Craft Computing
Youre running Pi-Hole wrong! Setting up your own Recursive DNS Server!
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- Tech News -
RTX 5090 Price Leak; $2500 anyone???
techradar.com/computing/gpu/rumored-rtx-5000-gpu-price-leaks-are-shocking-nvidia-should-just-call-the-rtx-5090-a-titan-if-its-going-to-charge-up-to-usd2-500-for-it
Certain Western Digital drives causing BSODs in Windows 24H2
tomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/western-digital-nvme-ssd-users-beware-windows-11-24h2-is-causing-bsods-unless-you-tweak-your-registry
Porch Pirates are following FedEx drivers to snatch iPhones; using tracking numbers
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/using-inside-info-iphone-thieves-arrive-at-your-house-right-after-fedex
UPDATE: Winamp deletes source code repo from Github following ‘Collaborative’ license feedback
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/winamp-really-whips-open-source-coders-into-frenzy-with-its-source-release
Android 16 to feature native Linux terminal; Linux VM support w/ GPU Acceleration
notebookcheck.net/Android-16-will-include-a-Terminal-and-full-Linux-VM-support-with-GPU-acceleration.900394.0.html
No, you can't buy a 4TB drive for only $39. I've seen these 4TB Gen4x4 NVMe drives popping up on AliExpress recently, so I bought one to see what they're all about. Of course it's a scam, and no, you shouldn't buy one no matter how cheap they are.
But first... What am I drinking???
Dead & Dead from Rogue Ales and Spirits (Newport, OR) (9.5%)
If you're looking for an actual 4TB Gen4x4 NVMe drive, might I recommend one of these?
Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite: amzn.to/3YrYrzi
Silicon Power UD90: amzn.to/407mkNJ
Samsung 990 Pro: amzn.to/4dNlY27
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It's been a full two years since I last looked at Virtual Machine support in TrueNAS Scale. While I liked what I saw back in the initial review, there were definitely improvements to be made. Two years on, is TrueNAS a Hypervisor you can actually use in your homelab or business?
But first... What am I drinking???
Trooper Original, Robinsons Brewery (Cheshire, England) (4.7%)
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We are LIVE on location from AMD's Advancing AI launch in San Francisco. We'll be discussing the launch of AMD Epyc 5th Generation Turin CPUs, and benchmarking them LIVE. We're expecting some world records to fall, and also taking suggestions on benchmarks you'd like to see.
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We are LIVE on location from AMD's Advancing AI launch in San Francisco. We'll be discussing the launch of AMD Epyc 5th Generation Turin CPUs, and benchmarking them LIVE. We're expecting some world records to fall, and also taking suggestions on benchmarks you'd like to see.
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- Tech News -
Say “Hello old friend” to PiHole as Google disables AdBlockers in Chrome
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/11/google-chrome-will-limit-ad-blockers-starting-june-2024
Intel confirms Core 200 Desktop CPU launch dates
videocardz.com/newz/intel-confirms-core-ultra-200-announcement-on-october-10th-reviews-two-weeks-later
College students create automatic doxxing glasses
404media.co/someone-put-facial-recognition-tech-onto-metas-smart-glasses-to-instantly-dox-strangers
- Games/Entertainment -
Clint from LGR shares damage to his house from Hurricane Helene
https://x.com/lazygamereviews/status/1839658547010732356
Nintendo is out playing scorched earth… DMCAs and Strikes for YouTube emulator channels
reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/1frjcaa/hey_everyone_this_is_russ_from_retro_game_corps_i
Ryujinx emulator has been shutdown, just months after Yuzu
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/switch-emulator-ryujinx-goes-offline-after-creator-gets-an-offer-from-nintendo-they-cant-refuse
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The 45Drives HL8 is a very impressive platform for both homelabs and small business servers. But for those craving more power, I've got an insane solution, and it won't even break the bank.
Today, we're taking a brief look at the Minisforum BD790i, complete with a Ryzen 9 7945HX 16-Core Mobile APU, 64GB of Patriot DDR5-5600, along with 2.5Gb networking built right in. I don't want to spoil anything... but it might be one of the fastest server platforms I've tested, especially for just $539.
Check out the 45HomeLab HL8 here: store.45homelab.com
Minisforum BD790i w/ Ryzen 7945HX: amzn.to/4eQZazD
Patriot Signature Line 32GB DDR5-5600 SoDIMM: amzn.to/47RHvp2
Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB Gen4x4 NVMe: amzn.to/3BwWLLZ
ioCrest 8-Port SATA m.2 Controller: amzn.to/3ZOaxUH
Sparkle ECO Intel Arc A310 Single-Slot GPU: amzn.to/4evx1yi
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Intel has been in a bit of a rough patch lately. They haven't had CPU Core Count of Memory Channel parity with AMD since 2018. There are rumors of splitting off divisions, or even straight-up buyouts. But the news isn't all bad, and Intel might VERY WELL be back to old form with the launch of their 6900P Series of Xeon CPUs.
Intel's newest Xeon CPUs, based around their Granite Rapids architecture, are both innovative and competitive... two things that have been lacking over the last couple launches. Today, we'll go over the architecture of these new chips, talk about the good, the bad, and how these new CPUs fit into the ever segmented market of HPC and Server compute.
But first... What am I drinking???
Black Raven Brewing (Woodenville, WA) Pallet Trick IPA (6.5%)
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Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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- Tech News -
Winamp releases source code; asks for help modernizing the player; doesn’t allow fork/custom release
bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/winamp-releases-source-code-asks-for-help-modernizing-the-player
hackaday.com/2024/09/24/winamp-releases-source-code-but-is-it-really-open
MKBHD releases a $50 wallpaper subscription app. In 2024.
androidauthority.com/mkbhd-to-fix-wallpaper-app-3484751
YouTuber Jeff Geerling had his voice stolen with AI
jeffgeerling.com/blog/2024/they-stole-my-voice-ai
Intel Xeon 6900P ‘Granite Rapids’ reasserts Intel Server Leadership
servethehome.com/welcome-back-intel-xeon-6900p-reasserts-intel-server-leadership
0:00 - Crabs, Numbers and the End of the World
21:39 - Winamp doesn't understand Open Source
46:00 - YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE MKBHD! YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO DESTROY SUBSCRIPTIONS NOT CREATE THEM!
1:12:26 - Jeff Geerling impersonated by AI
1:44:37 - Intel launches Xeon 6 6900P Series
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For the last decade, high refresh rate monitors have been reserved for gamers with deep pockets. I didn't get my first 60Hz+ panel until 2019, and it was only 100Hz and still $800! Sure, 1080P 144Hz panels have fallen below $200 in the last year or two, but that's still a huge expense for gamers on a budget.
Enter the KTC H25T7, a 24.5-inch 1080P IPS monitor with a blistering 180Hz refresh rate AND FreeSync Premium... and the best stat of all, it's only $95 brand new. So you can all finally say it with me... 60Hz gaming is officially dead.
But first... What am I drinking???
MONTRÉAL STATE OF MIND from Microbrasserie 4 Origines (Dorval, Montreal, QC) NEIPA / Strong Beer (7.0%)
Check out the KTC H25T7 180Hz monitor on Amazon: amzn.to/4eA8DLg
And upgrade to FreeSync Premium support with a DisplayPort cable :-D - amzn.to/4exA6xo
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Fractal Design has been leaning into the luxury vibe for the last couple years, and I'm absolutely here for it. Their latest offering is not so much a premium accessory for your PC, but a premium accessory for YOU. The Fractal Design Refine is a ground-up engineered chair, designed for superior ergonomics, comfort, and most importantly build quality. But does it live up to their own lofty expectations?
But first... What am I drinking???
From Rogue Ales and Spirits (Newport, OR) Rogue Berry Blonde (4.7%)
Check out the Fractal Design Refine lineup of Gaming Chairs here - newegg.com/p/pl?d=Fractal+Design+Refine
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Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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- Tech News -
Lexar introduces world’s first Stainless Steel SD cards for professionals; IP68 too!
techspot.com/news/104634-lexar-unveils-world-first-sd-cards-made-316.html
- Games/Entertainment -
Lucasfilm sued for recreating Puter Cushing’s ‘Grand Moff Tarkin’ by… another film studio who claims to own his likeness
thetimes.com/article/peter-cushings-star-wars-resurrection-at-centre-of-legal-battle-vsp8ssjg2
Sony launches Playstation 5 Pro at $699, featuring upgraded AMD APU
ign.com/articles/how-ps5-pros-price-compares-with-other-launch-consoles
https://x.com/geoffkeighley/status/1833590220580900898
Former Sony President says fired game devs can just ‘go the the beach for a year’ in lieu of working; ‘...get over it’
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/former-sony-prez-says-dont-blame-greed-thousands-of-laid-off-devs-can-just-go-to-the-beach-for-a-year-things-jump-out-in-front-of-you-and-you-deal-with-them-just-like-any-game-so-get-over-it
The Minisforum MS-01 debuted to rave reviews from both Mini PC and Homelab users alike. The 14-Core Workstation touting 10Gb Networking and PCIe expansion was a breath of fresh air in the Mini PC space.
The latest model ditches Mobile CPUs, instead opting for a full Ryzen 8700G Desktop APU, promising uncompromised performance in an incredibly small package. But is it second-time fan-favorite for the Minisforum MS-A1?
But first... What am I drinking???
Cold Brew Coffee (Silver Falls Coffee Roasters)
Grab yourself a double-wall insulated Coffee Tumbler from https://craftcomputing.store
Check out the Minisforum MS-A1 here - https://s.minisforum.com/3B56ust
Minisforum DEG1 eGPU Dock - https://s.minisforum.com/4edicjc
Minisforum MS-01 - amzn.to/3ziMIt2
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- Tech News -
Yes, your phones really have been listening
404media.co/heres-the-pitch-deck-for-active-listening-ad-targeting
techspot.com/news/104566-marketing-firm-admits-eavesdropping-conversations-phone-microphones-serve.html
Yubikey exploit found! But it’s not as bad as you think…
cybersecuritynews.com/yubikeys-clone-device-secret-key
Intel working on survival plans… $32B Magdeburg plant on hold, Altera on the auction block, possible fab spin-off?
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/intel-ceo-will-reportedly-present-plans-to-cut-assets-at-an-emergency-board-meeting-chipmaker-may-put-dollar32b-magdeburg-plant-on-hold-and-sell-off-altera
techpowerup.com/326104/report-intel-could-spin-out-foundry-business-or-cancel-some-expansion-plans-to-control-losses
Dead Internet Theory proven true - 57% of online content is AI generated, leading to poor search results, AI Training failures
windowscentral.com/software-apps/sam-altman-indicated-its-impossible-to-create-chatgpt-without-copyrighted-material
And the Internet Archive lost its battle to be a library, because screw the spread of information, right?
publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/95865-appeals-court-upholds-decision-against-internet-archive-s-book-scanning-program.html
- Games/Entertainment -
Sony axes Concord, just 2-weeks after launch
radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/concord-cancellation-explained
Today is all about Q+A. Thanks to @45Drives for hosting us, and @LAWRENCESYSTEMS for joining.
Check out the all new 45HomeLab HL4 and HL8 at bit.ly/4dXS1Ne
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For years, I've been searching for the perfect Homelab server... a server that doesn't need to live in a rack. A server you can set on your desk, store all your files AND run all your self-hosted services. That server didn't exist... so with the help of 45Drives... we made one.
But first... What am I drinking???
Sierra Nevada (Chico, CA) Cosmic Little Thing Hazy Double IPA (8%)
Check out the Sparkle Intel Arc A310 ECO 4GB GPU on Amazon - amzn.to/4fWgQLo
Nemix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4-3200 Unbuffered ECC Kit - amzn.to/471Aguj
Seagate Exos X20 20TB SATA HDD - amzn.to/3Z0zvQ6
10Gtek 10Gb SFP+ Intel X520 PCIe Network Adapter - amzn.to/4dzxMG5
10Gtek 10GbE Intel X540 PCIe Network Adapter - amzn.to/4dVADc5
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It is almost 5 years to the day since I published my first video about Cloud Gaming, and wow, have things changed since then. Official GRID-supported GPUs from the Maxwell and Pascal lineups are less than $150, but their performance is far from ideal when it comes to modern games. If only there were some GPU out there that could run modern titles, cost right around $1000 used, and was unlocked for vGPU support...
Everyone... Meet the Nvidia RTX A5000.
But first... What am I drinking???
Lassen Aleworks, Eagle Lake IPA (Susanville, CA) 5.7%
AMD Epyc Geenoa 9554 Server Build: youtu.be/6PiigySWIIc
Parts from today's video:
NVIDIA RTX A5000 (Amazon, PNY) - amzn.to/4cEDLYS
NVIDIA RTX A5000 (eBay) - ebay.us/uM1HbR
AMD Epyc Genoa 9554 64-Core CPU - amzn.to/3WDsu69
AsRock Rack GENOAD8X-2T/BCM SP5 Motherboard - amzn.to/3y5UR3I
InWin IW-R400-03N - ipc.in-win.com/rackmount-chassis-iw-r400-03n
Corsair WS DDR5 ECC RDIMM 256GB 5600 MT/s Kit - amzn.to/46k4h8l
Corsair MP 700 Pro NVMe Gen5 - amzn.to/3YjYrlc
AORUS m.2 PCIe Carrier for Gen5 SSDs - amzn.to/3WDS2A1
SilverStone XE04-SP5 Heatsink - amzn.to/3LFaWQP
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
2:37 - The story so far...
5:09 - Meet the RTX A5000
6:52 - Meet the hardware
8:33 - Meet the SSDs
10:20 - Synthetic Testing
12:39 - Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
13:39 - Starfield
15:10 - Wreckfest
16:00 - Grand Theft Auto V
17:34 - Cyberpunk 2077
19:09 - Conclusion
21:53 - Beer Review
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- Tech News -
Intel’s Arrow Lake ‘blazes past 14900K + 9950X’ in leaks
wccftech.com/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-arrow-lake-cpu-blazes-past-core-i9-14900ks-ryzen-9-9950x-benchmark-leak
Asus ‘accidentally’ lists Ryzen 9000 X3D series on website
videocardz.com/newz/asus-accidentally-lists-ryzen-9000x3d-series-on-amd-800-series-motherboard-microsite
Texas judge strikes down non-compete ban, because why the f&$# wouldn’t they?
reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1exmsen/the_ftcs_noncompete_agreements_ban_has_been
- Games/Entertainment -
Valve bans Razer + Wooting’s keyboard automation in Counter-Strike 2
engadget.com/gaming/pc/valve-bans-razer-and-wooting-keyboard-automation-in-counter-strike-2-160502376.html
Borderlands 4 announced just two weeks after the $90M movie flop
gamesradar.com/games/borderlands/putting-the-borderlands-4-reveal-just-2-weeks-after-the-borderlands-movies-dollar90m-flop-is-being-hailed-as-randy-pitchfords-ultimate-big-brain-move
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If you're like me, you've spent a good amount of time taking jobs from friends and family to support small businesses with their IT needs. It's a job I really enjoy doing, as nothing makes me happier than having an IT infrastructure 'just work'. For years, Ubiquiti and TP-Link have been the go-to standards for low-budget, high-performance small business networking. Asus wanted me to check out their latest offering in this market... but do they belong in the conversation?
But first... What am I drinking???
Latte Praline from Beauregard Microbrew and Distillery (Montreal, QC Canada) 8.2%
Asus ExpertWiFi EBA63 AP: amzn.to/4dq1du9
Asus ExpertWiFi EBP15 PoE Switch: amzn.to/46P9epI
Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Lite APs: amzn.to/46SURkc
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Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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- Tech News -
Zen 5 reviews are out for 9900X and 9950X… Gamers aren’t happy, creators and developers are thrilled
phoronix.com/review/amd-ryzen-9950x-9900x/15
Valve confirms the ROG Ally will be getting official SteamOS support
ign.com/articles/steam-deck-steamos-asus-rog-ally-support-confirmed
- Games/Entertainment -
The Verge under fire for publishing info about Valve’s new ‘Deadlock’ shooter
forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/08/13/the-verge-under-fire-for-publishing-info-about-deadlock-valves-secret-shooter
DOOM and DOOM II received re-releases, but I’m excited for Voxel Pathtracing!
wccftech.com/doom-and-doom-ii-re-release
wccftech.com/doom-ii-ray-traced-path-tracing-mod
Red Dead Redemption’s PlayStation Store page states the game is “Now on PC”
tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/red-dead-redemption-is-coming-to-pcs
Grab yourself a Pint Glass or Bottle Opener at https://craftcomputing.store
AI image generation... we've seen it used for everything from memes to political disinformation. But is it actually useful? Today, I'm taking a brief look at InvokeAI, a self-hosted AI image generation and editing platform. It allows you to not only create fantastic looking images, but edit them element by element to get the results you're looking for.
But first... What am I drinking???
Black Butte Porter, Deschutes Brewing (Bend, OR) 5.5%
InvokeAI can be downloaded here: github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI/releases
Download and Unzip the installer.
Run install.sh / install.bat to install InvokeAI
Run invokeai.sh / invokeai.bat to run the server
Art vs the Artist - The Ethics of AI Generation - youtu.be/NTKV3UEMpOk
LinusTechTips Virtual Production Tour - youtu.be/_CxkmtBqGn8
AndyAX AI Virtual Production - youtu.be/Ksw8jySC_Lc
Coffeezilla... just a good follow, and awesome set design - youtube.com/@Coffeezilla
Check out the AMD Genoa Server build video here: youtu.be/6PiigySWIIc
Parts from today's video:
AMD Epyc Genoa 9554 64-Core CPU - amzn.to/3WDsu69
AsRock Rack GENOAD8X-2T/BCM SP5 Motherboard - amzn.to/3y5UR3I
InWin IW-R400-03N - ipc.in-win.com/rackmount-chassis-iw-r400-03n
Corsair WS DDR5 ECC RDIMM 256GB 5600 MT/s Kit - amzn.to/46k4h8l
Corsair MP 700 Pro NVMe Gen5 - amzn.to/3YjYrlc
AORUS m.2 PCIe Carrier for Gen5 SSDs - amzn.to/3WDS2A1
SilverStone XE04-SP5 Heatsink - amzn.to/3LFaWQP
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
3:01 - How I plan on using AI
7:43 - Hardware and Software
11:53 - Image generation and modification demo
20:45 - Generating Set Pieces
25:30 - Putting it all together
31:24 - Beer Review
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On tonight's show...
- Tech News -
AMD’s Zen 5 debuts to 'mixed' reaction
videocardz.com/184233/amd-ryzen-7-9700x-and-ryzen-5-9600x-review-roundup
club386.com/amd-ryzen-7-9700x-and-ryzen-5-9600x-review
Puget Systems shares internal Raptor Lake failure rates
extremetech.com/computing/boutique-pc-builder-puget-systems-shares-intel-raptor-lake-failure-rates
Microsoft fires back at Delta; “Your aging infrastructure and poor management was the problem”
cnn.com/2024/08/06/business/microsoft-crowdstrike-outage-delta/index.html
Google discontinues all Chromecast devices; introduces “TV Streamer”
9to5google.com/2024/08/06/google-chromecast-end
OpenAI confirms a ‘Text Watermark’ tool is in the pipeline to curb cheaters
neowin.net/news/openai-confirms-having-a-text-watermarking-tool-that-could-expose-cheating
Sipeed’s ‘NanoKVM’ riddled with security vulnerabilities
hackster.io/news/security-researcher-warns-on-sipeed-s-nanokvm-finds-vulnerabilities-and-a-cat-in-the-firmware-e1157a9ff0f4
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The return of the 12-Bay 1U Storage Server!!! A couple years ago, I took a look at the Chenbro NR12000, and they promptly sold out worldwide. Ever since then, I've had people asking if I knew of a similar solution for a highly dense storage server. Today, I'm taking a look at the Tyan GT86C, a Xeon Scalable powered 12-Bay storage server... but will it earn a space in your homelab?
But first... What am I drinking???
Tree House Brewing (Charlton, MA) The Prodigal Haze Part IV (9.0%)
*Links to items below may be affiliate links for which I may be compensated*
Tyan GT86C 1U 12-Bay Storage Server: ebay.us/dZHFM1
Intel Xeon Gold 6132 14-Core CPU: ebay.us/3V2Vam https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcZB01d
4x32GB DDR4 REG-ECC 2133 Memory: ebay.us/Oi09hv https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmDqohN
Intel Optane M10 16GB NVMe: ebay.us/YFrx0L https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dl9acBv
TeamGroup T-Create 1TB NVMe Gen3x4: amzn.to/3Al9IYw
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Music:
"Fuzzball Parade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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On tonight's show...
- Tech News -
Azure taken down for 10+ hours after DDoS attack
forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2024/07/31/microsoft-confirms-new-outage-was-triggered-by-cyberattack
Delta first to file lawsuit against Microsoft and CrowdStrike; $500M in losses
thedailybeast.com/delta-ceo-says-company-suing-microsoft-and-crowdstrike-after-dollar500m-loss
Intel to layoff 10,000 employees, projected to save $10B
techpowerup.com/325080/intel-to-cut-10-000-jobs-across-the-globe-projected-to-save-usd-10-billion
Logitech CEO considers a subscription 'forever mouse'
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/logitech-has-an-idea-for-a-forever-mouse-thatrequires-a-subscription
Developers working on ‘copyright traps’ to prevent and track AI training of text
technologyreview.com/2024/07/25/1095347/a-new-tool-for-copyright-holders-can-show-if-their-work-is-in-ai-training-data
- Beer News -
Yoho Brewing made the “Drink Slowly” glass
thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/the-beer-glass-that-forces-you-to-drink-slower
I had a brief meeting with AMD back in December. Fast forward a month, I've got an Epyc 9554 in one hand... and no parts in the other. Sorry this one took so long to figure out, but now that it's all together, let's have some fun.
But first... What am I drinking???
From Pit Caribou, micro-brewery from the Gaspe Peninsula, established in 2007. [pitcaribou.com]
Gaspésienne (Girl from the Gaspé) No. 13, Robust Porter.
References and other creators you should check out
ServeTheHome
AsRock Rack GENOAD8X-2T Motherboard - servethehome.com/asrock-rack-genoad8x-2t-bcm-review-an-uncomfortably-good-motherboard-amd-epyc-broadcom
Dual 96-Core Genoa - youtu.be/BfiDKdQld0k?si=2WG3DQGylaEDwI9U
Epyc Genoa vs Xeon - youtu.be/8QaxFsgQ0vk?si=po9q9yi2ErnXM0ZJ
Level1Techs
Epyc Genoa w/ 128 Cores; 3D V-Cache - youtu.be/2XcRZIMgqKU?si=1JasdBTPAs9-7FzH
192 Cores of EPYC Domination - youtu.be/MUrrvfcoJgA?si=O9TfNhBVpeyoegkx
Chips and Cheese
AMD Genoa writeups - chipsandcheese.com/page/1/?s=genoa&orderby=relevance&order=DESC
Parts from today's video:
AMD Epyc Genoa 9554 64-Core CPU - amzn.to/3WDsu69
AsRock Rack GENOAD8X-2T/BCM SP5 Motherboard - amzn.to/3y5UR3I
InWin IW-R400-03N - ipc.in-win.com/rackmount-chassis-iw-r400-03n
Corsair WS DDR5 ECC RDIMM 256GB 5600 MT/s Kit - amzn.to/46k4h8l
Corsair MP 700 Pro NVMe Gen5 - amzn.to/3YjYrlc
AORUS m.2 PCIe Carrier for Gen5 SSDs - amzn.to/3WDS2A1
SilverStone XE04-SP5 Heatsink - amzn.to/3LFaWQP
And of course, a huge thanks to AMD, Corsair, InWin and AsRock Rack for making this build possible.
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Axe Effect Temperature Sensors (Beta) now available on craftcomputing.com
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1567 Edgewater St NW, #51
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- Tech News -
Intel admits degradation issues with Raptor Lake CPUs; Fix incoming… maybe…
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-finally-announces-a-solution-for-cpu-crashing-errors-claims-elevated-voltages-are-the-root-cause-fix-coming-by-mid-august
Recent study finds AI is causing more work, hampering productivity
forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2024/07/23/employees-report-ai-increased-workload
Crowdstrike blames test software for failed update; Reveals they don’t actually test before pushing to production
theverge.com/2024/7/24/24205020/crowdstrike-test-software-bug-windows-bsod-issue
- Games/Entertainment -
Humble Games lays off entire staff, will close
engadget.com/humble-games-reportedly-lays-off-its-entire-staff-201923446.html
Modder goes to the extreme on a Portable Wii; Fits on a keychain
timeextension.com/news/2024/07/the-kawaii-is-a-nintendo-wii-the-size-of-a-keychain
Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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On tonight's show...
- Tech News -
YouTuber GoldenSound threatened with ‘seven-figure lawsuit’ over negative review
https://goldensound.audio/2024/07/16/dcs-audio-lawsuit/
Rabbit R1 AI has been storing user chat, cannot be deleted
zdnet.com/article/rabbit-r1-ai-assistant-has-secretly-been-storing-user-chats-that-cant-be-deleted
Poll shows 84% of ‘advanced users’ unwilling to pay premiums for AI features
videocardz.com/newz/poll-shows-84-of-pc-users-unwilling-to-pay-extra-for-ai-enhanced-hardware
Apple, NVIDIA, others scraped Tech YouTube channels for AI Training Data
wired.com/story/youtube-training-data-apple-nvidia-anthropic
Project Axe Effect is HERE and ready to ship! Today, I'm beginning the assembly and flashing process, and I figured I'd answer some of the questions I received in the last video. For those who don't know, I'm developing a low-cost SNMP-enabled Temperature and Humidity sensor, designed specifically for rackmount installation. You can check out the announcement video here: youtu.be/bbxU_ZJRsPQ
But first... What am I drinking???
Real Sticky from Treehouse Brewing (Brimfield, MA) 7.4%
There are a few units left for sale at https://craftcomputing.com. Once the first 400 Beta units are gone, they're gone. We're hoping to announce the PoE Version of Axe Effect sometime around October 2024, and will begin taking pre-orders at that time. As soon as we have final details on pricing and availability, you'll see a video posted here, so stay tuned for updates!
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
3:17 - Sponsor: PCBWay
4:46 - What about the PoE Version?
7:15 - Multiple Temperature/Humidity Probes? Water Sensor?
11:22 - Why only 2.4GHz WiFi?
13:52 - Humidity Sensor Enabled? YES!
15:16 - wHy nOt eSp32??? RP2040 TOO EXPENSIVE! JEFF STUPID!
17:13 - Plans for Prometheus or MQTT?
19:29 - Case, Form Factor, Magnets?
20:29 - Bonus Features (Relays, LEDs, Buzzers, etc)
23:46 - Do you ship to my country?
25:42 - Why the name "Axe Effect"?
27:57 - Future Ideas and Features?
30:24 - Shipping NOW!
32:03 - Beer Review
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On tonight's show...
- Tech News -
Google Maps accused of delivering pop-up ads in driving directions; changing routes
androidauthority.com/google-maps-pop-up-ad-3458170
Wataburger app used in lieu of power outage map in Houston
houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/arts-culture/pop-culture/2024/07/09/492999/whataburger-houston-power-outage-map-hurricane-beryl
Change all of your passwords now; Largest password leak in history just dropped
mcafee.com/blogs/internet-security/rockyou2024-unpacking-the-largest-password-leak-in-history
Microsoft and Apple both drop ties with OpenAI as scrutiny grows
finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-apple-avoid-openai-board-060729258.html
AI is ‘effectively useless’ industry expert warns
finance.yahoo.com/news/ai-effectively-useless-created-fake-194008129.html
HP to discontinue Ink-as-a-service printers
theregister.com/2024/07/09/hp_to_discontinue_eseries_laserjets
- Games/Entertainment -
Springfield, OR Police raid stand-up LEGO store; confiscate $200K of stolen LEGO sets
kezi.com/news/crime/store-owner-facing-charges-after-200-000-worth-of-lego-sets-recovered-in-eugene-store/article_4e325444-3e5d-11ef-a5db-7b0e7a0054c1.html
So much wasted potential. The saga of the Quanta T22HF Dual-Node Epyc server somehow continues, as a couple viewers of the channel managed to get their hands on the BIOS updates needed to bring Epyc Rome support to these boards. And somehow even the simplest task for this server still managed to go sideways.
But first... What am I drinking???
Highland Park 12... because every failed BIOS update needs Scotch.
If you have a Quanta T22HF and want to try this update yourself, BIOS files and Documentation can be found here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/12S6JGH82SLd3MLnxhLs9tXi3YYaXPmyn
*Links to items below may be affiliate links for which I may be compensated*
Think you can do better? Here's the Quanta T22HF with Epyc 7351P CPUs and rails: ebay.us/je8UK6
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On tonight's show...
- Tech News -
Intel Battlemage GPUs spotted
tweaktown.com/news/99069/intel-arc-battlemage-x2-and-x3-gpus-spotted-up-to-448-eus-on-256-bit-memory-bus/index.html
SSD NAND Flash expected to see 1000 layer chips by 2027… 20TB NVMe for under $300
pcgamer.com/hardware/ssds/ssd-storage-is-set-to-use-1000-layer-memory-chips-by-2027-potentially-offering-20-tb-nvme-drives-for-under-dollar300
Remote work and work monitoring; Wells Fargo fires dozens for using mouse jigglers instead of evaluating performance
itpro.com/security/privacy/wells-fargo-firing-staff-for-using-mouse-jiggler-tools-raises-questions-over-employee-privacy-wellbeing
AI sure is good at stealing thing
404media.co/figma-disables-ai-app-design-tool-after-it-copied-apples-weather-app
Microsoft says that’s OK
searchengineland.com/microsoft-web-content-freeware-443775
FreeDOS, the FOSS DOS replacement, is getting Windows 3.1 support
techspot.com/news/103619-freedos-now-30-years-old-soon-run-windows.html
FCC considering new rule, forcing phone unlocks after 60 days
techcrunch.com/2024/06/27/fcc-rule-would-make-carriers-unlock-all-phones-after-60-days
FTC warns Gigabyte/AsRock/Zotac about potential warranty policy violations
pcworld.com/article/2385454/ftc-warns-three-pc-tech-companies-of-potential-warranty-violations.html
- Games/Entertainment -
Steam Finally has Game Recording in Beta
store.steampowered.com/gamerecording
George R. R. Martin Teases Elden Ring Movie or TV Series
ign.com/articles/george-r-r-martin-teases-elden-ring-movie-or-tv-series
Grab yourself a Pint Glass at https://craftcomputing.store
The Handheld PC market has some serious issues right now, and nearly every player in the space is guilty of contributing. There are new models every 3-6 months in every shape and size you can imagine, and all of them launch via Kickstarter or IndieGoGo. It's an industry that has started to rely more on gimmicks and flash rather than user experience and substance... and I've had enough.
But first... What am I drinking???
I Got All These Numbers In My Head, Bellflower Brewing (Portland, ME)
-- Ryzen 8840U Performance Breakdown --
Check out @ThePhawx 's amazing deep dive into the 8840U: youtu.be/Wj7eSaGkSfY?si=upoRu0NuXGSB6cZu
-- Links to OneXPlayer's X1 and X1 Mini Indiegogo campaign --
X1-Mini 8840U-16G+1TB:indiegogo.com/projects/2948342/x/19078936?secret_perk_token=12bc489d
X1-Mini 8840U-32G+1TB:indiegogo.com/projects/2948342/x/19078936?secret_perk_token=37ce2ecc
X1-Mini 8840U-32G+2TB:indiegogo.com/projects/2948342/x/19078936?secret_perk_token=f0cc19d4
X1-Mini 8840U-64G+2TB:indiegogo.com/projects/2948342/x/19078936?secret_perk_token=5c608c56
X1-Mini 8840U-32G+1T+eGPU:indiegogo.com/projects/2948342/x/19078936?secret_perk_token=34ccb339
X1-Mini 8840U-32G+2T+eGPU:indiegogo.com/projects/2948342/x/19078936?secret_perk_token=8e58fb8a
X1-Mini 8840U-64G+2T+eGPU:indiegogo.com/projects/2948342/x/19078936?secret_perk_token=7cdd7fb1
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro, Specs + Sponsor
5:07 - Crowdfunding needs to stop
9:53 - Half-baked Software
15:40 - Worst ABXY + DPAD Ever
19:06 - Focus on the things that matter
24:20 - CROWDFUNDING NEEDS TO STOP
25:26 - OneXPlayer's Response Was AWESOME
28:08 - Conclusion and Beer Review
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On tonight's show...
I've ran Linux on my laptop for well over a year, and have showed Linux on Gaming PCs too many times to count... but what about installing Linux on my workstation? I spent the last 30 days with ZorinOS 17, and did 100% of my Video Editing, 3D Modeling, Live Streaming and day to day business operations from it. How did it go? What challenges did I face, and would I recommend it for you?
But first... What am I drinking???
Iron Horse Brewery (Ellensberg, WA) Tiramisu Death (7.0%)
I did this 30 challenge on ZorinOS: zorin.com/os
*Links to items below may be affiliate links for which I may be compensated*
-- Parts from today's build --
Jinsha X99-E8i Motherboard: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBK5D7h
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 12C/24T: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkgMDXN
Thermalright Peerless Assassin: amzn.to/3S8vRjA
NVIDIA RTX 4060 8GB: amzn.to/4col4sG
Black Magic DeckLink Quad HDMI 4K60 Capture: amzn.to/4c7xYvk
Sinefine USB-C 5Gbps PCIe x1 Controller: amzn.to/3KVBa19
Hynix DDR4 32GB 2400 RDIMM: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlWGmQX
Hynix DDR4 32GB 2933 RDIMM: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEnvP2b
EVGA 750W GT 80+ Gold PSU: amzn.to/3Qhgmoo
-- 100 Gbps Network Gear --
Mikrotik CRS504-4XQ-IN 4-port QSFP28 Switch - amzn.to/3JPX4mW
Intel 100GBASE-CWDM4 QSFP28 SMF Transceiver - ebay.us/ZIFi5q
LC to LC Single Mode Fiber Patch Cable - amzn.to/3yPPVN3
100G QSFP28 to 4x 25G SFP28 Passive DAC: amzn.to/3ZZpMas
Mellanox ConnectX-4 PCIe 3.0 x16 QSFP28 NIC - ebay.us/T7XqXa
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Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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1567 Edgewater St NW, #51
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On tonight's show...
- Tech News -
US DOJ sues Adobe for deceptive subscription services
fstoppers.com/photoshop/us-sues-adobe-hidden-fees-and-confusing-cancellation-process-670729
Zephyr launches ITX-friendly RTX 4070
videocardz.com/newz/zephyr-launches-geforce-rtx-4070-itx-with-a-single-fan
NVIDIA officially the world’s most valuable company
cnbc.com/2024/06/18/nvidia-passes-microsoft-in-market-cap-is-most-valuable-public-company.html
Framework has released a RISC-V based motherboard for their modular laptops
https://frame.work/blog/introducing-a-new-risc-v-mainboard-from-deepcomputing
Microsoft delays ‘Recall’ again following public/security outcry
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/microsoft-delays-data-scraping-recall-feature-again-commits-to-public-beta-test
- Games/Entertainment -
Nintendo DMCA’ing… licensed Sheet Music now???
nintendolife.com/news/2024/06/random-welp-now-nintendos-going-after-sheet-music
Paramount, and Star Trek, hang in the balance
redshirtsalwaysdie.com/posts/paramount-is-struggling-more-than-we-know-and-it-will-affect-star-trek-01j0px5mty83
Grab yourself a Pint Glass at https://craftcomputing.store
My review of every Enterprise GPU in my collection continues, this time with NVIDIA's Pascal series. Today, we're going to take a look at gaming performance of Tesla Flagships in the Tesla P40 and Tesla P100, as well as the low-powered Tesla P4.
But first... What am I drinking???
Ironhorse Brewery (Ellensberg, WA) Cookie Death Smooth Dark Ale (7.8%)
-- vGPU Installation --
Proxmox vGPU Installation Script: github.com/wvthoog/proxmox-vgpu-installer
PolloLoco's vGPU Installation Guide: gitlab.com/polloloco/vgpu-proxmox
Manual vGPU Install Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=jTXPMcBqoi8
-- vGPU Memory and Frame Limiter Unlocks --
(Under 'Define GPU Profiles')
drive.google.com/file/d/1Ok1dZkxI_yk_WLYSICi4bmMixVmoerfh/view?usp=sharing
*Links to items below may be affiliate links for which I may be compensated*
-- GPUs --
Nvidia Tesla P40: ebay.us/vhT8pZ
Nvidia Tesla P100: ebay.us/lAVQK6
Nvidia Tesla P4 SFF: ebay.us/LXlTeJ
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCY3aST
-- GPU Server --
Asus ESC4000 G3 GPU Server: ebay.us/ngCIDO or ebay.us/hAThwr
Asus ESC4000 G3 Sliding Rails: neobits.com/asus_tool_less_rail_kit_tool_less_rail_kit_for_p12914927.html
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 18-Core: ebay.us/6nlzsD
8x32GB DDR4-2400 REG-ECC Memory: ebay.us/4DNJ00
1.92TB Patriot Burst Elite SATA SSD: amzn.to/4b8Q9jc
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-- Timestamps --
0:00 - Intro + Sponsor
2:21 - Server and GPU Specs
7:15 - 3DMark Testing
10:00 - Games Testing
16:17 - Results
20:00 - Why No AI Tests?
22:32 - Beer Review
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-- Rocks glasses, Whiskey stones, Coasters and more! --
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1567 Edgewater St NW, #51
Salem, OR 97304
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On tonight's show...
- Tech News -
Adobe’s new Terms of Service grants Adobe access to user’s files for ‘content moderation’
nichegamer.com/photoshop-terms-of-service-grants-adobe-access-to-user-projects-for-content-moderation
Windows Server 2025 to bring official support for GPU Paravirtualization
neowin.net/news/windows-server-2025-will-allow-several-vms-to-share-a-single-gpu
- Games/Entertainment -
Newly launched third-party Epic Games Store database lists unannounced games
gematsu.com/2024/06/newly-launched-third-party-epic-games-store-database-lists-unannounced-games
Grab yourself a Pint Glass at https://craftcomputing.store
Buying used server gear can get you some pretty bargains... but it's not without risk, as oftentimes equipment can be near the end of its life by the time it makes it to you. That's definitely the case with my HP TFT7600 Rackmount Console I bought back in 2021. Screws were falling out of it before I even got it out of the box, and it's only gotten worse since then.
Today, I'm finally replacing it with a brand new unit from UPG, the Uptyma 173RM17A, featuring a 17.3" 1080P IPS display, full 104-key keyboard, trackpad, and USB native peripherals.
But first... What am I drinking???
Drop Bear Brewing (Eugene, OR) Fair-Dinkum Australian Hazy IPA (5.9%)
*Links to items below may be affiliate links for which I may be compensated*
--Rackmount Console --
UPG Uptyma 17.3" 1080P IPS Rack Console: ebay.us/zzFV83
8-Port VGA/USB KVM Switch: amzn.to/3VDXvXf
-- GPU Server --
Asus ESC4000 G3 GPU Server: ebay.us/ngCIDO or ebay.us/hAThwr
Asus ESC4000 G3 Sliding Rails: neobits.com/asus_tool_less_rail_kit_tool_less_rail_kit_for_p12914927.html
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 18-Core: ebay.us/6nlzsD
8x32GB DDR4-2400 REG-ECC Memory: ebay.us/4DNJ00
1.92TB Patriot Burst Elite SATA SSD: amzn.to/4b8Q9jc
-- Erying Tiger Lake Virtualization Servers --
youtu.be/lTwV6ZV5ZuQ
2U RackChoice Chassis: amzn.to/3lRecPT
Erying TigerLake 11800H 2.2GHz 8c/16t: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DESDT7L
Patriot Viper 2x32GB 3600 Kit: amzn.to/3zewiP1
Silicon Power 1TB A60: amzn.to/3zdw2zI
Intel Box Cooler for LGA 115x/1200: amzn.to/3M6qP4t
350W Power Supply: amzn.to/3npJI81
nVidia Tesla P4: ebay.us/OjMWTE
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Axe Effect Temperature Sensors (Beta) now available on craftcomputing.com
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Don't follow Jordan unless you have to... @StorageReview
On this morning's show...
Reactions to the Big 3 Keynotes, Best of Show at Computex, and more!
Axe Effect (Beta) WiFi SNMP Temperature Sensors still available at craftcomputing.com
- My ITX LAN Rig - youtu.be/_to67MCwml0
10729 13900H ES motherboard: aliexpress.us/item/3256806159376589.html
Fractal Design Terra: amzn.to/43VAdi8
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 4070 Ti Super: amzn.to/43Ve8QO
Patriot Viper VP4300 1TB: amzn.to/43YSATt
Western Digital SN770 2TB: amzn.to/43YSQBz
Cooler Master V850 SFX: amzn.to/3JiNhV8
be quiet! BK034 Cooler: amzn.to/3TZlIFg
OLOy 2x16GB DDR4 3600 MT/s: amzn.to/3Jd8uQx
Check out the Innocn 34M1R MiniLED 34-Inch Gaming Monitor on Amazon: amzn.to/3x5OlJD
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Axe Effect Temperature Sensors (Beta) now available on craftcomputing.com
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Salem, OR 97304
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Follow @TechnoTim
On tonight's show...
- Tech News -
Intel officially announces Sierra Forest 144-Core Xeon
servethehome.com/intel-xeon-6-6700e-sierra-forest-shatters-xeon-expectations
Intel takes wraps off Lunar Lake Mobile
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-unwraps-lunar-lake-architecture-up-to-68-ipc-gain-for-e-cores-16-ipc-gain-for-p-cores
AMD Zen 5 Desktop and Mobile CPUs arrive in July
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/amds-next-gen-ryzen-9000-desktop-chips-and-the-zen-5-architecture-arrive-in-july
techpowerup.com/323110/amd-zen-5-powered-ryzen-ai-300-series-mobile-processors-supercharge-next-gen-copilot-ai-pcs
DDR5 CAMM2 modules are official and coming soon to Laptop and Desktop
tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/kingston-unveils-new-camm2-ram-modules-at-computex-bold-new-ram-form-factor-comes-to-pc-on-msi-and-asus-boards
NVIDIA Blackwell and the AI Future
techradar.com/computing/i-watched-nvidias-computex-2024-keynote-and-it-made-my-blood-run-cold
You too can be a Bad Mother Flipper... Grab our new Minimalist Wallet from https://craftcomputing.store
Axe Effect Temperature Sensors (Beta) now available on craftcomputing.com
Check out this episode in Podcast form over at open.spotify.com/show/31ZxkU6RwPHG8A4jQjxSG3
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1567 Edgewater St NW, #51
Salem, OR 97304
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On tonight's show...
- Tech News -
Sony bringing PSVR to PC???
pcgamesn.com/meta/psvr2-pc-adapter-leaked
Colorado follows Oregon’s lead; prohibits ‘Parts Pairing’ on new electronics
theverge.com/2024/5/29/24166894/colorado-right-to-repair-law-electronics-devices-parts-pairing
iFixIt ends deal Samsung partnership; accuses Samsung of sabotaging partnership
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/ifixit-dumps-samsung-partnership-says-company-doesnt-care-about-repair
Google’s ‘search algorithm’ may have leaked
searchengineland.com/google-search-document-leak-ranking-442617
ICQ to shutdown next month
icq.com/desktop/en#windows
- Games/Entertainment -
It’s all over… Atari has won the Console War
variety.com/2024/gaming/news/atari-acquires-intellivision-brand-console-war-1236014502
CIG crosses $700M; celebrates without a release date
ign.com/articles/star-citizen-pushes-through-the-700-million-raised-mark-and-no-there-still-isnt-a-release-date
Axe Effect (BETA) Temperature Sensors on sale NOW at https://CraftComputing.com
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Axe Effect is an SNMP-enabled temperature sensor, designed to be simple and secure to deploy to your network environment, as well as delivering more accurate temperature data than most other solutions on the market today. It’s powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico-W RP2040, with a temperature sensor that is accurate out of the box to +/- 0.3C, and has a 0.01C fidelity, delivering smooth charting to your SNMP monitoring software.
Axe Effect is currently in Beta as we're developing the final product. The Beta version is built around a Raspberry Pi Pico-W development board, along with our own custom PCB and 3D Printed enclosure.
We're offering 400 of these Beta boards for sale while we develop the final product, to be available in Q4 2024. During this Beta phase, we're also seeking feedback, feature suggestions, and bug reports as we continue to develop and refine the firmware.
The Beta version uses USB-Micro for power, and connects to your network via 2.4GHz WiFi (802.11n) on the Raspberry Pi Pico-W. Configuration is handled via a USB-Serial connection, and is persistent to the device through power cycling.
The thermal probe we’re using is actually a temperature, humidity and pressure sensor. The Beta version currently enables temperature monitoring, with humidity and pressure also on the roadmap for the final version.
The final version of Axe Effect will come in two different flavors, both of which will still be built on the RP2040 processor, but using 100% custom designed boards. The first will be WiFi connected, with USB-C for power and serial configuration. The second will have Ethernet, and can use either USB-C or PoE for power. We’re also toying with the idea of adding a DC barrel jack for those of you with DC power distribution in your server racks. But the final features are going to come down to what you all want to see out of a device like this.
The final version will also not be a 3D Printed enclosure, as I’m going to be seeking either injection molding, or some other process that makes more sense for mass production.
The Beta firmware is feature complete. We currently support SNMP v1 and v2c, with SNMPv3 on the roadmap for the final retail product.
We're selling the Beta version for just $65, and have a goal of $60 for the final version of Axe Effect WiFi. Pricing on the Ethernet/PoE version is TBD, depending on development and component costs.
0:00 - Why is this so difficult?!?
3:03 - Meet Axe Effect
6:09 - Sponsor (PCBWay)
7:56 - Setting up over Serial
11:05 - Monitoring Temperature with Observium
12:40 - Current Design / Future Plans
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Nearly four years ago, I started looking at VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) through Nvidia's GRID tools. It's a system that allows your to bifurcate a GPU, essentially running multiple 3D Accelerated Desktops from a single graphics card. While most official uses revolve around Desktop and Office environments, I've always wanted to use it to play games. And thus, the Cloud Gaming Server Project was born!
As such, I've collected a HUGE number of Nvidia and AMD Enterprise GPUs, and over the next few videos, I'm going to be benchmarking them all. Head to head, which GPU is worth your money, and which ones should you leave on the eWaste pile.
-- vGPU Installation --
Proxmox vGPU Installation Script: github.com/wvthoog/proxmox-vgpu-installer
PolloLoco's vGPU Installation Guide: gitlab.com/polloloco/vgpu-proxmox
Manual vGPU Install Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=jTXPMcBqoi8
-- vGPU Memory and Frame Limiter Unlocks --
(Under 'Define GPU Profiles')
drive.google.com/file/d/1Ok1dZkxI_yk_WLYSICi4bmMixVmoerfh/view?usp=sharing
*Links to items below may be affiliate links for which I may be compensated*
-- GPU Server --
Asus ESC4000 G3 GPU Server: ebay.us/ngCIDO or ebay.us/hAThwr
Asus ESC4000 G3 Sliding Rails: neobits.com/asus_tool_less_rail_kit_tool_less_rail_kit_for_p12914927.html
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 18-Core: ebay.us/6nlzsD
8x32GB DDR4-2400 REG-ECC Memory: ebay.us/4DNJ00
1.92TB Patriot Burst Elite SATA SSD: amzn.to/4b8Q9jc
-- GPUs --
Nvidia Tesla M40: ebay.us/824gH4
Nvidia Tesla M60: ebay.us/NNS4Ql
Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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1567 Edgewater St NW, #51
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The Ayaneo Kun is one of the largest handhelds you can currently buy. With the Ryzen 7 7840U cranked up to 54W of power, it's faster than pretty much everything else too. But, as you'll find out today... speed isn't everything.
But first... What am I drinking???
Otto Cider (Dover, DE) Pineapple Passion CBD Hopped Cider
Check out the Ayaneo Kun: ayaneo.com/product/AYANEO-KUN.html
Asus ROG Ally Z1, 512GB, 120Hz: amzn.to/3yoasLP
Lenovo Legion Go 8.8" Z1, 512GB, 144Hz: amzn.to/3yrNgw3
OneXPlayer OneXFly 7840U, 1TB, 120Hz: amzn.to/4dHKLWB
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Craft Computing
1567 Edgewater St NW, #51
Salem, OR 97304
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Follow Steve on ICQ #86753091337
On tonight's show...
- Tech News -
New York - Dublin ‘portal’ shut down because people are predictable
time.com/6977881/dublin-new-york-city-portal-temporarily-shut-down
AMD to end H, HS, U branding on future mobile chips; Use AI instead, because that makes sense
wccftech.com/amd-end-hs-h-u-branding-15-45w-mobile-cpus-strix-adopts-ryzen-ai-branding
Are Microsoft’s short-term money decisions hurting their core products
windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsofts-quest-for-short-term-dollardollardollar-is-doing-long-term-damage-to-windows-surface-xbox-and-beyond
Nike partners with Retro Devs to release a NEW GameBoy Color Game
retrododo.com/nike-partners-with-retro-devs-to-launch-new-game-boy-color-game
VR breakthrough could spell the end of clunky headsets - thanks to AI
zdnet.com/article/stanfords-breakthrough-could-spell-the-end-for-clunky-vr-headsets-thanks-to-ai
A couple weeks ago, I introduced you to the Asus ESC4000 G3, a 2U Server, and the Cloud Gaming Server of my dreams. Today, it's finally working, with a full set of custom GPU power cables, and we're going to go over how they were made, and what's in store for the server in the immediate future.
But first... What am I drinking???
Drop Bear Brewery (Eugene, OR) Wile Ryly IPA (7.2%)
Pinout for the EPS-GPU Cable - drive.google.com/file/d/14LebnomLL7ABEio75fqcPqAQxp_a3P9c/view
*Links to items below may be affiliate links for which I may be compensated*
- Server and GPUs -
Asus ESC4000 G3 GPU Server: ebay.us/ngCIDO ($175 + shipping!) or ebay.us/hAThwr
Asus ESC4000 G3 Sliding Rails: neobits.com/asus_tool_less_rail_kit_tool_less_rail_kit_for_p12914927.html
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 18-Core: ebay.us/6nlzsD
8x32GB DDR4-2400 REG-ECC Memory: ebay.us/4DNJ00
1.92TB Patriot Burst Elite SATA SSD: amzn.to/4b8Q9jc
Nvidia P100 16GB: ebay.us/OYEgUn
Nvidia P40 24GB: ebay.us/1FurAp
Nvidia Tesla V100 PCIe (Not SXM2): ebay.us/t1vg8h
- Cable Making Gear -
iCrimp 24-16 AWG Crimp Tool: amzn.to/3UDvflL
JRready Pin Extraction Tool: amzn.to/3QI1iQt
Molex Mini (Female): amzn.to/3JYXPsT
4-Pin EPS Extension 4-Pack (Need 2): amzn.to/3K0Eibv
8-Pin EPS Extension (Need 4): amzn.to/3UXufKB
8-Pin EPS to 2x8-Pin PCIe (For AMD/Consumer GPUs): amzn.to/3QL0J8m
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1567 Edgewater St NW, #51
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On tonight's show...
- Tech News -
VMware blinks in standoff with its own users; Eases cloud provider service changes
theregister.com/2024/05/01/vmware_cloud_partner_changes
Cheyenne supercomputer auction ends with $480K bid
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/supercomputers/multi-million-dollar-cheyenne-supercomputer-auction-ends-with-480085-bid
Google removes RISC-V support from Android
hackaday.com/2024/05/03/google-removes-risc-v-support-from-android
Novel attack against all VPN apps; Forces client to send packets outside tunnel
arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/novel-attack-against-virtually-all-vpn-apps-neuters-their-entire-purpose
NVIDIA will launch RTX 5090 in 2024; Rest of 5000 series in 2025
techpowerup.com/322139/nvidia-to-only-launch-the-flagship-geforce-rtx-5090-in-2024-rest-of-the-series-in-2025
- Games/Entertainment -
Sony institutes PSN requirement on Helldivers 2; Everyone disliked that
pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/with-over-84-thousand-negative-helldivers-2-steam-reviews-in-two-days-developer-arrowhead-seems-to-be-grappling-with-sony-over-its-controversial-psn-sign-in-requirement
arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/sony-backs-down-wont-enforce-psn-accounts-for-helldivers-2-pc-players-on-steam