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I suppose it makes sense if you WFH. My electricity is fairly expensive and I use it all the time, so I try to have the computer stuff off more than not when not in active use. I set each NAS to spin down after one hour. Whatever power used needs to be removed by AC, so energy/heat is more of a...

I don't know how much power all my systems use. Is there a good continuous measuring product that connects to Windows machines (not on the internet)? I tried that Killing Watts thing some years ago but it crapped out and was providing impossible data. Merc probably gets cheap electricity...

Many of the 1DX series users have long since moved to S*ny a1 since the medium res (21MP) HEIF is sufficient for action and PJ work. Now they may be revisiting the a9 vIII. The enthusiasts are split between S*ny and more Nikon lately, with older people and cheaper people sticking to the Canons...

You guys leave everything running all day and night? o_O

I don't recall exacrtly why I did not submit the SSD for an RMA, other than that it contained data. It may not have had an OEM warranty and been past 30 days or maybe I was traveling. I'm not sure why the Forum prohibits my functions. :(

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the model of drive, just that mine died out quickly. It is quite possile that it was because I was using an M.2 adapter, although I found someone had used that Intel SSD with it and I used it for a couple of weeks. Obviously Intel sold many thousands...

The WD utility is useless, so I used the Samsung Magician. The results are the same (~41TB) but the Samsung only shows that amount, not as a percentage. I do have a 2TB 850 Pro (2048GB) that cost about $900 over 8 years ago. It has 22x life cycles at 98%, but has not been used in many years...

Oh my. That R1 rumour is horrible. :(

Now that I am on a computer, I found this: https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hP---Compaq/pavilion-m7-1015dx I have Fujitsus with a BIOS screen that looks almost exactly like that InsydeH20 one. I suppose it is cheaper for the OEMs to just outsource the BIOS. We are spoilt by the...

So install an HDD. I'm sure you have one that is better that what a 2012 computer had.

LTO has much better tape base and aprticles, not to mention advanced error correction to reduce the potential for data loss and ensure longevity. I don't recall that VHS ever had ECC other than maybe the versions used early for audio by PCM. But errors were dropouts or noise, not data...

I was thinking roughly $50-100/hr, but I don't know your business. Many of us work for a living doing something that we inherently like, although there are always activities that are unpleasant. I would not have had the opportunity to see so many corners of the world and such a variety of flora...

Yes, it is the 8650U. I'm trying to keep it going for a family member to use until after Win 10 dies out in 2025 Oct. I assume by then we will be forcibly on Windows 11 or Part 12. It was a really nice machine, the best and lightest laptop I ever had and the last made in Japan.

DXO is more than adequte for anything I would do and much better than Topaz expect for TIFs. Is Abode integrated into the bridge or it still makes you create a DNG first? I'm still waiting for >45MP in Canon or Nikon before making any more changes.

That is with the power off. The membraneous switch electronically disconnects the battery completely for long term storage. Due to the dead coin cell, the BIOS is then lost. :( It doesn't go back on until the AC adapter is connected. It may be that the Li-ion battery aging is a factor as it...

Change is a normal part of life. Find the parts that work to your benefit rather than fight against them. Maybe look into getting a full time job and make a deal with your siblings (not sure how many that is) to stay longer or buy them out over time. Meanwhile, if you are not in any individual...

No, that was with the Crystal. I will try the WD later, but I don't like the spyware part of it.

Topaz Gigapuixel 7 is out. It is confusing because most people expected that the Photo AI 2 was replacing the individual imaging programs DeNoise/Sharpen/Gigapixel. :unsure:

My 970 Pro is at 83x writes, but that is showing 98% Good. The SSD would have to last for ~4000x writes, when the spec is 1200x. How is that possible?

After 14 days the battery charge is at 50% without poking the switch. Isn't that quite a loss or what do you guys see on laptops?

Practically the only point of that type of switch with 2x 10Gb SFP+ is to bridge from 10Gb to 2.5Gb or to extend the twinyax length. It's too bad that there are not 4x 2.5Gb + 4x 10Gb switches under 15W and fanless.

Is there some reason not to use Word itself?

The similar TrendNet switch (TEG-S562, shown in the previous posts) was only $89 and uses 6W. It's not made in PRC. I'm not seeing any performance drop compared to having no switch. Transfer rates are 1100-1200MB/sec. to the NAS cache. It runs about 285-300MB/sec. on the 2.5GbE. Copying from...

I looked into the streams last year, but decided it was not worthwhile and less so with the new AMazonian costs or commercials. The only time I need audios is when driving long distances on vacation or on flights, neither of which are amenable to streaming. I will be driving much less or...

It's not pretty, but will work for now.

The weird part is that I just bought ethernet cables and have not reviewed that supplier in a long time. That should not be controversial. I'm sure the new AI will make everything even worse. It is a problem that I have nobody to receive packages and there are a lot of thefts nowadays. With...

I was trying to use the Handruin diagram. Is there a good tool for it that I can use easily and is not too expensive? I never understood the "football" diagrams, but I know the NAS connections are too convoluted. I've already changed the connections again. ;) Ideally I would use 25G and...

Now those 🤬 are not allowing me to leave a review on a product. "We apologize but Amazon is not accepting reviews on this product from this account. If you would like to contact us about this decision, please email community-help@amazon.com."

You could get two of the S24+ and keep half of the data on each one.

Wow, SSDs are available cheaply now! Do you run RAID-Z2 or -Z1 of them in the NAS?

I'm waiting for something better than the 7000 series. I suppose it will be some 9000. Is the delay in new CPUs beacuse Intel has better stuff coming or what?

He has 20A circuits all over the place. :LOL: It's great in the wintertime. Hopefully those nasty used SSDs can be sterilized.

https://www.amd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-1-8-amd-reveals-next-gen-desktop-processors-for-extrem.html What is the neuronic function for the AI doing? I can't help but wonder what the dangers are.

I obtained the X710-DA4. Despite having no Win 10 drivers, it does work with the Intel Win 11 drivers. Each NAS is connected to the Main computer separately with 10G so I can copy from any to another at full speed of the NAS. The Main and 3rd NAS are connected to the 2nd computer with 10G...

All change brings opportunities. You have gone above and beyond in caring for your mother, but now it's time to live your own best life. Set some goals for 2024 monthly and weekly.

I'm pretty sure it's all included with the T..Mobiles. Both phones have the UC sometimes. I was in about 8 cities in late November/December and the speeds are not consistent. Most countries did not have the 5G at all at least not for T..Mobiles.

My condolences. RIP :(

There are plenty of options like Sigma and Tamron 150-600s on the used market. I also suggest maybe an R7 and 100-400/8 as an entry level. However, there are some users satisfied with 200-800, especially not going all the way out and/or using the low-res RF bodies. Nikon has that gaping hole...

I didn't realize you worked for Sprint in the past. My job in 2003 provided a cellphone when it was required for travel. There was a pool of phones for most countries - different for Europe than Asia for some reason. Later we all got those crude Blackberries. I don't recall that we had to...

I want faster NAS, but the internet speed is barely relevant. Does the new Wi-Fi go through 2-3 walls and maintain 10GbE speeds? I'd need multiples of that to be practical. But my NUC or whatever doesn't need it. The problem I have with Wi-Fi is how to reliably control it. I prefer the...

It looks that the 2242 FF is being replaced with 2230 to fit the new mini gaming gadgets. There are several mainstream 2230 SSDs now such as WD SN770M and the Firing Cuda 520n, but both are without the DRAM. My only use would be the 2nd drive in one of the new NUC 14s that have one 2280 and...

I insert some kind of micro pokie tool like the smallest of the JIS slotted. Obviously the hole is not going to be on the top or front. I agree there should be a better method, but the LGs have no holes at all or other activation methods. Maybe it's a Japanese vs. Korean thing?

I want the most performance I can get in the smallest form factor. Unfortunately many of the mobile CPUs are limited by the crappy cooling in the laptops. It's really easy to get about the same performance from a 185H as a 165H if there is not adequate power and cooling. I was hoping that the...

Are any of the M.2 2242 SSDs good? I'm looking for one with TLC and DRAm. Perhaps there is not enough space for DRAM on the surface.

Yes, but I had data on it. :(

It's pretty obvious that is a CHEAP plan. Having to talk to one specific person or use a specific SIM is not a GOOD plan IMO. ;) I have 3 phones on the T..Mobiles. They are not so good internationally, and worse than they were in some regions. The problem is that they partner with some of the...

What are the thoughts on the ASUS NUC 14 pro https://www.asus.com/displays-desktops/nucs/nuc-mini-pcs/asus-nuc-14-pro/techspec/ or 14 Pro + https://www.asus.com/displays-desktops/nucs/nuc-mini-pcs/asus-nuc-14-pro-plus/techspec/ Evidently the integrated video is some new kind of an ARC ic. Is it...

If your data has value then figure out how imporatnt it is to you. I assign a maintenance cost of ~$50/week to my data, which is obviously higher than average. On a low budget it may be better to keep transferring data to various media as one of the data sets. A few other thoughts... Make...

I'd much rather have a $4K slow-ish tele zoom that is optically quite good, rather than such mediocrity at $2K. Canon still cameras are rapidly becoming superfluous.

There is a U-Tube video with some (probably Japanese) guy taking apart what I think is the same model, but there is no audio dialog and some parts are not shown like the battery. I think the battery must be on the back side of the motherboard. There are numerous little connectors and ribbon...