Another quarter is behind us, and NVIDIA just made more money than ever before. Thankfully this "ai" bubble will NEVER burst...right??  ASRock says they have fixed their AM5 issues, 10Gbe is going get inexpensive, and what can Brown do for your AIO?  Also, there is only one rage quit incident.  All that and so much more!

00:00 Intro
00:23 Patreon plea (and thanks)
01:30 Food with Josh
03:15 NVIDIA made a lot more money
13:11 AMD acquired Enosemi in the name of "ai"
15:20 Microsoft wants all software to update just like your phone
20:02 This time ASRock really has the fix for dying Ryzen CPUs
21:18 TSMC reminds us that they don't need High-NA EUV for leading process tech
27:41 What can brown do for your AiO?
29:10 Wi-Fi 6 traffic jams
31:42 10GbE for 10 bucks (and extended home network speed discussion)
41:43 AMD says 8GB is enough VRAM (for 1080p)
47:03 Podcast sponsor NordLayer
48:45 (in)Security Corner
56:55 Gaming Quick Hits
1:09:41 Kent reviews two affordable IEMs: Moondrop CHU II and KBEAR Flash
1:22:34 Picks of the Week
1:35:11 Outro
1:35:28 Bonus clip: Kent rage quit the podcast because his mic stopped working

No more misinformation - AMD finally announced their Radeon RX 9060 XT, and it turns out that reports of a $449 MSRP were greatly exaggerated. And what the heck is going on with Ryzen and EPYC right now? We have EPYC branded Ryzen desktop chips, and Ryzen branded EPYC chips for workstations (gross oversimplification)?!  Developers! (get fired), Silverstone retro, and also there's a clipboard.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:45 Food with Josh
03:57 Radeon RX 9060 XT announced, starts at 299 USD
08:53 Threadripper 9000
12:07 Crucial's T710 Gen5 SSD announced
13:54 Microsoft injecting "ai" into File Explorer
21:36 A new dual-GPU graphics card in 2025??
26:27 SilverStone adds FLP02 to retro case lineup
29:14 MS brings back the DOS-era Edit program
31:18 Netflix plans generative "ai" ads during streams in 2026
33:59 Podcast sponsor NordLayer
35:29 (in)Security Corner
53:49 Gaming Quick Hits
59:00 Kent's NZXT H3 Flow mATX case review
1:09:46 A quick look at MSI's RTX 5070 GAMING TRIO OC
1:16:48 Picks of the Week

We were off last week, and somehow we STILL haven't reached Computex. So, another pre-show show, full of speculation (and speculative exploits).   With no time to spare, we talk about Epyc, RX 9060 and RX 9070's, ceramic storage and Windows 3.1 - but not in that order.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro 
00:56 Patreon 
01:55 Food with Josh 
03:58 Radeon RX 9060 XT clocks and pricing 
05:54 RX 9070 GRE is a product that exists 
07:14 WD_Black SN8100 is reaching for the Gen5 crown 
09:59 AMD goes GRADO 
18:19 Asetek patent expires - AiO competition will be fierce 
20:22 Win 3.1 icons are hiding inside your Windows install RIGHT NOW 
25:43 Microsoft fixes boot issues with Linux/Windows dual-boot systems 
27:43 Podcast sponsor NordLayer 
29:14 (in)Security Corner 
44:08 Gaming Quick Hits 
53:59 Jeremy has gone MAD (for ARGB) 
1:03:28 Picks of the Week 
1:17:59 Outro

The latest episode of the podcast features the musings of J. Hellstrom, background art by J. Hellstrom, and several segments written - in large part - by J. Hellstrom.  In a way, we are all Jeremy now.  Also within, find us talking about gyroscopes, no more Hyte, Copilot popularity and even 12VHPWR! As if.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:03 Food with Josh
02:30 Too early for RTX 50 Series SUPER rumors? 3GB modules say no!
07:53 Intel Foundry Direct Connect 2025
17:18 The 40th anniversary of the Acorn RISC Machine (ARM)
21:22 The tech we need to fight GPU sag
23:10 HYTE pauses shipments to USA
28:31 Copilot is so hot right now
32:28 MSI's yellow 12VHPWR connectors turn black when they burn
34:12 Yet another Project Kuiper update
40:39 (in)Security Corner
51:07 Gaming Quick Hits
1:02:16 Picks of the Week
1:16:06 Outro
1:17:04 Jeremy did it

Another outstanding example of what can be accomplished by sitting in front of a PC with a microphone and a camera, and chatting with other people who are also sitting in front of PCs with microphones and cameras.  Riveting as expected.  Tidbits dropped on Intel BOOSTing, Microsoft and Windows 10, Synology drives and so much more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
03:27 Food with Josh
05:09 Intel 200S BOOST
13:47 Stunner: Intel 18A will offer higher perf and lower power than a larger node
20:16 AMD will make gaming announcements at Computex - probably 9060 XT
21:16 Sapphire offering a NITRO+ version of the 9070 non-XT now (plus stock check)
26:57 Synology makes a poor decision
32:26 Stay on Windows 10 by moving to an enterprise version...
34:04 ...so of course Microsoft is taking Office app support away from Windows 10
35:05 Amazon's Starlink competitor faces production delays
36:25 We complain about Windows Recall some more
38:39 (in)Security Corner
52:09 Gaming Quick Hits
1:07:02 Picks of the Week
1:18:00 Outro

The wait is over: the podcast about the performance of a card you probably can't buy is finally here! And the best part: our MSRP is always enforced.    But also in this show we've got high PC shipments, low expectations for Windows 11 and some historical chimes. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
02:17 Food with Josh
04:39 RTX 5060 Ti review
05:17 Josh begins a digression that devolves into auto industry chatter
09:07 We return to the review
22:25 No 8GB reviews (and that includes the RTX 5060)?
24:22 Radeon RX 9060 XT specs leak, allegedly
26:22 Razr pulls products from sale in USA...
27:25 ...but PC shipments reach a 4-year high
28:51 Microsoft to launch Recall for real now
32:35 If your wallpaper was blocking 24H2, there's a fix for that
34:31 Also, please ignore this Windows 10 upgrade error
36:30 Important chimes
37:56 Let the better browser debate begin
43:50 (in)Security Corner
55:25 Gaming Quick Hits
1:04:06 Picks of the Week
1:10:42 Outro

Brett is back, so everyone can stop calling in and writing letters. He will try to stay out of that Turkish prison, just for you.
Also in this episode, some actual technical news items like a new satellite internet, USB-C splitting  and we even sneak in a review of the Sapphire Pulse RX 9070 XT.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:28 Food with Josh
03:03 RTX 5060 series MSRPs reportedly lower than last gen
05:38 RX 9070 can be BIOS modded with XT firmware
09:12 BIOS updates for AMD 9800X3D issues on ASRock boards
11:11 AMD dominates CPU sales
15:22 AMD announces Ryzen 8000HX mobile CPUs
17:10 Amazon's Starlink rival now launching
19:36 New month, new AIDA64
21:30 Beware the USB-C splitter
22:43 China's new digital interface has all the Gbps
25:00 Sponsor break
26:25 (in)Security Corner
39:49 Gaming Quick Hits
46:59 Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT review
52:19 Picks of the Week
1:03:54 Outro (or is it??)
1:05:49 Reminder to watch the live version

This episode is brought to you by “start ms-cxh:localonly”, available at your local Windows 11 installer Shift+F10 command prompt and also by USB-C the choice of a new generation.  Check out the topics below for more!

00:00 Intro
01:17 Food with Josh
02:20 Reported Ryzen 9800X3D failures addressed by ASRock and AMD
04:54 Josh upgrades his gaming PC
07:56 Microsoft closes offline account loophole in Windows 11…
09:43 …but another workaround is already available (and other Redmond repartee)
13:32 Intel reportedly cancelled high-end Arc Battlemage last year
18:29 Qualcomm is accusing Arm of anticompetitive behavior
19:33 Napster acquired by a company you probably don’t know for what seems like too much money
20:25 USB for “ai”
22:53 Speaking of USB, how about a portable USB-C display that can attach itself to your laptop?
24:29 We briefly talk about the Switch 2
30:09 (in)Security Corner
41:16 Gaming Quick Hits
48:48 Picks of the Week
59:23 Outro

Josh finally had another burger, and published his SECOND review of the month!!  All hail the Thrustmaster!   Mindfactory never went anywhere, Windows likes your printers again, and all the GPU news you can stand!  And we know who you are, since 23andMe sold all your data... J/K!

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00:00 Intro
01:33 Food with Josh
03:19 RTX 5060 series delay rumor, 8GB and 16GB Ti confirmed
06:19 AMD says RX 9070 series had 10x more first-week sales
12:12 Making wafers at TSMC Arizona might be just 10% more expensive
14:02 Mindfactory attempts a comeback
15:31 Windows update fixes printer issues
16:32 Also, Windows update breaks VEEAM recovery
19:28 MSI selling PSUs with only one 8-pin PCIe connector
21:58 Google Maps may have deleted your timeline data
25:48 23andMe potentially selling all of your personal data
29:31 Podcast sponsor - Incogni
30:55 (in)Security Corner
43:16 Podcast sponsor - Stash
44:25 Gaming Quick Hits
51:36 Thrustmaster T818 Review
1:05:51 Picks of the Week
1:14:27 Outro

Welcome to a podcast that some have called, "15th best".   We've got RTX PRO 6000, MSI done with Radeon, 200k sold from AMD (no), and even fake CAPTCHAs!  There's so much variety packed in here, it's probably leaking off your screen right now because one window cannot possibly hold it all!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
02:13 Food with Josh (or not)
02:56 NVIDIA had so many announcements at GTC
12:34 AMD responds to report that AMD sold nearly 200k RX 9070 GPUs
14:55 MSI confirmed that it won't make any RX 9070 cards
16:32 Qualcomm will save us all with mobile GPUs
18:24 Microsoft deletes Copilot - then says it was a mistake
21:28 Roku adds ads (and loses users?)
24:51 Windows 11 hates printers almost as much as you do
29:01 Arm is getting into super resolution
31:06 Podcast sponsor: Incogni
32:31 (In)Security Corner
44:50 Josh presents some late breaking news
47:10 Gaming Quick Hits
53:00 Samsung 9100 PRO review
1:01:04 Picks of the Week
1:08:40 Outro

Welcome to another episode of the 30th best computer podcast on the planet!  (you'll see)
We've got the CPU review, GPU rumors and facts, and enough malware stories to choke Microsoft, TP-Link and Apple!  Plus the usual assortment of tech goodies culled from the thing we simply refer to as "The Internet".

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00:00 Intro
02:31 The increasingly depressing Food with Josh segment
05:35 Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review
12:04 RTX 5060 rumor (reported as false after we recorded this, probably still coming soon)
13:33 Are there any GPUs out there? (Lamenting actual availability)
20:55 Protracted Radeon RX 9070 demand and production discussion
30:09 AMD Radeon RX 9060 Series rumors
34:20 Intel has a new CEO
37:22 Podcast sponsor: Incogni
38:53 (in)Security Corner
50:10 Gaming Quick Hit (just one story this week)
53:43 Picks of the Week
1:06:55 Outro

The most anticipated graphics card launch in many a year is upon us, and of course the story has become pricing and availability yet again (unless you live in one of the 19 States that Microcenter occupies).  Also more 12VHPWR monitoring options, Firefox terms of use change for worse probably, and some Half Life 3 rumors. Still.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:31 Food with Josh (zero food edition)
02:57 Radeon RX 9070 Series Review
14:19 Josh reviews the XFX QuickSilver RX 9070
24:34 GeForce RTX 5070 review
31:14 Podcast sponsor: Stash
32:22 The Founders Edition RTX 5070 is delayed
36:25 The RTX 5070 Ti has some overclocking potential
39:44 We anticipate higher pricing, limited 9070 availability (except Microcenter)
43:55 Build your own 12VHPWR thermal watchdog
45:41 A better 12V-2x6 connector
48:05 Podcast sponsor: Incogni
49:32 (in)Security Corner
1:01:27 Gaming Quick Hits
1:05:01 Picks of the Week
1:14:30 Outro