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If the video stops always in the same point and if you jump over that point it continues to play means it is probably not network related but a codec issue (the decoder used in kaffeine is too old and the video have a new feature added in a later revision, for example).

Sometimes you can find problems with buffering when using a "kde player" in gnome or a "gnome player" in kde. It was worse in the past. IIRC it's because the underlying libraries that access network resources can't pipe with the ones that decode the data (but I am not sure, I read the explanation a few years ago).

You can try another player or mount the shared folder on one local folder and play from there.

I understand how forwarding, NAT and DDOS works and that's why I asked:

On 3/5/2016 at 10:34 AM, Hamosch said:

Another security concern when port forwarding is when there is no listening service on the port, ie. your server is down, now you've got a open port but nothing that listens or takes care of incoming requests. This can be exploited.

If the request if TCP, it reaches the router, then it is forwarded to an IP:port where no program is active (no socket binded and listening there, maybe not even a host in that IP). If there is no one who can send a SYN/ACK packet therefore the connection is not stablished and packets are dropped or a destination unreachable ICMP is sent to the sender.

If you forward a port to a dynamic IP or you assign dynamic IPs in the same range where your servers are, then security is not the only problem you have. Remember, always use manual/fixed IP when you forward ports (they can and will change with time) and never mix DHCP and manual ranges in the same network (or you will end with duplicate IPs).

Anyways, I was asking if there was some kind of attack that can exploit an orphan port forwarding in a way similar to this (minutes 1 to 14):

12 hours ago, brwainer said:

TL;DR: port forwarding isn't really going to have any effect positive or negative to a DDOS attack.

That's my point. I asked because of this affirmation:

On 3/5/2016 at 4:26 AM, Limecat86 said:

It makes your IP open to DoS/DDoS attacks. But it's very unlikely that kind of attack will happen unless you really piss someone off...

What are you planning to host anyway?

Does one of the blades touch anything?

It the problem is the wifi itself (wifi card, interferences, etc), yes.

If the problem is in the connection, the PC or the router, no.

Uhmm... I have a two questions:

 - What difference makes having a forwarded port in DDOS?

 - Forwarding a port doest not "open" it. How can it be exploitable if there is nothing to listen there?

Oh, I missed the K.

Then...

"I think you get your speed as it is intended since AFAIK you pay for 120 Kbps down and 15 up. "

I think you get your speed as it is intended since AFAIK you pay for 120 Mbps down and 15 up.

It is not about how you connect them physically, but how you configure them.

A router, by definition, separates 2 or more networks. What you need to do is to configure one of them as a bridge.

Don't get anything cheaper than the Driving force GT. The quality drop is big under that price point. You can try to find a second hand G25 or G27. My G25 is from 2007 and it is still going strong.

I don't care if you call low-end, mainstream or just X, as long as they will offer VR level performance for 200-250 $ (dreaming)

can he ping the router from the pc?

10 hours ago, Enderman said:

"D"

6 hours ago, Enderman said:

rechargeable standard batteries are horrible

they cant even provide 1.5v, their capacity is far below alkaline, and their current output is pathetic

In fact it is just the opposite with the current output. Alkaline cells outperform NiMH batteries only if the discharge current is low.

Here is an example of LOTS of comparisons between flashlights (most of them don't use AA, but the ones who do have both alkaline, and NiMH): http://www.flashlightreviews.ca/reviews.htm

edit: I would use eneloops AND a good smart charger. Using timed chargers will torture and kill your batteries.

Do not connect switches in cascade

Learn how to set up and troubleshoot a DHCP server

Labeling your cables is a good idea. Test them.

Do your maths with the amount of power you will need (tip: it will be a lot) and how big the electrical cables need to be.

Be prepared to find some ungrateful people who will complain for stupid things.

2 hours ago, Train27 said:

Yeah as if Macs were the real deal on computer security or anything...

MAC, not Mac https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAC_address

https://wiki.debian.org/Steam

The most important thing you can control is how do you use the available connection. It does not matter having 1 Gbps at home if you saturate the line, for example using torrent or syncing a virtual drive over the internet.

...and use cable, not wifi

Some routers have a "guest" network you (or your ISP if the router is theirs) can activate. To be sure if the SSID is yours, just unplug the router and check which names disappear from the list.

I see the Define S as a R5 with no 5.25''' bays and moving the 3.5 HDD to the side (and reducing the amount of them to 3) to make room for liquid reservoirs.

I have a R5. The rack zone is well insulated and even if you use a couple of HDD for big storage capacity the case will remain silent. OTOH, if your PSU, CPU or graphic card are noisy, you will hear them because of the back grill.

A set of Zalman coolers.

When I bought my Athlon XP back in the day the system was so loud  I really had headaches when using my computer. Then I bought a CNPS6000-Cu, a passive heatsink for the graphic card and and another for the northbridge.

Since I had a very silent PSU (made by fortron) and the quietest HDD ever (a 40 GB seagate) I went from headaches to "is that on?" even when CPU was 100%.

On 13/4/2016 at 7:29 PM, EndlessOyster said:

Virtual audio cable
http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm
Its a bit tricky to get working when you first start using it but for no money and no physical items needed it will do it perfectly well.

I used this in the past, http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/Cable/index.htm, which is the same but free.

As long as your CPU is not too hot, it does not mind. I never saw a CPU wearing out with a stock cooler and 60ºC but a lot of them breaking when mounting an aftermarket one incorrectly or trying too much voltage when overclocking (yes, I know these forums are for the enthusiast, don't kill me).

I think it is more important having the cooler dust-free and good airflow in and out the case if you are short on money.

Is the wireless on in the laptop?

Is there any wireless connection icon in the control panel?

Does it show anything wireless related if you do "ipconfig" in a command prompt?

A heater is the P4 is a Presshot

15 hours ago, Sors said:

 

GPU 8 pin connectors are usually split 6+2 and label PCI-E.   Is not just missing paint, they shoved the connector in by force, that's why it didn't go all the way in.

You, sir, are right.