Your RAM has more than one XMP profile, and here's when to use the others

If you've started on your home lab journey by heavily reading subreddits and networking forums, you probably have a vision of ex-enterprise hardware in a rack that stretches from floor to ceiling. Which is cool, and gives the desired visual effect, but it's not the only way to do things. And for those starting out, it might not even be the best way, as the hidden costs of self-hosting mount up … [Read More...]

Drivers for ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft will soon have the right to unionize in California as independent contractors, thanks to a bill signed Friday by Governor Gavin Newsom. This is part of a larger deal between lawmakers, unions, and ride-hailing companies, resulting in the passage of separate bills supporting lower insurance requirements for Uber and Lyft, along with union rights for … [Read More...]

Of all the exciting things about getting a new internet connection, the router is probably the least thrilling. It's the beige box of networking, the unglamorous gatekeeper to the digital world. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is aware of this. They make setup and maintenance incredibly simple. Most providers offer or bundle a router with your new connection. If you agree, a technician shows … [Read More...]

There are a few things in tech more depressing than a cheap Windows laptop. Between sluggish performance, application timeouts, dim displays, and poor battery life, you sacrifice a great deal to buy a sub-$600 Windows machine. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]

New PitchBook data illustrates how dramatically AI is dominating startup investment, with 2025 on-track to become the first year when AI accounts for more than half of all VC money invested. PitchBook reports that VCs have poured $192.7 billion into the industry so far this year, out of a total $366.8 billion, according to Bloomberg. In the most recent quarter, AI accounted for 62.7% of the money … [Read More...]

I often talk about switching to Linux as an alternative to Windows 11, something I've done myself on many of my machines. But while it's common to put Linux on the same playing field as Windows, it bears repeating that Linux itself isn't an operating system, and as a kernel, it's an extremely versatile piece of software that can be used for a lot of things. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]

If your family is anything like mine, you probably have sticky notes stuck all over your fridge, a WhatsApp chat dedicated to shopping lists, and chores that are barely tracked. It's a mess, and it only gets worse as more people are added to the mix. I've tried integrating apps and shared to-do lists, but they never stuck. The apps were, largely, too complicated for what should be everyday needs … [Read More...]

Just a day after dethroning SpaceX as the most valuable private company in the world, OpenAI has acquired another startup. This time, the AI giant acquired Roi, an app that offers a one-stop shop for all your financial portfolios and an AI chatbot that provides personalized investing advice. Details of the acquisition weren't made public, but TechCrunch reported that Sujith Vishwajith, the … [Read More...]

The tie between startups and the U.S. government have strengthened in recent years, a shift buoyed by an interest in using AI, automation, space, robotics, and climate tech for defense. And while that has provided another welcome path to capital, the relationship is getting complicated. A growing share of startups have the U.S. government as customers, or are aiming for permits and … [Read More...]

Enabling XMP or EXPO in the motherboard's BIOS is one of the first things all enthusiasts do after building a new PC. It's an easy way to ensure that you're getting the RAM speed you paid for, and often times doesn't compromise stability. They stand for eXtreme Memory Profile and Extended Profiles for Overclocking, and are different flavors of RAM overclocking validation for Intel and AMD, … [Read More...]