Best Unboxed Imagination Podcasts (2025)

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Hardware Asylum Podcast Upgrades 29:31

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3d ago29:31

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It has been fifteen years since the first Ninjalane Podcast went live and while we have grown as content creators so has our equipment choices. In this episode we talk about recent upgrades while reflecting on how things have changed over the years.By Hardware Asylum

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Creative Sound Blaster Re:Imagine Modular Audio Hub with AI 31:16

16d ago31:16

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Kickstarter is an interesting platform that allows designers and developers to obtain the funding they need to build the things they find of value. Some of them are total scams while others can give us amazing things like Zombie Survival games, 3d printed products and how high-quality modular audio hubs…

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Cultural Identity & Mental Health -A Black History Month Edition 51:53

27d ago51:53

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Join us as we welcome back Comfort for a powerful Black History Month conversation on mental health. In this episode, Comfort shares insightful tools for self-management, the importance of faith as a foundation for wellbeing, and how cultural identity shapes our healing journey. Together, we explore the impact of heritage, community, and lived expe…

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The State of Tech Events and the Challenges of Building PCs 40:03

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In this Podcast Extra we bring on a special guest and former Hackfort director and local event organizer, Mike Taylor. Mike has been a friend of the website for many years and helped Hardware Asylum get featured during several Boise Hackfort events due in part to the passion that Dennis has for overclocking. Sit back as the two discuss tech events …

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Exploring the New YTX Motherboard Form Factor and why ATX is King 32:35

2M ago32:35

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Motherboard form factors have been driving the PC market since the beginning with the IBM PC and everything after that has been based on this original design. So, what happens when a new form factor is released? Does everything reset or are there some standards that everyone still follows.By Hardware Asylum

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Shopping for New Gaming Headphones Looking at the Oldest and Newest Keyboards 32:22

2M ago32:22

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As gamers and hardware enthusiasts we often create attachments to certain gear in our arsenal. In this episode the duo discusses the pain and problems associated with replacing beloved gaming components when they are no longer available.By Hardware Asylum

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Overclocking your Vegetable Garden with Hydroponics 32:43

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Hydroponic gardening has been around for quite some time and is really effective when done correctly. You can speed up the growing cycle and supercharge your plants to produce more when compared to traditional methods. As with overclocking a computer it just takes a little more effort to get the best results.…

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Virtual Unboxing of a Vintage Tandy 1000 TX 31:17

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There is a trend in the retro pc community to highlight popular platforms and technologies. For instance things like DOScember would celebrate all things DOS while SEPTandy would focus on Tandy computers. These trends typically start as a marketing campaign to promote content and videos, the good ones stick around while others may get lost to time.…

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Making It Day By Day- Mental Health Is An Every Day Mindset 27:56

3M ago27:56

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Listen in as Sanchez shares his ongoing challenges with his mental health and wellbeing. How he recognised changes in his behaviour that caused him to take immediate action for the sake of him and his family. He speaks on how important having the right mindset is, and how faith in God, having a support system and creativity is helping him to walk o…

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Checking out the Latest Battlefield 6 Multiplayer and Amazon Affiliate Shopping 30:29

4M ago30:29

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In addition to computer hardware the hosts of the Hardware Asylum Podcast are also rather passionate gamers and with the exciting launch of Battlefield 6 the duo couldn’t help but talk about some of the new features and graphical updates. Later in the show Dennis dives into a new feature on the website targeted at giving something back to our loyal…

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Three PC Parts You Should Always Buy Used and Some You Should Not 35:23

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People are always looking for ways to save money and while the practice of buying used computer parts to save money has largely fallen out of favor it can sometimes be the deciding factor between building mid-range system over a high-end one. In this episode the duo discuss the option of buying used computer parts and what to consider before spendi…

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Troubleshooting a Non-Functional Computer 32:35

5M ago32:35

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There is nothing worse than sitting down at your desk only to find that your PC has stopped working. What you do next will not only define you as a true computer hardware enthusiast but can help get you answers quickly if you have to “phone a friend”. In this episode Dennis talks about the troubleshooting process he went through to figure out what …

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Mindset ,Men and Mental Health-How To Live Everyday To It's Fullest. 32:17

5M ago32:17

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Listen in on this powerful story from Barber Glory Luketo as he takes us through significant challenges and setbacks that impacted his mental health. Speaking on the impact of COVID 19, education and loss. He shares how he overcame some difficult times and developed a mindset that allows him to approach everyday with a new perspective.…

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MSI Godlike the Trendsetting Motherboard Series 22:57

5M ago22:57

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There are few motherboards that hold the mantle of trendsetter as most simply improve on what was done before or what could be easily copied from competitors or stolen though industrial espionage. However, there is one motherboard to rise above them all, the MSI X99 Godlike. This board set the trend for onboard RGB lights and yet the series lives o…

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In light Of The Recent Cuts: Who Is Really Benefiting From The Decisions? 31:23

5M ago31:23

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Gemma Ryan, Founder of the Art To Survival, revisits the podcast to give us an update on what it has been like having a disability and how the recent cuts has affected her mental health and wellbeing. This is a subject close to the hearts of many, with the reality of everyday and the promises appear to be severely misaligned, leaving households in …

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Computex 2025 Coverage Part 2: The Modern Retro is Real 31:18

6M ago31:18

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In this episode we continue our coverage of Computex 2025 and discuss more vendors and their contributions to AI and furthering the modern PC usage and development. There were a few vendors experimenting with bringing back some nostalgia by reviving old product lines or creating something truly retro.…

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Computex 2025 Coverage Part 1: Kavalan Fueled Revisit to Computex 2010 31:59

6M ago31:59

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In this episode the duo takes a whiskey fueled look back to Computex 2010 which was the same year Kavalan distilled the spirit consumed during this recording. There is also some talk about current computer hardware but, who wants to listen to that?By Hardware Asylum

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Expressing What Words Couldn’t- When Art Becomes Medicine 21:23

6M ago21:23

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In this episode Aaliyah shares her experience accessing mental health support, its impact and how discovering art therapy helped her expressed the unspoken, and how this has led her to helping other young people experience creative freedom. She is the co-founder of DICE (Dipped In Creativity Engagement)…

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Using Private Open Source AI Models on Hardware Asylum 32:46

7M ago32:46

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In this episode the duo talks about using open-source AI models on the new Ninjalane server and discuss some of the ways you can easily customize them for different uses from building out tailored documents to planning your D&D campaign. While hosting your own private AI sounds complicated the overall process is actually rather straightforward, pro…

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Amazing Video Cards Being Bought of the Back of Trucks 40:36

8M ago40:36

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For media people attending tradeshows is often a necessary part of the business. It not only allows you to see some of the latest tech but also talk with industry professionals about new things due to be released. It also has a side benefit that, sometimes, you can buy expensive hardware at bargain prices if, you are comfortable with a little cloak…

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Explosive Growth of Game Content Might be too much for Modern Gamers 31:09

8M ago31:09

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It is no surprise to know that games have gotten bigger over the years. What might have fit on a single disk now can take days to download and will likely get updated in less than a week. Technology has paved the way to do more with our digital entertainment and some experts are saying that we have already gone past the tipping point between what g…

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More Hardware Asylum Upgrades – Enterprise Servers 33:44

9M ago33:44

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It would seem that 2025 is the year of the upgrade, first new Podcast machine for recording the show and other lab related activities. Some personal builds and now a replacement server to host Hardwareasylum.com and Ninjalane.com. The question is, how is a datacenter hosted server different from a desktop PC?…

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Endorfy Product Unboxing and Corne V3 Low Profile Keyboard Project 33:48

9M ago33:48

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During CES 2025 we were introduced to the Endorfy line of products and two of them have made it into the Hardware Asylum Labs. These products are now being sold through ModMyMods and are looking to having exceptional value for the money. This virtual unboxing is then followed up with the Corne V3 GLP mechanical keyboard project and quick discussion…

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Personal ASUS ROG Build Process – Gaming hardware is not just for gamers 31:57

10M ago31:57

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One of the challenges of being a hardware reviewer and overclocker is having a stable system that you can use on a daily basis. Some enthusiasts take the budget route with a nice laptop while others pour the same passion and dedication into their personal builds that they do on the bench. The same holds true in the Hardware Asylum Labs but, there a…

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Hardware Asylum Podcast Upgrades Powered by SilverStone 33:27

10M ago33:27

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In this episode the duo discusses some of the new builds that will be taking place over the next couple months including a major upgrade to the computer that records the Hardware Asylum Podcast and handles all of the Twitch and YouTube live streams.By Hardware Asylum

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The Consumer Electronics Show 2025 - It was more than AI 1:02:32

10M ago1:02:32

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CES 2025 is one of the most popular tradeshows for tech enthusiasts and does a great job at setting the stage for future technology and many of the things we will see in the immediate future. The highlight of CES 2025 was the launch of the RTX 50 Series Blackwell GPUs along with some major shifts in the hardware world.…

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A Look Back on 2024 Hardware Highlights and Bonus System Build 46:38

11M ago46:38

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With 2024 quickly coming to an end we decided to reflect on some of the hardware highlights of 2024 to recall some of our favorite products and projects from fancy motherboards to the popular dual subwoofer build. We also end the year with one last system build that may not completely break the bank.…

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Extreme Reader Mail – Mystery Retro Hardware Unboxing 33:28

1y ago33:28

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Dennis has this an unhealthy obsession with retro pc hardware from repairing old motherboards to assembling unicorn builds that max out the platform in ways that could not have been imagined when they were relevant. Well, it would seem that others have noticed and started sending in some mysteries of their own.…

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An in-depth look at the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero Motherboard 30:25

1y ago30:25

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It has been a while since we featured an AMD motherboard on Hardware Asylum or the Podcast and in celebration of this achievement the duo offer an in-depth look at the new flagship motherboard from ASUS including Nitropath and how a SS Phase doesn’t faze the Ryzen 9 9950x.By Hardware Asylum

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Mindset, Men & Mental Health - The Truth Behind Building Success 29:45

1y ago29:45

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Join me in talks with Pablo Hepworth Lloyd OBE as he shares his mental health journey, background story , struggles, successes and future plans. Pablo is a social entrepreneur, mentor and promoter of ethical leadership, whose journey to success has been challenging.By shenellethomas

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Impressions of the Questionable Borderlands Movie 29:08

1y ago29:08

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For this Podcast Extra, the duo will be diving into what might have been one of the most anticipated movies of 2015 that was quickly rushed out in 2024 to become one of the many box office flops of the season. From a poor script to completely irrelevant casting choices it makes you wonder if anyone will ever make a good movie based on a video game.…

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How To Develop A Healthy Mindset with Shanaz Begum 34:12

1y ago34:12

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Meet Shanaz a Health and Well-being Coach and Qualified Therapist, as she shares her mental health and well-being challenges. How she strives to create balance in her life. Why it’s important for her to trust the plan and not the mood, and her journey to becoming the woman she is today.By shenellethomas

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Talks with Zee- Finding Creative Composure 42:33

1y ago42:33

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Meet Textiles Designer and Entrepreneur Zara Afflick founder of Box of Prints as she shares her journey as a creative soul who’s creativity knows no bounds. Join us as she talks us through how she manages her well-being and shares some useful tips.By shenellethomas

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More RTX 4070 Crazyness and some RTX 50 Series Leaks and Rumors 31:38

1y ago31:38

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We talked quite a bit about how messed up the RTX 4070 launch was from the initial release to a highly public recall to the final version, which was pretty good. Well, seems NVIDIA is at it again with a silent nerf of memory performance. However, all is not lost given the current RTX 50 Series rumors proving that the Blackwell generation could be r…

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Install and Use Your Own Private AI 36:04

1+ y ago36:04

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By now most of you have heard of ChatGPT and its significance in bringing AI principles into the mainstream. There are quite a few different types of AI from generative ai to create assets and language models which can create chatbots and digital assistants. Most of these systems will run in the cloud as a service but, you could run your own AI wit…

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Are Sound Bars Good Enough for your Home Theater 31:24

1+ y ago31:24

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In this episode the duo dive back into the topic of sound quality and if sound bars are really all that good or just cleaver marking combined with the placebo effect. There is some truth to each side and after some in-depth real-world testing they are here with a verdict.By Hardware Asylum

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A Major Shift in the Desktop Personal Computer is Coming 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

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Based on what Dennis saw during Computex 2024 there is a very good chance that the era of the DIY personal computer is finally coming to an end. Of course, there will always be ways to build a computer however, we noticed that then hardware makers gave up on competitive overclocking it killed an entire niche from the enthusiast PC sector and now it…

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The Art to Survival with Gemma Ryan 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

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Gemma is a copywriter who is passionate about all things to do with mental health and well-being. In this episode she shares her inspiring story of her mental health and well-being journey and how it led her to create the platform The Art To Survival, after developing a chronic illness. Listen to be inspired.…

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Computex 2024 Coverage Part 3: Wonderful Overkill AI Motherboards and Retro Displays 33:51

1+ y ago33:51

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This is part 3 of our Computex 2024 coverage. A common theme for Computex 2024 was AI and sadly the absence of Gaming and/or Overclocking hardware. Despite this there were a few interesting and overkill motherboards followed by purely custom power supplies and retro matrix displays on coolers.By Hardware Asylum

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Computex 2024 Coverage Part 2: Massive Racks and Small Memory 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

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This is part 2 of our Computex 2024 coverage. As mentioned in the previous episode, there wasn’t much in the way of gaming hardware on the show floor but there was plenty of AI accessories and hardware available along with example of the new CAMM2 memory modules designed for ultra-portable computers.…

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Computex 2024 Coverage Part 1: the Calm Before the Storm plus Nvidia 36:58

1+ y ago36:58

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It has been a while since Hardware Asylum was at Computex and the 2024 edition of this global technology show did not disappoint. NVIDIA had their keynote the day before Computex opened followed by an AMD keynote to kick the show off. After that Dennis visited with Gigabyte, Corsair, beQuiet during the first hours of the event.…

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Take A Leap Of Faith With Juliana David French 31:04

1+ y ago31:04

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CEO and woman of Faith Juliana takes us through the essence of Faith and being open to new opportunities beyond the glass ceiling.By shenellethomas

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Let’s Talk About Identity With Comfort Talabi 39:45

1+ y ago39:45

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How does identify help us address some of the challenges we face in our everyday? Let’s hear from astute youth volunteer Comfort.By shenellethomas

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Welcome 2:18

1+ y ago2:18

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Hello and Welcome to the Sassy Beings Podcast. Come in, take a seat and immerse yourself in the shared stories of our guests as they take us through their mental health and wellbeing journeys. I think we can all agree that life does not unfold in a linear way and so we learn how to navigate the challenges and obstacles it presents, the rise and fal…

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Building a Budget Gaming PC Using Steam Survey Stats 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

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Have you ever wondered how your build stacks up against EVERYONE else playing Steam games? Well, the Steam Hardware Survey can give you that data and the results are shocking, to say the least. In this episode we use the April 2024 Steam Hardware Survey to build the ultimate gaming PC according to gamers from around the world.…

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What Makes NVIDIA Such an Interesting Company 33:12

1+ y ago33:12

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In this episode we explore some of the things that makes NVIDIA a company to watch from their dedication to gaming using NVIDIA GTX and RTX graphics cards to game related technologies such as Ray Tracing and DLSS. Their GPUs are fueling the AI revolution with datacenter construction and hardware designed specifically for AI processing. All of this …

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Yeyian Gaming Streaming FlexCam and Essential Home Office Gear 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

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It is not uncommon for people to establish a home office either for their day job, their night job or even a side hustle. While you only need a computer there are certain accessories that make the entire process more enjoyable and vastly more productive. In this episode we explore a number of essential components including the Yeyian Gaming Flexcam…

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The Capacitor Plague and the Risk of Lost Memories 38:00

1+ y ago38:00

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Dennis recently had an old review motherboard come back to the Hardware Asylum Labs and was a completely unexpected sight. The board in question is the Soltek SL-75DRV4 and was a board he first reviewed back in 2001 on Ninjalane (the Parent site). The board had leaking capacitors and was a common failure that claimed the lives of so many motherboar…

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Revisiting Video Game Movies Including Fallout and Borderlands 31:55

1+ y ago31:55

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With the pending launch of Fallout on Amazon and Borderlands in the theater we decided to revisit some great video game movies including a dream casting discussion we had over 10 years ago centered on the Borderlands movie and how badly a movie could be perceived when it starts to stray to far from the source material. However, the new Fallout seri…

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The Evolution of AI: From Humble Beginnings to the Modern Influence 31:30

1+ y ago31:30

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Recently Jensen Huang the CEO of NVIDIA attended the World Governments Summit and talked about the current state of AI and made some amazing claims from Sovern AI to regulations to howe everyone in a company could be a coder. This raised some eyebrows, including those belonging to John Carmack who mentioned that learning how to code is not about pr…