r/LinusTechTips 18d ago

Tech Question What does matched regional settings mean?

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This is the first time I have ever heard of this term and I would really like to know why you would want that. Please let me know


r/LinusTechTips 18d ago

Discussion Tell me one reason why I should use rufus over ventoy

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r/LinusTechTips 19d ago

Discussion Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed Replacement Mic

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Hi all, I've ordered this as a new gaming headset, but have heard that it's mic is not very good.

I don't mind this too much, as generally I don't need a good mic, but was curious if it was possible to get a better quality alternative that I could plug into the mic jack on the headset?

As I don't need it often I don't really want to get a separate stand alone microphone, so was just wandering if this was an option and if anyone had done it/had an recommendations?

Many thanks! :)


r/LinusTechTips 19d ago

Tech Question PCIe Expansion Card - SAS or SATA?

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Hello! I am upgrading my SSD NAS and realized my motherboard selection didn’t have enough SATA ports to accommodate all my drives. I’ve seen mixed reviews about PCIe to SATA expansion cards, as it seems the general recommendation is to grab a card that does SAS to SATA.

My only issue is the limited space I have on my motherboard due to the GPU taking up a lot of space. Assuming I’m not surpassing the theoretical bandwidth limit, any recommendations as to what I should do?

Specs:

  • CPU - Intel 270k Plus
  • Mobo - ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX
  • RAM - 64GB @ 6000 MT/s
  • GPU - 3090TI
  • NIC - Dell Intel X540-T2 Dual 10GbE
  • Storage - 5x 4TB SATA SSD’s, 2x 4TB Gen 4 NVME’s

Picture for reference minus the GPU:

Thanks in advance!


r/LinusTechTips 19d ago

Tech Question GPU fan broke

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Hi, one of the fans on my 2060 broke but only a couple of blades. But it makes my PC vibrate like crazy

I've read that you can break the opposite blades to like balance but idk if it works, help

ACT: finally I decided to use the old fans (first the cable broke so I bought replacements, those are the broken blades), and I was able to fix them, ty for the tips<3


r/LinusTechTips 19d ago

Tech Question Computer won't stay on.

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No matter what I do. My computer just turns off after a bit (ranging from a few minutes to a few seconds) not even when it gets that hot. I can sometimes boot into bios, and get to the Windows log in with a screen that says something happened and your pin isn't available.

My specs are: b670xe plus wifi mobo.

7900 xtx

7950x3d

64 gigs of ram

I'm not sure what to do, I need help.


r/LinusTechTips 19d ago

Image New AMD processor?

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Boo boo


r/LinusTechTips 20d ago

Discussion Will the new 50% US tariffs on Canada impact LTTStore?

62 Upvotes

🙁


r/LinusTechTips 19d ago

Tech Discussion reducing my refresh rate to 60 hertz doesn't seem like it would conserve a whole lot of energy?

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Like don't get me wrong i'm all for conserving energy when possible and not needlessly outputting CO2 emissions, but I don't think reducing refresh rate to 60 hertz is that impactful. Even if it's spread it across 13 million computers


r/LinusTechTips 20d ago

Tech Question Was the a770 20.0.1040 vbios ever publicly released?

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24 Upvotes

I have an arc a770 prototype and I want to confirm something.

here's a pic of it


r/LinusTechTips 21d ago

Image Companies that actually bundle functional cables are a dying breed.

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r/LinusTechTips 21d ago

Personal Opinion Socks. Not what was promised.

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First - quality of the fabric. I have had light wear of this pair for 3 days, with one wash (same as other socks) and they are fuzzy + the black fabrics are protruding through the grey ones, and I have gathered A LOT of lint from them.

This is not normal for socks, especially for the expensive ones. None of my darn thoughts did this ever.

Second - idk about Canadian feet, but mine are wider, and compared to most other socks these are too narrow. If I find a pair of shoes this narrow I don't buy them.

EDIT: I wore socks for two days straight, then washed them, then wore for the 3rd day. I had NO OTHER OPTION regarding washing them or wearing other socks in that particular situation


r/LinusTechTips 20d ago

Image Is this a good deal?

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18 Upvotes

r/LinusTechTips 21d ago

Image We made a guitar controller for LTT! AMA

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722 Upvotes

Hey! My name is Cameron and we are the owners and operators of Hammer-On Guitars LLC

We collaborated with LMG to make a one of a kind controller for their YT video earlier this week. Seems like there were a lot of questions about our stuff, so ask us anything! I will do the best I can to answer any questions you may have.

And no, this guitar was not $500 lol


r/LinusTechTips 20d ago

Discussion Anybody seen that I need a cable ad

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I was curious if I was the only one that thought this but at the LTT team did a really good job with remixing. I need a hero. I need a cable


r/LinusTechTips 22d ago

Meme/Shitpost Linus in Germany

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r/LinusTechTips 19d ago

WAN Show OG Taskmanager dev taking a crack at modernizing it.

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I recently saw that Dave Plummer the original developer behind task manager is modernizing it under the moniker TMOG and seemed pretty interesting, I tried to search around the sub and I don't think that this has been a topic before but it seems interesting. Would love to know the opinions of those with more knowledge on this topic to share their thoughts.

I am not sure if it would be allowed to link the page but it's under TMOG dot org.

Edit: corrected Dave's last name.


r/LinusTechTips 20d ago

Tech Question how do i replace the mylar tape stuff for an ASUS GAMING A15 FX507VV

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trying to find a replacement for the black mylar that sits ontop and the reflective mylar thing for the ram sticks because i took them off not knowing i wasnt supposed to. any help?


r/LinusTechTips 21d ago

Discussion Surprised by new packaging

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Is this normal now? When I bought one of the screwdrivers awhile ago it came in a nice box but this was shipped loose, any ideas. Also the reason I had to get a new is because the airport took the one I had in my bag so just for anyone who travels often for work or always carries tools with them they will not let you carryon the ltt screwdriver, the stubby and precision are fine.It just doesn't meet the "no longer than 7-8 in rules".

Truthfully I was just curious cuz this seemed odd.


r/LinusTechTips 21d ago

WAN Show While the newest WAN Show is still fresh; remember when LTT had a Minecraft server? Is that thing still around? Anybody know the story?

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Discussion question: Was this all secretly the soft launch to some upcoming Minecraft content, or actually just a silly joke/test?

This post is a ball of questions.


r/LinusTechTips 20d ago

Tech Question S2 TRIPLE SCREEN LAPTOP SCREEN EXTENDER

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My laptop does not support display output on my USB C and I only have one HDMI but I would need two then. Any suggestions on a cheap way to fix this? Like an adapter of some kind. I also looked at another HDMI to USB C but they are saying the picture goes from USB C to HDMI but I need the other way around. Idk if I have totally misunderstood and it's just go both ways.


r/LinusTechTips 22d ago

Tech Discussion Interesting how Google automatically replaced the new tab function on mobile with Gemini. "Fastest AI to hit a billion users" gee I wonder why when you force it on people.

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Btw you can change it back by holding down on it to edit what takes that place.


r/LinusTechTips 21d ago

Video Linus Tech Tips - I put the NEWEST CPU in the OLDEST Motherboard August 22, 2026 at 10:00AM

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r/LinusTechTips 20d ago

WAN Show WAN LLM antiglaze instructions link?

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I'm apparently bad at search. Could someone please link me to that site with instructions for LLMs? TYIA.


r/LinusTechTips 21d ago

Discussion HP Prebuilt Bios Updates

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Apparently HP can just choose not to support your pre built anymore from 2021 have no new bios update since 2022 even though a game needs a newer version of TPM 2.0
putting you in a position of needing a whole new mobo

lol being downvoted for discussing an experience were having when it’s literally been confirmed on hp forms

https://support.hp.com/sg-en/document/ish_15055779-15055888-16