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Windows keeps asking me to set it up and I’m not sure if there’s any real benefit. Does it actually make signing into Windows faster or more secure, or is it basically just another thing that sounds useful but isn’t really needed?

Also wondering how it works with the PIN thing. If someone somehow gets the Microsoft account password, does having Windows Hello set up help stop them from getting into the PC? Or are those two completely separate things?

I mostly use the PC for normal stuff like Chrome, YouTube, Discord, gaming, downloading files, etc. Nothing super sensitive, but obviously don’t want some random person getting access if the account ever gets compromised.

The fingerprint/face login sounds convenient but not sure if it’s worth setting up all the extra security stuff. And if Windows Hello ever stops working, is it easy to get back into the account with the normal password?

Just trying to figure out if there’s any actual downside to enabling it. Does it make Windows more secure in practice, or is the main benefit just being able to unlock the PC without typing a password every time?

Would be good to hear from people who actually use it daily.

Right now I just plug the controller into the PS5 with the USB cable whenever the battery gets low, so not sure if a charging dock actually makes sense with only one controller. Keep seeing these docks everywhere and they look pretty convenient, but also feels kinda pointless if I’m only charging one thing.

Is the main benefit just being able to drop the controller on the dock after playing instead of messing with the cable? Does it charge noticeably faster or help with battery life at all? Also wondering if the cheap docks are fine or if the official Sony one is actually worth paying more for.

I don’t really need a second controller right now, so buying a dock that can charge two seems like overkill lol. But if it makes using the PS5 more convenient every day, maybe it’s worth it.

For people who only have one DualSense, do you actually use a charging dock or just stick with the USB cable? Trying not to buy another accessory that ends up sitting there unused. Any downsides with docks I should know about?

Kinda confused about where this is heading. Phones, laptops, tablets, headphones, controllers, monitors, even some keyboards and other random stuff are already using USB-C. Now I’m seeing chargers with USB-C on both ends and it feels like manufacturers are slowly getting rid of USB-A, HDMI, micro USB, etc.

But then there’s still DisplayPort, Ethernet, audio jacks, SD cards, and a bunch of other ports that don’t seem like they’re going anywhere soon. Some laptops are almost entirely USB-C now, while desktops still have tons of different connectors.

Also USB-C itself seems confusing because not every USB-C port does the same thing. Some support charging only, some have fast data, some can output video, Thunderbolt, different speeds, etc. So is USB-C really becoming the universal connector or are we gonna end up with USB-C everywhere but still needing different cables for everything?

Would it actually be possible for one USB-C port to handle power, display, data, networking, audio, basically everything? Or are there technical limits that mean we’ll always need multiple types of ports? Just wondering if buying newer devices with more USB-C ports is the way to go long term or if this whole “one port for everything” thing is kinda overhyped.

Can a bad power supply actually damage other PC parts? Been hearing different things about cheap or failing PSUs and kinda confused about how much risk there is. Like if the PSU starts dying, can it take the motherboard, GPU, RAM, SSD or CPU with it, or do modern PCs have enough protection to stop that from happening? Also does it matter if the PSU is just low quality vs actually faulty? Trying to figure out if weird crashes, random shutdowns, or power issues could be caused by the PSU before replacing other parts for no reason. Would a bad PSU usually show some warning signs first, or can it just suddenly fail and take something else with it? And if the PSU is making weird noises or the PC keeps randomly turning off, should I stop using it completely until it gets checked? Any advice on how to test a PSU safely would help too, since I don’t wanna poke around inside and make things worse. What should I look for when choosing a replacement PSU to avoid this kinda problem? Need some advice before buying anything.

I’m thinking about getting an ultrawide for my setup but not sure how PS5 handles the wider aspect ratio. Does it actually support 21:9 or will it just run the game in 16:9 with black bars on the sides? Also wondering if there’s any way to stretch the image to fill the whole screen, and if doing that makes the picture look bad or messes with the resolution. I’ve seen some people say PS5 doesn’t properly support ultrawide monitors, but then other people seem to use them anyway so I’m kinda confused. Would HDMI make any difference depending on the monitor, like HDMI 2.0 vs 2.1? And what happens with 120Hz, VRR and HDR on an ultrawide? Trying to avoid buying a monitor and then finding out the PS5 barely works with it lol. If anyone here uses a PS5 with an ultrawide, what’s your experience been like? Is it worth doing, or should I just stick with a normal 16:9 4K monitor for gaming? Any advice before I spend the money would be appreciated.

Looking at SSDs right now and the price difference between 1TB and 2TB seems kinda tempting, but not sure if I actually need the extra space. Mostly gonna use it for Windows, games, some apps, and normal files. A few of the newer games are huge tho, like 100GB+ each, so I can already see 1TB filling up pretty fast.

Is there any downside to getting a 2TB drive besides obviously spending more money? Do bigger SSDs perform better or last longer in any noticeable way? Also heard that SSDs can slow down when they get close to being full, so would having 2TB give me more usable space before that becomes an issue?

Trying not to waste money on storage I won't use, but at the same time I don't wanna buy 1TB now and regret not getting 2TB later. If the price difference is reasonable, would you guys just go for 2TB? And does the answer change depending on whether it's NVMe Gen 3, Gen 4, etc?

I’m gonna be traveling soon and was thinking about taking my PS Portal with me, mainly so I can play my PS5 without bringing the whole setup. The thing is, hotel Wi-Fi can be pretty random lol. Sometimes it’s decent, sometimes it feels like the internet is running through a potato.

Has anyone actually used the Portal on hotel Wi-Fi and gotten a good experience? I’m mostly wondering about input delay, random disconnects, blurry image, or the connection just straight up refusing to work.

Also, do hotel networks usually cause problems because of those login pages where you have to enter your room number or accept terms before getting online? Not sure how the Portal handles that kinda stuff.

Would using my phone hotspot be a better option, or does that usually have too much lag/data usage?

I don’t really care if the image quality isn’t perfect, as long as games are actually playable without constant stuttering. Mostly planning to play single-player games anyway.

If you’ve used a PS Portal while traveling, especially in hotels, let me know how it went and any tricks that helped get a more stable connection.