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Agreed. That article is referring to the thermal contact between the silicon and the metal top plate of the CPU. You will still need a heat sink and thermal paste for the build, as well as rubbing alcohol to clean it all before assembling. Building PCs today is 1000x easier than it used to be 20 yea...

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The question you need to answer is whether you want/need full computer functionality, similar to a laptop, but in tablet size form factor. Or if you just want/need an overpowered phone/tablet. I have multiple iPhones and iPads, and while I like them for those consumption uses, neither replaces my PC...

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I've never had an issue with returning rentals in the US. In Europe on the other hand, I've learned the hard way that you need to take detailed pictures at the rental lot before driving off showing all damage and with the rental lot background in the pictures. This has saved me twice in the last 10 ...

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Very bizarre post. This sounds like in incredibly depressing outlook on life. Do you not have ANY activities/interests/hobbies you enjoy pursuing? Are you married? Do you have kids? Do you have family/friends? Is work the sole reason for your existence? It's also interesting that you associate taki...

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Nope, no typo. 12/26. I was a bit surprised at the delayed ETA myself. I dropped the signed authorization in the mail the same day as submitting the app online too.

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For work, I have 2 cheap mismatched Dell 24's that are only 1080. It's an OK setup - would be better with matching 1440's. Simple things like the brightness and colors not matching between the two monitors can really be annoying. If I were the boss, I'd be running dual Dell 27" with 1440. For people...

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My Lively to Fido transfer is still in process. Submitted 11/17, paperwork received 11/25, now sitting with Choice Financial. ETA is 12/26.

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1) Don't buy electric. It doesn't have the throwing power you need, electrical power cords are inflexible when frozen, 100'+ cords are problematic. Just don't - asking for headaches. 2) Before deciding brand, decide on whether you need/want a single or 2 stage. 2 stage will handle heavier, deeper sn...

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You can commonly find Dell color laser wireless printers for < $100. Sometimes < $75. The toner is more expensive than inkjet ink, but for the occasional use, the toner lasts much longer since it doesn't dry up. Not to mention a color laser looks worlds better than inkjet, and you can find 3P toner ...

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That oil is way, way overkill for your needs (and enough for several lifetimes). All oil today is detergent oil unless you find oil formulated for gearboxes and such, which is very hard to find. As the manual tells you, for normal operating temperatures you're going to want to use 10W-30 oil (0F an...

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As someone who does cyber for a living, the end user is the weakest link. Windows, linux and OS X all have security vulnerabilities - none are perfect. But that said, there's no saving the machine if people just click every link in every phish/spam, go to sites they shouldn't, etc.

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I’ve never seen a car with aftermarket leather that looks better than OEM. A lot of newer cars have some significant issues with replacing the head unit because things like HVAC controls are routed through them. +1 The days of the radio being a self-contained & replaceable unit are at (coming to) a...

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Just dropped the ToA form in the postal mail as well, transferring out of Lively.

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You didn't post many specifics, but I'd run away from the Goodman, and Lennox & Trane are about on par with each other.

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Is a fully depreciated 4WD truck going to be valued higher than it's 2WD equivalent? Yes. By probably $1500 or so, IMO. More so if you're in a 4WD preferred geography where there's snow, etc. The downside is that the 4WD add hardware that must be maintained/fixed in order to keep the 4WD/powertrain ...

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I think some are being a little negative in response to the OP's question. Sure, HVAC duct cleaning is an "add on" and likely has a large profit margin, but that doesn't mean there aren't times where it's beneficial. I have allergies, and I replaced the furnace shortly after buying my home and I had...

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What most of the people in this thread are missing is, that since the US government has been pushing CAFE standards higher and higher, the only way the OEMs can meet the mandatory fleet requirements is to produce an increasing number of vehicles using smaller and more efficient engines/technology, w...

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Well, just remember that you're talking to what's effectively 3 different companies. Ford: the product manufacturer who has almost no say over what the dealer does, or the lease terms. The Dealer: who is independently owned -- not owned by Ford. FMC: the bank. And while owned by Ford, is the money s...

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OP - For a new install, a NG direct vent is the way to go if you don't want the mess, maintenance and other headaches associated with a natural fireplace. I purchased and installed a Mendota direct vent fireplace about 15 years ago. I did a lot of window shopping, and the fire visuals produced by t...

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s8r - I'm in the USA and work in IT. I'd say your general assessment is correct - it sounds like people in the USA (such as a programmer) would make more here than in Finland. But I think you also need to factor in cost of living, etc. e.g. A 1 bedroom apartment in Silicon Valley will cost you over ...

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Hi Everyone. I'm a long time member and generally know better than to invest in complex things I don't understand, especially expensive things, and things that generally have a bad reputation. However, the financial planner my father used for a couple decades recently passed away and he was a 1-man ...

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OP: The price in the quote sounds about right. If you purchase an upgrade, I'd go for the modulating furnace -- Lennox markets that as "variable capacity". I live further north than you, and our heating season is much longer than cooling... so the modulating aspect pays off, especially in terms of n...

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The problem with some of these replies are that regardless of what the day-to-day dress code is in the office, that doesn't always apply to people being interviewed there. I work in IT at a major company, and most guys wear jeans, a sports polo or t-shirt, etc. -- all perfectly acceptable. But for p...

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I agree - go do some window shopping and make sure you know what you want. If you're just getting your first smartphone now, you may actually like the iPhone better than a Droid - JMO.

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One of the underlying issues people in this thread are hinting at, but not saying, is that using your cell phone w/ SMS codes really doesn't meet the "something you have" factor in 2FA. For multi-factor authentication, it's a combo of something you know (e.g. password), something you have (e.g. a ha...

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I spent 2+ weeks in Egypt touring from Cairo down to Abu Simbel in 2009. I'd strongly recommend you spend the money before the trip at REI and buy a couple pairs of adventure/mountaineering pants... lightweight, quick drying, fairly rugged pants. Many also have zip-off legs to convert to shorts. Des...

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This is one of those cases that if it's not broke, don't fix it (or replace it). Sure, if you buy a new central AC, it'll operate at a higher efficiency and lower electrical cost than what you have today. But even if it was 50% more efficient, at 120 HOURS of use per year.... vs. $3-6k for new equip...

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There's nothing wrong with McAfee - many businesses and residential customer use it everyday. Better question is why do you use it, when you could just use the Windows Defender AV that comes with W7/W10. Even if that is all you do, keep in mind that ads placed within those websites you listed are co...

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I've done a ton of residential and small business network and security work, mostly as hobby or volunteer. Also have several friends that are electricians, so have picked up some tips and tricks from them. My suggestions: I always favor wired Ethernet over wireless when the stationary aspect of such...

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Question to my fellow SE MI residents: The financial advisor my father and a couple siblings used recently passed away. The advisor owned & ran a small firm (him and a partner) and my family doesn't want to stick with that partner - need to move the accounts. Knowing that I'm fairly literate in this...

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Yea, I think it depends on what your itinerary is. Renting an RV and touring the countryside or national parks sounds great, but won't help you in a major city. So I guess it really depends on where/what you plan to do.

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It's hard to argue against Spain based on climate, cost of living, culture, etc. There's a reason why many Brits retire in Spain.

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How would one weld a brass valve to a steel oil pan and why would it be necessary? Technically, it'd be called brazing. But it is possible. It would be useful / necessary to prevent leakage. A leaky oil pan plug can range from being a nuisance to catastrophic. The problem with helicoils are that th...

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$125k/year is £98k/year at today's rate. The 45% tax bracket starts at £150k, so $125k is nowhere near that rate. Deductions on £98k might be around £27.5k tax and around £5.5k NI for 2018/19, leaving a shade under £65k (approx $83k) of disposable income. As a US citizen living in the UK, you would...

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As an American who's visited NYC and the UK several times, I think what you're overlooking is the tax differences. Both cities are expensive. And yes, the cost of living items may be a bit different between the two places, as well as exchange rate fluctuations. The bigger issue in my mind is taxes. ...

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I'd look for a small, local shop to replace the pan. I'd be amazed if you couldn't find a shop to do it for $300. It's not a hard job at all, DIY.

Or go buy a Fumoto oil pan valve and have a welder weld the valve in permanently.

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All of the comments in this thread are interesting, but the reality is that hindsight is 20/20, the stock market isn't rationale (e.g. look at Tesla's evaluation / market cap), and no one knows what the future holds for GE. I personally don't see them going bankrupt. I do think they have a long road...

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I think most people that have worked with residential security cameras would tell you to avoid Foscam as well. In the world of cheap Chinese security cameras, the two companies you should probably be looking at are Dahua and Hikvision. That said, also beware that most of these Chinese cameras have f...

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SPG was great for gaining access to airlines you couldn't otherwise easily earn miles in and which have sweet spots for redemptions. The Marriott travel packages were also a great way to gain extra value. That said if you are going to travel in economy I don't see anything other than churning signu...

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The Westin, Dublin.

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+1 for bigger generator, and +1 for Kohler over Generac.

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I don't think you can fly direct into Inverness - at least not from the states. It is tough enough to get to Edinburgh. :happy Flights to Inverness from JFK are routed through Manchester and from Atlanta they go through Amsterdam. You can get direct flights to Edinburgh from both Atlanta and JFK. I...

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With only 7 days, I'd certainly recommend picking one or the other - not both. I've visited Scotland 4-5 times now, and Ireland once. I think which to pick is completely dependent on where your personal interests lie. If Scotland, my strong recommendation would be to fly into Inverness, which is up ...

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You can certainly afford to do the addition/remodel. As a matter of principal, I'd pay back the family member for the student loan before kicking off a $200k renovation though. Also, I wouldn't kid yourself into thinking that a $200k reno is going to add $200k to your home's value. Financially, and ...

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1) Yes, seems reasonable. You could question the dollar amount of some of your line items - like what exactly is $1,300/month shopping for - but overall, it seems reasonable. 2) There are many online banking high yield savings accounts available that would get you a slightly better rate. e.g. Allian...

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A soundbar is fine for secondary TVs - bedroom, kitchen, etc. - but I would never use one on the primary TV in the household. Subwoofers make a huge difference. Rear surround speakers make a huge difference. Do they add cost and complexity - sure, but well worth it on the primary system.

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I've been to WDW many times. Thoughts: - Not sure hotel price point really dictates the amount of walking involved. All Disney hotels have Disney transport to the parks (bus, water shuttle, monorail), so while the Grand Floridian or Contemporary are physically closer to the MK park, not sure it woul...

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1) Cash - Will probably take at least 2 different Visa credit cards. I figure we'll want some paper Euros too. 1b) Or should I even bother with many Euros at all? Take no cash with you, Euros or USD. Take at least 2 NFT CCs, and your ATM card - notify all of travel the week before departure. Odds a...

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This whole concept of the national identity of a company is becoming more and more archaic. So many corporations are multi-national entities now. Even startups... Not sure what an "American" company means anymore. I worked for a couple of "US" tech companies where most of the R&D was done abroad (I...

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