u/NuAngelDOTnet

Would it be possible to build a PC motherboard that utilizes both DDR5 and DDR4 RAM simultaneously? Ideally, it would use DDR5 for speed intensive processes, then DDR4 for background tasks or virtual machines, and be able to swap fairly quickly between the memory banks (faster than loading from disk). This seems very efficient, cost effective, and even reduces e-waste. Given the state of memory market, it would allow people to tap into lower-cost markets and utilize parts that would end up at best in a recycling plant and at worst in a landfill.

I understand that having a motherboard would only be the literal first step: then you would need a whole host of operating system support, but would you ALSO require the CPU itself to support such a feature?

Just something manufacturers should be considering given the market outlook.

I knew it was coming, but for Sony to delist a bunch of movies, and then less than a week later say they plan on going digital only with their games, it seems like the message is loud and clear: you don't own anything and corporations don't care.

I'm strongly considering going with GoG for future purchases just so I can download and keep the installers. Steam has a "proven track record" - but so did Sony until they didn't.

Before everyone starts in on me: I know, Samsungs are crap. I'm VERY likely going to get something new this week... but nobody wants to spend hundreds if they don't have to!

Last week I did a load of wash, tossed it in the dryer, hit start and in less than 5 seconds I shut off. All lights on the front of it lit up and the "60 min" light blinking.

Checking the manual seems to indicate either the PCB or the Thermistor. Feeling like it's happening so quickly, it can't be a thermostat or moisture sensor (it literally shuts off after just a few seconds) I purchased a new PCB (specifically looked for "new" and not "refurbished" or "used - from a working unit," etc.) - and when I installed it 2 days ago, the dryer ran completely empty for about 20 seconds. I figured that was a good sign. I shut it off because I didn't have time to do a load of laundry.

Came back today, ran the laundry, tossed it in the dryer, bam, shut off after around 10 seconds, and every subsequent time around 5 seconds.

From what I understand if the heating element goes bad, it runs the load, it's just still wet at the end. I can't imagine any of the sensors are doing anything that soon. Lint trap got cleaned after pretty much EVERY load for its entire life-span, and I even checked the dryer vent and the vent connector at the back of the dryer - quite clean, but even cleaner now.

Even if I use the manual timed dry mode instead of "sensor dry" mode, it shuts off in just a few seconds.

ANYTHING else I should check before I throw in the proverbial (wet) towel?

For home tinkering, I didn't even know there was a free, stand-alone Hyper-V server edition, and that it was based on this GUI-less core version of the OS, etc. I found out about it literally months before it was announced that it was being discontinued. I feel like I missed out!

Just think it would be cool if it came back.

I started out a low level help-desker. I became a private consultant. I worked help desk answering emails and phones at an MSP. I was a liaison to Engineers and Field Technicians. At one point in my career, I was given a title of "Director" at a health clinic even though I was a one-man IT "department." I'm currently described as "IT Admin."

But what in the hell is a system analyst? What are they analyzing?? I've always wondered if I should've applied for those jobs or not - even the job descriptions are extraordinarily vague. Please, someone demystify this one for me!

Patch: https://download2.veeam.com/VBR/v12/VeeamBackup&Replication_12.3.2.4854_20260605_patch.zip

Full ISO:
https://download2.veeam.com/VBR/v12/VeeamBackup&Replication_12.3.2.4854_20260605.iso