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  1. Funny
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from Mark Kaine in Windows 11 24H2 goes from “unsupported” to “unbootable” on some older CPUs   
    Microsoft continues its battel to get rig of old unfashioned hardware for its latest Windows 11 release, this time with deeper changes.
     
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    Well, you either have a PC with "new" CPU after 2008 so it doesn't matter or you don't care for Windows 11 anyway -- in both cases nothing changes for the adoption rates of this Windows generation.
     
    Source:
    https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/windows-11-24h2-goes-from-unsupported-to-unbootable-on-some-older-pcs
  2. Funny
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from BrandonTech.05 in White House urges developers to avoid C and C++, use 'memory-safe' programming languages   
    In a new report, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has called on developers to use "memory-safe programming languages," a category which excludes the popular languages. 
     
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    The market has been flooded with developers who have degrees or certifications with only a single semester of Java programming. Doesn't matter how "memory safe" the language is. With the incredulously low standard for programmers these days, they are all a threat. Stop blaming the language!
     
    Sources:
    https://www.tomshardware.com/software/security-software/white-house-urges-developers-to-avoid-c-and-c-use-memory-safe-programming-languages
  3. Funny
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from Taf the Ghost in White House urges developers to avoid C and C++, use 'memory-safe' programming languages   
    In a new report, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has called on developers to use "memory-safe programming languages," a category which excludes the popular languages. 
     
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    The market has been flooded with developers who have degrees or certifications with only a single semester of Java programming. Doesn't matter how "memory safe" the language is. With the incredulously low standard for programmers these days, they are all a threat. Stop blaming the language!
     
    Sources:
    https://www.tomshardware.com/software/security-software/white-house-urges-developers-to-avoid-c-and-c-use-memory-safe-programming-languages
  4. Funny
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from aisle9 in White House urges developers to avoid C and C++, use 'memory-safe' programming languages   
    In a new report, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has called on developers to use "memory-safe programming languages," a category which excludes the popular languages. 
     
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    The market has been flooded with developers who have degrees or certifications with only a single semester of Java programming. Doesn't matter how "memory safe" the language is. With the incredulously low standard for programmers these days, they are all a threat. Stop blaming the language!
     
    Sources:
    https://www.tomshardware.com/software/security-software/white-house-urges-developers-to-avoid-c-and-c-use-memory-safe-programming-languages
  5. Funny
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from soldier_ph in White House urges developers to avoid C and C++, use 'memory-safe' programming languages   
    In a new report, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has called on developers to use "memory-safe programming languages," a category which excludes the popular languages. 
     
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    The market has been flooded with developers who have degrees or certifications with only a single semester of Java programming. Doesn't matter how "memory safe" the language is. With the incredulously low standard for programmers these days, they are all a threat. Stop blaming the language!
     
    Sources:
    https://www.tomshardware.com/software/security-software/white-house-urges-developers-to-avoid-c-and-c-use-memory-safe-programming-languages
  6. Funny
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from PDifolco in White House urges developers to avoid C and C++, use 'memory-safe' programming languages   
    In a new report, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has called on developers to use "memory-safe programming languages," a category which excludes the popular languages. 
     
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    The market has been flooded with developers who have degrees or certifications with only a single semester of Java programming. Doesn't matter how "memory safe" the language is. With the incredulously low standard for programmers these days, they are all a threat. Stop blaming the language!
     
    Sources:
    https://www.tomshardware.com/software/security-software/white-house-urges-developers-to-avoid-c-and-c-use-memory-safe-programming-languages
  7. Funny
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from BiG StroOnZ in White House urges developers to avoid C and C++, use 'memory-safe' programming languages   
    In a new report, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has called on developers to use "memory-safe programming languages," a category which excludes the popular languages. 
     
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    The market has been flooded with developers who have degrees or certifications with only a single semester of Java programming. Doesn't matter how "memory safe" the language is. With the incredulously low standard for programmers these days, they are all a threat. Stop blaming the language!
     
    Sources:
    https://www.tomshardware.com/software/security-software/white-house-urges-developers-to-avoid-c-and-c-use-memory-safe-programming-languages
  8. Like
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from soldier_ph in Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger: I hope to build chips for Lisa Su and AMD   
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    How the tables have turned, indeed. A decade ago such proposition would have been unthinkable, but neither the competitive environment was that aggressive on all fronts. Also, Nvidia's market evaluation alone is several times that of AMD, Intel and Qualcomm combined.
     
    Source:
    https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-i-hope-to-build-chips-for-lisa-su-and-amd
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    DuckDodgers got a reaction from leadeater in Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger: I hope to build chips for Lisa Su and AMD   
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    How the tables have turned, indeed. A decade ago such proposition would have been unthinkable, but neither the competitive environment was that aggressive on all fronts. Also, Nvidia's market evaluation alone is several times that of AMD, Intel and Qualcomm combined.
     
    Source:
    https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-i-hope-to-build-chips-for-lisa-su-and-amd
  10. Like
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from BiG StroOnZ in Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger: I hope to build chips for Lisa Su and AMD   
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    How the tables have turned, indeed. A decade ago such proposition would have been unthinkable, but neither the competitive environment was that aggressive on all fronts. Also, Nvidia's market evaluation alone is several times that of AMD, Intel and Qualcomm combined.
     
    Source:
    https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-i-hope-to-build-chips-for-lisa-su-and-amd
  11. Informative
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from BiG StroOnZ in Intel seeks to get inside Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console, potentially snatching away lucrative share from AMD   
    A new rumor mill indicates Intel is hard pitching its offerings to Microsoft for the next Xbox. If the rumor has some leg, this will be the first time in 20 years the chip veteran could find its way in a gaming console.
     
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    Considering the mail source of the rumor (see below), don't put too much hope in it -- it's still hearsay with generous amount of assumptions.
    On the other hand, a potential deal for Intel would reinvigorate their further GPU R&D that would also be a positive contribution to the PC market competitive landscape.
     
    Sources:
    https://www.techpowerup.com/318820/intel-looking-to-grab-microsoft-xbox-semi-custom-soc-business-from-amd
    https://www.tweaktown.com/news/95974/intel-wants-to-be-inside-microsofts-next-gen-xbox-console-would-built-in-the-usa/index.html
     
     
  12. Funny
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from soldier_ph in The US Government Blocks Export of NVIDIA’s A100 AI GPUs to a Chinese Firm   
    China was barred from accessing NVIDIA's H800s and A800s, which were already cut-down variants previously developed by the firm, but now is being reported that the US has blocked off access to an older AI product, the A100.
     
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    Looks like Mr. Huang would need more "dance" classes with all the tightening export restrictions around Nvidia.
     
    Source:
    https://wccftech.com/us-government-blocks-nvidia-a100-ai-gpus-chinese-firm-technology-transfer/
  13. Informative
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from da na in The US Government Blocks Export of NVIDIA’s A100 AI GPUs to a Chinese Firm   
    China was barred from accessing NVIDIA's H800s and A800s, which were already cut-down variants previously developed by the firm, but now is being reported that the US has blocked off access to an older AI product, the A100.
     
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    Looks like Mr. Huang would need more "dance" classes with all the tightening export restrictions around Nvidia.
     
    Source:
    https://wccftech.com/us-government-blocks-nvidia-a100-ai-gpus-chinese-firm-technology-transfer/
  14. Funny
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from Mark Kaine in Scammers are now selling RTX 4090 graphics cards without GPUs   
    Remember all those 4090 cards being frantically separated from their GPU chips in China? Well, someone found a business opportunity for all the leftover PCBs and coolers.
     
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    Like usual, just beware of too good offers from shady dealers.
     
    Source: https://videocardz.com/newz/scammers-are-now-selling-rtx-4090-graphics-cards-without-gpus
  15. Funny
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from da na in Scammers are now selling RTX 4090 graphics cards without GPUs   
    Remember all those 4090 cards being frantically separated from their GPU chips in China? Well, someone found a business opportunity for all the leftover PCBs and coolers.
     
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    Like usual, just beware of too good offers from shady dealers.
     
    Source: https://videocardz.com/newz/scammers-are-now-selling-rtx-4090-graphics-cards-without-gpus
  16. Informative
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from Dominik W in Scammers are now selling RTX 4090 graphics cards without GPUs   
    Remember all those 4090 cards being frantically separated from their GPU chips in China? Well, someone found a business opportunity for all the leftover PCBs and coolers.
     
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    Like usual, just beware of too good offers from shady dealers.
     
    Source: https://videocardz.com/newz/scammers-are-now-selling-rtx-4090-graphics-cards-without-gpus
  17. Informative
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from soldier_ph in Scammers are now selling RTX 4090 graphics cards without GPUs   
    Remember all those 4090 cards being frantically separated from their GPU chips in China? Well, someone found a business opportunity for all the leftover PCBs and coolers.
     
    Quotes
     
    Like usual, just beware of too good offers from shady dealers.
     
    Source: https://videocardz.com/newz/scammers-are-now-selling-rtx-4090-graphics-cards-without-gpus
  18. Informative
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from thechinchinsong in Scammers are now selling RTX 4090 graphics cards without GPUs   
    Remember all those 4090 cards being frantically separated from their GPU chips in China? Well, someone found a business opportunity for all the leftover PCBs and coolers.
     
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    Like usual, just beware of too good offers from shady dealers.
     
    Source: https://videocardz.com/newz/scammers-are-now-selling-rtx-4090-graphics-cards-without-gpus
  19. Agree
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from da na in YouTube playback bitrate limited?   
    AFAIK, after the source video file is uploaded to YouTube, the service encodes separate copies for all available resolutions with the appropriate bitrate. Say you have 2160p source file, so YT will encode individual copies at the original resolution and then 1440p, 1080p, 720p and so on down to 144p is the lowest I think. And this is how the "bitrate" is adjusted during playback, by switching between the different video file copies on the server.  The only way to get higher bitrate, since YT doesn't expose such option, is to simply pre-encode your source material at the highest option (2160p 60FPS).
  20. Informative
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from thechinchinsong in NVIDIA Plans to Launch Export-compliant GeForce RTX 4090 "D" Cards for China   
    The China-specific variation of  RTX4090 will reportedly only have reduced Tensor core functionality, but the rest of the GPU capabilities will remain the same. 
     
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    It would be rather curious to benchmark the impact of the reduced Tensor cores on the DLSS/FG/RR performance against the normal RTX 4090 and how much the AI hype is holding water.
     
    Source: https://videocardz.com/newz/chinese-nvidia-rtx-4090d-to-launch-today-with-reduced-tensor-core-specs
  21. Informative
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from da na in NVIDIA Plans to Launch Export-compliant GeForce RTX 4090 "D" Cards for China   
    The China-specific variation of  RTX4090 will reportedly only have reduced Tensor core functionality, but the rest of the GPU capabilities will remain the same. 
     
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    It would be rather curious to benchmark the impact of the reduced Tensor cores on the DLSS/FG/RR performance against the normal RTX 4090 and how much the AI hype is holding water.
     
    Source: https://videocardz.com/newz/chinese-nvidia-rtx-4090d-to-launch-today-with-reduced-tensor-core-specs
  22. Informative
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from thechinchinsong in CableMod to recall all 12VHPWR angled adapters   
    The 1.0 and 1.1 versions are affected and will be recalled. Users must stop using them immediately.
     
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    Can the industry just update the ATX standard to 24V and move beyond this connector melting lunacy?
     
    Sources:
    https://videocardz.com/newz/cablemod-recalls-12vhpwr-1-0-1-1-angled-adapters-users-advised-to-stop-using-them-immediately
     
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    DuckDodgers got a reaction from Rolling2405 in Intel's slapped a 16GB dual-channel minimum entry requirement on Core Ultra laptops   
    Intel is tightening the certification requirements around their new mobile platform to keep the integrated GFX performance leveled.
     
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    The OEMs still haven't learnt from the Vista disaster with underpowered hardware, while Apple is charging $200 for 8GB of RAM upgrade. The PC ultra-portables need to level up. Source:
    https://www.pcgamer.com/intels-slapped-a-16gb-dual-channel-minimum-entry-requirement-on-core-ultra-laptops-if-you-want-top-gaming-performance/
  24. Like
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from dogwitch in CableMod to recall all 12VHPWR angled adapters   
    The 1.0 and 1.1 versions are affected and will be recalled. Users must stop using them immediately.
     
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    Can the industry just update the ATX standard to 24V and move beyond this connector melting lunacy?
     
    Sources:
    https://videocardz.com/newz/cablemod-recalls-12vhpwr-1-0-1-1-angled-adapters-users-advised-to-stop-using-them-immediately
     
  25. Informative
    DuckDodgers got a reaction from Needfuldoer in CableMod to recall all 12VHPWR angled adapters   
    The 1.0 and 1.1 versions are affected and will be recalled. Users must stop using them immediately.
     
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    Can the industry just update the ATX standard to 24V and move beyond this connector melting lunacy?
     
    Sources:
    https://videocardz.com/newz/cablemod-recalls-12vhpwr-1-0-1-1-angled-adapters-users-advised-to-stop-using-them-immediately
     
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