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Going to New Orleans next week. What to do?

Cochon is one of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans. It's also worth a trip to Frenchmen Street to check out some of the local jazz scene. Three Muses is a good restaurant on Frenchmen Street, but be sure to make reservations.
- MrChad
- Post #18
- Nov 4, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Goodbye NX, hello Switch

A hybrid console will allow Nintendo to consolidate its first party development to a single platform, instead of splitting it between 3DS and Wii U. That means they can deliver a bigger and better library earlier in the console's lifecycle. If there are enough compelling AAA Nintendo titles...
- MrChad
- Post #111
- Oct 22, 2016
- Forum: Console Gaming
Inside Out BD on TotalMedia Theatre 6

Thanks for the tip. I'll check MakeMKV. Would AnyDVD HD help this situation? Is AnyDVD only for BluRay rips or will it work for discs I put in? On a side note, how does this work with standalone players? I know that my Sony player is at least 5 years old and hasn't had an update in a few years...
- MrChad
- Post #3
- Nov 9, 2015
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
Inside Out BD on TotalMedia Theatre 6

My HTPC has Arcsoft TMT 6 installed and has played pretty much any Blu Ray I've thrown at it. I got Inside Out this week and it refuses to play. It reads the disc then just shows a black screen. The software is unresponsive when I try to close it and I have to force close the application. The...
- MrChad
- Thread
- Nov 8, 2015
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
Any way to stop a forced reboot in win7?

This isn't a technical issue but a policy issue with your IT group. You need to raise a help desk ticket or conversation with your manager asking about this policy and how it impacts your work/productivity. Either they can exempt you from the reboot procedures or they can notify you of the...
- MrChad
- Post #16
- Jun 10, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
Metroid Prime Trilogy: 1/29 Wii U Digital Re-release for $10.

I'll be picking it up. I grabbed Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Punch-Out the past two weeks while they were on sale, and I'll be getting this as well. I just wish they would bring Gamecube titles to the eShop.
- MrChad
- Post #4
- Jan 28, 2015
- Forum: Console Gaming
Question about selling used Wii U Deluxe and what happens to download game using code

I don't think this will work. Zelda is tied to your NNID account, which is tied to your Wii U console. You can unlink your NNID account from your console (and associate it with a new console) with Nintendo support's help, but I don't think you can transfer games between NNID accounts.
- MrChad
- Post #2
- Jan 19, 2015
- Forum: Console Gaming
Everytime I open Chrome it tells me I need to update

Chrome never "tells me I need to update". It just updates silently.
- MrChad
- Post #4
- Nov 24, 2014
- Forum: Windows
Code not working on new server

Removing your SQL connector as a dependency is a bit like cutting off your nose to spite your face. *Something* changed with respect to your code, the question is what? Are you using the same compiler as before? Some quick googling shows that C++ 11 handles enums differently...
- MrChad
- Post #3
- Oct 29, 2014
- Forum: Programming
I really miss VRML technology.

Look into X3D or WebGL
- MrChad
- Post #3
- Sep 27, 2014
- Forum: Windows
WTF Costco? You pre-authorize $150 at your gas pumps????

Since you use debit all the time, hasn't this come up before at other gas stations? As others have mentioned, using a debit card at a gas station almost always results in a large pre-authorization charge. Many gas stations have warnings posted at the pump about this. $150 seems pretty high, but...
- MrChad
- Post #76
- Jul 24, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Verizon rant.....this is probably entertaining at least.....

1. Get a nice card and write a personal note in it. 2. Print a picture of the phone and place it in the card. When she opens the card, explain that the shipment got screwed up and her gift will be a few days late. 3. Take her out to a nice dinner and celebrate. 4. Next time buy the gift more...
- MrChad
- Post #8
- Jun 19, 2014
- Forum: Mobile Devices
What the duck! I installed IRST and now Windows is not activated

Why are you constantly formatting/reformatting your computer?
- MrChad
- Post #22
- Jun 4, 2014
- Forum: Operating Systems
Verizon may be taking away unlimited data?

The last of the unlimited data contracts will expire at the end of June. We'll see what Verizon decides to do after that.
- MrChad
- Post #13
- Apr 15, 2014
- Forum: Mobile Devices
Wash. Post article on high frequency trading

I'm about halfway through Michael Lewis' book Flash Boys. Well worth the read.
- MrChad
- Post #2
- Apr 7, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Panasonic ST60

Talked Amazon down to $1599 on the Sony set. Any recommendations for having the TV sit a bit higher (like a small shelf)? I have a small center channel speaker that sits in front of the TV now (Paradigm Cinema CC). My current TV (Panasonic 42PX60U) has a tall bottom bezel, so the center sits...
- MrChad
- Post #108
- Feb 2, 2014
- Forum: Audio Components
Panasonic ST60

After getting cryptic delay emails and runarounds from CSRs for a week and a half, my order was finally canceled this morning. Thinking about a Sony KDL-55W900A instead (the room is a bit bright, so an LED might be a better option). I'm hoping Amazon can give me a credit for the hassle with the...
- MrChad
- Post #106
- Feb 2, 2014
- Forum: Audio Components
2013 Annual Anandtech Tax Time Thread!

Back in 2011 I had 2000 stock options with my employer that were set to expire. The employer offered me a loan such that I could exercise the options and keep the shares but not pay the full $1 / share. In 2013, the company was sold along with my 2000 common shares. I was paid for the fair...
- MrChad
- Post #104
- Jan 26, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Talk me into keeping a Kindle?

I use my tablet in the same way I used to use my phone around the house, primarily to browse the web (using Reddit News, Tapatalk and the built-in browser) and to check up on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook. It's easier to read than my phone, and the case let's me prop it up to read...
- MrChad
- Post #5
- Jan 23, 2014
- Forum: Mobile Devices
Yamaha Receiver Help!

What type of speakers are you using? According to the manual, if your speakers are rated for 4 or 6 ohm impedance, you have to adjust your receiver settings accordingly (page 30 of the manual I found online).
- MrChad
- Post #2
- Jan 23, 2014
- Forum: Audio Components
are Italians just middle easterners that migrated to Europe from the middle east?

First thing I thought of as well
- MrChad
- Post #5
- Jan 23, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Why is there no 64 bit Chrome?

Nevermind, I forgot we were talking about OSX.
- MrChad
- Post #7
- Jan 22, 2014
- Forum: Apple
Who has HBO?

Question for HBO GO users. We have FiOS and Verizon gave us free HBO for 3 months. I signed up for HBO GO using my Verizon login information and it worked fine. How often does HBO GO pull subscription information from Verizon? When my HBO subscription runs out on Verizon, will HBO GO stop...
- MrChad
- Post #16
- Jan 22, 2014
- Forum: Audio Components
Panasonic ST60

Happy dance! Just refreshed Amazon's page and 1 brand new P55VT60 came back in stock! I ordered and then got the Amazon rep to PM Best Buy's clearance price of $1599! So excited, should be coming next Tuesday!
- MrChad
- Post #95
- Jan 21, 2014
- Forum: Audio Components
Panasonic ST60

I tried to order the P55VT60 and the P60VT60 on their website, but I can't deliver to my home address or to any stores nearby.
- MrChad
- Post #93
- Jan 21, 2014
- Forum: Audio Components
Panasonic ST60

Local Best Buy has a P60VT60 display model for $1582. I checked it out, it has maxed out contrast settings, 2000-3000 hours clocked, and a manufacture date of April 2013 (so the fan issue may be present), but I played some test patterns and saw no burn in at all. Tempted at the price, but I am...
- MrChad
- Post #88
- Jan 21, 2014
- Forum: Audio Components
Panasonic ST60

Where did you find it on clearance?
- MrChad
- Post #82
- Jan 20, 2014
- Forum: Audio Components
I would like someone to rip my nose off...

http://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-K-ENG-...dp/B000RDZFZ0/
- MrChad
- Post #5
- Jan 16, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
4.3 update for Vzw Galaxy S3

I had issues with lockups a couple of times immediately after updating. I did a factory reset and the stability problems went away. I have noticed the black screen in Chrome occasionally. Other than that it's worked fine for me.
- MrChad
- Post #7
- Jan 9, 2014
- Forum: Mobile Devices
Anyone know anything about vaporizers?

Just make sure the cops don't take it when you travel across the border.
- MrChad
- Post #17
- Jan 7, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Decent Printer to Buy? Also, best way to throw current HP out window?

We've had a Brother HL-5140 for about 8-9 years now and it's been a workhorse. The toner cartridges last a long time and are so much cheaper than ink. Furthermore, the driver installation is small and simple; I don't need a 500 MB file with a bunch of crappy bundled apps just to get my printer...
- MrChad
- Post #65
- Jan 2, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
IE 11 changes jpeg names to "attachment"

Does clearing your browser cache make a difference?
- MrChad
- Post #3
- Jan 1, 2014
- Forum: Operating Systems
Verizon - Any better used deal than S3?

Still love my S3. It was recently updated to Android 4.3 and it runs very well.
- MrChad
- Post #6
- Dec 26, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
Gmail, Google Maps, slow on Google Chrome

Google's sites are highly optimized but very heavy on JavaScript and AJAX. Gmail and maps fly for me on Chrome version 32, but I run Chrome without any add-ons.
- MrChad
- Post #7
- Dec 23, 2013
- Forum: Windows
Gmail, Google Maps, slow on Google Chrome

Try visiting the same sites in an incognito window. This will temporarily disable your extensions. If they perform better, you'll have to disable extensions one by one to find your culprit.
- MrChad
- Post #5
- Dec 23, 2013
- Forum: Windows
64bit Windows 7, not using all 32GB of RAM

Since at least 2010, Office comes with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The 32-bit version is usually the default; any apps that rely on Office integration features will likely not work with the 64-bit versions. That said, the 32-bit versions are going to be limited to 2 GB of memory. If you...
- MrChad
- Post #4
- Dec 23, 2013
- Forum: Operating Systems
Gmail, Google Maps, slow on Google Chrome

Are you running any extensions or add-ons for Chrome?
- MrChad
- Post #3
- Dec 23, 2013
- Forum: Windows
question about syncing itunes to android

Google Play Music Manager runs as a background service and syncs your music to the cloud. You can then pull your music down to your Android device using the Google Play Music app.
- MrChad
- Post #3
- Dec 23, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
find out what someone drives with just the address

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postal_codes_in_Canada I guess the last portion of the postal code could represent a unique address.
- MrChad
- Post #48
- Dec 22, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
find out what someone drives with just the address

I tried a few addresses on my street but no vehicles pulled up. This in Virginia. I wonder if it only works in certain states?
- MrChad
- Post #45
- Dec 22, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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