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Belkin, renowned for its innovation in consumer electronics over four decades, has unveiled the latest addition to its lineup: the Universal USB-C® 11-in-1 Pro Dock. This cutting-edge dock is engineered with Silicon Motion technology, designed to elevate productivity and streamline connectivity within modern workstations. Silicon Motion Technology: Power and Efficiency Redefined At the core of this sleek and versatile dock lies the Silicon Motion technology, a hallmark feature enhancing power and productivity in diverse desktop configurations. This innovation introduces a myriad of additional ports, catering to the needs of newer laptops that may lack essential connectivity options. With the capability…

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A DIY Google Twinkie Sniffer As many people have discovered, not all USB-C cords are the same.  Your device might be capable of delivering 90W of power but the cord you plug in might not handle anything near that.  This generally just results in poor charging behaviour, which is annoying enough as it is, but has previously lead to fires when a cord is asked to handle far more wattage than it is capable of. There are USB-C power delivery sniffers you can buy on the market, but they are not inexpensive and are limited in their functionality.  This project…

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Alongside the release of AMD’s newest Threadripper processors with up to 96 cores of power, also comes new TRX50 and WRX90 chipset motherboards. Read on to learn more about TRX50 vs WRX90 and which is best for your next workstation build. What is AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Threadripper 7000 is AMD’s latest line of workstation class processors, and the successor to the PRO WX-5000 series. With the 7000 series, AMD has not only released another Pro line (Threadripper Pro 7000 WX-series), but also reintroduced the HEDT targeted “standard” Threadripper that has not been available since the 3000 series**. Along with…

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The Rumours Are Not Good Several months ago, all the KOTOR assets disappeared from Sony’s various social media channels for no good reason anyone could determine.  That was just the latest of the sad saga of the KOTOR remake, which has been postponed, then passed on to different developers and postponed again.  The removal of assets by Sony prompted follow up by a number of people, all of whom were unable to get much of an answer as to the fate of KOTOR. The Embracer CEO, Lars Wingefors, is the most recent official to decline to comment on the state…

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Introduction In the dynamic world of wireless audio, TOZO, a leading global brand, takes a giant leap forward with the introduction of the TOZO T6 2.0. This next-generation upgrade promises to redefine the standards of innovation and performance in the headphone industry, setting a new benchmark for audio technology enthusiasts. Unveiling Unprecedented Features TOZO T6 2.0 comes equipped with a suite of unparalleled features that make it a standout in the market: IPX8 Water Resistance: Ready for Every AdventureBrace yourself for any adventure as the T6 embraces the challenge with its IPX8 water resistance. Whether you’re caught in the rain…

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1080p Performance For Less Than $400 GEEKCOM have been releasing quite a few tiny PCs lately, some very powerful and expensive while others such as the A5 are very affordable.  This model is less than $400 and contains a Ryzen 7 5800H, 32GB of DDR4-3200 and a 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD.  There are other builds available if you want to customize it, including adding a second M.2 drive and a 2.5″ laptop drive as well.  As far as connectivity goes, you will find 2.5Gbe LAN, two HDMI 2.0b ports, an SD card slot, 3.5mm audio, and four USB 3.2 Gen…

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Maybe They Are Punishing People That Still Call It YouTube Red? Slashdot linked to a story that has come up on Hacker News, 404 Media and others; the five second delay some Firefox users encounter when loading YouTube videos.  As you would expect the vehemence of the comments makes it somewhat difficult to determine what exactly is happening, but YouTube is not denying that the delay does happen.  Their claim is that this is part of their effort to combat adblockers, and has nothing to do with Firefox whatsoever.  As you might expect that statement has been met with disbelief,…

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AMD’s top-of-the-line Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX is a unique workstation-grade processor that not only offers unbeatable performance in programs that can take advantage of all of its 96-core might, but it also supports overclockability. As it turns out overclocking potential of the CPU is quite huge as it can hit 4.80 GHz on all cores with air cooling and 6.0 GHz on all cores with liquid nitrogen. AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX is a quite formidable processor that packs 96 Zen 4 cores clocked at 2.50 GHz by default (and which can push one core all the way to 5.10…

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The Descent Mk3 series watch-style dive computers are purpose-built with a dive-first approach to design and feature advanced tools for adventures above and below the surface. Introduction Garmin, a leader in innovative technology solutions, has just raised the bar for dive enthusiasts with the introduction of the Descent Mk3 series watch-style dive computers. Packed with advanced features and a dive-first design approach, these devices promise an unparalleled diving experience. Let’s dive into the details of this groundbreaking release. 1. Advanced Features for Enhanced Diving Experience The Descent Mk3 series boasts a vibrant touchscreen AMOLED display, a 200-meter dive-rated case, and…

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The XMG OASIS Watercooler Snaps On Magnetically, And It Works Laptops with watercooling, either internal or external, are rather rare for obvious reasons.  The cooling will add a fair amount to the price, the external coolers reduce mobility and you don’t really have any margin for error when it comes to leaks.  The XMG NEO 17 can resolve one of those issues, as the magnetic ports on the side which connect the watercooler never let a drop of water escape in Ars Technica’s testing.  As for the other points, it is a removable solution when you are on the go…

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