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    Image of fuchikoma fuchikoma
    11/19/09

    In reply to Camouflage Cords
    Neat idea, but I don't like the look... also I'm too much of a geek - when I look at it I see added arbitrary EM interference, and added resistance from a monster-long cord.
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    Image of RT100 RT100
    11/19/09

    @fuchikoma: fotrunately, the simple lamp doesn't care about EM interference and added resistance. So it burns a little darker. meh.
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    11/19/09

    @fuchikoma: "Uh oh, unwanted magnetism!"
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    Image of fuchikoma fuchikoma
    11/20/09

    @RT100: Great, if one lamp is the only electrical thing in your home.

    @Thomas Thorne: Yes, and the voltage at a house is often anywhere from 115-125V, but if you run too long an extension cord, there are devices that will not work at all once it drops beyond a certain point. Lamps are fine, but all I was saying is I see waste when I look at that. You hide a cord by running a lot more cord all over the place, and it's still hanging down over the mantel.

    @Pessimippopotamus: If you took high school physics, you'd know that also means unwanted radio transmission that could interfere with other devices. That elaborate design is basically a big antenna transmitting a 60Hz hum. Possibly nothing would be affected, but why risk it? It's like lowering your car just for the look - you'll probably be fine - or maybe you'll hit a speed bump and scrape it; why risk it?

    I'm just saying the design doesn't appeal to me, and when I look at it I think about the waste and interference it may cause... you know, because I have a lot of computers and wireless equipment. I know the real risks are very minimal; it's an impression. I didn't expect to be picked apart on a technical level for not liking something.
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    Image of RT100 RT100
    11/20/09

    @fuchikoma: agreed, the design looks like crap. It would take too much work and waste too much cord to get it to look like that.
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    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    11/19/09

    In reply to Camouflage Cords
    Or you could just shorten the cord and run it at the juncture of the mantle and wall, where it would be visible but discreet. This reminds me of the fat girl who insists on wearing tight pants and a tube top.
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    Image of golferal - Now with no Segway! golferal - Now with no Segway!
    11/19/09

    @#c16949998: Shit. Youtube links not working. Steel Panther's "Fat Girl" video came to mind....
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    Alfisted promoted this comment Edited by golferal - Now with no Segway! at 11/19/09 3:06 PM golferal - Now with no Segway! was starred golferal - Now with no Segway! was unstarred
    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    11/19/09

    @golferal - Now with no Segway!: Awesome!

    #tips
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    Image of Digo Digo
    11/19/09

    In reply to Camouflage Cords
    Combine this with the bas relief guy and I'll say goodbye to wireless forever.
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    Image of BergenCountyJC can edit his name? BergenCountyJC can edit his name?
    11/19/09

    In reply to Camouflage Cords
    That fooled me at first glance, thought it was fancy pants molding
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    Image of Andrew Knight Andrew Knight
    11/19/09

    @BergenCountyJC can edit his name?: What kind of pants do you wear exaclty?
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    Image of barrywoods barrywoods
    11/06/09

    In reply to Wire Your House With Ethernet Cable For Better Home Networking
    Heh, I've wired the last two houses I've lived in. The current house has about 1200 feet of cat5e in it now. The last house had 2000 feet. The only rooms that don't get wired are the bathrooms. Haven't found a cheap way to make the monitors embedded in the mirrors. #diyethernetwiring
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    Image of JC Whitless JC Whitless
    11/06/09

    @barrywoods: I've been looking for the stick on mirror type screen protector material in sheets big enough to cover like a 15" monitor. I think it would be a great 'hidden' info center in the kitchen. #diyethernetwiring
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    Image of barrywoods barrywoods
    11/06/09

    @JCWhitless: Mirrored plexiglass works the best I think. Just don't have the disposable funds at the moment. #diyethernetwiring
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    Image of You ate my cake! You ate my cake!
    11/06/09

    In reply to Wire Your House With Ethernet Cable For Better Home Networking
    I can not be the only person that loves the little click ethernet cables make when you plug them in. It's like my lan cable's saying "Boom Yeah I'm home, let's get some STREAMING going here guys!!" #diyethernetwiring
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    Image of Rosa Golijan Rosa Golijan
    11/06/09

    @You ate my cake!: You're not. I find that sound strangely fun. #diyethernetwiring
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    Image of blash blash
    11/06/09

    In reply to Wire Your House With Ethernet Cable For Better Home Networking
    Or, you could just run the wires across the floor. It ain't pretty but when you don't host many non-nerd types, no one really cares.

    Also, 100 foot Cat6 cables for $21 from Newegg after tax and shipping? Why not? #diyethernetwiring
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    Image of Nowell Nowell
    11/07/09

    @blash: Much easier to order a 3-500 foot kit and make them to order. Saves a lot in the long run. #diyethernetwiring
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    Image of blash blash
    11/07/09

    @Nowell: Yeah, but I only needed one (college dorm room and all), and being in LA means that Newegg's 3 day shipping is free overnight for me. #diyethernetwiring
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    Image of Nowell Nowell
    11/07/09

    @blash: Touche. :) #diyethernetwiring
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    Image of Hello Mister Walrus Hello Mister Walrus
    11/06/09

    In reply to Wire Your House With Ethernet Cable For Better Home Networking
    Hah, it's easy for me because my house is a shopping cart. #diyethernetwiring
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    Image of Xagest Xagest
    11/06/09

    In reply to Wire Your House With Ethernet Cable For Better Home Networking
    Ha, I just bought a house with the wiring already done! #diyethernetwiring
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    Image of Nowell Nowell
    10/18/09

    In reply to Patriot Offers Cheap 1080p Media Streaming In a Box
    Yea, Patriot is a decent name in Ram. Good to see they're branching out a bit with this. I always enjoy seeing new HTPC alternatives. My only concern is that they made it too small, with only a 2.5in drive space. Having to use a smaller size drive means more cost, or bulking up the whole thing with a big external drive.

    I'd have to suggest spending another $200 or so and building an HTPC with boxee on it. #streaming
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    Image of pellier pellier
    10/18/09

    In reply to Patriot Offers Cheap 1080p Media Streaming In a Box
    Patriot makes high perforamnce RAM, not really a no name brand #streaming
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    Image of Jyuu Jyuu
    10/18/09

    @pellier:

    Indeed. Patriot is actually well-known in the PC enthusiast crowd.
    Aren't tech blog writers supposed to be knowledgeable about this kind of stuff? #streaming
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    Image of ipodrulz ipodrulz
    10/18/09

    @Jyuu: From what I've read, Gizmodo is more like a consumer gadget blog than a PC enthusiast one.
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    CustomFirmware promoted this comment Edited by ipodrulz at 10/18/09 11:44 AM ipodrulz was starred ipodrulz was unstarred
    Image of Geisrud Geisrud
    07/28/09

    In reply to Clean Ethernet Connections with Coffee Filters
    Be sure to use #4s for CAT6 for 100% 1000Mb throughput, be sure not to exceed 330ft. Oh, and don't get me started on the natural fiber versus bleached argument.
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    Image of SewerShark: LOOK BEHIND YOU, A THREE HEADED MONKEY!!! SewerShark: LOOK BEHIND YOU, A THREE HEADED MONKEY!!!
    07/28/09

    In reply to Clean Ethernet Connections with Coffee Filters
    Maybe it's just me, but that does not look like a coffee filter, but those cupcakes paper things.
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    bosskev promoted this comment SewerShark: LOOK BEHIND YOU, A THREE HEADED MONKEY!!! was starred SewerShark: LOOK BEHIND YOU, A THREE HEADED MONKEY!!! was unstarred
    Image of thePrototype thePrototype
    07/28/09

    @SewerShark: It's just you, I don't even drink coffee and I can tell the difference
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    Image of G.O.D. G.O.D.
    07/28/09

    @SewerShark:It's you, there is something very wrong with your brain and you need to seek help immediately or admit yourself into some kind of treatment involving electric shock. I may be a doctor.
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    Image of SewerShark: LOOK BEHIND YOU, A THREE HEADED MONKEY!!! SewerShark: LOOK BEHIND YOU, A THREE HEADED MONKEY!!!
    07/29/09

    @The Analrapist: I've tried to put a fork into an outlet, but it didn't worked, any other suggestions?
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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy
    07/28/09

    In reply to Clean Ethernet Connections with Coffee Filters
    This reminds me of an old office prank I read about in a Scott Adams book where the IT guys handed out bags to all the employees to cover their phones with on a friday night as they were blowing the lines clear to get rid of the dust/noise some people were complaining about hearing. After everyone left, they returned, and placed some random dust bits of paper in the bags, and came in to work Monday a little later than usual, and everyone was praising what a good job they did.
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    Image of bosskev bosskev
    07/28/09

    In reply to Clean Ethernet Connections with Coffee Filters
    Coffee filters are amazing multi-purpose wonders. They will also filter out noise, grime and other noxious pollutants when twisted up into a cone and wedged firmly into each ear canal.

    Try it. It really works! Everyone in my office swears by them. Hint: Just be sure to leave the large outer end of the cone fully expanded and open for increased aural acuity.

    *steps back*
    *camera at the ready*
    *waiting for the first goon who falls for it*
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    Image of terryhansen terryhansen
    07/28/09


    @bosskev: Wait. What do you mean he was just kidding?
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