Matt M

I have 3x4gb sticks and 3x2gb sticks, in two separate tri channel configurations. That's 18gb total. If I just install one set of 3 or the other, all 6 or all 12 shows up, respectively.

Under System in Windows it shows only 12gb installed when all sticks are installed. I installed Speccy and it shows all of my ram but then under Physical Memory it only reads 12gb again.

It reads as follows:

Memory

Type DDR3

Size 18432 MBytes

Channels # Dual

DRAM Frequency 534.6 MHz

CAS# Latency (CL) 7 clocks

RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 7 clocks

RAS# Precharge (tRP) 7 clocks

Cycle Time (tRAS) 20 clocks

Command Rate (CR) 2T

Physical Memory

Memory Usage 22 %

Total Physical 12 GB

Available Physical 9.25 GB

Total Virtual 14 GB

Available Virtual 10 GB

I need to move a lightswitch eight or so inches to the left. It is currently too far from the door and everybody has difficulty finding it when walking into the room. Moving it will put it where people expect to find a light switch near a door.

The problem is that neither set of wires is currently long enough to reach where I need it to reach. I could just put extensions on both wires, but having so many junction boxes in the wall I'm not sure they would fit well in the area in question.

The easiest thing would be if there were some way to do the wiring in a single 4x4 junction box and the have just on wire set (a third set I'd be adding) come out of the box and run to the switch. Is this possible?

I took apart a whirlpool dryer to figure out why it wasn't getting any power and found that the dryer door switch needed to be replaced. After doing so, I put the dryer back together, turned it on, and it spun and heated up. But now the owner (my aunt) is saying that the dryer won't spin with a full load of clothes in it. What could I have done wrong?

I'd provide the model number, but I couldn't find one. In fact, I couldn't find any other whirlpool anywhere online that looked like it. It didn't disassemble in the same way as other models, either. And inside it appeared to have two motors, and neither had a pulley for tension on it.

If anybody can help or needs any more information, that'd be great. I'm going back over tomorrow to play with it.

The Girl and I have been friends for over a year now, and we've spent a lot of time together. We've done everything as 'just friends' from going to movies to dances, etc. It has always been fun, but I've always felt there was something else there. The last time we were out together (we were out with a group of friends but alone at the time) it became clear that she felt it too.

The next night I called her and asked her out on a date. She said yes, and we're going next week.

My question is, what are some ideas for initiating romance that won't be too much (I.e. scaring her away) but will separate this from the times past?

Hey folks. I'm 22 and I've been 300lbs (of fat) for a few years now. I've finally decided to do something about it and I'm down to 275 over the past two and a half months. I've added a lot of cardio (actually, it is a lot by my standards, but probably not by anyone who actually works out) mostly on the elliptical machines to my life in order to work my way down. I'm already able to see a difference in the mirror, and, unfortunately, I'm not loving it.

I have found that as the fat fades from my upper body and arms I'm left with absolutely no definition there. My shoulders are really just slopes to my arms which are . . . well, pathetic. I want to start incorporating weight training into my routine to build some shape there. The thing is, I want it to happen fast. Like this summer fast, not next summer.

How can I best achieve my desired results? Any and all information is appreciated, unless you're peddling pills, and the most helpful person get's 10 whole points as a reward! lol

Thanks in advance!

My girlfriend loves T-Shirts, and I want to get her something Linux or Ubuntu related. But everything I find looks . . . cheap. Like I made it using those printable iron-on transfers. Anybody know of anything?

I went on a few dates with this girl over Christmas break, and now she's been back at school for a little over a week. I want to send her a short, cute text. Something that doesn't sound creepy-stalker. Ideas?

There's this girl that I've been friends with for quite some time. We've gotten to be good friends, and more recently, there's that feeling of chemistry between us. But we've hung out as just friends for so long, I'm having a hard time flirting with her without coming off as awkward.

I met this girl through mutual friends at a wedding about six months ago. Initially I wasn't attracted to her as any more than a friend, and we became very good friends. Recently, I've realized I've become quite attracted to her as more than a friend, and the feeling seems to be mutual (trust me, I'm too much of a pessimist to be lying to myself about this.) I've asked her on two dates now and they both went fairly well, but the problem seems to be that we're already so comfortable around each other. It's awkward if I try to hold her hand or put my arm around her, because we've spent so much time *not* being that way.

How can I get over this (primarily physical) barrier in a way that won't feel so awkward that it kills the moment?

I'm a 22yr old white guy and I'm attending an event tomorrow night called the Twilight Ball, there's going to be dancing and fire breathing and a laser show etc.

The dress code, I've been told, is semi formal club. This was described to me by the even coordinator as "nice black slacks, black dress shoes, a nice club shirt, and a coat."

I don't really know what that means, especially the "nice club shirt."

If anyone could help me, especially with links to pictures, that would be just great.

And if anyone *really* wants to help with style advice . . . keep in mind that I'm over 250 pounds.

Anything constructive appreciated!

I'm going to visit some friends in about a month and they like to play a lot of FPS games (Halo, Gears of War, etc). I haven't played any of these games since the first Halo, and I was never very good at that. What's the best game (for either Xbox, Xbox 360, or PC) to help me hone my universal FPS skills? And Why?

Hello all.

This problem literally started overnight. One day, everything was fine. The next, I had this problem.

I charge my phone all the way and then I turn it on. If I don't use it, or if I only use it for something lightweight (like texting) I don't really see the issue. But if I try to talk, browse the web, or use the camera, the phone battery will appear to drain in a matter of minutes. Once it has shut itself off, I can turn it back on and repeat.

I went two days without recharging it, and it appears that the battery is holding just as much power as it did before, but for some reason the phone or the battery THINKS its dieing quickly.

Do you think replacing the battery would help, or is the problem with the phone?

I have a very basic phone (Sanyo SCP-3100). This is the second of these phones that I've had. The first one lasted over two years. I've had this one so far for about eight months.

I have a VERY large list of files that were generated by a program which automatically named the files. I want to rename all of these files with one program or command (DOS or UNIX) to remove the prefix.

For example:

I want to rename a long list of flies such as

Excel Jan Sales.xls

Excel Feb Sales.xls

Excel Mar Sales.xls

to

Jan Sales.xls

Feb Sales.xls

Mar Sales.xls

(Dropping the Prefix)

The big problem is the real list has over 5000 files, making manual renaming very inefficient.

How!? Help.

I've always heard that if you're going to lift weights, you should give yourself a day of rest between sessions. Why is this?

All throughout high school I had terrible acne, but it was always a reddish blotchy kind. When I turned 21 I went to dermatologist, and after a couple of tries we settled on doxycycline & benzol peroxide and for the first time my acne was taken care of! (Never a 100% clear complexion, but perhaps 95%).

Then, about three months ago, my acne started getting bad again, just like before. My dermatologist switched my prescription, but before I could get it filled my insurance ran out and I wasn't able to get it.

Now, within the last week or two, my face has become COVERED in whiteheads (I can count more than 50) primarily on my right cheek but also on the left one. It is so bad that it LITERALLY hurts to smile, from all the pressure on my face. I don't know what to do, as I can't afford to go back to the dermatologist. What kind of OTC products may help? I tried EVERYTHING back in highschool with no luck, I'm not sure what to try now.

I have a very greasy skin complexion. I only drink water, and i would say my diet is fairly healthy, consisting of very little junk food. I AM significantly overweight, but still active.

Any tips/suggestions appreciated.

I work a full time job (which is honestly not very stressful) and I'm starting back at college tomorrow jumping back into a program and I don't even know what classes I have yet. At the same time, I've started dieting as a preliminary to loosing weight (i'm almost 300lbs). Additionally, I decided today to stop pursuing a girl I had been seeing even though I really like her because we just aren't looking for the same things right now. This has been a decision I've been struggling with all week, and as a result I haven't gotten more than 2 hours of sleep most of the week.

Rile that all together and I've been really stressed today. All day. I'm jittery, my heart feels like it's pounding irregularly all day. My head is racing so fast it's exhausting, and yet here it is and I can't sleep! What can I (legally ;D) do to help chill the **** out? And soon, I have to get up in six hours and twenty two minutes.

I'm grilling chicken tonight that's been marinated with Zesty Italian Dressing. What should I serve as a side? My guests don't like salad :(

I recently got a text message from someone containing the following emoticon:

=N

I've never seen it before. Any idea what it means? Please specify if you're taking a guess, or you actually know. All benign comments appreciated!

I want to buy (roughly) $100 worth of a specific stock. What website can I use to do this? Do they charge per share or can I buy all the shares and only pay for one transaction? Is there a recurring (ie: monthly) fee? I don't know anything about the stock market. I just want to buy some stock in a (specific) local company.

All serious answers appreciated. The more details the better for this newbie!