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    Lenovo 16" IdeaPad Slim 5i Laptop i5-1335U 16GB RAM 512GB NVMe $399.99 - Deal Expired

    https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1772712-REG/lenovo_82xf0065us_16_ideapad_slim_5i.html Pretty good deal for a budget / mid range laptop. Lenovo specification page: https://psref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16IRL8?M=82XF0065US Lenovo 16" IdeaPad Slim 5i Laptop (Cloud Gray) |...
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    DEAD - WD Black SN850X 4TB - $237 for Prime Members - delivery 4/3-4/5

    Both my 2TB Samsung 970 Evo Plus (OS - 2yr old) and HP EX950 (Game drive - 3 yr old) have write degradation. OOB seq. writes were over 3000 MB/s, but now 2300 MB/s with plenty of unused space. The Samsung has never been filled above 50% or abused with stress tests. I'll aim for a WD going...
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    Wiping / sanitize laptop (NVME) before returning

    The wording says it will take a few hours and make it harder for somebody to recover data. Others mentioned it writes zeros so I wager it is a full format.
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    Wiping / sanitize laptop (NVME) before returning

    Just found out Windows 11 reset has a "clean the drive fully" option. That should be good enough on it's own. Makes my life easier. Thanks all.
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    Wiping / sanitize laptop (NVME) before returning

    Thanks for the suggestions, but those options will wipe the entire drive. I'd imagine that might wipe the recovery partition / files preventing me from resetting Windows 11 to OOB.
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    Wiping / sanitize laptop (NVME) before returning

    I need to return a laptop, but want to wipe personal data before resetting Windows 11. Would the following effectively sanitize personal data? Delete personal files Empty recycling bin Run h2testw - "all available space" I believe it leaves test files behind; search and delete them. Use Windows...
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    WTB 3070 or similar level card

    3060 Ti 12GB does not exist; however, 3060 12GB does and is slower. This guy is selling a bunch of what you want. https://hardforum.com/threads/fs-multiple-gpus-3060ti-3070s.2033429/
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    DEAD - WD Black SN850X 4TB - $237 for Prime Members - delivery 4/3-4/5

    Since it is OOS - Best Buy, Walmart, Newegg, BH Photo, Western Digital have it at $250.
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    Windows 11 Pro - $29.97

    You can actually use Windows 11 without activating. There will be a watermark, not be able to be personalized with desktop backgrounds, colors and other items under Personalization settings. Perfectly usable. I'd image a deactivated key will revert back to the above.
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    Help enabling Windows 11 Hardforum notifications

    Understood, thank you.
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    Help enabling Windows 11 Hardforum notifications

    I wonder if it is just my account. Anyway to reset all the preferences and settings for my account?
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    Thinking about dipping my toe back into selling but am skeptical

    FYI for 2024 eBay, "If you receive $600 or more in gross payouts over the course of the 2024 calendar year, we'll provide a Form 1099-K to you by January 31, 2025." https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/ebay-form-1099k?id=4794 Selling on eBay can be risky due to scammers and...
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    Help enabling Windows 11 Hardforum notifications

    How do I enable Windows 11 Hardforum notifications? All of the "Receive a notification when someone" are checked under preferences. I see alerts populating in the top right bell icon. I enabled Chrome notifications and popups / redirects for Hardforum. Popup blocker is disabled for Hardforum...
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    Cooler Master 1250W PSU $135

    Arguably the Montech Titan Gold ATX 3.0 1000W @ $119.99 or 1200W @ 139.99 is a better deal. A tier + Gold Highlight - "Best units in the tier, proven by professional reviews." https://www.amazon.com/MONTECH-1000W-High-End-Gaming-Supply/dp/B0BPXQZJV4 Edit: Deal dead lol.
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    Found

    Didn't miss much, they cancelled the orders citing price mistake. :(
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