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Where is the cpu's limit ?? [closed]
Some years ago, some people said cpus reached their limit, and any improvements were impossible, because of temperature problems
And then we got multiple cores !
But again, what are cpu's limit ??
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Intel My wifi Technology
I am connecting my phone (Nokia c5-03) to my laptop using Intel My wifi Technology. The phone connects, but it doesn't last for long. After a minute or two, z phone is autoatically disconnected. How ...
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What are laptop requirements for Android development? [closed]
I need to know the best Laptop configuration (not company). I will develop Android on Eclipse IDE with Internet browsing as well listening to MP3s or video. Also, I will use Adobe Photoshop.
How do ...
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Is there a practical mounted display device that could replace a monitor? [closed]
I'm sure we have technology for this. Is there a practical mounted display device that could replace a monitor?
Edit: I mean glasses that I could use to replace a monitor, so I could let my ...
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What is the technology behind Tadalist's “Add Todo Item”?
How does tadalist instantly add a new todo item without having to do a page refresh?
Is there a way to do a dynamic add to a database?
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Nintendo 3Ds Streetpass Technology [closed]
I want to know how the StreetPass-Technology of Nintendo-3DS works.
See Wikipedia for details.
I can't find any paper/article that describes the technical backgrounds (e.G. it is like Bluetooh or NFC ...
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Why My Hi-Tech Chemical Compound Lost Its Full Effectiveness? [closed]
I have bought this thing a month ago:
It is so far best dust cleaner that i have ever used and all was well until i left it out of its package for half day. Then it became sturdy and could be ...
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What technology do 160by2.com use to send SMS messages [closed]
The India based websites 160by2.com and way2sms.com allow users to signup with, and verify, a mobile number. The user can then use the website to send SMS messages to other mobile numbers with their ...
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Modern monitor technologies - need to find a new monitor
I'm preparing to change my old LCD monitor for a new one. I have an old NEC 20WGX2 Pro based on an IPS panel. I'm looking for a screen that gives good color output but is very good at gaming at the ...
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As SSDs get faster and Level 2 caches get bigger, could RAM become redundant?
If Solid State Drives become sufficiently fast that they aren't that much slower than RAM, and Level-2 caches get larger; is it possible to build a PC that doesn't have any RAM at all? What would the ...
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Is it technically possible to read CD by its scan?
Lets say we have image of CD (from scanner). Can we technically read it? What DPI is needed?
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4K sectors transition: Why are hard drives moving to 4096 byte sectors, vs. 512 byte sectors?
I've noticed that some Western Digital hard drives are now sporting 4K sectors, that is, the sectors are larger: 4096 bytes vs. the long-standing standard of 512 bytes. So:
What's the big deal with ...
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Is it possible to create a file system on ram
I'm just wondering is there a technology like this?Transforming a Ram into a file system which makes file manipulation and transfer easier.
A ram which can be partitioned. And which can temporarily ...
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Current Motherboard Tech Overview
Welp, computer died. Time to get a new motherboard.
I haven't been paying attention to the latest motherboard technology and associated models and chipsets.
Can someone point me at an overview of ...
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Are USB thumb drives as vulnerable to memory loss and failure as HDD?
Are USB thumb drives as vulnerable to memory loss and failure as HDD?
Ase they Solid State devices?
What is their technology?
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Pulling the plug out for 10 seconds
When calling support the other day he told me to reset my DSL modem by pulling out the power, leave it out for 10 seconds, and then plug it back in. This is something I have heard many times with ...
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What exactly happens when you browse a website in your browser?
What happens behind the scenes when we type www.cnn.com in a browser and how does information gets displayed on the screen?
A technical explanation would be highly appreciated.
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Languages used to develop Microsoft Word, Windows etc
This is not really a programming question; more of a curiosity but I thought it could be best answered by SOers. I am really into web, so have no idea about non-web apps. I wanted to know in which ...
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How can I explain why DRM cannot work?
I am looking for the shortest comprehensive way to explain to people that are trying to use DRM as a technology to prevent users from using their data in some fashion deemed undesirable, why their ...
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What are the “must-listen-to” general technology podcasts [closed]
What are the "must-listen-to" general technology podcasts?
One answer per comment please, so we can vote on them.
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How can I explain IT (Information Technology) in layman terms?
With less tech words so that even a elementary student can get it!
