Best of Hardware — September 2024

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    Unboxing and First Impressions

    The MNT Pocket Reform is a small, open-platform laptop designed for durability, modification, and longevity. It features a solid build with visible screws, a metal case, and sturdy screen hinges. The device includes a mechanical keyboard, an integrated trackball, and runs on Linux with options for Wayland environments. Initial impressions highlight its customizable firmware, excellent manual, and solid performance, although some issues with WiFi connectivity and charger compatibility were noted.

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    Receipt Printer with JavaScript

    A developer shares his experience of creating a receipt printer using JavaScript during a hack week at Sentry. The project involved connecting a thermal printer to a local network and handling data transmission through TCP sockets. He used Node.js for server-side operations and employed HTML, CSS, and the Playwright tool to format and print data. The printer was set up to receive error notifications from Sentry, showcasing the potential for combining hardware projects with web development.

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    Zen 5 And AI Doom w/ Casey Muratori

    The discussion between the author and Casey Muratori delves deep into the intricacies of CPUs, specifically focusing on the Zen 5 architecture. They explore how L1 cache functions and its significance, the impact of AVX 512 instruction sets, and how these elements contribute to overall CPU performance. They also touch upon the future implications of AI in the gaming industry and how advancements like the Zen 5 could shape it. The conversation highlights the challenges programmers face in fully utilizing newer CPU features.

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    So close to 25Gbps on my mac

    Inspired by a post on achieving 25Gbps internet on macOS and iOS, the author attempts to replicate the setup but mentions needing a 12v power supply to complete it.

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