couple releases the same week if there's a client demand. Otherwise, we probably do bi-weekly releases if we follow our own schedule.
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- Jun 9, 2010
- Forum: Programming
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Should code in source control be in production or dev mode

We're a ColdFusion shop. I suppose it's possible we could create a branch too for our purposes. Is this how it's normally done at other companies?
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- Jun 9, 2010
- Forum: Programming
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Should code in source control be in production or dev mode

We're currently using VSS as our source control repository. All of our code in VSS are checked-in with the development flag turned on. Obviously, we have to remember to turn that flag off everytime we deploy code to production. I could see it making development easier since every time I get...
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- Jun 9, 2010
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Programming
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Do I need to see original Alice in Wonderland?

Since I'm having trouble finding the movie before this evening, is reading this wiki article to Alice in Wonderland sufficient for references: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice%27s_Adventures_in_Wonderland
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- Mar 21, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Do I need to see original Alice in Wonderland?

According to http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1014759/, they say: "19-year-old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen's reign of terror. " From the sounds of this, it sounds like a...
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- Mar 21, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Do I need to see original Alice in Wonderland?

I definitely plan to at some point. I was never really into watching scifi or fantasy while I was growing up but I've changed my ways since. :)
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- Mar 21, 2010
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Do I need to see original Alice in Wonderland?

I'm going to watch the new Alice in Wonderland movie this evening. As I understand it, this is not a remake of the original but rather a sequel to it. My question is, do I need to watch the original Alice in Wonderland movie before watching this new one? I'm afraid I might miss some...
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- Mar 21, 2010
- Replies: 11
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Should I sell to a non-responding eBay buyer?

In light of the information from the link I recently received, I will have to agree with you. But with the information I was given previously, I saw no fault on my side as PayPal clearly says I am allowed to accept additional credit/debit card payments. I should've posted here earlier and I...
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- Apr 13, 2009
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Should I sell to a non-responding eBay buyer?

It seems that is the case here. I really wish they were more clear with these policies as PayPal says one thing while eBay says another...
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- Apr 13, 2009
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Should I sell to a non-responding eBay buyer?

Whoops, I meant to ask you Newbian. Thanks for the link though. From the link: If you offer PayPal as a payment option on eBay (either using logos or text in the item description) you must accept all forms of PayPal payment including account balance, bank account transfer, and credit cards...
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- Post #31
- Apr 13, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Should I sell to a non-responding eBay buyer?

Hey Number1, can you send me the link where you got this information from? I've never seen this part about "must have a Premier or Business PayPal account" on PayPal or eBay's website. Thanks!
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- Apr 13, 2009
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Should I sell to a non-responding eBay buyer?

Technically, I have not been able to accept his payment so I am not holding his money. If I could deny his payment and send him a refund, I would. Once again, PayPal won't let me do this.
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- Apr 13, 2009
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Should I sell to a non-responding eBay buyer?

I'll agree with everyone that I'm definitely not making the buyer happy by taking so long to ship. However, I've sent numerous messages to the buyer asking if he was okay with waiting a bit while I settle out these PayPal issues. Specifically, I've sent 4 messages through eBay and 2 direct...
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- Apr 13, 2009
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Should I sell to a non-responding eBay buyer?

Personally, I've never had a problem with PayPal until now. I am re-evaluating whether or not I will continue using PayPal after this ordeal. The reason I haven't shipped is because I haven't been able to accept his payment. PayPal his holding his payment hostage in my account until I...
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- Apr 13, 2009
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Should I sell to a non-responding eBay buyer?

Heh, sorry but I meant to ask if there's a high risk something would go wrong by moving forward with this transaction rather than how much $$ I'm risking. :)
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- Apr 13, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Should I sell to a non-responding eBay buyer?

I don't sell very often. I probably average 4-5 sales a year. I don't want to upgrade to the Premier account since I'll have to start paying fees for every single PayPal payment from that point on.
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- Apr 13, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Should I sell to a non-responding eBay buyer?

Yes, this is a problem on my end and not the buyers fault. But specifically, it's a problem with PayPal. I can't accept the payment nor can I cancel the payment. In one of my original emails to the buyer, I asked him to cancel the payment since I couldn't, and try sending again. I do feel...
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- Apr 13, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Should I sell to a non-responding eBay buyer?

My eBay auction ended on 3/30. I sent an invoice out the following day on 3/31 and the buyer paid by 4/1. For some reason, I couldn't accept his payment in my PayPal account. It's sitting there in an "Unclaimed" status forcing me to upgrade from a Personal to Premier account before I can...
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- Apr 13, 2009
- Replies: 34
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Permanently Deleting Files

For some reason, BCWipe can't detect any of my local drives so I can't select anything for it to wipe/clean. But I did find SDelete which seems to be working.
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- Oct 5, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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Permanently Deleting Files

This is pretty much what I've planned on doing so far. I was just hoping there was a cool tool out there that would automate this process for me.
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- Oct 4, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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Permanently Deleting Files

I've just accepted a new job offer and will be at my current workplace for another week or so. Over the years, I've installed some games, IM clients with logs of personal conversations, receipts of purchases I've made from the work computer, etc. Before leaving, I plan on purging my entire...
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- Oct 4, 2006
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Windows
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Cheapest way to send money to Japan

I might need to send $200 to a friend in Japan. He says there's a $40 or so processing fee to cash personal checks in Japan since checks are not as common there. I've thought about PayPal, but I believe I'll still have to pay about $10 in processing fees there too. Are there any other...
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- Jul 14, 2006
- Replies: 12
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Selling Academic Software

Do you know for sure if that's legal, or is that what you think it is? I don't want MS knocking at my door, suing me for "ruining" their business.
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- Jan 11, 2005
- Forum: Windows
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Selling Academic Software

I got a copy of Visio 2002 Pro from a class a year ago. It's still in the original sealed box and it's been sitting on my shelf ever since I got it. It has the "academic pricing" sticker on the box. Since I don't need it, would it be okay for me to sell it to someone? What are the legal...
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- Jan 11, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Windows
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Batch Changes for File Ownership and Permissions

About a month ago, I got hit by a virus that randomly removed all my permission and ownership settings on various directories and files. I get the "<file or directory name> is not accessible" message everytime I try to access something. I think I know how to fix it: I have to go in and add...
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- Dec 12, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows
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Need Wedding Gift Ideas

Any place in particular that sells good high quality frames? Most of my shopping is done at Target :) The rest of the time, it's at Newegg or Dell.
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- Sep 19, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Need Wedding Gift Ideas

So how much cash should that be?
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- Sep 19, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Need Wedding Gift Ideas

How much should I be spending for a present as a best man? I've heard gifts normally range from $50-100, but I think that's for the other attendants.
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- Sep 19, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Need Wedding Gift Ideas

Nope, not registered anywhere. They're not really doing a traditional American wedding because they're from Japan. And it's a very tiny wedding...~25 attendants.
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- Sep 19, 2004
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Need Wedding Gift Ideas

The wedding is next Saturday and I still can't figure out what to get. I need a wedding present for both the bride and groom, and I need another present for the present for the groom himself, since I'm the best man. Any ideas? I guess I could just get them some fancy crystal from Mikasa or...
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- Sep 19, 2004
- Replies: 9
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Car Broken Into Lastnight

I thought about that too. Sometimes you'd be surprised how stupid some people can get.
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- Jul 2, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Car Broken Into Lastnight

The same thing happened to one of the guys at work. I'm amazed by how dumb some people are to break into the same car the same week. What more can you get after cleaning it out the first time? Well, perhaps they wanted to break the second window just for the sake of breaking it.
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- Post #11
- Jul 2, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Car Broken Into Lastnight

Yea, it really annoys me when people like that are willing to cause so much property damage for a simple dollar.
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- Jul 2, 2004
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Car Broken Into Lastnight

As the title says, my car got broken into lastnight. They took everything out of my glove compartment, center console, and ashtray (my quarters for parking meters). They took all my stuff including cell phone accessories, road emergency tools, sunglasses, etc. Most importantly, they took my...
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- Jul 2, 2004
- Replies: 12
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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