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    Fallout 4

    No, all that matters is the link. The arrows only represent where the caravaner is recruited and to which other settlement they're linked to. Though that doesn't really matter, you could instead, for instance, also recruit one at Red Rocket to go to Sanctuary. You just don't want too many out of...
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    Fallout 4

    Best routing for caravans IMO is simply the shortest distance between two settlements, similar to: Arm/outfit the caravan well enough (or build a well-armed robot), then no issues with raiders/etc.
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    Intel embeds the memory on Lunar Lake Mobile

    At first glance this kinda saddened me as well, but I believe the kinds of systems this SoC will go into are those that would solder the RAM to the mainboard anyways (even with CAMM2 incoming). So overall no real loss, maybe some potential gains (e.g., having the RAM on the same package may...
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    The last game that gave you a lasting impression?

    I also came here to say this. I've been wanting to do a replay as a completely different character, but wanted to wait for it to fade from memory a bit, However, even after a couple of years many of the details are still pretty vibrant in my mind. Also, it's the only game I've ever bought the...
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    Pixel 7 / Pixel 7 Pro / Pixel 7a

    My P7 (not the Pro) has been fine for ~1.5 years, FWIW. Maybe a bad charger or cable? Pocket lint packed into the phone's port? Does it charge properly wirelessly?
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    Do you guys use Bitlocker on your home/Personal machines?

    There is a "BitLocker Lite" option to encrypt under Win10/11 Home. e.g.: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-enable-device-encryption-windows-10-home https://pureinfotech.com/enable-bitlocker-device-encryption-windows-11-home/ Personally, I don't encrypt my desktop system. My laptop (a Linux...
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    10gb questions….

    Unlikely, I believe. Compared to fiber runs copper is slower (higher latency) and uses more power. I don't believe any of the ethernet standards >10 Gb even specify any kind of twisted pair connectivity. One could argue that fiber is too complicated/fiddly for the average home/SOHO user or...
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    10gb questions….

    Yeah, that should work. However, 10GBase-T SFP+ transceivers typically draw more power and get hotter than optical ones, so make sure the switch can handle it. Also, Cat 6a is perfectly fine for 10 Gb up to 100 meters, so there's no reason to pay more for Cat 7.
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    Sammy 990 Evo - Crucial T500 - WD SN 770 for a game drive

    Always go for an SSD with DRAM especially for an OS/app/game volume, even if you have to pay a bit more for it.
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    Microcenter is coming back to the Bay Area!!!

    Cool, thanks. That's only about a mile and a half from Central Computers' main store. Looks like the old Bed Bath & Beyond site. Always busy as hell on that stretch of road.
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    Microcenter is coming back to the Bay Area!!!

    Oh, very cool. Any idea where in Santa Clara it's going? Their site put up a pop-up with a link for more info, but it 404ed on me. I'd hoped they'd return to the region, but figured it was a long-shot even with the loss of Fry's. Their original Santa Clara store (closed about a decade ago)...
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    Linux Suggestion

    I get it, but it's fine. I also get that feeling of "Is this the one that blows everything up?" every major update, regardless of Linux, Mac, or Windows (only Windows, of course, came close). Anecdotal evidence, I've been running Kubuntu on this laptop since 19.10 and every release update...
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    Wiping / sanitize laptop (NVME) before returning

    That's fine. They're not going to care. If the manufacturer/reseller is going to turn around and resell it somehow they're going to reimage the SSD regardless. Your only concern is protecting/wiping your personal data. I'm not familiar with this option. Make damn sure it does what the name...
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    Wiping / sanitize laptop (NVME) before returning

    Check the BIOS/UEFI for a wipe option. SATA/NVME secure erase
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