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Samsung Magician 4. 7

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samsung_ssdSamsung has updated their SSD tweaking software.
Samsung SSD software page
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edit – 1615hrs Apparently a global company like Samsung can’t handle a little download traffic.
If the above link doesn’t work hit up Major Geeks: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/samsung_ssd_magician.html
User Manual

New in Version 4.7
Magician version 4.7 features a number of improvements over version 4.6:
– New model support: 850 PRO 2TB, 850 EVO 2TB
– Advanced Performance Optimization support for 840 EVO mSATA
; New firmware is required to use Advanced Performance Optimization
– Minor bug fixes

Windows 10 Benchmarks Roundup

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win10_logon_logoBelow are several benchmarks articles for Win10. They cover general use, gaming, SSD’s, and audio.
In general they found performance on par with Windows 8. Folks running new SSD’s on PCIe NVMe should look at upgrading. Ditto for people working with audio.
For the gaming benchmarks, keep in mind DX12 games are just coming out.
If you know of a benchmark article that should be included let me know.
[Read more…] about Windows 10 Benchmarks Roundup

New Nvidia Drivers

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nvidiaGeForce Game Ready Driver 353.06 WHQL available.
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Release Notes

Just in time for the highly anticipated title Heroes of the Storm, this new GeForce Game Ready driver ensures you’ll have the best possible gaming experience. This driver is also aligned with the launch of the new flagship gaming GPU, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. In addition, this new Game Ready driver provides a number of new gaming features and benefits based around G-SYNC technology, Dynamic Super Resolution, and enhancements for the latest new titles.

Monday Random Stuff…

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Too funny: Google shuts down Maps editor after peeing Android debacle

Ain’t Nuthin’ Perfect
SSDs lose data if left without power for just 7 days
“If long term storage is required, image the SSD onto a mechanical drive and place that drive in storage as well as the SSD”

Undead
It’s been around two years since AS SSD Benchmark got an update. Version 1.8.5608.42992 is out.
Download it here. Read about it here.

This Ones For You Daniel
Font rendering in openSUSE 13.2 just hasn’t quite been right.
Nenad Latinović has put a post up at openSUSE Lizards that may help you fix it: How To Get Superbly Hinted Fonts in openSUSE 13.2

Site News
Martin at Ghacks is using a site called Patreon to recover revenue lost to adblockers. Folks can donate a specified amount per month. As a reward type thing, Martin gives patrons registered user status which, among other things, gives them ad free viewing. I’m considering this and as would use it to bring back the comment system for registered users only (and only as long as your registered). It’s just a thought at this point.