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  1. bigdogchris

    PC won't start with two screens?

    Is the HDMI output the default port so the boot display is actually displayed on there? Try leaving just the HDMI output connected to confirm without the monitor connected.
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    Ai Restaurant opens in California

    False minimal wage as in a wage that is higher than what the true market value of that job is.
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    Ai Restaurant opens in California

    This is exactly right and it's sad that people just don't seem to understand. This forced fake minimal wages only "work" in certain industries where the rest of the market stays low. But then that market may begin to lose jobs due to wages too high for what the market demands. So in an industry...
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    Nvidia stock price befuddling analysts

    It's getting pumped. We're just preparing for the dump.
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    Linux market share passes 4% for first time

    Microsoft is funny. "Common folks" ask their IT savy friends which computers/OS to go with. IT savy people hate the direction Microsoft is going with Windows, so they recommend other devices. Maybe someday Microsoft will learn from this. Their still operating like they are making Windows XP...
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    Ai Restaurant opens in California

    AI can't possibly be slower than the workers at the McD's by my house so I welcome this. You also don't need to have arguments with AI about how a fast food job is a starter job and doesn't need to pay a "livable wage".
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    Is it worth buying CC Cleaner Pro?

    The only thing I think is useful in CCLeaner anymore is the app uninstaller which can pull off some of the Windows Store apps you can't normally remove. That said, it's not the only tool that can do that.
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    HP wants more of your money

    It does seem a bit wasteful to have a printer replacement program every 2 years. I think when you factor in failure rate most printers are not failing after 2 years. Just creating a lot of e-waste. They're just giving people a new device every 2 years to "make it worth it" since you are spending...
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    HP wants more of your money

    I had a Samsung laser for a short time as well about 10 years ago but I ended up selling it. It didn't have a bypass tray or do well with envelopes and I like having a scanner on the unit. I certainly agree for anyone who does any decent volume of printing, using laser printers or the newer...
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    HP wants more of your money

    I subscribe to Instant Ink. I'll explain my reasoning. In the past I had always bought Epson printers because I like their multi functions. But I kept running into issues where the print heads would get clogged and of course they don't sell replacement's, so I went through 4 printers in about...
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/application-security/application-control/windows-defender-application-control/wdac Also the memory integrity features that do not work with some drivers are easier to turn on before you start loading a bunch of stuff onto the OS.
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    Help Preparing existing PC to be able to install Windows 11

    10 will still receive updates for another year so it's definitely OK to hang on a bit longer. When you do decide to move to 11, that may be good time to clean install. One reason in particular is that there are some security features in 11 that can only be enabled on a clean install. The way I...
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    AMD Radeon Noob Questions (esp Firefox + YouTube)

    I believe this is a FF issue with the latest release. I have Nvidia and saw something like this the other day. Just have to go full screen in the window and back out to fix it. Also seeing this on Reddit that looks like a similar issue people are having with the latest version of FF...
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    Giving away older system. Put Win10 or Win11 on it?

    I thought it says if you are ON 11 it requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. That's different than requiring 11. It says Windows 10 1909 and newer is still supported.
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    Giving away older system. Put Win10 or Win11 on it?

    I vote for 10. Putting an unsupported OS on it may just create problems down the road for someone who doesn't know anything about that. Just look at the issue with the new version of 11 and the new cpu instructions is requires. I wouldn't be surprised if 11 continues this trend into the future...
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    Simple program to sync a folder across two PCs (not using cloud!!)

    I use Allway Sync 'n' Go to run offline backups of my user data. Could be used to sync files (has a 1 way and 2 way option).
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    Nvidia surpasses Google, Now 3rd Most Valuable Tech Stock.

    I know someone who dropped a large amount when it was around $50 a share. I haven't had the balls to ask him if he ever sold it.
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    Microsoft finally putting Publisher out of its misery.

    I occasionally use it. They have a few tools that make aligning and layering images/text easy but it certainly still feels like it's from the 90's even with the latest version.
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    Windows 11 24H2 to enforce HW requirement

    Those CPU's are not on the supported hardware list. If you decide to bypass that and install it anyways, that's a You issue. Now, whether or not Microsoft should extend Security Updates for Windows 10 past 2025, that's a different discussion.
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    Intel Arrow Lake to remove HyperThreadding?

    With their ability to pack in E-Cores and the updates to Windows scheduler to support this, I can see them totally getting away from HT. It was a cool technology, and very helpfull in the early 2000's when it came out. But now days it probably gets in the way more than it helps (while designing...
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    Microsoft Edge

    I don't use Edge but do keep it as a backup browser if I need to check Chrome compatibility (default FF). But what I do on first install of the OS is go into Edge settings and disable Startup boost and Continue running background extensions and apps when Microsoft Edge is closed. By doing this...
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    The Apple Vision Pro goes on sale in the US on February 2 for $3,499

    Augmented reality is a tech I believe needs to be further developed because I think it can be useful. But I also see a lot of this product is a solution looking for a problem. Hopefully enough people buy stuff like this to continue development so when real challenges come along that AR can fix...
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    (kb5034441) wont install with error code (0x80070643)

    Hmm, just noticed the update failed on my work computer that has over 500MB available in recovery. Says it only needs 250.
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    What's the best way to optimize windows after a few years when your pc is slowing down

    I know, back in the XP days I would actually try to go as long as possible without reinstalling Windows. Like if I went 4 years without reinstalling I was so proud. Now days I don't give a crap I'll reinstall every 6-12 months.
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    Partition vs multiple drives?

    Those drives are so fast you're not going to have any issues installing Windows and games on the same drive. I still use separate drives for my OS and files, but that's because it makes things easier when I have to reinstall Windows - just nuke the system disk and everything else is still there...
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    Am I allowed to hate Microsoft/Windows?

    A thought recently came to me about the issues with Windows declining market share. First, regarding hardware, I do this is partially to blame. But there's always been bad Windows hardware (even when the market was hot) and there's always been good Mac hardware (even with their market was...
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    How many % of today's PC can be windows 12 ready? And why is Windows 10 lifespan shorter than prev. version?

    For the computers that I have at work with 10 I'm not worried since everything is LTSC, I'm more concerned with 10 on Home/Business devices. I am working on a laptop now actually that does not support 11. I had to let the business know they are going to have to replace it in less than 2 years...
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    Anyone have experience with Supermicro H12SSL for EPYC CPU's?

    From my memory, Supermicro can be flashed from a USB port to recover a bricked BIOS. But check out the motherboard support site to be sure before you buy. I've had to do it a few times but it's been a while ago. Also want to say, when dealing with high end hardware like this, it's important...
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    How many % of today's PC can be windows 12 ready? And why is Windows 10 lifespan shorter than prev. version?

    I suspect Microsoft will extend free security support onto 10 like they did XP. They of course won't make this announcement until the last minute because they want people that can switch to 11 to do so. I also think they will keep the support for 11 going via feature updates well after 12 comes...
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    Ubisoft Wants You To Be Comfortable Not Owning Your Games

    But you don't own your games on Steam, either.
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    how to minimize eBay ship costs?

    I know someone that argues with me about how they are always looking for free shipping. I remind them that shipping isn't actually free and is included in the cost, and you are better off sorting price + shipping lowest to highest, yet the complaints continue about how expensive shipping is on...
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    Intel APO testing, 12th & 13th gen get the shaft

    Well that's good on Intel for reducing the amount of ewaste out there. Now if we can get Microsoft to do the same for Windows 10.
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    how to minimize eBay ship costs?

    The digital code I sold was in like 2010 so a lot has changed since then :) But I do think those are good tips specifically sending the code via mail instead of email.
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    how to minimize eBay ship costs?

    I've sold a TON of stuff on ebay (probably 150 or so items) over the past 15 years and I've gotten screwed twice. Once was the GPU I mentioned earlier and another was I sold a digital code and never considered someone would claim it and say it was no good. So both were computer related in one...
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    how to minimize eBay ship costs?

    I thought eBay always sides with the buyer? I've seen stuff on YouTube where eBay sellers show items were sent back completely broken and eBay still forced a refund.
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    how to minimize eBay ship costs?

    That happened to me about 15 years ago. Guy screwed up a GPU and wanted a refund. Looked like he tried removing the heat sink. When I got it back there were pieces of super glue broken off in the box. That was back when sellers had some pull. I fought it and he got a refund but I got to keep my...
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    SIGIL - Unofficial 5th Episode for Original DOOM by John Romero

    Thanks, I'll check out the alternative hud.
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    SIGIL - Unofficial 5th Episode for Original DOOM by John Romero

    Yeah I saw that part, but you can still have the normal Armor and be over 100 or be under 100 with mega armor. I try to keep mega armor as long as possible because it provides better protection.
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    SIGIL - Unofficial 5th Episode for Original DOOM by John Romero

    It there a way to set GZDoom to display armor percentage in blue or otherwise indicate that you have Mega armor? Seems this would be a more common feature in source ports but not having luck finding anything.
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