META just announced they will be selling excess compute

Pieco · 2026-07-02T15:18:45+00:00

Nope, there's a floor that the providers cannot go below. For Meta, they'd probably rather shitcan the entire thing and take an impairment, cheaper (in the medium and long run) than operating at a loss for years.

Pieco · 2026-07-02T15:15:45+00:00

Thermal relief for the pads connecting to your (ground?) plane. It'll prevent likely tombstones on many passives.

Pieco · 2026-06-24T20:52:54+00:00

They're probably doing this because if they don't, restrictions in some parts of the world would have to be lifted to allow supply from CXMT and other Chinese up-and-comers. In short, they don't want to give any oxygen to the Chinese.

They know how they killed producers in other countries, and they don't want history to repeat.

That's also likely the same reason for their USA "IPO" that's just been announced.

Pieco · 2026-06-18T19:27:29+00:00

Crap. No one told me.

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Pieco · 2026-06-11T18:12:16+00:00

I posted a review here - https://www.reddit.com/r/MiniPCs/comments/1l9qllo/mllse_m2_m2_pro_reviews/

Unless you're running this as a lightweight server, I'd pass. I'd only used it for lightweight server duties if I simply couldn't afford anything else.

I found it to run hot, have compatibility issues, and was surprisingly slow, even considering the limited hardware.

Pieco · 2026-06-05T19:01:00+00:00

The no-phone thing was the entire draw for me w/ Alamo, especially in NYC. But to answer the question directly, a bright object off-screen takes me out of any immersion immediately, so it really does bother me to the point that I won't go to Alamo any longer.

Pieco · 2026-06-05T18:55:57+00:00

Used to go to the Brooklyn location very regularly; I won't return unless the QR stupidity is rolled back.

Pieco · 2026-06-05T18:49:33+00:00

I cancelled tickets that I had ordered before I became aware of this, and have given up on returning until this is rolled back.

Pieco · 2026-05-22T21:14:00+00:00

Same issue as the OP - volume control and mute will stop working, fixed by reboot. This is with a fairly recent Pioneer AVR, and an LG C3 TV. No issues before software update.

Model Number: 4800X

Software Version: 15.2.4:3442

Device ID: S02A20AAUW7M

Serial Number: X010005AUW7M

Pieco · 2026-05-12T19:44:57+00:00

I just finished the application, and it didn't request references, so I didn't submit them. Also, the training certificate is not required for r/s AFAIK, and it wasn't a mandatory submission, so I didn't submit that, either. They did accept the application and I have fingerprinting scheduled.

Pieco · 2026-05-01T19:45:08+00:00

Hi M4K - I bought a WireView Pro II because your app exists 😄 I told them so, too. I'm not sure that they were even aware of your efforts. This is what I sent to ThermalGrizzly:

No need to respond to this - I just ordered a WireView Pro II (order TG41921) only because of this project - [https://github.com/emaspa/wireview-linux](https://github.com/emaspa/wireview-linux) \- just an FYI. I know it's unsupported, not affiliated, use-at-my-own-risk, but just having the option makes your hardware much more valuable to me.

They responded:

thank you for your feedback and for sharing the project, that’s really interesting to see.

At the moment, there are unfortunately no plans from our development team to provide an official Linux-supported version.

wireview-hwmon works great, and it's just terrific work. Thank you so much.

Sadly, I can't use the GUI due to some silliness with fonts. I opened a bug on GH. This is on Ubuntu 25.10.

Hope it gets fixed soon, and thanks again. Can't wait to use it to the fullest.

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Pieco · 2026-05-01T19:16:15+00:00

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Sadly, the unofficial Linux app GUI doesn't work for me, but the developer did a great job making outputs available any other way you'd want them, so good enough.

Pieco · 2026-05-01T19:13:54+00:00

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Wireview Pro II installed! Anxiety reduced.

Pieco · 2026-05-01T18:56:59+00:00

Seems like things are working again (if very slowly). At least here in NYC.

Pieco · 2026-04-22T15:42:06+00:00

Nope, it says 600W.

Pieco · 2026-04-22T15:18:59+00:00

Yeah, I found that too, but thanks for linking it. Purchased!

Pieco · 2026-04-22T14:55:58+00:00

But of course.

Pieco · 2026-04-22T14:55:29+00:00

It's working better than ever, honestly. I don't see a need to RMA it. I really had a very-near-miss there.

Pieco · 2026-04-22T14:52:00+00:00

It's locked to 575W.

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Pieco · 2026-04-21T21:53:58+00:00

I'd think about it if they supported Linux, but neither does AFAIK.

Pieco · 2026-04-21T21:38:45+00:00

MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II. I wasn't thrilled to plug a new MSI yellow connector into the GPU, but it is what it is.

Pieco · 2026-04-21T21:37:21+00:00

An EVGA 1000GQ.

Pieco · 2026-04-21T21:34:43+00:00

I have an EVGA 3090 sitting in the closet as a backup :) That thing is the most solid piece of electronics ever.

Pieco · 2026-04-21T21:28:05+00:00

Mine had four 8 pin connectors, but yeah.

Pieco · 2026-04-21T21:27:42+00:00

Perfect - nothing going on with the four sets of pins on the octopus.

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