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I'm going to university this fall and I like programming and computers so I kinda wanna study CS, but I don't like math much. I'm pretty good at it, but I almost never enjoy it.

Should I give CS a try?

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Is the Sansa Clip Plus with Rockbox still the greatest mp3 player of the decade?

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>What distro should I choose?
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Babbies_First_Linux

>What are some cool programs?
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/list_of_applications
https://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Main_Page

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What image viewer do you use? I've been using IrfanView but it can't play GIFS for shit.

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>Headphone purchase advice
http://pastebin.com/fYZLW7Ub

Please put some effort into your requests and questions.

If you dislike a suggestion, explain why and try giving a better suggestion to whomever asked.

For sub-$50 headphones and IEMs, check out infographic in >>>/g/csg

>/g/ wiki headphone FAQ:
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php?title=Headphones

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Hey /g/,
Just found out from /pol/ that ISP's will be selling user data starting Dec 7th 2017.
They say that the only way to avoid creating a trail is by using a VPN.
I'm here to ask you guys if that is true and if so, how do I use a VPN the easy way?
I'm mildly autistic and browse /x] probably too often.
So, kindly explain to me like I'm retarded just how VPN's work and what freeware I need to use one.
Thanks ahead of time you fucking /g/eniuses..

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Post your component list, rate other anons', and ask questions in general.

Always state the purpose of your PC, your budget, AND YOUR COUNTRY if outside the USA.
If you are asking for improvements, clarify whether you want to lower price or to improve specs or build quality.

Assemble your parts list; built-in price comparisons by vendor and a compatibility filter.

https://pcpartpicker.com


Gaming builds based monitor resolution and refresh rate

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/pcbg/saved/


>To activate the Description, select build from sidebar then click on the title over the parts list
>Description contains notes, other options, and build skeleton for easy customization / cost savings
>Note: Win7 and 8.1 cannot be installed on a 200 series chipset

Have a budget, but don't know where to start? This will recommend you a parts list based on price.

http://www.logicalincrements.com/


>Subsitute a G4560 with 2400MHz RAM for any Pentium or i3; similar performance, up to 50% cost reduction.
>Consider using an i5 7500 in any RX470/480 or GTX 1060 tier build
>Consider stock fan+heatsink for any i3 or locked i5 build without a Z mobo
>Consider a B250 or mobo for any Pentium or i3 build
>Add a 240GB SSD to the "Very Good" tier build
>The only worthwhile gfx cards are the GTX1050, RX470, RX480, GTX1060 6GB for 1080p
>wait for Ryzen R5s


General build advice including chipset compatibility, power supply advice, Windows activation information.

http://pastebin.com/F9diF2hA (embed) (embed) (embed) (embed) (embed) (embed)


Information about how to assemble a PC, how to select components, etc.

https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Build_a_PC


>Outdated chipset information

If you see any other build advice or part list threads, direct them here with >>>/g/pcbg

Old Thread:

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>source:
http://www.tahistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Lisa-Su.jpg

>mpv
>SSimSuperRes.glsl
http://i.4cdn.org/g/1490169854457.png

>madVR
>NGU Sharp Medium
>Add Grain
http://i.4cdn.org/g/1490171308613.png

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Speccy Thread?
Speccy Thread!

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Why did big companies (enterprise customers) abandon ThinkPad?

Before, every large company way buying ThinkPads by truckloads and now they're not.

Before, you could expect tons of used ThinkPads on various sites for cheap because companies were upgrading, and now thse used computer markets don't have many ThinkPads.

What happened? What platform did large companies move to?

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show me what you've got and attempt to justify it

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Tech brands you don't trust despite never owning any of their products.
>Diablotek

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Last one about to hit limit

>tfw fell for the Ultrashort meme
Its breddy great. Mostly watching movies on it.

Aside of Mouse (came free with Monitor) what should I upgrade/add into the mix?

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How do I connect a Nokia 7110 to my PC?

I got the data cable, connected it, and ran Oxygen Phone Manager and Nokia PC suite but neither one recognizes the phone.
I have drivers for the cable but I'm unaware if more drivers are needed, and what could they be?

I simply want to load custom graphics into the phone.