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    Is anyone interested in purchasing accessories through Quad Lock USA?

    Hi everyone, I am looking to purchase two items from Quad Lock but unable to meet the $50 free shipping criteria. If anyone is interested to partner up, I will be very delighted. Moreover, if someone you know is coming from Australia, it will be even better.
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    What to shop in Japan?

    Hi everyone, I am planning a trip to Japan in the coming weeks and since the Japanese have a knack for unique electronics and several other goods that are hard to come by in India, I am seeking suggestions from the members on what can be a good purchase, new or used, that I can keep on my...
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    News websites subscription sharing

    Hi everyone, we have threads for subscriptions to Netflix, YouTube Premium, Spotify, Truecaller, and other OTT platforms and services. However, I did not find a thread for anyone interested in sharing subscriptions to news portals that are behind a paywall. Today, unbiased and insightful...
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    Please rate my networking setup?

    Hi folks, I am in the midst of setting up a home network for a bit large space. I have set the goal to set it up without burning a hole in the wallet so it needs to value for money, VFM, but reliable too. It will help if I have cloud access since I will be in a different city but managing it...
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    Laptops Need a Type C cable to pass charge my laptop at 65W

    Hi folks, I have been on a lookout for a good cable that can charge a laptop whose requirement is 65 watts. I suspect the usual Type C cables might not live upto the mark and therefore, I thought of spending a bit more for something premium. This cable from Anker seems to have the necessary...
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    What to buy from the US?

    So, I have a relative coming over from the US and I want to utilise the visit by purchasing something but I am unable to decide as either my interest has waned off or we get almost everything that is available in the US here at nearly the same price. Here are a few things that I think might be...
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    Windows Windows 11 Update Keeps Failing To Install

    Hi everyone, I have a Windows 10 Pro license that was purchased from the Microsoft store and it has been serving me well for many years. Recently, I tried to update to Windows 11 through the Update assistant or windows updates but the update never successfully installs. It downloads to the PC...
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    Disillusioned with a Career in Advertising: What's Next?

    Hi everyone, I have been working in advertising since 2010. I make under 2 LPM but in six figures which is a decent pay, but in the last couple of years, I feel as if I have been awakened from the matrix of the advertising world and now see the real world that lies beyond. I have become...
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    Monitors Monitor Died. Please suggest a new one

    My monitor from 2014 BenQ XL2411T just refused to turn on suddenly. I will try to revive it as a DIY project but it also had developed a slight burn patch in the centre. Nonetheless, it served me very well. I had shortlisted a few monitors as I did plan to replace it when I the right time or...
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    Purchased an item from overseas during Black Friday, and now I'm facing a minimum of 42% in import fees!

    Hello everyone, this is a sort of PSA as well as a TIFU thread to help others avoid the same mistake I made. For a long time, I had my eye on a Quad Lock mount for my motorcycle, and every year, I would eagerly anticipate the 30% Black Friday discount. After upgrading my motorcycle from a Honda...
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    FS: Home Audio Video Amazon Echo Dot 4th Generation

    Hi everyone, Looking to sell my unused Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen (Black). Product: Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen Asking Price: Rs. 2250 The Good: New and unused. Opened the box for pictures. The Bad: None Purchased Date: Not applicable Purchase Source: Gift Warranty Status: 12 months based on the...
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    Truecaller Premium Family Subscription - Any Feedback?

    I was a paid subscriber of Truecaller for 2 years but the increment in subscription cost each year does not make sense as the I was paying only to avoid the ads. I came to know Truecaller is offering a family subscription wherein 5 accounts can avail the benefits of their premium subscription...
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    PC Peripherals HDMI to VGA Cable

    I have an old monitor that I don't want to discard right away. The issue is it only has a DVI-D and VGA ports. I can use a HDMI to DVI-D cable and use the former but the latter seems wasted. I have been looking for a HDMI to VGA cable, not a converter, that can solve my woes. So far, I have come...
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    2 Cables or 1 Cable With A Switch

    I have limited experience in home networking and wanted to the most efficient way to solve my connection needs. I have placed the router along with the fiber optic box in the living room but my workstation (laptop and monitors) as well as gaming desktop is in the bedroom. Since the range from...
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    FS: RAM G.Skill DDR3 2x4GB RAM

    Product: G Skill RipjawsX 8 GB Asking Price: Rs. 1500 Form factor: DD3 1600 The Good: Works as intended The Bad: Nothing Purchased Date: 2011 Purchase Source: Prime ABGB Warranty Status: Out of warranty Shipping: Not included Packaging: Not included Location: Navi Mumbai
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    FS: Others ICY DOCK Tool-Less 4 x 2.5” SSD Mounting Bracket

    Product: ICY DOCK Tool-Less 2.5” (4 Bays) SSD Mounting Bracket for 5.25” Bay Asking Price: Rs. 700 Form factor: 5.25'' The Good: New, unused since purchase. The Bad: Packing box is stained Purchased Date: 2017 Purchase Source: Amazon USA Warranty Status: Out of warranty Shipping: Not included...
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    FS: Processor Intel Core i5 2500

    Product: Core i5 2500 Asking Price: Rs. 2,000 Socket: LGA 1155 The Good: Works flawlessly The Bad: None Purchased Date: 2011 Purchase Source: Prime ABGB Warranty Status: Out of warranty Shipping: Not included Packaging: Not included Location: Navi Mumbai
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    FS: Motherboard Gigabyte LGA 1155 Sandy Bridge Motherboard | Bootloop Issues

    Product: Gigabyte P67A-UD3R-B3 Rev 1.1 Asking Price: Rs. 0 Form factor: ATX The Good: All ports work. No bent pins. No burnt capacitors. The Bad: Bootloop issues Purchased Date: 2011 Purchase Source: Prime ABGB Warranty Status: Out of warranty Shipping: Not included Packaging: Not included...
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    3D Printing Front Panel Of My Cabinet. Possibilities?

    I recently got a Corsair Obsidian 250D. The front panel of the case is a solid block of plastic and this unnecessarily restricts airflow. I do not want to tamper the original component therefore I plan to make a 3D printed version of the front panel with adequate vents. I have no idea about 3D...
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    SFF On A Tight Budget

    My 10-year-old system was well past its prime and with a failed motherboard, an upgrade was necessary. I had been longing for an ITX build with the goal to reuse as many components from my ATX build. This narrowed down my case options to Thermaltake Core V1 and Corsair 250D, both hard to get. It...