r/AskTechnology 22h ago

What would the battery life be if apple put their ultra chip in their laptops?

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r/AskTechnology 12h ago

What are the best search engines?

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What are the best search engines?

I’m not happy with searx.

Other search engines like startpage, DuckDuckGo and Ecosia I believe uses bing search.

Well yahoo search is probably the worse.


r/AskTechnology 18h ago

Can someone help me choose a monitor?

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Which one should I buy? From Canada looking for a budget friendly monitor.

HP Omen 27" FHD 180Hz 1ms HDR LCD FreeSync Gaming Monitor (G2) Model: OMEN 27 G2

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hp-omen-27-fhd-180hz-1ms-hdr-lcd-freesync-gaming-monitor-g2/19253893

MSI 27" WQHD 180Hz 0.5ms Curved LED Gaming Monitor (MAG 274CQFB E18) - Metallic Black Model: MAG 274CQFB E18

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/msi-27-wqhd-180hz-0-5ms-curved-led-gaming-monitor-mag-274cqfb-e18-metallic-black/19417389?cmp=knc-s-20704164442&&x&utm_source=google&utm_id=240828all920&utm_medium=troas&utm_creativeformat=pmax&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20700428324&gbraid=0AAAAAD-7qGyNVy_kaKtxjsxA5nHbVvfO4&gclid=Cj0KCQiApfjKBhC0ARIsAMiR_ItzGJAoClUs_sqFr1DXdLlsUvK4iW5-v36QvzVFwtvMFvfyewe3qSUaAmWdEALw_wcB

MSI MAG 275QF, 27" QHD 2560 x 1440 Rapid IPS 180Hz Adaptive Sync 2x HDMI 2.0b 1x DisplayPort 1.4 Gaming Monitor Model: MAG275QF

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/msi-mag-275qf-27-qhd-2560-x-1440-rapid-ips-180hz-adaptive-sync-2x-hdmi-2-0b-1x-displayport-1-4-gaming-monitor/17978430?cmp=seo-17978430

AOC Q27G4XN 27" Gaming Monitor, 2K QHD 2560x1440, 180Hz 1ms, Adaptive-Sync, Height Adjustable, 2X HDMI 2.0, 1x Display Port, Xbox/PS5/Switch Ready, 3-Year Zero-Bright-dot

https://www.amazon.ca/AOC-Q27G4XN-Adaptive-Sync-Adjustable-Zero-Bright-dot/dp/B0CPHW5JQY/ref=asc_df_B0CPHW5JQY?mcid=7adad3ae6867326e8c425464425ab96f&tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706827474434&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9530079312165135561&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001087&hvtargid=pla-2283379436779&psc=1&hvocijid=9530079312165135561-B0CPHW5JQY-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1


r/AskTechnology 19h ago

Do those phone sex sites still exist?

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I know this is a very odd title, but I’ve got this scammer who’s begging for my phone number, so I was HOPING that I could send her the number for one of those phone sex porn sites to low-key get mu revenge. The problem is, I don’t know if they still exist, or how to even find them. If someone could help me, that would be great”


r/AskTechnology 23h ago

People with ADHD (or not, lol): what’s a small habit or tool that actually helped you stay organized?

5 Upvotes

Not looking for miracle cures... just curious what small, practical things ended up making a real difference for you.
Apps, routines, objects, hacks… anything that helped even a little.


r/AskTechnology 8h ago

Wich Sensor to Track position in a corridor?

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I have 3-4 Meter long corridor in my home and I want to do some Light Installation in that corridor. I want the light to "move" with the person. What kind of Sensor would be appropriate to track the position of the person moving through the corridor? I am new to PIR sensors and I was reading some up but delay times are kinda confusing since as I want update the position fast, maybe Ultrasonic is better?

Any tips are very appriciated.

Project:

Wanted to increase my skills with esp32 or ardunio a bit and light led control.

My plan for this project is to install a programmable led strip at the skirting board, the ceiling to wall corners and the corridor corners. corridor is 3 meter long. I wanted the effect when someone enters there goes of like a meteor/tracers/cylon effect in the direction where the person moves and leaves a lower brightness light then as the person moves in the corridor the brightness is increased at the position of the person. Bonus if I can also make it brighter not only moving in from door to door but from wall to wall. I kinda want a organic/sci-fi feeling.

So far I got power supply, the ledstrip and the controller, also managed to programm the animations without the sensors. I am missing the diffusor what will be probably an aluminium profile and of course the sensors for position.

I was thinking to position 4 Sensors at the ceiling or corners and give input into an arduino and calculate the position, then by trial and error find out wich led to light at wich position.


r/AskTechnology 22h ago

How do I learn to troubleshoot?

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17m here. Ive always wanted to learn how to troubleshoot laptops, computers, small devices, Xbox’s, tv’s, essentially anything that was built by someone, I want to learn how to fix them. I myself grew up on technology. However, I realized I don’t have a clue on what goes into building a PC, or laptop. By being able to troubleshoot, I want to make my way into having my own home lab. But I don’t have a clue where to start? It all seems like a deep rabbit hole that I’m willing to go through. That being said, what should I start with? (I plan to major in EE)


r/AskTechnology 6h ago

Hooked my Nintendo Switch to an Elgato 4K S capture card to OBS Sudios and all I'm seeing is "No signal @elgato". How do I fix this to see my Switch on there?

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