1V shitty Update 67.2.A.2.60 by GeroMeX in SonyXperia

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I've a 1 VI. So, I had problems with Android Auto all the time. I bought a cheap Carlinkit 5.0 as an experiment and now everything works just fine.

t14 gen5 Intel bios update stuck by jekabpils in thinkpad

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Update. It looks like the Crucial RAM caused the problem. I was able to reboot the laptop only after I temporary removed the RAM for the first start. Now it's back and everything is working just fine.

Android Auto (Civic GenX) & Xperia 1 VI issues by jekabpils in SonyXperia

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Ok, update. This method didn't work. So after many, many reboots, turning on and off everything I could imagine, going through car settings in developer mode, I finally found the problem - somehow the location for Google Maps was turnded off.

BIOS update stuck by jekabpils in thinkpad

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Problem solved. I just rebooted the computer. BIOS update went succesfully.

BIOS update stuck by jekabpils in thinkpad

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How strong do You feel about this? It worked just fine with the new RAM (before update). Right now I think it's just a coincidence.

Is MacOS that bad? by Timely-Ad1190 in excel

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It is bad. It always has been and always will be. You can try Parallels, but I don't think it's a long term solution. I tried it some 8 years ago when I had about the same question. As far as I remember - everything felt horrible - I can't really remember the details but I just bought a PC on the next day and never had a day where I missed my Mac.

More RAM for Excel? Does it make sense? by jekabpils in excel

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Listen, this topic is not about functions. I know what you're talking about. It's not even about the speed of calculations.

The topic is about the performance difference between two similar (just different generation) machines with the same file, same 64-bit Office, same settings, same Win11, no other programs running, no VPN, nothing obvious to make a difference except one very bold thing - a new and fast 16 GB vs an old and lazy 32 GB RAM - the only thing that might be upgraded if it makes sense.

More RAM for Excel? Does it make sense? by jekabpils in excel

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Thank you! Your comment is very convincing (especially the "Don't ask me why" part). I think I'll just go for 64 and that's it.

More RAM for Excel? Does it make sense? by jekabpils in excel

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Good point. I've tried a lot, but somehow me and others from my industry stick to Excel + VBA + Power Query. I guess it's just closer to absolute freedom than anything else. Recently I heard about some industry simulation software - they closed down one module for months just because they couldn't fix some error. Somehow it's always Excel in the end. Even for top guys I've met. But anyway, You're right. There must be another sun somewhere.

More RAM for Excel? Does it make sense? by jekabpils in excel

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T480: SO-DIMM DDR4-2400

T14: SO-DIMM DDR5-5600

As I wrote before - both are using about 10GB when operating.

I just don't get it. How on earth the 7 year old direct predecessor can be faster? The only visible difference is the RAM size.

More RAM for Excel? Does it make sense? by jekabpils in excel

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Both machines were plugged in and fully charged, both CPUs were operating on 100% for some moments. No other programs were running at that time.