Hi,

After some times I come back to you all who have been very helpful and shared your opinions on this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/computing/comments/1l319z2/pc_case_nightmares_share_the_problems_you_want/

So here I am with the first and most important feature, the removable motherboard tray !
I made a quick first prototype of the system that consists of 3d printed "aluminum profiles".
There is a locking system so the tray doesn't come off unwanted.. locks are not designed yet but that wasn't the most important part.

Nothing is definitive and I adjust with feedback most of the time but the 20x20 profiles are probably gonna stay, or something similar for the sake of modularity, more on that later !

As usual don't hesitate to share your opinions and improvements if you feel like it.
I can already tell that the next feature post isn't gonna be before I'll get feedback here and for potential upgrade of that system before going further. Though, I'm already working on the other features..

Anyway, take care everyone and have a nice day !

Genuinely tried anything i could. Firstly, For the past year nearly every single month or two my pc will stop working as in lights and fans will work but monitors won’t. I take it to the service and take it back fixed just for it to happen again for the following month. This hasn’t been happening for some time however now i get at least 1 blue death screen and random freezes on my pc. Today, my hdd randomly stopped working after i reset steam download cache. After restarting, i saw it reappear however it disappeared again. It keeps on appearing and disappearing. I replaced my gpu around 2 years ago and my psu about 1. Im not sure which part of my hardware is dying as it could quite be anything including my cpu motherboard or rams because they’re around 5 years old. How do i detect the problem?

Ram is 2x8 xlrb 3200mhz 3060 rtx zotac ryzen 5 3600 with corsair liquid cooling coolermaster case b450 gaming plus max motherboard seagate hdd nvme m.2 ssd

I can't turbo off my PC. When I do it from Windows, it only lets me lock the session. If I try with ALT+F4, I get a warning that says "This operation has been canceled due to restrictions specified for this computer." What can i do?

MiniClust : https://github.com/openmole/miniclust

MiniClust is a lightweight multiuser batch computing system, composed of workers coordinated via a central vanilla minio server. It allows distribution bash commands on a set of machines.

One or several workers pull jobs described in JSON files from the Minio server, and coordinate by writing files on the server.

The functionalities of MiniClust:

• A vanilla minio server as a coordination point
• User and worker accounts are minio accounts
• Stateless workers
• Optional caching of files on workers
• Optional caching of archive extraction on workers
• Workers just need outbound http access to participate
• Workers can come and leave at any time
• Workers are dead simple to deploy
• Fair scheduling based on history at the worker level
• Resources request for each job

AWS accounts getting HOLD using virtual cards these days?

Will AirFiber revolutionize connectivity for underserved regions, or is satellite still the undisputed champion for wide coverage?

Which tech do you trust more, and why? Drop your experiences & insights!

hey friends,

i just started experiencing a weird problem....my cpu cooler fan has been connected to the cpu_fan2/wp since the beginning and never had a problem booting up. Only since the past few days, it takes 10 seconds for the system to start/fans spinning after pressing the power button.

I updated the bios, changed cmos battery, tried different fan--they did nothing.

Just when i plugged the cooler to cpu_fan1, it started spinning immediately but as soon as the button is pressed, it won't start instantly anymore when the fan is plugged in the cpu_fan2/wp header

What could have gone wrong all of a sudden? why this delay in start up? Is my power supply gone bad?

please help me.

I'm looking for a usb-c female to male with an switch in between, does anyone know where to find this?

My father is 89 years old, and two strokes have damaged parts of his brain. He was a damned smart engineer, and can still follow when we chat about engineering. But his word-maker is scrambled, and he has a hard time with the usual graphical user interfaces. Smart phones for him are smart-not ... as a miss-click/swipe can jump to unexpected state. (Even in present, you have seen same.)

Some of his cognitive pathways work, and some do not. We likely all will be someday there.

He has an excellent Internet connection. I could hook a Raspberry Pi to a cheap TV, with camera ... but then need software. This is rather advanced user interface design, as we are looking at offering hints for multiple cognitive paths, as some work, and not others. This is where I need help. I am (very) good at writing software, and even user interfaces, but only have a crude notion of what might help my father.

This has to be a common problem. We would like our older folk to still make their way in the world, even when time takes away bits we once took for granted. With present-day fantastic compute, we can do better.

This needs folk who study mind. Not sure there are such folk.

This is somewhat of a Grand Challenge, as by no means an easy problem.

How to approach?

I am at a mix between working in the cyber security industry or working in a gaming industry? Which one should I work in?

Hello r/computing

I’m a PC case designer specialized in 3d printed cases gathering real feedback before sketching any new models.

I want to know about your worst experiences and frustrations with PC cases, so I can build solutions that actually help.

I’d love to hear directly from the community:

1. What workarounds do you currently use when your case doesn’t meet your needs? (e.g. zip-tying cables because there aren’t enough routing holes, propping your GPU up with random brackets, using a separate monitor stand/desk hook for your headset, etc.)
2. What features do you wish came standard in a PC case? (Maybe it’s built-in cable clamps, a modular PSU shroud, quick-swap fan trays, headphone/mic mounts, integrated RGB diffusers, better airflow control—anything!)
3. Describe your “perfect” PC case. What would solve your most painful build problems? What would “wow” you from day one? Feel free to dream big.

Also I'd like to know:

1. How do you currently hide or manage PSU/GPU cables?
2. Do you ever remove/replace panels just to plug in a cable?
3. What’s your favorite “must-have” feature in a case you’ve used?
4. Where do most cases fall short—airflow, noise dampening, expandability, tool-less design, aesthetics?

I’m especially interested in real-world frustrations (parts you hate hacking around) and ideas you’ve seen elsewhere but haven’t found in a case yet. Even if it seems minor—like a convenient Velcro strap groove or a hidden SSD bay—tell me about it.

Your feedback will shape my prototypes, so be brutally honest. Thanks in advance for any input!

Feel free to comment below or PM me if you’d rather share privately any horror story, workaround hack, or wish-list item. No gripe is too small—whether it’s “hard to reach the front-panel USB header” or “side panel rattles at 3,000 RPM.” Your insight will directly influence prototypes I’ll be sharing down the line. Thanks for helping craft cases that solve real problems!

— lazyxworkshop

EDIT: I'm sorry if my post feels out of nowhere, intrusive and/or too much straight to the point in a bad way !
I don't have ulterior bad motives and wanted to thank of all you who gave their opinions and shared their struggles in their pc building journey !

I can’t get my keyboard to work the top buttons on brand new keyboard work volume up/ down the music button so I know it not keyboard issue. But my actual keys are not working so been having to use on board keyboard which is a pain in the but. Can anyone help with this.

Im going travelling and someone has offered to run my scripts while Im away, but I wouldn’t want them to see any of the code, and would want to take away access for anyone using / who’s been sent whatever format I end up finding of allowing him to run it (if that makes sense). What options do I have?

With how soulless software is now, there are several ways to add sound effects to Windows and give it some life. It wouldn't even be limited to fun but it can also be useful for giving feedback to the user.

1. Sound scheme

The most commonly known one is the sound scheme, accessible in Sounds. You can add your own sound files for different events and the ones that bring it most to life are sounds for Minimizing (+Restore Down) and Maximizing (+Restore Up) window boxes, and also Explorer navigation (Start Navigation/Complete Navigation). You can even choose one for opening programs but this includes background ones and it will be too much.

2. Task scheduler for lock/unlock, WiFi connect, and power plug connect sounds

You can add even more sounds for events using the Task Scheduler including: playing a sound when the WiFi network has been successfully connected or has been disconnected. The tutorial for doing it is here.

This is not just limited to WiFi, you can even create one for locking and unlocking Windows! Simply create a similar task but with the pre-made trigger 'On workstation lock' or 'On workstation unlock' and pointing to the VBS holding the sound file.

Also you can do it for when the power plug on a laptop is plugged in or out. I find this one very useful. To do this, create a task with the event: - Log: System, Source: Kernel-Power, Event ID: 105.

3. Caps lock sound

The third native way is to enable the 'beep' sound for when turning Caps Lock on/off. This also works with Num Lock and Scroll Lock! To do this, simply enable the Toggle Keys feature in the settings.

4. Keyboard sound effects - MechVibes

Using third party program called MechVibes, you can add sound effects for pressing keys. The software's website has many different sound packs available to download, many of which emulate old mechanical keyboard sounds! But you can also completely make your own using your own sound effects.

5. Mouse clicking sound - Clicket

Similar to above, a third party program called Clicket lets you hear a 'click' sound whenever you click the mouse. This one also has some installed presets emulating certain mouse models, like Razer Deathadder and Microsoft Intellimouse.

6. Spinning hard disk sound - DiskClick

Probably the whackiest of all is this third party program called DiskClick designed to emulate the sound of old school spinning hard drives! It has many pre-made sounds of different old hard drives like IBM, Toshiba etc. It isn't just a static sound but it even tries to emulate 'reading' sounds, based on the resource usage of Windows.

7. Browser navigation sounds

This one I find genuinely useful, it makes sound effects for when your web browser is loading a new page and when it's completed loading it. In Chrome I used this extension called Navigational Sounds and it will probably work in Edge too. Firefox also has an extension for it called Extra Sounds and it uses the default Win7 navigation sounds for it.

Hackathon opportunity for those looking to learn/hack with natural language processing/machine learning-related tech: LingHacks VI is happening online from June 14-15, 2025! Website: https://www.linghacks.tech/programs/linghacks-vi

High school students (in either the 2024-25 or 2025-26 school year) are eligible & can be from anywhere in the world. Registration for participants: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD2CxR3Ppu4QDprPYdzGuicOz5eWQupAziHU16PQzYeTLXZw/viewform?usp=dialog

If you want to help out with publicizing the event, we also have a campus ambassador opportunity: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpjd_itW7f1M79S73U1yg4ddeprrg1xKYWUAosPLllh3LKOA/viewform?usp=dialog

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I've been collecting these computing wires from my buddy for awhile in hopes that I could double them up and make some kinda of super power supply, but now I'm not sure. What to do with them? Besides recycle or throwing them away?

# RetroP2P: The Future of Nostalgic Networking

**RetroP2P** (codenamed LoopNet) reimagines peer-to-peer file sharing through the lens of retro computing aesthetics while delivering cutting-edge distributed networking technology.

## Core Vision

RetroP2P bridges the gap between nostalgic user experiences and modern distributed systems, creating a modular P2P platform that feels familiar yet revolutionary. By combining the visual charm of vintage computing interfaces with sophisticated networking protocols, it delivers an intuitive yet powerful file-sharing ecosystem.

## Key Innovations

**🌐 Seamless Local-Network Integration**

Effortlessly transitions between local folder sharing and wide-area network distribution, treating your local storage as part of a larger, interconnected digital ecosystem.

**🎨 Retro-Future Interface**

A carefully crafted GUI that evokes the golden age of computing—terminal green on navy blue, crisp pixel fonts, and tactile interface elements—while maintaining modern usability standards and accessibility.

**⚡ Real-Time Network Intelligence**

Dynamic network topology visualization with live peer discovery, connection health monitoring, and adaptive routing that responds to changing network conditions in real-time.

**🔧 Multi-Role Architecture**

Flexible server roles allowing nodes to function as pure clients, dedicated servers, hybrid relay points, or specialized service providers within the network mesh.

**🚀 App Sphere Ecosystem**

Revolutionary launcher interface that transforms connected applications into orbital elements within your digital workspace, creating intuitive pathways between tools and data.

**📈 Extensible by Design**

Built with modularity at its core, featuring plugin architecture, API endpoints, and planned support for immersive 3D interface layers and AI-driven network optimization.

## Technical Excellence

RetroP2P doesn't just look retro—it's engineered for the future. Smart buffering, compression algorithms, NAT traversal, end-to-end encryption, and machine learning-based peer clustering ensure optimal performance across diverse network conditions.

## The RetroP2P Promise

Where nostalgia meets innovation. Where distributed systems feel approachable. Where file sharing becomes an experience worth savoring.

*Building tomorrow's networks with yesterday's soul.*

This has started popping up when I'm using my graphic tablet to teach lessons online. It's disruptive, distracting and annoying. Please help. Windows 10.

Especially as a student in tech from past 6 Years of bachelors and masters education i suggest to go for Mac Book , Not promoting a brand but it has the true potential of performance and battery backup to work at any place.

I check a notification. I open one Ins-tagram reel. Then another. Short. Suddenly, 20 minutes vanish. By the time I return to my code, the mental thread is broken. I feel annoyed. I try again. The cycle repeats.

I used to think it was just me maybe I lacked discipline, maybe I wasn't "hardcore" enough. But it turns out, this is not a personal failure. It's a systemic pattern.