Podcast #820 - Intel 200S Boost, 9060 XT at Computex? Oblivion Remastered, Intel 18A, Lots of (in)Security

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 Intro03:27 Food with Josh05:09 Intel 200S BOOST13:47 Stunner: Intel 18A will offer higher perf and lower power than a larger node20:16 AMD will make gaming announcements at Computex - probably 9060 XT21:16 Sapphire offering a NITRO+ version of the 9070 non-XT now (plus stock check)26:57 Synology makes a poor decision32:26 Stay on Windows 10 by moving to an enterprise version...34:04 ...so of course Microsoft is taking Office app support away from Windows 1035:05 Amazon's Starlink competitor faces production delays36:25 We complain about Windows Recall some more38:39 (in)Security Corner52:09 Gaming Quick Hits1:07:02 Picks of the Week1:18:00 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Intro02:17 Food with Josh04:39 RTX 5060 Ti review05:17 Josh begins a digression that devolves into auto industry chatter09:07 We return to the review22:25 No 8GB reviews (and that includes the RTX 5060)?24:22 Radeon RX 9060 XT specs leak, allegedly26:22 Razr pulls products from sale in USA...27:25 ...but PC shipments reach a 4-year high28:51 Microsoft to launch Recall for real now32:35 If your wallpaper was blocking 24H2, there's a fix for that34:31 Also, please ignore this Windows 10 upgrade error36:30 Important chimes37:56 Let the better browser debate begin43:50 (in)Security Corner55:25 Gaming Quick Hits1:04:06 Picks of the Week1:10:42 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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.One again we are very pleased to welcome back Incogni as a sponsor!Your information is being exposed by data brokers to possible identity theft, scams, online harassment, stalking or even unwanted marketing.Take your personal data back with Incogni!  Use code PCPERSPECTIVE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:https://incogni.com/pcperspectiveTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:28 Food with Josh03:03 RTX 5060 series MSRPs reportedly lower than last gen05:38 RX 9070 can be BIOS modded with XT firmware09:12 BIOS updates for AMD 9800X3D issues on ASRock boards11:11 AMD dominates CPU sales15:22 AMD announces Ryzen 8000HX mobile CPUs17:10 Amazon's Starlink rival now launching19:36 New month, new AIDA6421:30 Beware the USB-C splitter22:43 China's new digital interface has all the Gbps25:00 Sponsor break26:25 (in)Security Corner39:49 Gaming Quick Hits46:59 Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT review52:19 Picks of the Week1:03:54 Outro (or is it??)1:05:49 Reminder to watch the live version ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Intro01:17 Food with Josh02:20 Reported Ryzen 9800X3D failures addressed by ASRock and AMD04:54 Josh upgrades his gaming PC07:56 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 year18:29 Qualcomm is accusing Arm of anticompetitive behavior19:33 Napster acquired by a company you probably don’t know for what seems like too much money20:25 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 230:09 (in)Security Corner41:16 Gaming Quick Hits48:48 Picks of the Week59:23 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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!Your information is being exposed by data brokers to possible identity theft, scams, online harassment, stalking or even unwanted marketing.Take your personal data back with Incogni!  Use code PCPERSPECTIVE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:https://incogni.com/pcperspective00:00 Intro01:33 Food with Josh03:19 RTX 5060 series delay rumor, 8GB and 16GB Ti confirmed06:19 AMD says RX 9070 series had 10x more first-week sales12:12 Making wafers at TSMC Arizona might be just 10% more expensive14:02 Mindfactory attempts a comeback15:31 Windows update fixes printer issues16:32 Also, Windows update breaks VEEAM recovery19:28 MSI selling PSUs with only one 8-pin PCIe connector21:58 Google Maps may have deleted your timeline data25:48 23andMe potentially selling all of your personal data29:31 Podcast sponsor - Incogni30:55 (in)Security Corner43:16 Podcast sponsor - Stash44:25 Gaming Quick Hits51:36 Thrustmaster T818 Review1:05:51 Picks of the Week1:14:27 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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!One again we are very pleased to welcome back Incogni as a sponsor!Your information is being exposed by data brokers to possible identity theft, scams, online harassment, stalking or even unwanted marketing.Take your personal data back with Incogni!  Use code PCPERSPECTIVE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:https://incogni.com/pcperspectiveTimestamps:00:00 Intro02:13 Food with Josh (or not)02:56 NVIDIA had so many announcements at GTC12:34 AMD responds to report that AMD sold nearly 200k RX 9070 GPUs14:55 MSI confirmed that it won't make any RX 9070 cards16:32 Qualcomm will save us all with mobile GPUs18:24 Microsoft deletes Copilot - then says it was a mistake21:28 Roku adds ads (and loses users?)24:51 Windows 11 hates printers almost as much as you do29:01 Arm is getting into super resolution31:06 Podcast sponsor: Incogni32:31 (In)Security Corner44:50 Josh presents some late breaking news47:10 Gaming Quick Hits53:00 Samsung 9100 PRO review1:01:04 Picks of the Week1:08:40 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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".Once again we are pleased to welcome back Incogni as a sponsor!Your information is being exposed by data brokers to possible identity theft, scams, online harassment, stalking or even unwanted marketing.Take your personal data back with Incogni!  Use code PCPERSPECTIVE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:https://incogni.com/pcperspective00:00 Intro02:31 The increasingly depressing Food with Josh segment05:35 Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review12:04 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 discussion30:09 AMD Radeon RX 9060 Series rumors34:20 Intel has a new CEO37:22 Podcast sponsor: Incogni38:53 (in)Security Corner50:10 Gaming Quick Hit (just one story this week)53:43 Picks of the Week1:06:55 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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.We are please to welcome back Incogni as a sponsor!Your information is being exposed by data brokers to possible identity theft, scams, online harassment, stalking or even unwanted marketing.Take your personal data back with Incogni!  Use code PCPERSPECTIVE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:https://incogni.com/pcperspectiveAlso in this episode, welcome to our sponsor Stash!  Saving and investing can feel impossible, but with Stash, it’s not just a reality, it’s easy.  See how you can receive TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures.  https://get.stash.com/pcperTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:31 Food with Josh (zero food edition)02:57 Radeon RX 9070 Series Review14:19 Josh reviews the XFX QuickSilver RX 907024:34 GeForce RTX 5070 review31:14 Podcast sponsor: Stash32:22 The Founders Edition RTX 5070 is delayed36:25 The RTX 5070 Ti has some overclocking potential39:44 We anticipate higher pricing, limited 9070 availability (except Microcenter)43:55 Build your own 12VHPWR thermal watchdog45:41 A better 12V-2x6 connector48:05 Podcast sponsor: Incogni49:32 (in)Security Corner1:01:27 Gaming Quick Hits1:05:01 Picks of the Week1:14:30 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We recorded a podcast before AMD announced the 599/549 USD pricing for the RTX 9070 cards, but you can enjoy our uninformed speculation just the same!   This is a show filled with issues.  Have some.We are pleased to introduce our latest sponsor: Incogni!Your information is being exposed by data brokers to possible identity theft, scams, online harassment, stalking or even unwanted marketing.Take your personal data back with Incogni!  Use code PCPERSPECTIVE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:https://incogni.com/pcperspective00:00 Intro01:42 Food with Josh04:16 AMD Radeon Leaks and Speculation12:16 The RTX 50 Series ROP issue14:32 Ryzen 9800X3D failures may be linked to ASRock boards16:42 JoshTekk presents: NVIDIA financials24:51 Samsung 9100 PRO might be the new fastest SSD28:08 Framework announces second-gen lineup36:51 Right to repair legislation in all 50 states39:02 QC and Google promise 8 years of Android updates for new phones44:37 Podcast sponsor Incogni46:05 (in)Security Corner54:18 Gaming Quick Hits1:00:27 Picks of the Week1:07:22 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We had a podcast. Routine. We talked about NVIDIA for the first 20 plus minutes straight. Routine.But also on the menu is next gen Intel GPUs, Windows 11 mods, and all hail the dead Humane AI Pin.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:10 Food with Josh04:03 RTX 5070 Ti review and general discussion20:10 NVIDIA Verified Priority Access for RTX 50 FE cards21:12 First report of RTX 5080 connector melting22:50 Mandatory Arc coverage25:29 AMD jokes about the 32GB RX 9070 XTX rumor27:28 Windows 11 24H2 CPU support list causes concern30:21 Mod your Windows 11 start menu31:57 The Humane AI Pin is dead34:17 (In)Security Corner45:22 Gaming Quick Hits48:59 Picks of the Week1:02:32 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★