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    News Each EUV chipmaking tool consumes as much power as a small city — EUV fabs to consume 54,000 Gigawatts by 2030, more than Singapore

    November 2, 2024 - The first two things I would like to say is that - 1) I have no understanding of electricity, and anything related to it like measurements, consumption, and production. I think that puts me right in there with most people. 2) This is one of my favorite forums for all kinds of...
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    News Windows 11 Version 24H2 updates are faster and require less CPU usage — Microsoft claims up to 45.6% faster installation times and 25% lower CPU ut...

    October 26, 2024 - Ahh.. Sir. You are in the warm embrace of "convenience", one of the Devil's daughters.. The other being "Syncing". I won't insult your intelligence by making suggestions, but you know what you have to do to rectify "the problem". Personally, Google through Google Voice has for...
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    News Windows 11 Version 24H2 updates are faster and require less CPU usage — Microsoft claims up to 45.6% faster installation times and 25% lower CPU ut...

    October 26, 2024 - Hi. I run Win10 and Win11 Desktop PCs side by side as fully separate systems. No linking or syncing, thank you very much. I use the Win10 machine for my Chrome work, (I also have a Chromebook, that I keep on all of the time. While the Win10 is often on sleep). I use three...
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    How to stop Chrome from asking for a PIN when autocompleting passwords

    October 17, 2024 - This is not a problem for me, because I don't want anyone other than myself remembering my passwords. That would apply especially to any of the companies that promote "convenience", which requires including them in my security sphere. I would rather write down my many...
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    How to stop Chrome from asking for a PIN when autocompleting passwords

    October 17, 2024 - Your comment, "I don't recall what the issue was or how I got rid of it". Reflects something I have found my self saying any number of times. I'll have a computer "issue", and I will jump through all kinds of hoops to solve the problem, but often... I don't remember what I did...
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    News New motherboards for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs are announced

    October 12, 2024 - That's of kind harsh.. but funny!:LOL: Stay well.:giggle:
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    News New motherboards for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs are announced

    October 12, 2024 - Dis is why I come to dis forum Yo! Dare be some really smart people here Yo😎😊 Seriously though. I'm old and I have never heard of Hotelling's Law before. Thus sending me down another rabbit hole of exploration. So thank you.. I think.. for helping broaden my education even at...
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    News Windows 11 24H2 will not arrive for non-Copilot+ PCs on October 8

    September 21, 2024 - I agree with and understand your comments. I run a full tower Win10 PC and a full tower Win11 PC. The Win11 is my more advanced of the two, however, it is the one that "stabs" me in the heart most frequently :disappointed: If one of my PCs has a problem.. you can bet it's...
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    News Windows 11 24H2 will not arrive for non-Copilot+ PCs on October 8

    September 21, 2024 - Maybe it's because I'm not all that Tech savvy, but when the offer of downloading the latest 24H2 version/update. For me means "24H2 = "Our next chance to really mess with your machine Boy!", or, "Ready to have your system sound messed with?" I could be wrong but I think I...
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    News Microsoft to kill Windows Control Panel in favor of Settings app

    August 24, 2024 - Once again I feel like engineers are changing things to justify their employment. There may be a necessary reason, or reasons to eventually get rid of Control Panel. However, I haven't seen Tech experts here, or on the internet demanding a change. As a long time...
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    News Microsoft to kill Windows Control Panel in favor of Settings app

    August 24, 2024 - I agree with everything you've said. Microsoft reminds me of a person who is just so set in their ways, that they will never change. I do understand that they are carrying a lot of baggage because of the need to keep everything working across so many versions of Windows. Unlike...
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    News Microsoft to kill Windows Control Panel in favor of Settings app

    August 24, 2024 - Thank you. Your info is much appreciated, and I filed it away for future use. "around 200 settings"... OMG😮 That much "granularity" could get me into a lot of trouble. 😁 Stay well Sir.
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    Review BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX 144 Hz gaming monitor review: Bright, colorful and stylish

    August 18, 2024 - As usual with the Tom's Hardware reviews. There are enough details to make your eyes bleed, and your brain go numb. But that's why we're here.. to get the information. Call me what you like, but I much prefer OLED screens. I have an OLED LG 55" TV, an OLED Samsung Chromebook...
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    News NZXT is renting Core i5, RTX 4060 gaming PCs for $59 a month — Core i7, RTX 4070 Ti Super premium package costs $169

    August 3, 2024 - I have questions and a thought or two. 1) I have to assume anyone renting a computer is doing it to play PC specific games. So.. with so many really good console games and devices available. I have to wonder why anyone would want to rent a PC for gaming? Though I build and use...