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nhinkle
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I like working with computers, but the outside world is more fun!

I was a Community Moderator for Super User from 2011-2020. I have since moved on to other pursuits, but do occasionally drop in. You can find me on my website.

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How does Windows know whether it has internet access or if a Wi-Fi connection requires in-browser authentication?
May 2, 2011
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What does the "Maximum Frequency" number mean in the Windows Resource Monitor?
Mar 13, 2011
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Why do PCs still require a CMOS battery?
Apr 30, 2015
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Windows Activation FAQ: How do language, version, 64-bit or 32-bit, and source affect ability to install and transfer Windows licenses?
Jun 28, 2011
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What is in `C:\ccmcache`?
Aug 1, 2015
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Why does WMI Provider Host (WmiPrvSE.exe) keep spiking my CPU?
Feb 5, 2011
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HDMI vs Component vs VGA vs DVI vs DisplayPort
Mar 3, 2011
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Is it possible to use the IE10 App without making Internet Explorer the default browser?
Oct 20, 2012
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How to launch a command on network connection/disconnection?
Mar 26, 2011
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What's the difference between an Application, a Process, and a Service?
Nov 11, 2010

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Please vote on proposed changes to our policy on tablet computers
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Ending my tenure as a superuser moderator
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Please vote on proposed changes to our policy on tablet computers
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Community Promotion Ads - 1H 2011
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Do we have any experts on "applications"?

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Why is it safer to bike with traffic, instead of facing oncoming cars?
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Red light facing forwards?
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Only show election statistics from BEFORE the election started, to prevent gaming the stats
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Give moderators the option to select a deletion reason when removing posts
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Does a helmet-mounted light affect the safe functionality of the helmet?