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  1. Is there a better way to install Windows drivers?

    I find windows auto-update nearly always ignores about half of my new hardware whenever I build a PC. I note Snappy Driver Installer Origin is ok, but it's not consistent either. (NOT snappy driver installer which is…

    2 points 4
  2. Ask HN: How do query a websites media in 2024?

    I have what feels like a ridiculous question given the year, but I've found that what used to be a case of pointing a search engine to a specific website and then searching for embedded video, specifying resolution,…

    2 points 0
  3. British man acquitted over Snapchat bomb hoax (bbc.co.uk)
    21 points 9
  4. Ask HN: How to support an elderly friend on Vista in 2023?

    I've recently been blessed with the task of helping someone elderly with their computer. Sadly, they are quite some distance away, and using Windows Vista still. Is there any way any remote support app provider still…

    2 points 4
  5. Ask HN: RPG Inventory Sorting Algorithm?

    Dear HN crowd. I'm currently learning about algorithms, and I decided to think of a problem I encounter that I would like to solve. One such problem is when games (often RPGs) have a 'Tetris' style inventory system,…

    1 points 4
  6. How did Google start to destroy it's central product? (i.imgur.com)
    6 points 3
  7. How do you manage your computers and displays?

    Hello HN, stupid question time possibly... Like many people here, I run a handful of devices. 5 specifically: Work Laptop (TB3), Macbook Pro (TB3), Desktop PC 1, Desktop PC 2, Games Console While I may look to replacing…

    1 points 1
  8. Ask HN: How should I back up data on devices if I'm not smart?

    If someone is a less able, cognitively impaired, or perhaps very young - It would be good to see what advice HN would give them for protecting their data from ransomware, theft, or disaster.

    123 points 135
  9. Ask HN: Building PCs, Why Do Motherboards Suck?

    Hi Hackernews. I've built a variety of home/gaming and small office PCs for friends and family over lockdown as I'm sure many of you have. I have found myself constantly troubleshooting opaque UEFI/BIOS settings,…

    2 points 1
  10. Ask HN: Building PCs, Why Do Motherboards Suck?

    Hi Hackernews. I've built a variety of home/gaming and small office PCs for friends and family over lockdown as I'm sure many of you have. I have found myself constantly troubleshooting opaque UEFI/BIOS settings,…

    1 points 1
  11. Ask HN: Building PCs, Why Do Motherboards Suck?

    Hi Hackernews. I've built a variety of home/gaming and small office PCs for friends and family over lockdown as I'm sure many of you have. I have found myself constantly troubleshooting opaque UEFI/BIOS settings,…

    2 points 3
  12. How do I detect what my string is encoded or encrypted with?

    Hey HN. Ive been trying to dig up some old crypto and have come across a problem I assume would have some sort of solution but doesn't seem to. I have discovered a string on an old hard drive of mine that I'm certain…

    1 points 1
  13. How do I detect what my string is encoded or encrypted with?

    Hey HN. Ive been trying to dig up some old crypto and have come across a problem I assume would have some sort of solution but doesn't seem to. I have discovered a string on an old hard drive of mine that I'm certain…

    1 points 0
  14. How do I detect what my string is encoded or encrypted with?

    Hey HN. Ive been trying to dig up some old crypto and have come across a problem I assume would have some sort of solution but doesn't seem to. I have discovered a string on an old hard drive of mine that I'm certain…

    3 points 2