Recent content by True Cherokee

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    Hard Drive Troubles: Is It Time to Worry?

    I've had this happen to my computer a couple before. Once it was a precursor to some hardware/software issues, and the other time or two it seemed to just be a glitch. Keep an eye out for any suspicious or unusual behavior. If nothing else happens you should be fine, but otherwise check with...
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    Are computer building advice requests welcome here?

    I don't see why they wouldn't be. Most of us here would be willing to help you build one. What kind of system are looking to build?
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    What are the equations for static and kinetic friction?

    Try drawing a free body diagram so you can see everything a little bit more clearly. After that, just try and figure out what you need to meet the specifications of your problem. If the forces are unbalanced, Fapp does not equal Ff.
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    Laptop for students recommendations

    I would have to agree with Topher, get an Asus. I've had experiences with several laptops from Dell and HP, and they've either failed miserably or were made with the lowest possible quality components that do not perform well. They can be a bit more pricey, but it will be worth it in the long...
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    Potential energy algebra problem

    There's a couple ways you could do this. Is the object moving at all or is it standing still? IF: It is moving, set GPE equal to KE and isolate h. It is stationary, just isolate h in the equation PE = mgh
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    How to Solve for Force Needed to Move a Box on a Ramp with Kinetic Friction

    Edit to may above post: Your teacher could have accidentally done 314.966-37.536 instead of addition. Then it end up around 348.33, which is just a difference in rounding.
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    Mass vs. Weight in space questions

    I believe that you have your two definitions of mass and weight switched around. Mass is the same wherever you go. Weight = mass*gravity. The moon has less gravity and thus the weight would be less.
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    How to Solve for Force Needed to Move a Box on a Ramp with Kinetic Friction

    It looks like all of your math checks out to me. I think your physics teacher may have gotten his signs mixed up somewhere. I don't see where you could have gotten a magically different number.
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    How Can I Fix a Loose AC Input Jack on My Gateway MT6451 Laptop?

    I also find that documenting your disassembling of the laptop is useful later on. Take pictures of the components at each major phase of taking it apart for reference later on. It will help add some visual reference if you ever want to try and fix another laptop or if you ever want to take...
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    What is the Best Saxophone Song?

    I've always liked these songs. Up the irons from NJ And of course you can't forget this one.
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    General programming language question

    I'm currently in a computer science class in my senior year of high school and we're learning java. I was wondering if this is going to be the language I would be using in the workforce after college if I graduate with an interactive media degree. I've heard multiple people say that java is a...
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    My PC shuts itself off after long periods of gaming.

    You could also try the program MSI Afterburner. It allows you to manually regulate fan speed and will also show the temperature and performance of your GPU
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    Book Review (for recreational reading)

    I think my all time favorite book would have to be "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss. From the back of the book: "I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I have burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurion and left with both my sanity and...
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    Can u play Divx on a PS3 and can you download PS3 games for free?

    Unfortunately, I don't have a PS3 so I can't really help with your first question. As for the second question, that I can answer. Can you do it legally? No, and if any console companies, whether it be microsoft, sony or nintendo, catch you they will ban you from their online services if they...