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Samsung’s fast 1TB 980 Pro M.2 SSD that’s PS5-ready is just $136 at Newegg

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2 years ago

March 30, 2022

It’s not normally inexpensive so as to add a speedy M.2 SSD to your PS5, however at Newegg, you will get the most important low cost but on Samsung’s 1TB 980 Professional drive that has a heatsink pre-installed. It prices simply $135.99 with the provide code SSBQ3Z25 utilized at checkout, down from its typical $170 worth that Amazon is presently promoting it for. Actually, this mannequin is cheaper proper now than the model that omits the heatsink.

Samsung payments this mannequin as being PS5-ready, each by way of supplying the required heatsink to maintain the drive cool in your console and with its sequential learn speeds of as much as 7,000MB/s and sequential write speeds as much as 5,100MB/s. Whereas it’s true that we’ve had success utilizing slower M.2 SSDs in a PS5, future video games could require increased speeds, so it’s a good suggestion to get essentially the most succesful SSD to your cash — and that is one in every of them.

After all, you should use this in a PC when you’d desire, however needless to say it’ll work quickest mounted right into a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Whereas backward appropriate with PCIe 3.0 motherboards which have a spare M.2 slot, you’ll get slower switch speeds in comparison with PCIe 4.0.

Oh, and on the subject of the PS5, good luck when you’re making an attempt to snag a PS5 digital version from Amazon at the moment, beginning at 11AM ET.

Samsung 980 Professional (1TB) with heatsink
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Samsung’s 980 Professional is a quick PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD that’s able to sequential learn speeds of as much as 7,000MB/s and write speeds of as much as 5,000MB/s. These specs make it an awesome selection for a contemporary PCIe 4.0-equipped PC or for a PS5.

Greatest Purchase is internet hosting a sale occasion on a number of Razer gaming equipment (Amazon is matching these costs in lots of circumstances), starting from gaming chairs, headsets, webcams, and mice to keyboards and controllers. You must try the complete itemizing right here, as there’s actually sufficient on provide to construct out your recreation room setup, however we’re going to choose only a few out as highlights that we’ve had expertise testing.

Razer Huntsman Mini

The Huntsman Mini is Razer’s first 60 p.c keyboard. It doesn’t function a numpad or devoted media controls, but it surely’s a really compact mannequin that received’t take up a lot area in your desk.

Razer Wolverine V2 wired Xbox and PC controller

If you happen to crave clicky, responsive buttons, customizable macro keys, and adjustable triggers, try Razer’s Wolverine V2. It’s a cushty different to utilizing Microsoft’s default wi-fi controller.

Razer Kiyo Professional

The Kiyo Professional is a lens-shaped webcam that helps as much as 1080p decision seize at 60 frames per second. It options an ultrawide 103-degree discipline of view, although it may be adjusted right down to 80 levels. The Kiyo Professional has a built-in mic.

If you happen to’re in want of a password supervisor, 1Password is providing readers of The Verge a whopping 60 p.c low cost on a one-year subscription to a person or household account. The provide is offered solely to new customers, not returning account holders. If it’s simply you who must be arrange with 1Password, you’ll pay about $14.40 for a yr of particular person service as a substitute of $36. The household plan prices a bit of extra with this low cost, but it surely’s nonetheless simply $24 for a yr of service — not unhealthy because it covers 5 folks.

1Password subscription (household plan, annual value)

1Password’s household subscription grants as much as 5 folks particular person entry to 1Password’s companies. Usually $5 a month, this limited-time deal brings the worth right down to $2 a month for as much as a yr.

Streaming units don’t should value you all that a lot, however when you’ve had an eye fixed out for offers on the most recent Apple TV 4K that’s constructed with an HDMI 2.1 port and consists of the brand new Siri Distant, we’ve discovered one for you. You may choose up the refurbished 64GB Apple TV (2021) for $169 as a substitute of $199. In case you get hung up on it being refurbished, fret not (or not less than much less). Apple’s refurbishment program is likely one of the best round, providing a one-year restricted guarantee, with AppleCare nonetheless being on the desk for further protection if you wish to purchase that. What’s extra, the product will arrive in like-new situation. The one draw back is that it doesn’t embrace an HDMI cable. Learn our evaluate.

Apple TV 4K (2021, refurbished) 64GB

Apple’s newest 4K-ready streaming field brings higher specs than earlier than, with HDMI 2.1 assist and the brand new Siri Distant. It has 64GB of built-in storage, and Apple’s A12 Bionic chip powering the expertise.

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This new Mac app uses animated flies to tell you when to take out the trash

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6 hours ago

June 30, 2024

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This new Mac app uses animated flies to tell you when to take out the trash

I don’t think I’m going out on a limb when I say that not everyone agrees on the best way to handle their computer’s trash directory. Some folks like to let it go until their computer yells at them about storage, while others empty it every single day. I’m somewhere in the middle, but I do try not to let it go too far. And I think I found the best tool for that job a couple of days ago: Bananabin.

When the data kept in your Trash folder passes a certain threshold, Bananabin surrounds with buzzing, animated flies that you can shoo away with your mouse. That’s it. That’s the app.

I’m sure the novelty will wear off at some point.

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You can configure the fly threshold from the app’s icon in the menu bar; the three options are Janitor Mode (10MB), The Recycler (1GB), and Garbage Hoarder (10GB). The app free right now, while it’s in beta. Leon Schrijvers, one of Bananabin’s developers, said in an email to The Verge that they’re still working out some bugs (heh). The flies won’t show up if you keep for an iCloud Trash bin, nor will it if you keep the folder an external drive. Also, it only works for macOS Sonoma at the moment, though they’re looking into adding support for macOS Ventura later.

Something to note: Bananabin requires accessibility and full disk access permissions to work. The app’s site says this lets it find the Trash directory and check to for when it’s full. That seems plausible, but it’s something to know, in case it’s a dealbreaker for you.

If that’s fine by you, you can try the app by heading to Bananabin’s website (here’s the link one more time). You have to provide an email address to get a download link.

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Abandoning doggy doo? DNA will sniff you out and expose you

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6 hours ago

June 30, 2024

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Abandoning doggy doo? DNA will sniff you out and expose you

Hey there, pet owners. Do you have a furry friend who likes to leave “surprises” on the ground?

Well, you had better start scooping up after them because DNA testing is coming to sniff out the culprits.

A couple walking a dog (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

The poop scoop on DNA testing

You read that right. Some apartment complexes and homeowners associations are now requiring residents to have their dogs’ DNA tested. The idea is to create a database of doggy DNA profiles. So, if any unscooped poop is found on the premises, they can connect it to the guilty party and issue a fine.

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It might sound a bit extreme, but let’s be real. Nobody wants to step in a steaming pile of dog doo on their way to the mailbox. And for property managers, dealing with unclaimed dog waste is a real headache (and a smelly one at that).

A woman walking her dog (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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The pioneers of poop policing

This DNA testing trend isn’t brand new, but it’s definitely gaining traction. In 2019, some apartment complexes in Denver were already on board with a service called PooPrints. Catchy name, right?

The way it works is simple. Residents register their dogs and provide a cheek swab for DNA testing. Once the database is set up, any rogue piles can be matched to the offending pup, and the owner gets slapped with a fine. In some places, that fine can be as high as $250, a pretty penny for not picking up your pet’s pennies, if you catch my drift.

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The bark spreads nationwide

Fast-forward to today, and PooPrints (or similar services) have spread to communities across all 50 states. Utah, in particular, has embraced the idea with many apartment complexes hopping on the DNA doggy doo bandwagon.

And now it seems like the Oak Meadows complex in Connecticut is the latest to join the ranks of poop policing. Residents there will need to get their dog’s DNA tested in July or face a daily $25 fine for non-compliance. Yikes. While some residents view it as an invasion of privacy, others support it as a way to curb the problem of uncollected dog waste.

A dog being walked on a leash (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Look, I get it. Having to DNA test your dog just so you’ll clean up after it seems a bit over the top. But, at the same time, leaving dog poop around is just plain inconsiderate (and gross). Maybe these DNA measures are what it takes to finally get some pet owners to be responsible and scoop that poop. After all, nobody wants to live in a community that’s littered with canine landmines. So, dear fellow dog owners, do us all a favor and carry some doggy bags on your walks and pick up after your pup. That way, we can avoid this whole DNA drama altogether and keep our neighborhoods clean and green (and stink-free).

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How to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2024

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13 hours ago

June 30, 2024

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How to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2024

It’s summer, which means it’s time for sun and speedruns. The 2024 edition of Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ), the annual speedrunning marathon for charity, kicks off on Sunday and runs until July 6th. This year’s lineup is once again packed with runs for some of my favorite games, including Balatro, Alan Wake 2, Elden Ring, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1, 2, 3, and 4 (all in one run), a glitchless Baldur’s Gate 3 Honour Mode run, and a shipless Outer Wilds run (how???).

But my most anticipated run is a live speedrun from Peanut Butter, the shiba inu who performed a remote run of the NES game Gyromite at Awesome Games Done Quick in January. At SGDQ, Peanut Butter will be live at the event playing Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball for the Super NES. Peanut Butter’s goal is to win a game in 30 minutes. The run is scheduled for July 4th at 8:43PM ET.

SGDQ’s first run, Yoshi’s Story, happens today at 1PM ET. You can stream the entire event from the Games Done Quick Twitch channel, and Games Done Quick typically posts runs after they happen on its YouTube channel. The event, which will be streamed from Minneapolis, is raising money for Doctors Without Borders.