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    FS: Networking [SOLD]Netgear NightHawk X6S AC3000 Triband WiFi Router with Mu-Mimo (Sealed Box from US)

    Model: Nighthawk X6S R7900P. Got it from USA. I have got the invoice (pdf) from Costco. This is a sealed box. So, will prefer local buyers from Kochi/Muvattupuzha and nearby locations. Product Specifications can be read here: https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/networking/wifirouter/R7900P.pdf
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    Linux Linux distributions without systemd, Init Freedom - some thoughts.

    https://devuan.org/os/init-freedom/ Older Linux users find systemd as default init (and more) as the biggest failure happened to Linux sphere. They may be wrong. But, corporates (RedHat) and agencies may have pushed systemd into almost all major Linux distros now. systemd tries to be more than...
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    Linux Ubuntu 17.10 Temporarily Pulled Due To A BIOS Corrupting Problem

    Ubuntu 17.10 Temporarily Pulled Due To A BIOS Corrupting Problem Written by Michael Larabel in Ubuntu on 20 December 2017 at 05:55 AM EST. Canonical has temporarily pulled the download links for Ubuntu 17.10 "Artful Aardvark" from the Ubuntu website due to ongoing reports of some laptops...
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    Budget 31-40k Full HD 15.6 i5 7th gen, 4GB DDR4 1TB HDD Laptop. Looking for Reliability,build quality Dell/HP/Asus

    Hi, I've bought one laptop already (HP 15-bs539tu) for a relative and it is going good and was a great VFM purchase. (Though, it needed a bios/uefi update which fixed a random issue of long booting time with Windows 10). Now, I'm looking for a Laptop to use for work with the same specifications...
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    Monitors Anyone here who has Dell E1914H monitor? - A small help needed.

    Hi, I've recently bought a Dell E1914H monitor for the desktop (office use). The problem is, it has only vga input and from the graphics card, so I used a DVI to Vga converter to connect the monitor. Somehow monitor's resolution is undetected in Linux. I am wondering whether it is the EDID data...
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    Linux Desktop Linux 2015 - Major problems

    This is a interesting read: http://linuxfonts.narod.ru/why.linux.is.not.ready.for.the.desktop.current.html Summary No stability, bugs, regressions, regressions and regressions: There's an incredible amount of regressions (both in the kernel and in user space applications) when things which...
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    Windows Help for clean install of Windows 8.1 on HP ultrabook

    HP Envy4 ultrabook pre-loaded with Windows 8 upgradable to 8.1. No product keys etc(in BIOS). I want to do a clean re-install using Windows 8.1 disc(downloaded from ms servers). Here's what I assume needs to be done. 1. wipe out SSD and hard drive (ultrabook OS is loaded in a SSD) including...
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    Asianet FTTH

    Anyone here using asianet ftth connection (near Cochin)? I have recently shifted to their plan as no wired isp are available here. the plan I took is Rs900 for 4mbps @ 20GB(NO FUP). yes, it scuks when we compare to the ISPs in big cities. Also, Anyone using Kerala-vision FTTH?
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    Less than 10K Cheap and best Android Kitkat phone

    I am using a Samsung Galaxy Ace and looking for a cheap and good upgrade. Consider Micromax Nitro or Micromax canvas2 colors. My preferences is for VFM and good enough for 2 years. 1. Budget? A: 10-12K maximum 2. Preferred Form Factor(flip, bar, slider)? A: Bar 3. Preferred display type? A...
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    PC Peripherals front panel USB 3.0 connection from motherboard USB 3.0 port (no headers)

    I have a coolermaster cabinet with a front panel usb 3.0 single slot whose cable is to be fitted with mainboard header. rest are usb 2.0 slots which are connected to mainboard headers. Mainboard is Intel DH67CL1 which has 2 USB 3.0 ports but no USB 3.0 headers. if I want to connect to the front...
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    Storage Solutions Suggest a robust 1TB hard drive for OS and back up

    I am presently using a 500GB HDD and a 180GB SSD to which OS will be installed. I will want to know which are the most reliable, fast internal hard drives available in the market(online&offline buy). I have bought Samsung and Seagate drives until now and RMA for seagate seems the easiest. Also...
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    Storage Solutions BIOS "security freeze lock" SSD after secure erasing

    *********************************************************************** This is not a query about how to secure-erase your drive. I have done that. *********************************************************************** Intel DH67CL1 updated to latest BIOS version. this BIOS has a UEFI mode...
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    Laptops HP Envy 4 Ultrabook: Keyboard malfunctioning cannot login

    Hi, My 1 year old HP Envy 4 Touchsmart ultrabook(Windows 8) bought from USA seems to have developed keyboard issues from past week. Keyboard, I tried to press all keys, symbols like =,- are working. digit keys like "2" appears after a delay on the password form. almost no other keys working...
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    configuring pppoe connection in wireless router does not work. help needed

    Hi, I have a BSNL broadband with iball-baton iB-LR6111A modem which is then connected to a Belkin N150 wireless router. I usually configure pppoe dialer in Router web interface(192.168.2.1) and it worked till recently. but, I RMAed old router and got a new N150 router model. with this model, I...
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    is it possible to install Windows 7 in GPT partition table SSD with BIOS system?

    Hi, I have a new SSD(Intel 330) and want to install Windows 7 first. Motherboard is DH67CL using BIOS(no UEFI). My doubt is, can I install Windows 7 if I format with GUID partition table(GPT) than MBR? is there a system/bootloader that can support this by emulating/falsifying BIOS as UEFI?
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    please suggest android 2.3 phone around 7K range

    Hi, I am looking for a cheap android phone atleast android 2.3 OS and around Rs7000 range. I find Idea Blade and Galaxy Y are the locally available options. Is there any other Phones recommended? Also, a shop owner said Rs6400 for Galaxy Y(new) although He needs tomorrow to verify this...
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    PC Peripherals Cable arrangement and misc doubts: core i3 system

    Today, I assembled My new system on coolermaster elite 431 plus cabinet. core i3,dh67cl atx motherboard,4gb ripjaws etc etc I have some doubts. * how to hide cables? I tried hiding cables to the other side, but it can hardly hide the cables! will it affect chassis air flow? since I've a...
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    Budget 0-20k Core i3 2120 or AMD FX4100 based system

    Core i3 2120 based system with sata 6mbps motherboard - Help Hi, I am upgrading My system soon and need suggestions. I will be using this system for Browsing,Downloading and other works and never played games(except angry birds!). I need to upgrade CPU,Motherboard,RAM and CPU Cooler+fans...
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    PC Peripherals Cabinet suggestions for AMD System with Seasonic 520W PSU

    Hi, I am upgrading My Desktop in a phased manner. I bought a Seasonic S12 II 520W PSU Yesterday. I actually want to put the new PSU into the old system. When, I checked current Cabinet, it is 5 Years old and the Air Vent for PSU is small. My Plan is to upgrade to a AMD Phenom II /FX based...
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    PC Peripherals 400-450W PSU for C2D system+ SSD

    I am having a primitive zebronics PSU rated 450W in use now. Now that I am buying a SSD, want a good PSU. Which are the options available? Suggest Me some models with good warranty RMA service. Is Corsair VX450 still the best option? is it still sold? what are the other options seasonic,FPS...
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