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    New Windows 11 Pro System Won't Restart, Must Turn off and then On

    I helped a young relative build a new PC over the holidays. Like the title says, restart does not work, it just goes to a black screen. So he has to do a shutdown and then press the case power button. https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B650-P-WIFI The motherboard is linked above and the CPU...
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    The Evil Within Free on Epic 10/19-10/26

    Next week the 2nd one is supposed to be free.
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    The Evil Within Free on Epic 10/19-10/26

    https://www.engadget.com/early-ps4-classic-the-evil-within-will-be-free-on-the-epic-games-store-next-week-195626397.html
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    Corsair SP2500 2.1 speakers + Sony X90J TV, Good Combo?

    I have had the Corsair speakers for years, they work great. The X90J has a headphone jack, so I was thinking about using the Corsairs. Good idea? I have heard that 2.1 speakers are superior to soundbars. Also, would it seriously degrade the sound quality if the speakers were placed behind...
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    1080p vs 1440p second display for 2020 iMac

    Update, wife says the Acer 1440p has a picture that is more clear and brighter. Also, the mouse cursor had a curious problem on the 1080p second monitor. The cursor would go to a different level moving from iMac to 2nd monitor screen. I am guessing it is because the 1440p screen is an exact...
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    1080p vs 1440p second display for 2020 iMac

    My wife uses a 2020 iMac with a 27" 5K screen. We have 2 spare 27" monitors and either could be used as a second display. The 1080p is a BenQ 60 hz VA panel. The 1440p is an Acer 144hz IPS panel. I am thinking the Acer would be better, is that true? I am not sure if the iMac can output...
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    WIndows 11 Laptop gets stuck on restart

    Update, Windows Update showed a bios update by Asus yesterday and that fixed it. Thanks for the replies though.
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    WIndows 11 Laptop gets stuck on restart

    I can perform a normal shutdown. But if I try to restart it gets stuck and you have to hold the power button to shut the laptop down. Asus ROG Strix Scar, 5900hx, 3070. Any ideas how to troubleshoot this? I ran the MyAsus and disconnected 360 controler and USB hard drive, did not help...
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    Steam 2023 Spring sale is here! Spring sale runs from March 16 to March 23rd 2023, 10 AM PST

    In case people are wondering once the discount gets to around 70% this is about as good as it gets. So, if you are a really thrifty buyer you can pass on the 50% discount games and hold out for the mega discounts which will probably happen in the future.
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    [GoG] Alien Breed Trilogy FREE till 2-18-23

    https://www.gog.com/en/game/alien_breed_trilogy
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    Using Samsung 3.5mm headset on PC, adapter needed?

    Here is the headset...
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    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt: Official Thread

    It looks like you need to turn off raytracing in order to keep 60+ fps.
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    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt: Official Thread

    It is going to be interesting to see the benchmarks on this thing once all the new settings are cranked up to the max.
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    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt: Official Thread

    Good to hear about the next gen update. I have been waiting for that before starting a replay of the game.
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    iPad Pro 2022 with M2 chip

    https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ipad-pro-2021-vs-ipad-pro-2022/ Might be better to upgrade to the 2021 model once it gets discounted as the gains are not huge.
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