Your computer’s current location affect many settings and services. Many web contents are only available on certain countries. Moreover, if your location is incorrect, you may not be able to download system updates. It can also set incorrect date and time settings on your system. If the wrong location changes your date and time settings, you can bypass the issue by setting your timezone manually. But if you want to debug this issue for other reasons, there are only a limited thing you can do....

Crucial’s P310 is hitting the big time, as a new full-length M.2 2280 version of the NVMe SSD has launched today. The originalCrucial P310was released earlier this year in a 2230 form factor and has become one of thebest SSDs for the Steam Deckhandheld PC. The 2280 P310 maintains the same read and write speeds as its smaller older brother, advertised at 7,100 / 6,000 MB/s, reads and writes over PCIe Gen4....

As we march closer to theRTX 5090 and RTX 5080’s release, retailers have already begun putting up listings for the impending launch. As shared bymomomo_usat X, early data from a European retailer suggests a significant uptick in pricing versus Nvidia’s set MSRP. When adjusted for VAT (Value Added Tax), the cheapest RTX 5090 has been listed for almost $2,800. These exorbitant price tags could be placeholders, so it’s best not to read too much into them....

When it comes to data centers, you probably don’t think of their mobility potential. However, an impressive data center cube, theDUG Nomad,is made to take on the go. While it’s not quite the same as taking your laptop to a cafe, this 10-foot-tall box is designed to take a full-on data center into some seriously rugged environments, all while keeping the hardware inside comfortable with immersion cooling. Storage Review recently got to take a close-up look at one of the 10-foot models and shared plenty of juicy details about the setup....

Well-known hardware reviewers aren’t immune to tech retail fakers, and to demonstrate this,Hardware Bustershas shared images of a counterfeit AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and its packaging. Dealing with fakes seems to be part and parcel of being a tech enthusiast nowadays, but luckily Aris from Hardware Busters will very likely get his money back, via the returns process he has now begun onAmazon.de. The retail box that the fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D was shipped in was a decent enough copy to pass inspection (the packaging might even have been genuine)....

Melehas released anew stick PCbased around a quad-core Intel Alder-Lake N100 3.4 GHz CPU. The PCG02 Pro has been designed to work with dual displays, making it a versatile and easy-to-carry general-purpose PC. Hat tip toFanless Tech. The company has older variations of the PCG02 Pro but what makes this stand out is the Intel N100 CPU as it is versatile in performance and features for its size while being low-powered....

The NESTetrisarms race finally seems to be over— whileTetris(NES) was finally “beaten” at level 157 in December 2023, culminating in the first human-reached “Kill screen” crash, it has always been theorized that a human player with a version of the game less prone to those crashes could go even further beyond and hit “Rebirth”, where the game (and your score!) survive a reset back to Level 00.This was traditionally thought to be impossible thanks to increasing speed and glitches at higher levels of Tetris, but as of October 6, Michael Khanh — aka dogplayingtetris — achieved both full “Rebirth” and the first-ever Line Count Overflow, wherein the in-game lines counter begins showing negative numbers....

When asked about how AI can reduce humanity’s existing and future energy demands, formerGoogleCEO Eric Schmidt said during the Special Competitive Studies ProjectAI+Energy Summitthat the demand for AI computing (this is its power requirement) is infinite and that the key point is “we’re not going to get there through conservation.” The host then followed up with, “Do you think we can meet AI’s energy without total blowing out climate goals?” and Schmidt answered with, “We’re not going to hit the climate goals anyway because we’re not organized to do it — and the way to do it is with the ways that we’re talking about now — and yes, the needs in this area will be a problem....

If you’re looking to purchase a computer for a family member, or don’t know much about building and constructing your own desktop computer, then a prebuilt computer from a company that offers a competent warranty and customer service offers peace of mind. It’s not always the cheapest option, but, you’re paying for the complete service and not just a box of components. Saving a rather tasty $500 off MSRP, you can pick up theDell Alienware Aurora R16 for only $2....

A lot of gaming setups commonly include a dual or even triple monitor formation with a primary monitor for your game and support monitors for chat applications or maybe a YouTube guide video. The benefit of an ultrawide gaming monitor is that it’s like having dual monitors seamlessly squished together for a panoramic viewing experience, but with fewer cables and less clutter (monitor arms and stands) on your desk. Gigabyte’s impressive Aorus CO49DQ ultrawide 49-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is reduced atBest Buy down to $969— its lowest price....

Microsoft has done a fantastic job to ensure Xbox and Windows work together.Pairing controllers to your PCis often super easy, often a matter of plugging a USB cable or turning on the Bluetooth. However, sometimes, you may need to intervene for some manual changes. Gamers know how important it is to maintain and care for their gear. Part of the job is making sure your controllers are in great condition. In particular, wrong settings can damage your aiming, precision, movement, and more....

Did you know that Smart TVs also contain caches like your computer and mobile devices? However, unlike your computer or mobile devices, the memory and resources of your Smart TV are nowhere near as large. With popular streaming platforms likeNetflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and more applications made available to Smart TVs, filling up what little storage there is does not take long. It’s always a good practice to regularlyclear out these cache files to free up the device’s storage space....

As a terminal emulator, copying and pasting works differently in PuTTY compared to the Windows GUI environment. For instance, pressing CTRL + C in hopes of copying some text would instead send a SIGINT (interrupt) signal and terminate some program. If you’re new to PuTTY, this will likely leave you confused, as most users are. Worry not, though, as we’ve detailed how to perform copy-paste operations with your mouse, using keyboard shortcuts, and more in this article....