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AMD Software Adrenalin 25.4.1 Beta Drivers Released - [gaming]
10:11 AM EDT - Apr,23 2025 - post a comment Yesterday, AMD released Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 25.4.1 Optional Beta drivers that add FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Dynasty Warriors Origin, Civilization 7, and Naraka Bladepoint. It also brings Amuse 3 support and AMD-optimized models to Radeon RX 9000 and RX 7000 series graphics cards alongside Ryzen AI 300 series processors. Among the many fixes you'll find corrected lighting artifacts in Topaz Photo AI's Adjust Lighting features on RX 9000 series cards, removed flicker when using AMD FreeSync, improved DirectML and GenAI performance in Amuse 3.0 on RX 7000 GPUs and Ryzen AI 300 series chips, and patched image corruption in certain diffuser models on RX 9000 hardware.
The update also smooths out stutter and performance drops in World of Warcraft's Western Plaguelands, restores integrated camera detection after factory resets on Ryzen AI Max devices, and addresses AMD Chat installation hangs. Since this is still an optional beta with some known issues, like FSR 4 not activating in Naraka Bladepoint on Windows 10, crashes in The Last of Us Part 2, memory leaks in SteamVR on RX 9000 cards, or intermittent launch and stability hiccups in games like Cyberpunk 2077, Fantasy VII Rebirth, Battlefield 1, Monster Hunter Wilds and Marvel's Spider-Man 2, AMD recommends using the suggested workarounds such as disabling motion smoothing or integrated graphics in your BIOS and holding out for your system vendor's certified driver to ensure full compatibility. |
Stop Paying for Cloud Storage: How I Built My Own Photo Backup System - [guides]
10:08 AM EDT - Apr,23 2025 - post a comment Looking for a Google Photos or iCloud alternative or tired of paying for cloud storage subscriptions? In this video, I show you how I set up the Asustor AS3304T V2 4-bay NAS to back up all my photos and videos automatically from my phone - while I sleep.
This isn't a full tutorial, but you'll get a walkthrough of how I'm using this budget-friendly NAS from Asustor as a self-hosted private cloud, with apps like Photo Gallery 3 and AIFoto3 to ditch Google Drive, iCloud, and all the Big Tech nonsense that comes with them.
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Intel Improves 285K Performance with a Big Update - [hardware]
05:06 PM EDT - Apr,22 2025 - post a comment der8auer discusses Intel's performance update for the 285K CPU, known as the 200S boost, which aims to enhance its efficiency and performance. The update introduces overclocking features while maintaining warranty coverage and potentially improves competitive performance against AMD processors. Benchmarks show varied performance gains across several games, but AMD remains a strong competitor overall!
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Meta Disables Apple Intelligence in Facebook and Other Apps - [briefly]
04:31 PM EDT - Apr,19 2025 - post a comment Meta has apparently disabled Apple Intelligence features in Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. This includes writing tools and Genmoji. App developers can opt out of Apple Intelligences for their iOS apps, and Meta appears to have done just that. Meta has been pushing its own AI features in recent years. |
Change these Windows Settings for a smarter PC - [guides]
01:45 PM EDT - Apr,19 2025 - post a comment Liron Segev shares seven essential Windows settings that can enhance the performance and efficiency of your PC. From optimizing graphics settings for specific applications to adjusting the Windows Search feature, he offers various tips to make your computing experience smoother.
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How a malware pdf hacked 4chan - [security]
06:14 AM EDT - Apr,19 2025 - post a comment How did 4chan get hacked? Turns out it was a malware postscript in a pdf upload box that got all the admins exposed and ended the site.
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NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready 576.02 WHQL Drivers - [gaming]
10:53 AM EDT - Apr,17 2025 - post a comment NVIDIA has released the latest version of its GeForce Game Ready drivers. Version 576.02 WHQL comes with support for the new GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics card that's available from today. The drivers fix several game-specific issues. To begin with, random crashes with gameplay for "Fortnite" has been fixed. The "DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED" crash noticed in "The First Berserker: Khazan" has been fixed. A bug that causes "Star Wars Outlaws" to freeze when the game is left idle for over 5 minutes, has been fixed. Game stability issues with DLSS Frame Generation on G-SYNC displays have been fixed. A crash when accepting quests in "Monster Hunter Wilds" with DLSS Frame Generation enabled, has been fixed. A crash with the error "GPU crashed or D3D Device Removed" in the game "InZOI" has been fixed.
A stutter noticed in "Overwatch 2" when using V-Sync has been fixed. Increased aliasing noticed with "Overwatch 2" has been fixed. Increased aliasing in "Hellbrade 2 Senua's Saga" with TSR enabled; as well as game crashes noticed in the game with Smooth Motion enabled, have been fixed. Smooth motion-triggered errors with TLOU Part 1 have been fixed. Dithering/banding seen on some RTX 50-series GPUs has been fixed. Flickering noticed in multiple areas of "Control" have been fixed. A stuttering noticed with V-Sync has been fixed, as were errors caused when combining it with NVCP and frame generation in games with DLSS 4. Artifacts noticed when collecting treasures in "Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection" have been fixed. Some stability issues specific to Windows 11 24H2 have been fixed.
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I Can't Review GPUs that Don't Exist... RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti - [hardware]
06:48 PM EDT - Apr,16 2025 - post a comment We wanted to review the new RTX 5060 and RTX 5060Ti, the problem was Nvidia didn't send us any... Makes it kind of tough to make a review about. So instead we decided to rant about the ENTIRE 50 series launch and how it has frustrated not just consumers, but reviewers as well.
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Hidden Windows Features You Should Be Using in 2025! - [guides]
07:24 AM EDT - Apr,14 2025 - post a comment Think you know Windows? Think again. From turning Notepad into an AI writer to using Snipping Tool OCR, Microsoft has added some powerful and underrated tools to Windows 11 in 2025 - and we're about to crack open this digital treasure chest!
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Leo Says Ep. 80: Ryzen AI Max Looked Great at CES...So Why Did I Buy This? - [hardware]
07:23 AM EDT - Apr,14 2025 - post a comment These highly integrated PCs from HP promise great things and look fascinating however both the price and delivery date are unknown.
By contrast we know the price of the three versions of Framework Desktop and we know that delivery will take many months, which leaves us in a bit of a quandary. The obvious move was to buy something completely different that is actually available, and that is how Leo came to take delivery of a Minisforum BD795i SE ITX motherboard along with 64GB of DDR5 SODMIMM memory. The integrated graphics are fairly dire so thank goodness for the PCIe graphics slot!
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Microsoft finally removes a six-month old Windows 11 24H2 update block - [briefly]
10:40 AM EDT - Apr,13 2025 - post a comment Microsoft, last month, removed an upgrade block for Windows 11 version 24H2 that had been placed at the launch of the feature update back in September 2024. The tech giant is repeating that action again this month too, as earlier today, Microsoft removed yet another upgrade block related to compatibility problems with wallpaper customization apps like Wallpaper Engine.
Microsoft says that it is slowly beginning to remove this safeguard hold as app updates are beginning to incorporate the necessary fixes, although the company still does not recommend trying a forced update to 24H2 if you are on an older Windows 11 version.
Resolution: We have started to gradually remove this safeguard hold. If you try to install version 24H2 using Windows Update under Settings, Windows 11 Installation Assistant, or Media Creation Tool, you might receive a message requesting you to uninstall your wallpaper app. We also recommend updating the app, since a newer version might be compatible. Or you may uninstall, instead. After you complete this action, you will be able to finish installing version 24H2.
Note that several wallpaper applications are currently included in this compatibility hold. For this reason, the specific timing of the resolution of this issue on a given device may depend on the application being used and the timing of that application's update. As new versions and updates are released for these applications by their respective developers, it's expected that these issues will be resolved.
IT admins and system admins can find information related to this problem using the safeguard ID 52754008. You can view the issue here on Microsoft's official Windows health dashboard website. |
Coil Whine Phenomenon on Water-Cooled RTX 5090 Frostbite - [hardware]
09:51 AM EDT - Apr,13 2025 - post a comment This video reviews the Inno3D RTX 5090 Frostbite water-cooled graphics card, focusing on its performance metrics, power usage, and coil whine phenomenon. Key details include testing temperatures under load, power draw comparison between different measuring methods, and insights on the card's build quality and design. Overall, it suggests that the card is a solid choice for water-cooled systems but mentions areas for improvement in screw quality
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Why I NEVER Sign In to Windows with a Microsoft Account! - [guides]
09:48 AM EDT - Apr,13 2025 - post a comment In this video, I explain why I prefer using a local account on Windows instead of signing in with a Microsoft account. I cover the key differences between using a Microsoft account to sign into Windows versus just using it for Microsoft apps like Office 365 and the Microsoft Store. The primary concerns are not just about privacy but also about data control, ease of use, and technical implications related to services like BitLocker and OneDrive.
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How good is Windows Defender in 2025? - [security]
05:56 PM EDT - Apr,12 2025 - post a comment Is Windows Defender good enough or do you need an antivirus in 2025. In this video we test Microsoft Windows Defender vs 2000 malware samples to see how far it has come.
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Zorin OS: The Linux That Feels Like Windows (But Better!) - [briefly]
05:00 PM EDT - Apr,10 2025 - post a comment Windows 10 will soon reach end of life and you won't get any more security updates or OS fixes. You have several options, and one of them is to move to Linux. There is an almost perfect Linux distro designed with Windows users in mind, it is called Zorin OS. Here is my overview and installation guide.
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Firefox 137.0.1 is out with fixes for crashes on startup, downloads, and more - [software]
10:05 AM EDT - Apr,08 2025 - post a comment Mozilla is rolling out a small patch for the recently released Firefox 137. Version 137.0.1 is now available for download, and it fixes three important bugs. Two of them cause the browser to crash on Windows, while the third messes with the way Firefox treats folder shortcuts.
Mozilla says the update should address crashes on Windows systems with Qihoo 360 antivirus software and "occasional crashes" on startup. The bug with folder shortcuts prevents files from being selected within the target folders. It was also fixed in version 137.0.1.
In case you missed it, Mozilla released Firefox 137 on April 1. The update was quite a big one, and it introduced some much-requested changes, such as tab groups, a refreshed address bar (it can now work as a calculator), HEVC playback on Linux, PDF signing, and more. You can update Firefox by heading to Menu > Help > About Firefox. Alternatively, get the browser from the official website or the Microsoft Store (if you are on Windows 10 and 11). |
Your Galaxy S25 can now use camera feed to offer help and advice with Gemini Live - [briefly]
02:55 AM EDT - Apr,08 2025 - post a comment Samsung has announced that Galaxy S25 series users, starting today, can now enjoy "real-time visual conversations with AI." This feature is free of charge, though you'll need a Google Account since it's powered by Gemini Live from Google. This comes as the South Korean tech giant began rolling out One UI 7 to eligible devices today, starting with the S24 series.
Gemini Live is Google's answer to ChatGPT Advanced voice mode, which it launched in August last year. Then, just last month, the Mountain View giant rolled out a Pixel Drop that saw several improvements brought to Gemini Live, helping you converse in over 40 languages. Google first showcased live video and screen-sharing capabilities in Gemini Live to attendees at MWC in Barcelona.
This feature is not only limited to the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. It's also available on the Google Pixel 9 and will soon be available to all Gemini Advanced subscribers on Android devices. On the Galaxy S25 series, users can access the feature by pressing and holding the side button to launch Gemini Live. Once Gemini Live is activated, you can use your camera or share your screen, ask Gemini questions about what you see, and get answers from it.
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I bought this scam PC case... And it actually arrived - [hardware]
06:21 PM EDT - Apr,07 2025 - post a comment Eight years ago we looked at a super cool prototype case… now after everyone involved got scammed they've finally delivered the first cases to consumers. Does the Streacom SG10 live up to its hefty price tag? Let's find out!
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Tron: Ares - Official Trailer (2025) Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jeff Bridges - [off-topic]
03:37 AM EDT - Apr,06 2025 - post a comment Don't miss the Official Trailer for Tron: Ares, a sci-fi drama action film distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.
A highly sophisticated Program, Ares, is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission.
Tron: Ares stars Greta Lee, Sarah Desjardins, Gillian Anderson, Jared Leto, Evan Peters, Jeff Bridges, Cameron Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, and more. The film is written by Jesse Wigutow, Jack Thorne, and Steven Lisberger with Joachim Renning directing Tron: Ares.
Tron: Ares releases in theaters on October 10.
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AMD vs Nvidia GPU Prices: How Much Cheaper For Radeon? - [hardware]
01:05 PM EDT - Apr,04 2025 - post a comment The video discusses the price comparison between AMD and Nvidia graphics cards, focusing on the value that AMD offers in light of its recent performance improvements, particularly with FSR 4. It highlights a shift in recommendation, suggesting a lower pricing premium (15% instead of 20%) for choosing Radeon GPUs over GeForce.
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Nvidia Propaganda Is Getting Out of Control - [hardware]
05:23 AM EDT - Mar,29 2025 - post a comment Episode 65: Nvidia's marketing of late has been... misleading to say the least. This week we chat about a lot of the silly things the company has been saying around the GeForce 50 series launch
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