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 visibility across the southwestern United States. This flight adds to SpaceX’s growing West Coast launch cadence following recent successes from both coasts.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
The Greenhouse Effect and the White House Effect.
A new documentary featuring French historian Jean‑Baptiste Fressoz examines how the shift to renewable electricity reshapes raw material consumption. It reveals that while wind turbines and solar panels reduce carbon emissions, they increase demand for steel, copper, and even wood....
AMD HIP API Support Is Coming to Folding@Home Near You
Folding@Home announced that support for AMD's HIP API will roll out in the next few weeks. The addition will let AMD GPU owners run the project's protein‑folding simulations without needing NVIDIA hardware. HIP acts as a translation layer, converting CUDA‑based...
Simple Ways to Stay Safe When Installing New Software
The article emphasizes proactive security habits when installing new software, highlighting system updates, reputable sources, and careful installation steps as primary defenses. It recommends consulting niche tech blogs and community sites for practical risk assessments beyond generic advice. Core practices...
Meta Loses Trial After Arguing that "Child Exploitation Was Inevitable"
Meta was ordered by a New Mexico jury to pay $375 million after the court found the company failed to protect children from exploitation and misled parents about safety on its platforms. The verdict, reached in a single day of deliberation, marks...
Do Most Cars Have 900 Degree Steering Wheels?
Most production cars use a lock‑to‑lock steering range of roughly two and a half to three full turns, translating to about 720‑1080 degrees. While many passenger vehicles sit near the 900‑degree mark, there is no universal standard dictating that exact...
Harry Potter Series Teaser
A new teaser for the upcoming Harry Potter television series has been released, showcasing a fresh cast that diverges from the original film lineup. Early reactions on fan forums highlight surprise and skepticism toward the unfamiliar actors. Industry observers note...
Got One of Those Weird Fake Microsoft Security Warning Screens
A fake Microsoft security warning overlay appeared in the Brave browser, locking the screen and preventing normal navigation. The pop‑up, triggered by malicious ads—often from Facebook—forced the user to terminate the browser via Task Manager. Upon restart, the warning did...
Samsung Frame Privacy Question
Smart TVs like Samsung's Frame collect extensive user data, prompting a Texas lawsuit that forced Samsung to curb telemetry and seek clearer consent. The case highlights growing regulatory pressure on manufacturers to be transparent about data practices. Consumers are turning...
Performant Isn't a Word
A forum post titled “Performant isn’t a word” critiques the branding language used by Performant Healthcare, a U.S. provider of payment‑integrity solutions. The author highlights that the term “performant” is uncommon and may confuse stakeholders. The post also links to...
TIL Android's Internal Date Storage Is Unix Date Format
Android stores timestamps as Unix epoch milliseconds, e.g., 1655472207557 representing 17 June 2022 13:23:27.557. The format appears in SMS Backup & Restore XML files because the system dumps raw database values instead of converting them to human‑readable strings. Converting these numbers requires an...
Intel ARC Battle Mage Owners Thread. IGPU Counts Too.
A user‑run test suite on an Intel ARC B580 (Onix Odyssey) paired with a Ryzen 5600X3D shows mixed results across modern titles. Ray tracing performance is erratic, prompting most gamers to disable it and rely on XeSS and Frame Gen for smooth frame...
"Federal Cyber Experts Called Microsoft’s Cloud a “Pile of S**t,” Approved It Anyway"
Federal cyber officials publicly disparaged Microsoft Azure, calling it a “pile of s**t,” yet still granted the cloud service a FedRAMP authorization. The panel’s criticism centered on long‑standing vulnerabilities and inadequate supply‑chain controls, but the agency ultimately approved Azure after...
Diabetes Type 2 and Weight Loss
Since March, the author has walked about 2.5 miles daily, shedding weight from 200 lb to 180 lb. The gradual loss aligns with diabetes‑friendly guidelines, improving insulin sensitivity while avoiding rapid‑loss symptoms. He reports better urine control, steady hydration, and plans to use...
Windows 11 Image and Sound Profile Not Switching when I Change Monitors (IT USED TO WORK)
A Windows 11 user with a dual‑monitor rig (DisplayPort‑connected primary and HDMI‑connected LG G3 TV) reports that automatic HDR and audio profile switching stopped working, forcing manual selection each time. The issue appeared after recent system changes, likely driver updates or...
Venezuela Thread
A December 2025 forum thread debates whether the United States is positioning itself for a war with Venezuela. Participants cite oil reserves, the Monroe Doctrine, and the desire to curb Russian, Chinese and Iranian influence as possible motives. Others argue that...
Amazon SUCKS
A consumer reported an Amazon order originally slated for September 12 that was repeatedly pushed back to October 4, despite the items being in stock. The customer was hit with an unauthorized $11.63 two‑day shipping fee and endured three lengthy support calls...
My Broadband Upgrade
British Telecom’s push to retire copper lines forced a small‑business owner to migrate his broadband and landline to digital services. The ISP mishandled the number‑porting request, leaving the business without its primary phone for a week while the new fibre...
Making the Case for Solar Power and a Well Made Video that Debunks the Anti-Solar Propaganda.
A forum post argues that the 30 million acres currently used for corn ethanol could be repurposed for solar farms, generating roughly three times the United States’ current electricity demand. It highlights that ranchers are already leasing land for solar and...
Zhaoxin's ZX-F/KX-7000/KH-40000 and Beyond
Zhaoxin disclosed its next‑generation 7 nm ZX‑F, KX‑7000 and KH‑40000 processors, built on TSMC’s fab and supporting DDR5 and PCIe 4.0. The company claims the KX‑7000 will approach AMD Zen 2 performance, though early Geekbench results show it is closer to Zen 1 levels....
I Cannot Get The Crew Motorfest to Run No Matter What I Try. Any Suggestions?
Several users report that The Crew Motorfest launches to a black screen while audio plays, despite a clean Windows 11 install and up‑to‑date drivers. The problem appears across both Nvidia and AMD GPUs, with many pointing to recent Nvidia driver releases...
Gas Prices Compared to 70's Oil Crisis
A Reddit user compared today’s gasoline prices to the 1973 and 1979 oil crises, noting that inflation‑adjusted prices then averaged about $4.85 per gallon. In contrast, Ohio’s current pump price is roughly $3.25, roughly 50 % lower than the 1970s peak....
ECWolf (Wolfenstein 3D Source Port) and Automatic Refresh Rate Customization Possible?
ECWolf, a Wolfenstein 3D source port, enforces a hard 70 fps cap mirroring the original DOS version. Because the frame rate is locked, NVIDIA G‑Sync and AMD FreeSync never engage, causing noticeable judder on 120 Hz and 144 Hz panels. Users can eliminate the...
ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G 650 W ATX 3.1 Compatible 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Power Supply....$49.99 W/Fs
ASRock has launched its PRO‑650G 650 W ATX 3.1‑compatible power supply at a striking $49.99, complete with free shipping. The unit carries an 80 Plus Gold efficiency rating, positioning it as a budget‑friendly alternative to higher‑priced models. Community posts highlight comparable offers, such...
I9-10900K + Corsair H150 RGB 360mm AIO — 100°C Under Load, Thermal Throttling Active, Can't Find a Solution.
A builder reported that an Intel Core i9‑10900K paired with a Corsair H150 RGB 360 mm AIO consistently hit 95‑100 °C under load, triggering thermal throttling despite full‑speed radiator fans. Initial diagnostics revealed the pump was wired to a DC‑mode header; switching...
My RTX 4090's Fans Go Full Blast for 5 Seconds Within 24 Hours After Reinstalling Windows!
A Founder's Edition RTX 4090 repeatedly ramps its fans to full speed for about five seconds within 24 hours after a Windows or Linux reinstall. The spike occurs regardless of workload, with idle temperatures around 35 °C and gaming peaks in the low‑60 °C...
Is It Me or Is High Fps Gaming a Bit Overrated?
Long-time 60 Hz gamer upgrades to a 360 Hz OLED monitor and finds that while colors and motion handling improve, the visual benefit of frame rates above 90 fps diminishes. The author notes little perceptual difference between 90 fps and 120‑150 fps in controller‑based, non‑twitch...
Intel Current and Future Lakes & Rapids Thread
Intel’s Coffee Lake desktop CPUs are slated for an August 2017 launch, introducing 6‑core i7 and i5 parts on the Z370 platform. The Z370 chipset will omit integrated Wi‑Fi and USB 3.1 Gen2, features that are reserved for the upcoming Z390 and...
Once Again, Nvidia Resurrects an Older Card...
Nvidia has announced a re‑release of the older RTX 3060 8 GB graphics card, positioning it as a low‑cost option for budget gamers. The new SKU is expected to retail near $250, a steep increase from the $70‑plus price point the card originally...
Poll: Do You Care About Ray Tracing / Upscaling?
A community poll explored gamers’ attitudes toward ray tracing and up‑scaling technologies such as DLSS, FSR, and XeSS. Respondents were split: some view both features as optional tools for older hardware, while others see them as essential for 4K gaming...
X-99 MB Suggestion
A forum member is planning a low‑cost lab server and is evaluating a Chinese‑market X99 motherboard, possibly dual‑socket, to pair with an Intel Xeon E5‑2699 V4. The post highlights that X99 boards typically use consumer chipsets, offering limited BIOS features but...
X86 and ARM Architectures Comparison Thread.
A recent community thread highlighted that Apple’s M4 Pro outperforms comparable AMD and Intel notebook CPUs by 52% in speed and roughly 400% in power efficiency, according to Notebookcheck data. ARM‑based designs now account for about 50% of the compute...
With HDDs Also Being Affected by the Latest Scourge Will Blu-Rays Make a Comeback?
Recent supply constraints have driven hard‑drive prices up, prompting consumers to explore alternative archival media. While Blu‑ray discs are still manufactured by companies like Verbatim and Ritek, they are costly, prone to disc rot, and face dwindling drive availability. Claims...
Work Graphs - Promising and Exciting but When???
Microsoft’s Agility SDK 1.613 adds Shader Model 6.8 and native Work Graphs support, a GPU‑driver feature that restructures rendering pipelines into smaller, dynamically scheduled tasks. Early benchmarks on an RTX 4090 show roughly a 20 % lighting speedup, while AMD’s RDNA 3 demo reports up...
Damaged LOGIC400-ATX Power Supply
A user reports repeated, complete shutdowns of a shed‑based PC after swapping two salvaged 400 W Logic power supplies. The system runs on an extension cord wired through a wall hole, and shutdowns occur regardless of operating system or BIOS state....
HP EliteDesk 800 G4 Mini: Random Hard Resets. How to Fix?
A user running Proxmox VE on an HP EliteDesk 800 G4 Mini reports random hard resets every 1–2 days despite normal temperatures, no kernel panics, and clean NVMe SMART data. The system is equipped with an i7‑8700T, 64 GB RAM, and two...
Installing Linux on Android Tablet
A user discovered a 12‑year‑old Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablet that still powers on and connects to Wi‑Fi, and is seeking to install Ubuntu Linux. The primary obstacle is the tablet’s failure to appear in ADB when using Samsung USB...
I Am Performing Chipset-Level Repair on a Biostar B460GTA Rev 5.0 Motherboard and I Need Help.
A user on an enthusiast forum is attempting chip‑level repair of a Biostar B460GTA Rev 5.0 motherboard but cannot locate the boardview or circuit diagram. The poster, based in China, sought help downloading a purported schematic from a dubious website and...
NV Re-Enter ARM PC Market in Q1-2026?
Nvidia is reportedly preparing to re‑enter the ARM‑based PC market with a launch slated for the first quarter of 2026. Leaked specifications suggest a high‑end SoC featuring up to 20 CPU cores, a 48‑stream‑multiprocessor GPU delivering around 4 TFLOPs, and LPDDR6...
AMD Rembrandt/Zen 3+ APU Speculation and Discussion
AMD’s upcoming Rembrandt APU is rumored to migrate to TSMC’s 6nm N6 process and adopt RDNA 2 graphics with a 12‑compute‑unit iGPU. The chip is expected to support DDR5/LPDDR5 memory, PCIe 4.0 and possibly a shared L3 or infinity cache that could...
Intel’s Unified Core: Hammer Lake
Intel announced its next‑generation “Unified Core” architecture, dubbed Hammer Lake, slated for a 2028 launch after the 2027 Razor Lake refresh. The roadmap shows Xeon 7 will ship on the Panther Cove micro‑architecture rather than the rumored Lion Cove, while Diamond Rapids (DMR)...
