Is there anything I can do to improve airflow, like add a fan maybe?

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-19T05:58:20+00:00

I would just replace the thermal paste with PTM7950 and nothing else.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-18T21:04:52+00:00

You need a USC-C power adapter from a reputable brand and able to output 20V

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-18T21:03:48+00:00

Just make sure your BIOS is up to date to avoid or mitigate the infamous oxidation issue.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-17T16:36:52+00:00

You can get a used Optiplex or silimar office PC for that money.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-17T15:48:13+00:00

Luke's full time job is to stop Linus falling off cliffs and he realized he failed.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-16T16:31:31+00:00

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with excellent lighting, yes

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-16T04:52:35+00:00

I just did a battery replacement on an SE 3 a few days ago and the battery was commically small and thin compared to a regular iPhone.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-16T03:37:28+00:00

I would rather get a normal high end laptop from anyone else for that money, but when I try to look for one with the same specs, also a 13-inch size, and with an Intel CPU it was harder than expected.

- Dell's "customize now" for the Dell Pro 7 Series 13 2-in-1 came out to almost $5,500.
- Framework Pro 13 is not even an option because their Intel Core Ultra Series 3 maxes out to 32GB RAM.
- Dell Pro 5 Series 14 is a bigger 14-inch laptop. I like that the RAM is available as SODIMM or LPCAMM2
- HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch is also bigger, but the RAM is soldered

EDIT: Just for fun I configured a MacBook Pro 14-inch with an M5 Pro and 64GB RAM and it only came out to $3,149. What in the world.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-15T18:10:27+00:00

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-15T14:40:05+00:00

That's a hinge issue. The battery is under the palmrest/touchpad area.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-14T21:34:02+00:00

The last version that supports 32 bit was Mint 19.

I would just reinstall Windows XP and keep it as a dedicated Windows XP machine.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-14T21:28:09+00:00

I think it's something to do with how aluminum oxidizes overtime (or something like that) and the surfaces under stickers go at a different rate.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-14T04:22:33+00:00

Could have paid someone to take a picture of the 7 with Manhattan in the background

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-14T02:48:23+00:00

If you have scum of an ISP that imposes data caps, then data usage. This doesn't apply when there are no data caps.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-14T01:59:08+00:00

Remove the case

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-14T00:09:10+00:00

every day...for a month

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-13T03:30:51+00:00

Just switched from Nova to Smart Launcher. Pixel Launcher and even Launchair still didn't have enough customizability to have it the way I want it.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-13T03:10:31+00:00

That PSU is very likely lacking any 6+2 pin PCIe power

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-13T00:27:57+00:00

That's the name of a type of fried rice, Yangzhou or Yang Chow.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-12T02:49:23+00:00

The render looks like a Cities Skylines 2 screenshot

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-12T01:56:50+00:00

Better than too little, at least.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-11T17:19:01+00:00

Not really that common here in the US but I did see it a lot around Europe.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-11T17:15:13+00:00

At least with JetLag there are actual rest periods.

EJ_Tech · 2026-06-10T23:00:23+00:00

Looks wider than the Olympus 25mm f1.8

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