Amazon vs eBay vs Newegg - Where to Buy?
Apr 9, 2015Web and InternetComments (13)
I purchase a great deal of electronics, computer components, house goods, and yard supplies online. I am very price and review sensitive so I cross-shop everything. My purchases tend to be split fairly evenly between Amazon, eBay, and Newegg. I'm going to share my personal pros and cons for each marketplace, and hopefully it can help you with your buying decisions.
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Fix SourceTree and BitBucket Push/Pull Intermittent Errors
Mar 27, 2015Web DevelopmentComments (1)
If you are receiving errors in SourceTree when trying to push or pull to BitBucket, and they read similar to either of these:
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How to get Networked Computer Name from IP Address on a LAN
Mar 13, 2015WindowsComments (36)
If you have the local IP address of a computer on your network, and need to get that computer's name, there is an easy method using the ping command in a Windows command prompt.
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Remove User Button from Chrome Menu Bar (Avatar Menu UI)
Feb 10, 2015WindowsComments (1)
Update: It looks like with newer versions of Chrome (after 40), this setting no longer removes the button. View this issue page for more details on the change. Try this webpage for a potential fix, though I have no tested it.

In a recent version of Chrome, a new button was added next to the minimize, maximize, and close buttons. This button brings up the user menu and allows you to sign into and out of Chrome, change users, and enter incognito mode more easily.
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How to Safely Clean Malware, Spyware and Viruses from an Infected PC
Feb 6, 2015Windows
This method of cleaning a computer requires that you have access to another computer as well as a clean USB drive. This method is more effective than just running a spyware scanner with Windows booted normally, but may take a little longer.
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StarCraft 2 Planetary Fortress 4:13 Rush Build Order and Timing
Feb 6, 2015PC Gaming
This build order is an all-in Planetary Fortress rush that wastes absolutely no resources or time. If done right, your Planetary Fortress will be finished and blasting away at your enemy's base on Scrap Station at 4:13 or Desert Waste at 4:26.
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PHP and Apache 504 Gateway Timeout Troubleshooting and Solutions
Jan 29, 2015Web DevelopmentComments (14)
If you're experiencing a 504 Gateway Timout on your long PHP scripts, despite having lengthy execution times in php.ini, here are some things you should check.
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Magento CE How to Remove "Product Tags" from Product Pages RWD
Jan 29, 2015Web Development
This assumes you're using a custom package/theme that is based on RWD or is using RWD as its parent. If not, you can learn more about doing so here.
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How to Remove Back Forward Buttons from Firefox Context Menu
Jan 15, 2015Web and InternetComments (1)
If you want to remove the browser control buttons from the context menu in Firefox, it's a very easy tweak that doesn't require any add-ons. You just need to add a few lines to the userChrome.css file for your Firefox profile.
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MySQL Timestamp with Implicit Default Value Depreciated Startup on Windows
Jan 14, 2015Web DevelopmentComments (1)
If you receive this warning when starting MySQL (mysqld.exe) on Windows:
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Terraria Floating Brick Fortress with Traps
Jan 12, 2015PC GamingComments (2)
Here is a fortress house built in Terraria. It is able to house 18 NPCs and is well-protected from most hazardous events.
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Terraria Multiplayer Lag Enemies Jumping Teleporting on LAN or Internet
Jan 10, 2015PC GamingComments (5)
If you're experiencing lag, jumpy behavior, or enemies "teleporting" around when playing Terraria multiplayer, there are two common solutions. This can happen on both Internet games and over LAN.
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How to Install and Update Malwarebytes without an Internet Connection
Jan 9, 2015WindowsComments (6)
This requires that you have access to another Windows computer with an Internet connection. You'll be installing and updating Malwarebytes on that computer, and then copying the up-to-date data folder via USB drive (or similar) to the computer that lacks Internet or is in Safe Mode.
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Android dex2oat ART Runtime Usage, Command List, and Resources
Jan 9, 2015MobileComments (1)
The new Android runtime ART, which was available for testing in 4.4 KitKat and released in 5.0 Lollipop, compiles applications at install time so that they run and load faster. One of the utilities used for this compilation process is called dex2oat.
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