connectivity

AppWizard
September 23, 2025
The Samsung Odyssey G65B gaming monitor, a 27-inch curved display, is currently available at a discounted price of .99, reflecting a savings of 36%. It features a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 1000R curved design. The monitor uses a VA-type LCD panel with a contrast ratio of 2,500:1 and supports AMD FreeSync. It includes ergonomic adjustments for height, tilt, pivot, and swivel, along with two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4 input. The monitor also has a built-in speaker.
Winsage
September 22, 2025
The Windows 11 September 2025 Update (KB5065426) has faced installation errors and Digital Rights Management (DRM) issues affecting video playback, although Netflix remains unaffected. Microsoft traced these problems to the previous optional update, KB5064081 from August 2025, impacting users of digital TV and DVD applications that use the Enhanced Video Renderer with HDCP enforcement. Additionally, some Electronic Arts (EA) games have malfunctioned after the August and September updates, particularly those using the Javelin anti-cheat engine. Users have reported rendering issues in DirectX 9 games, disrupted Microsoft Ink services, and ongoing PowerShell functionality problems. The update has also been linked to issues with Server Message Block (SMB) v1, affecting file sharing and connectivity. Microsoft is working on solutions for these issues.
AppWizard
September 20, 2025
An inventive project called bareiron has created a custom Minecraft server on an ESP32 microcontroller, which is the size of a penny. The server operates with 400KB of memory and a 160MHz processor, significantly less than the typical requirements for a Minecraft server. To manage terrain generation, the project uses bilinear interpolation instead of the standard Perlin noise method, allowing for smooth landscape gradients while conserving memory. Biomes are represented as circular islands on a grid, with their types determined by a repeating pattern linked to the world’s seed. Cave systems are generated by mirroring the surface landscape, and ores are placed sparingly at depth. Crafting and inventory management have been simplified, with items directly added to the player's inventory instead of dropping. The server can load a chunk in about 200 milliseconds, though performance may decrease with more than three players. It operates on a trust-based model for player actions, which may lead to potential cheating.
AppWizard
September 19, 2025
The author experienced file management issues with Google Docs due to its lack of a folder system, leading to a search for alternatives. 1. Notion: Offers seamless transition from Google Docs, with essential formatting tools, auto-save, user-friendly sharing, and offline access. It is highly customizable but has a steep learning curve compared to Google Docs. 2. Obsidian: Focuses on privacy with local file storage by default, allowing offline access without internet. It offers cloud synchronization for flexibility but is ideal for users who prefer keeping documents off the cloud. 3. Simplenote: A simple app for creating notes and to-do lists with easy sharing and document pinning. It lacks a folder organization system, which may limit its use for extensive document collections. 4. WPS Office: A robust alternative that supports document creation, presentations, and spreadsheets, with a built-in PDF reader. Its interface resembles Microsoft Word, but it is owned by a Chinese company, raising some privacy concerns despite end-to-end encryption. The author also mentions Evernote and Google Keep as other options, with Evernote's free plan becoming less appealing and Google Keep being simpler but limited for extensive document needs.
AppWizard
September 18, 2025
Google is introducing a new developer verification system for Android that may require an internet connection to sideload apps. A code snippet in the Android SDK suggests that the installation process will include an online check to confirm the developer's legitimacy. This could hinder users in areas without reliable internet access from installing apps, even from trusted sources. However, the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) will still allow advanced users to sideload applications offline. The new system is expected to roll out over the next year, giving developers time to register and users time to adapt.
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