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Idiot Hackers Strike Again
NewsMay 4, 2026

Idiot Hackers Strike Again

Pro‑Iran hacktivist group 313 Team threatened Canonical, demanding payment to stop a DDoS campaign that crippled Ubuntu.com. The same day, the popular webcomic site questionablecontent.net was compromised, likely by an opportunistic script‑kiddie scan. Both incidents illustrate how politically motivated extortion...

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Is Asus Repair Center Still a Total Disaster?
NewsMay 4, 2026

Is Asus Repair Center Still a Total Disaster?

A buyer of the ASUS ProArt P16, purchased for $1,666, reports severe fan noise and suspects defective bearings common to the model. The user is weighing whether to send the laptop to ASUS’s warranty service, fearing the repair center may claim...

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SPEC CPU 2026
NewsMay 3, 2026

SPEC CPU 2026

The SPEC CPU 2026 benchmark suite has not yet been officially released, as indicated by numerous broken links on the official page. Community member CouncilorIrissa shared an archived version of the overview to preserve the current specifications. The suite includes...

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HP to Offer Subscription Laptops
NewsMay 3, 2026

HP to Offer Subscription Laptops

HP announced a monthly subscription program for high‑end gaming laptops, extending its existing subscription model for printers and ink. The service lets consumers pay a recurring fee instead of purchasing the device outright. Early commentary predicts users will spend roughly...

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What Can We Expect in the Future, Given the Rumors About a Subscription-Based Windows OS?
NewsMay 1, 2026

What Can We Expect in the Future, Given the Rumors About a Subscription-Based Windows OS?

Rumors suggest Microsoft may eventually move Windows to a subscription model, but industry analysts and longtime users remain skeptical. The forum author, a senior citizen, argues that Microsoft’s cautious track record, the free or perpetual‑license nature of competing OSes, and...

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Intel and AMD Form X86 Ecosystem Advisory Group
NewsApr 30, 2026

Intel and AMD Form X86 Ecosystem Advisory Group

Intel and AMD announced the formation of an X86 Ecosystem Advisory Group, bringing together a slate of industry heavyweights such as Broadcom, Dell, Google, HP, HPE, Lenovo, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat, Epic Games and the Linux Foundation. The group’s charter...

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Google Tensor SoC Thread
NewsApr 30, 2026

Google Tensor SoC Thread

Google’s Tensor G3 custom SoC powers the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, featuring a Cortex‑X3 prime core, Cortex‑A715 and A510 efficiency cores on Samsung’s 4LPP node, and a Mali G715 MP7 GPU. Leaked data suggests three packaging variants—iPoP, fan‑out panel‑level (Fo‑PLP), and fan‑out wafer‑level...

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Router (Home Network): OWE Authentication Question
NewsApr 29, 2026

Router (Home Network): OWE Authentication Question

A home‑network user in NYC noticed their router reporting OWE (Opportunistic Wireless Encryption) instead of the expected WPA2. The moderator explained that when a router is set to WPA3/WPA2 mode it operates in an OWE transition mode, causing compatible devices...

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Building a Z590 I7-11700K Rocket Lake System with Strix Mobo:  Questions About a TPM Module
NewsApr 27, 2026

Building a Z590 I7-11700K Rocket Lake System with Strix Mobo: Questions About a TPM Module

A user with an ASUS Strix Z590‑E motherboard and an Intel i7‑11700K Rocket Lake CPU discovered that Windows 11 still requires a separate TPM 2.0 module, despite the processor being on the OS’s eligibility list. The board’s documentation notes the TPM is...

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New Steam Hardware Releasing Early 2026. The Steam Controller, Steam Machine and Steam Frame (VR Goggles).
NewsApr 27, 2026

New Steam Hardware Releasing Early 2026. The Steam Controller, Steam Machine and Steam Frame (VR Goggles).

Valve announced a new Steam hardware family slated for early 2026, comprising a revamped Steam Controller, a compact Steam Machine console, and the Steam Frame VR headset. The Machine is positioned as a low‑cost PC‑console hybrid with spec‑level performance slightly...

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Digital Mini Scale ON BALANCE MTT-200 Reading 50g Weight Wrongly
NewsApr 26, 2026

Digital Mini Scale ON BALANCE MTT-200 Reading 50g Weight Wrongly

A user reports that their ON BALANCE MTT-200 digital mini scale consistently displays a 50 g reading instead of the actual weight. The owner attempted a calibration by pressing the button, which prompted the scale to show 200 g, indicating it expects...

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Nikon: Upgrade From D7100
NewsApr 26, 2026

Nikon: Upgrade From D7100

A photographer who bought a Nikon D7100 in 2014 is weighing an upgrade to Nikon's mirrorless line, specifically the Z6 III or the higher‑resolution Z8. The key question is whether to retain the existing F‑mount lenses using Nikon's FTZ adapter or...

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Windows Defender Leaving the Door WIDE OPEN
NewsApr 26, 2026

Windows Defender Leaving the Door WIDE OPEN

Security researchers have uncovered two active Windows Defender zero‑day exploits, RedSun and UnDefend, that have been used in the wild since April 16. Both bypass all Microsoft patches for Windows 10, Windows 11 and Server 2019+, allowing an attacker to write a malicious binary...

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Three Days in Vancouver, BC
NewsApr 24, 2026

Three Days in Vancouver, BC

A forum user outlines a three‑day Vancouver, BC itinerary that includes Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, a day trip to Victoria, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge, while seeking additional attractions and Hong Kong‑style Cantonese dining options for his wife. The post...

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Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200rpm SATA HDDs - Opinions?
NewsApr 24, 2026

Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200rpm SATA HDDs - Opinions?

An UK user bought two Toshiba 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA HDDs for about £25 ($34) each on Amazon, assuming they were brand‑new. One drive worked initially, but the second produced a click‑of‑death and could not be formatted. The seller’s return process...

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Bolt Graphics Zeus GPU
NewsApr 24, 2026

Bolt Graphics Zeus GPU

Bolt Graphics announced the tape‑out of its Zeus GPU test chip, a compute‑focused accelerator built around an open‑source RISC‑V command processor. The company claims the quad‑silicon Zeus 4C can deliver up to 13× the ray‑tracing performance of Nvidia’s RTX 5090, while the...

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Converting Dell D400P-01 Server Power Supply to Desktop Power Supply.
NewsApr 24, 2026

Converting Dell D400P-01 Server Power Supply to Desktop Power Supply.

A forum user seeks to repurpose a Dell D400P‑01 400 W server power supply for a desktop project, asking how to activate the 20‑pin/4‑blade connector by jumping the PS_ON pin. The post includes photos of the PSU label, connector, and multimeter...

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Old NAS Worries
NewsApr 22, 2026

Old NAS Worries

An aging 13‑year‑old Zyxel 2‑bay NAS with two 2 TB WD Red drives is still functional, but experts advise replacing the drives immediately and inspecting internal components such as capacitors, fans, and the power supply. The user plans to upgrade to...

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Former Samsung Engineer Gets 7 Years in Prison After Selling Core DRAM Secrets to China’s CXMT for $2 Million
NewsApr 22, 2026

Former Samsung Engineer Gets 7 Years in Prison After Selling Core DRAM Secrets to China’s CXMT for $2 Million

A former Samsung memory engineer received a seven‑year prison term after pleading guilty to selling Samsung's next‑generation DDR5 DRAM design secrets to China’s CXMT for roughly $2 million. The U.S. Department of Justice highlighted the transfer of proprietary schematics and process...

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Fan Spec Comparisons Useless?
NewsApr 21, 2026

Fan Spec Comparisons Useless?

Enthusiasts building PCs often compare fan specifications based on manufacturers’ max‑speed dB(A) and CFM numbers, but those figures can be misleading because fans rarely operate at their peak RPM. The post highlights how the Akasa Viper 120 mm fan’s advertised 28.9 dB(A)...

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Is Thriller the Best Album Ever?
NewsApr 21, 2026

Is Thriller the Best Album Ever?

Michael Jackson’s 1982 album *Thriller* continues to dominate conversations about the greatest record of all time, thanks to its unprecedented sales, iconic music videos, and cultural footprint. While Rolling Stone’s Top 500 list places it at #12, fans and industry analysts...

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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Comes Out in a Few Days (4/16)
NewsApr 19, 2026

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Comes Out in a Few Days (4/16)

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, a retro‑style 3D shooter, finally arrives after five postponements and a $30 price tag. Reviewers praise its striking black‑and‑white mouse‑themed graphics, calling them among the best in recent indie shooters. However, gameplay falls short, with cramped...

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*STABLE* NVMe - USB Adapter?
NewsApr 18, 2026

*STABLE* NVMe - USB Adapter?

A community deep‑dive into external NVMe‑USB adapters reveals three dominant chipsets—JMicron JMS583, Asmedia ASM2362, and Realtek RTL9210. Users report that JMS583 often stalls at USB 3.0 speeds (400‑700 MB/s) and suffers random disconnects, especially on AMD platforms. ASM2362 can sustain close to...

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What Chatbot Do You Guys Use for Capturing Inbound Leads for Your Business?
NewsApr 18, 2026

What Chatbot Do You Guys Use for Capturing Inbound Leads for Your Business?

Small businesses are increasingly turning to AI‑powered chatbots to qualify inbound leads and capture contact information without human intervention. Platforms such as Intercom, Drift, and ManyChat promise 24/7 engagement, automated questioning, and seamless CRM integration. However, users report frustrations with...

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Metro 2039
NewsApr 17, 2026

Metro 2039

Metro 2039, the anticipated sequel to Metro Exodus, was unveiled through a forum post that included its first gameplay footage. The teaser drops players into the ruined Moscow Metro tunnels where the few remaining survivors scavenge for life after a...

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Why “Fast WiFi” Isn’t Enough – The Real Challenge in Industrial Networks
NewsApr 15, 2026

Why “Fast WiFi” Isn’t Enough – The Real Challenge in Industrial Networks

A recent client upgrade to Wi‑Fi 6 revealed that speed alone does not solve connectivity drops in mobile industrial environments. The core issue is maintaining seamless connections during rapid handovers as autonomous vehicles, robots, and handhelds move across coverage zones. WallysTech’s...

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CPU Microarchitecture Thread
NewsApr 15, 2026

CPU Microarchitecture Thread

The forum thread dives into several nuanced CPU micro‑architecture topics. It confirms that AVX‑512 is an x86‑only SIMD extension, while ARM relies on NEON, SVE and SVE2 for similar workloads. Participants explain why Apple’s performance‑core (P‑core) designs omit simultaneous multithreading,...

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10 Years with My I5-6600K & GTX 1070 FTW – Maintenance Vs. Upgrade Advice?
NewsApr 12, 2026

10 Years with My I5-6600K & GTX 1070 FTW – Maintenance Vs. Upgrade Advice?

A decade‑old PC built around an Intel i5‑6600K and GTX 1070 remains thermally stable, with GPU temps under 75 °C and CPU temps near 72 °C during stress tests. The owner is weighing maintenance actions—such as replacing aging Arctic Silver 5 paste and tweaking...

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Opinion on Upgrading GPU's
NewsApr 12, 2026

Opinion on Upgrading GPU's

A user is weighing an upgrade from an AMD XFX 7900 XT to a 9070 XT, with three options: XFX Mercury ($1,179), Sapphire Nitro ($1,240) and Gigabyte Triple‑fan ($899). The forum replies note the 9070 XT is a side‑grade that improves driver stability,...

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The Utter Disgrace of the BBC (and Rest of MSM)
NewsApr 11, 2026

The Utter Disgrace of the BBC (and Rest of MSM)

A post on a tech forum cites The Grayzone article alleging that the BBC appointed a 27‑year‑old Iranian activist as a senior Iran correspondent and claims she is a CIA‑linked propaganda asset. The same thread accuses BBC Middle East editor...

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Need Help Finding Scene From Tv/Movie
NewsApr 11, 2026

Need Help Finding Scene From Tv/Movie

A forum user is trying to locate a late‑1990s or early‑2000s TV or movie scene where two characters discuss an “out‑of‑context problem” involving conquistadors, firearms, and disease. The asker recalls the line predating its alleged appearance on the sci‑fi series...

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Laptop Sold to a Friend with Original Owner's "Administrator" User Account -- Needs to Be Tweaked
NewsApr 11, 2026

Laptop Sold to a Friend with Original Owner's "Administrator" User Account -- Needs to Be Tweaked

Linda bought a used Lenovo laptop that still contains the previous owner’s administrator account, limiting her ability to install software and run privileged tasks. She can log in with both Larry’s and her own standard account, but cannot promote her...

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900x 12 Core/24 Thread Processor for $199.99+tax for Amazon Prime Members at Woot
NewsApr 11, 2026

AMD Ryzen 9 7900x 12 Core/24 Thread Processor for $199.99+tax for Amazon Prime Members at Woot

AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9 7900X 12‑core processor is now listed on Woot for $199.99 plus tax, a steep drop from the recent $239.99 price. The offer includes free shipping for Amazon Prime members, making a high‑end desktop CPU more accessible. The deal...

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Liquid Sugar in My Maple Syrup?
NewsApr 9, 2026

Liquid Sugar in My Maple Syrup?

A Quebec court has filed a lawsuit alleging that some maple syrup producers are diluting their product with liquid sugar. The complaint, highlighted by a CBC report, claims the adulteration violates Canadian food standards and misleads consumers. Industry stakeholders are...

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Who Else Has to Touch Grass to Feel Alive?
NewsApr 8, 2026

Who Else Has to Touch Grass to Feel Alive?

A lively AnandTech forum thread shows users swapping stories about how stepping outside—whether digging dirt, hiking, or simply basking in sunlight—provides an instant mood lift and a sense of purpose amid work stress. One participant disclosed buying 40 acres of...

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On Off Switch Usb C Cable Extensions Safe ?
NewsApr 6, 2026

On Off Switch Usb C Cable Extensions Safe ?

A forum user asked whether USB‑C cable extensions with an on/off switch are safe for devices that lack a built‑in power button. Respondents explained that the switch only cuts power to the cable, not to the device’s internal circuitry, so...

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Youtube ?
NewsApr 6, 2026

Youtube ?

YouTube reported removing over 11.4 million videos between April and June 2025, a sharp rise from the sub‑9 million deletions in the same period last year. The surge stems from a heavier reliance on automated algorithms rather than human moderators, resulting in...

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Do You Think Blu-Ray / 4k BR Optical Media's Days Are Numbered?
NewsApr 6, 2026

Do You Think Blu-Ray / 4k BR Optical Media's Days Are Numbered?

A Reddit thread explores whether Blu‑ray and 4K Ultra‑HD optical discs are nearing obsolescence. Participants cite rising 4K projector costs, the shutdown of rental kiosks like Redbox, and the convenience of streaming as forces pushing the format toward niche status....

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Wattage Pick for Longevity
NewsApr 5, 2026

Wattage Pick for Longevity

A forum thread on AnandTech discusses how to choose a gaming PC power supply. The original poster suggests selecting a PSU sized so the system runs at roughly 50% load, citing peak efficiency at that point. Respondents agree the method...

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SpaceX Launch From Vandenberg at 7:41 Tonight, April 05
NewsApr 5, 2026

SpaceX Launch From Vandenberg at 7:41 Tonight, April 05

SpaceX scheduled a launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 7:41 p.m. PT on April 5, 2026. The mission is expected to carry a rideshare payload of multiple small satellites destined for a sun‑synchronous orbit. The launch window was chosen to maximize...

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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D  $246.00 at Amazon.com or $199.99 for In-Store Pickup at Micro Center.
NewsApr 4, 2026

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D $246.00 at Amazon.com or $199.99 for In-Store Pickup at Micro Center.

AMD’s 6‑core Ryzen 5 7600X3D is listed on Amazon for $246, while Micro Center offers the same chip for $199.99 with in‑store pickup. The processor features 3D V‑Cache technology that delivers a noticeable uplift in gaming and content‑creation workloads. Pricing under $200...

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Anyone Watch the Artemis II Launch?
NewsApr 3, 2026

Anyone Watch the Artemis II Launch?

NASA launched Artemis II on April 1, 2026, sending a four‑person crew on a free‑return trajectory around the Moon—the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972. The launch succeeded after two earlier attempts this year were aborted due to a propellant...

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So. I'm Curious. What Would You Do In Toronto In 2 Hours
NewsApr 3, 2026

So. I'm Curious. What Would You Do In Toronto In 2 Hours

A Reddit user asks for ideas on how to spend a two‑hour layover in Toronto after a flight from England. Commenters point out the UP Express train can shuttle passengers to downtown in about 30 minutes, but returning through security...

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Safe to Use Terminal Adapters on UPS Battery Backup Batteries?
NewsApr 2, 2026

Safe to Use Terminal Adapters on UPS Battery Backup Batteries?

A user bought replacement SLA batteries for a CyberPower CP1350PFCLCD UPS that featured F2 terminals instead of the UPS’s native F1 3/16" terminals. They asked whether inline terminal adapters are safe and how they should be installed. The community response confirmed...

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Setting up a New Subpanel to Easily Add Circuits Later
NewsApr 2, 2026

Setting up a New Subpanel to Easily Add Circuits Later

A homeowner plans to install a new sub‑panel in a hallway to serve two bedrooms and a bathroom, while leaving capacity for future circuits to a third bedroom and an attic minisplit. The key question is whether to pre‑run 2‑inch...

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Streamed for an Hour the Other Day. May Get Back Into It
NewsMar 30, 2026

Streamed for an Hour the Other Day. May Get Back Into It

A hobby streamer reports that modern software like OBS makes live broadcasting virtually cost‑free, allowing an hour‑long session of games such as CS2 and Stardew Valley with minimal setup. The streamer highlights recent equipment upgrades, noting that even basic accessories...

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The 9950X3D2 Performance Speculation Thread - The Most Divisive CPU Ever?
NewsMar 30, 2026

The 9950X3D2 Performance Speculation Thread - The Most Divisive CPU Ever?

The speculative Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 appears to trade higher power draw for a lower boost clock, positioning it as a niche product for enthusiasts willing to invest in custom cooling. ASUS has teased a DDR5‑8800 CL32 memory overclock on the platform, but such...

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Problems with 9800X3D and Asrock Motherboards
NewsMar 30, 2026

Problems with 9800X3D and Asrock Motherboards

A wave of reports suggests that AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D CPUs are failing when paired with certain ASRock motherboards. Mindfactory alone has shipped roughly 10,000 of these combos, raising the prospect of a large‑scale defect. Users debate whether the root cause lies...

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Connection Between Two Server
NewsMar 29, 2026

Connection Between Two Server

A user operates two Linux VPS located in different countries and requires continuous data synchronization, moving roughly 50 GB daily and potentially up to 150 GB in each direction. The servers currently cannot ping each other, indicating a lack of network connectivity....

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