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Re: Sony PS5 Pro Amazon Prime Day Deals 2025?

fabian.tillmann — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:55:52 +0000

ljfgkhqmqt is spot on about that PSSR tech. It is definitely the main reason to go Pro if you care about the raw output. One thing I would suggest keeping in mind is the thermal management, especially if you are pushing for that high-fidelity performance. Higher specs usually mean more heat, so you might want to consider:

Leaving at least five inches of space behind the exhaust

Avoiding glass-fronted cabinets that trap hot air

Keeping the intake vents clear of any dust buildup I have seen high-end hardware throttle performance just because of poor placement, and it would be a shame to waste that extra power.

Re: Looking for a durable stand and keyboard for my tablet.

Breadd — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:55:42 +0000

100% agree

Re: What are the must-have accessories for a new tablet?

Flimnipged — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:30 +0000

This ^

Re: What are the must-have accessories for a new tablet?

Amara845 — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:10:20 +0000

In my experience, trackpads on cheap cases are usually garbage and laggy... skip the combo touch unless u find a massive steal.

Jamjake Stylus Pen for iPad Active Stylus

Arteck HB030B Universal Slim Bluetooth Keyboard

MoKo Case for iPad Pro 11 Inch Slim Shell Going with separate bluetooth stuff is better tho since u can move the screen around. Honestly, those cheap pens feel exactly the same for basic note taking in class anyway.

Re: How does frequently performing hard resets affect an iPhone in the long term?

qrrom — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:01:22 +0000

^ This. Also, I would suggest being really careful. Interrupting a write operation can cause bit rot or orphaned inodes in the APFS metadata. I have spent way too much time looking at hex dumps of corrupted partitions to ever trust a force restart.

used to run a massive home lab

spent way too many nights with hex editors

basically lived in the terminal for a year Honestly, that reminds me of this road trip I took through the Cascades a few years back. My old truck had this weird electrical short that would reset the dashboard clock every time I hit a bump. It was super annoying, but the view of the mountains was incredible... we stopped at this tiny little town that only had one gas station and they sold these homemade huckleberry jams. I think I bought like six jars and then forgot them in the backseat for a month. Anyway lol, sorry kinda went off topic there.

Re: Best budget 144Hz gaming monitor for competitive FPS games?

vzhxrrzpim — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:01:05 +0000

Regarding what #2 said about "Ive seen so many people grab the cheapest...", hes totally right. Buying a random no-name brand from some sketchy site just to save fifteen bucks is a huge mistake. Its way better to spend your $140 on a solid entry-level unit from a big name than a "fancy" one from a brand that doesnt even have a real website for support. Basically, you gotta be careful with a few things:

Generic brands like Sceptre or Viotek... sometimes they are fine but their quality control is basically a coin flip.

Anything that doesnt have a decent stand. If the screen wobbles every time you move your mouse, youll lose your mind in Valorant.

Budget VA panels. At this price point, they usually have terrible ghosting which makes everything look like a blurry mess when you turn fast. Honestly, brands like Gigabyte and Acer tend to have much better motion clarity than the off-brands. Even if the specs look identical on paper, the actual performance usually isnt. Just make sure you can return it easily if you find a dead pixel or something because that happens a lot with budget screens. Since youre in Chicago, hit that Micro Center like they suggested and actually look at the display models first if you can... seeing the motion in person is everything.

Re: What are the must-have accessories for a new tablet?

nqwxufpeow — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:55:36 +0000

> my logic was getting the official magic keyboard but that blows my whole budget Honestly, skip the magic keyboard for now. I've been using iPads for school for years and you'll definitely regret blowing your whole month's cash on just one accessory. I would suggest going with something like the ESR iPad Pro 11 Inch Rebound Magnetic Case because it's cheap and keeps the screen safe while you're in class. For typing, just grab a separate bluetooth keyboard. Make sure to be careful with those super cheap knockoff pencils tho... some dont have palm rejection and it will drive you crazy when you're trying to write. I'd grab a Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard instead of the expensive combo touch. It's way cheaper and basically indestructible. The trackpad is a nice luxury, but totally not a must-have for just taking notes.

What are the must-have accessories for a new tablet?

eBages — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:55:21 +0000

so i just bought this ipad for college and im honestly so annoyed at how expensive the extras are. i have like 100 bucks left for the month and classes start next tuesday so i need to decide fast. my logic was getting the official magic keyboard but that blows my whole budget so i was thinking maybe:

esr folio and a separate cheap keyboard

the logitech combo touch if i can find a deal

just a rugged case and a knockoff stylus

is the trackpad even worth it for notes? the apple pencil price is a joke so i might just get a 25 dollar one from amazon... idk if i should get one nice thing or a bunch of cheap ones.

Re: GeForce RTX 5090 where to find in stock?

Cedrelott — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:57:27 +0000

> Where to find RTX 5090 in stock? Late to the party but I finally managed to grab one after weeks of looking. Like someone mentioned, the stock trackers are great, but I actually got my ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition for $1,999 through a Newegg Combo deal. Tbh it was way easier than fighting the bots for a standalone card. Bundling it with a new power supply made the difference since fewer people were looking there. Honestly, been using it for a while now and I have zero complaints... the performance in 4K is just insane. If you're still struggling, try checking the B&H Photo Video notify me button because they actually honor the queue order sometimes. Just gotta be patient I guess. It really is a beast of a card tho.

Re: What are the must-have accessories for a new laptop?

pszvfjqkoo — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:40:18 +0000

^ This. Also, I learned the hard way that screens are magnets for damage. It once happened to me—a tiny grain of sand got trapped between the keys and the glass in my backpack, leaving a permanent scratch. Since youre on a budget, I'd suggest:

Grab MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths 6 Pack to protect the display.

Be careful with cheap off-brand chargers; they can fry your battery health really fast.