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    If I have surround sound receiver and a pc - do I still need a surround capable sound card?

    Right now I stream thru a pc and send to my sound bar that decodes AC3, DTS etc. My PC does no decoding. It's connected via HDMI using Windows std HDMI audio. You do need to use an app that will use audio pass thru though. Note Windows (or app) won't control sound level. I use either Kodi or...
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    The COVID Vaccination Thread

    With all the data posted on breakthrough infections I'm confused on the push for boosters. Another situation that confuses me is all the mandates don't take into account natural immunity. I've read many studies claiming it is very effective but find little numbers on how many recovered have...
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    Horrible Jagged-ness on My PC with Streaming Movies

    You may want to check your refresh rate in Windows (display settings -> advanced settings) . Mine got set to 30 somehow and after changing to 60 things smoothed out.
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    The COVID Vaccination Thread

    As bad as Covid is and how many have died, heart disease has still killed nearly twice as many. No calls to close McDonalds or reduce processed foods? Obesity drasitcally increases the chance of death and 40%+ of Americans are obese.
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    Windows 10 2010 (20H2) Update rollout issues

    When ever my system starts acting flaky I run the dism and fsc commands. See https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-the-system-file-checker-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system-files-79aa86cb-ca52-166a-92a3-966e85d4094e It has found problems a few times. Windows reset under recovery...
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    What's the best option for OTA tuners now days?

    I use a HDHomerun tuner. I use in Kodi. Has an Android app, Windows app, iOS, Apple and can use with NextPVR open source PVR app. It connects to your network so a computer does not need to be on if using Android or iPhone. Mine has 4 tuners so can watch and record at the same time. Works good...
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    svs owners in St.Louis

    Brian and Tom, I have an original 20-39PC which I upgraded the woof to the PCi. I live in Fenton (down by the Chrysler plant). If you guys would like to check it out, drop me an email and we can set something up. Regards, Bill
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