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isaacwaller

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About isaacwaller

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    If you don't mind connecting it to your computer via USB, an AlphaSmart is exactly what you're looking for, and it's from the 90s :)

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    Comment #9096813

    Apple Pay does work in Canada, but it only works with American credit cards. I use it in Canada all the time.

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    Comment #8939258

    After reading your explanation the headline seems a lot better, sorry for my ill informed remarks.

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    Comment #8938485

    What a ridiculous clickbait headline from the EFF. The truth is buried 7 paragraphs down: The amendments announced on Thursday will be formally included into the bill on Monday, in…

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    Comment #8087932

    Safari, Firefox and Internet Explorer support emoji on all platforms. Chrome is the only browser not to support emoji.

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    Comment #7974026

    Please ask them not to shut down the Windows 8 app :(

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    Comment #7913886

    I'm using Firefox and it worked for me.

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    Comment #7850646

    What would give "TorCoins" value? It is obvious relays would sell their coins on some altcoin exchange, but who would be purchasing these coins? It seems that the only people purch…

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    Comment #7769290

    Google Wallet actually uses the same technology as Chip+PIN, EMV (Visa payWave).

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    Comment #7602115

    You might want to try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.... , the official Microsoft RDP app; works great in my experience

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    Comment #7495564

    I'm having the exact same issue on Firefox / Windows 8.1 on an Intel Iris 5100, so it's probably an issue with Intel drivers.

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    Comment #7402675

    What is your app?

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    Comment #7401252

    Secure boot can be disabled

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    Comment #7175098

    You can get one for about $14 CAD extra at Amazon.ca: http://www.amazon.ca/Google-Chromecast-Streaming-Media-Playe...

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    Comment #7147744

    Lenovo is a bit more than 10% indirectly owned by the Chinese government. I don't think they would ever agree to such an acquisition. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenovo#Ownership

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    Comment #6889367

    Everything works for me except for the map on the ground. IE11

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    Comment #6777762

    I don't understand Chrome apps. They require installation and only work on Chrome, so they come with none of the benefits of the web. They are slower and uglier than native Windows…

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    Comment #6775826

    That chart has a small error, Miracast certainly does support extended desktop - I use it frequently on Windows 8.1.

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