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Is there a USB OTG PCIe card?

This is for a weird Linux gadget project. I'd like to find a PCIe card that can operate in slave/device mode. All PCIe cards I have found so far hard Host only.
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CPU to run with GTX 950

I am planning to buy computer with main target for games. I was looking through fat lists of CPU, GPU and other computer parts and I am a bit confused for now. The graphic card I have choosen is probably GeForce GTX 950. Then I would like to build 8…
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AMD Quad-Core A10-8700P vs Intel Core i7 5500U

I didn't use any AMD processor before, so things getting confusing for me. Someone is going to gift me a laptop. It has an AMD A10 processor here is the full specification I am a developer, I have to use software like NetBeans and Android Studio…
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Does there exist a general purpose external cooling fan designed for the Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro?

The Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro has a rather unique placement of its internal cooling fan: The fan is not located on the bottom of the machine under the keyboard like most laptops (which most external cooling fans are designed for). Instead, the internal…
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Tablet for movie watching: ZTE SPro2 or Yoga tab 3?

I don't have a TV because I think they are ugly and require too much space. I like the idea of packing away the screen so it's not always there, in plain sight. However I still like to watch films, so I often just watch films on my laptop. I have an…
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Can I change hardware in devices with a TPM?

I'm trying to buy a desktop computer. I intend to carry out heavy simulation work with this computer, and it may become important to carry out tasks such as upgrade the RAM, etc., depending on what I need to do with it. I found out that Windows 11…
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Which 2.5" SSD would you recommend for a Dell Inspiron laptop? Samsung's EVO 840 mode or EVO 850 model?

I need to upgrade my Dell Inspiron 7352 laptop from its HDD to an SSD. I'm deliberating between two similar models of SSD: Samsung EVO 840 Samsung EVO 850 Having looked at the specs for both products. They seem nearly identical in both interface,…
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High contrast video recorder, 1080p, to use with Zoom H6

I'm looking for a high contrast video recorder, 1080p. I have ordered a Zoom H6, and I expect to mount it on the camera, and I'd like to be able to syncronize the video and audio. I'd like to be able to extend its usage with a steadycam, and be able…
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30"-35" Monitor for gaming and movies

I'm looking for a new PC monitor that will last for a long time. Right now I have some Samsung monitor, and I'm happy with it; however, it has <2k, and it's 7 years old, so I figured it's time for upgrade. My budget is 2000zł(~470euro|~500$) What…
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Which of these two PC builds would offer better performance?

Asus X99-A with USB3.1 Motherboard And Intel Core i7 5820K CPU Or Asus Z170-A Motherboard And Intel Core i7 6700K CPU The rest of the build (the same for both): Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S. RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) Corsair DDR4 Vengeance LPX Black, 2666MHz,…
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Recommended Wireless Mini Keyboard with Trackball

I want a keyboard to use with my gaming/htpc. I will use it from the sofa so a wireless, mini keyboard would be best. I feel game controller sticks a comfortable device, therefore I want a trackball (that I think feel closer to a stick) in the…
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Digital Peephole Viewer

I have a motion-recording camera at my front door, but when the doorbell rings, the app takes so long to come up that I'm already at the door and sometimes it just gets stuck attempting to connect (it's a Logitech Alert for the record). I'm…
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Are there combined USB-C and Thunderbolt Docks with many ports available?

We use various Dell notebooks at the company and now I would like to buy a docking station for my home office. Unfortunately some of the notebooks only have USB-C, while others have Thunderbolt. Also some have a single port meant for a dock and some…
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Graphing calculator suitable for programmers?

My old Texas TI-83 is dying on me after some 20 years of extensive use. It served me well, but it's quite crude when it comes to programming-related arithmetic. Specifically binary/dec/hex conversions, as well as bit-wise arithmetic. For such, I've…
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Laptop-shaped device serving as I/O for a desktop PC

When I do computer work at home I prefer to lie down but two factors cause me inconvenience: the weight of the laptop and the need to charge it often. So I wonder if there is a laptop-shaped device that has the I/O of a normal laptop but actually…
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