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		<title>Acemagic packs seven USB ports into tiny Ryzen PC</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:32:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Acemagic has launched a compact Ryzen desktop with seven USB ports and triple-display support, giving peripheral owners something refreshingly practical. Read&#160;More]]></description>
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		<title>SK hynix shelves Solidigm flotation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[SK hynix has shelved plans to float Solidigm while keeping its ambition to build a US chip factory to meet demand for enterprise SSDs. Read&#160;More]]></description>
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		<title>Apple’s folding iPhone is a cracked lemon</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:32:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After years of faffing around with a late-arriving product, Apple’s new folding iPhone Duo has arrived, and owners are already reporting cracks soon after they take it out of the box. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[After years of faffing around with a late-arriving product, Apple’s new folding iPhone Duo has arrived, and owners are already reporting cracks soon after they take it out of the box. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Intel APX Support Lands in Windows 11 Ahead of “Nova Lake” Launch</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/intel-apx-support-lands-in-windows-11-ahead-of-nova-lake-launch/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Intel&#8217;s Advanced Performance Extensions (APX) are officially supported on Windows 11 PCs. However, there are currently no consumer PCs capable of utilizing APX. Intel&#8217;s APX is set to debut with the &#8220;Nova Lake&#8221; processors in early 2027, but software development has been ongoing to ensure new features are ready before the processors reach retailers. In...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Intel&#8217;s Advanced Performance Extensions (APX) are officially supported on Windows 11 PCs. However, there are currently no consumer PCs capable of utilizing APX. Intel&#8217;s APX is set to debut with the &#8220;Nova Lake&#8221; processors in early 2027, but software development has been ongoing to ensure new features are ready before the processors reach retailers. In Windows 11 build 29695 for insiders, there is a toggle that allows you to enable APX for better performance. This indicates that Microsoft has prepared the APX optimizations across Windows, which will enhance everyday tasks and handle workloads with more processing power. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Intel Arc workaround gives old motherboards a reprieve</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/intel-arc-workaround-gives-old-motherboards-a-reprieve/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A developer has enabled Resizable BAR for Intel Arc graphics cards on older Linux systems without requiring BIOS modifications, custom drivers or kernel patches. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[A developer has enabled Resizable BAR for Intel Arc graphics cards on older Linux systems without requiring BIOS modifications, custom drivers or kernel patches. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>AMD’s Zen 6c leak shows single-thread muscle</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/amds-zen-6c-leak-shows-single-thread-muscle/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:31:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[According to Guru3D, a purported EPYC 9996 engineering sample scored 2,847 points in Geekbench 7.1’s single-core test at about 4.1GHz. A Ryzen 7 9700X fixed at the same nominal frequency managed 2,444 points. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to Guru3D, a purported EPYC 9996 engineering sample scored 2,847 points in Geekbench 7.1’s single-core test at about 4.1GHz. A Ryzen 7 9700X fixed at the same nominal frequency managed 2,444 points. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>NVIDIA Cuts HBM4 Speed and NVLink Bandwidth Targets for “Vera Rubin”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[NVIDIA has officially implemented changes across its &#8220;Vera Rubin&#8221; product line, reducing target specifications for memory and interconnect fabric. According to the updated product specification sheet, the first change involves HBM4 memory. Previously, NVIDIA used HBM4 with a speed of 11.7 Gbps per pin, which has now been reduced to 9.6 Gbps per pin. In...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[NVIDIA has officially implemented changes across its &#8220;Vera Rubin&#8221; product line, reducing target specifications for memory and interconnect fabric. According to the updated product specification sheet, the first change involves HBM4 memory. Previously, NVIDIA used HBM4 with a speed of 11.7 Gbps per pin, which has now been reduced to 9.6 Gbps per pin. In a &#8220;Vera Rubin&#8221; NVL72 rack-scale solution, NVIDIA now offers a total memory bandwidth of 1,400 TB/s, down from the previously advertised 1,580 TB/s. While this issue does not stem directly from NVIDIA&#8217;s suppliers, it indicates that the company&#8217;s implementation of memory bus width and overall electrical signaling is insufficient to support higher speeds. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Vantex V1 Launches as No-Frills Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard with Built-in Trackpad</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Vantex V1 is a new mechanical keyboard project that recently launched on Kickstarter. It takes the columnar stagger ergonomic layout found on split keyboards, like the Corne or Silakka54 and builds it into a more manageable aluminium unibody chassis, replete with a central trackpad, for an all-in-one input solution. The Vantex V1 is available...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Vantex V1 is a new mechanical keyboard project that recently launched on Kickstarter. It takes the columnar stagger ergonomic layout found on split keyboards, like the Corne or Silakka54 and builds it into a more manageable aluminium unibody chassis, replete with a central trackpad, for an all-in-one input solution. The Vantex V1 is available in both a tri-mode wireless (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and USB-C wired) version, starting at $159 on Kickstarter ($159 MSRP) or in a wired version that starts at $129 on Kickstarter ($259 MSRP). Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>CoW, which (sort-of) brings FVWM to Wayland, reaches version 0.4</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/cow-which-sort-of-brings-fvwm-to-wayland-reaches-version-0-4/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thomas Adam, one of the core developers of FVWM, has been working on CoW for a while now. CoW can best be described as “FVWM for Wayland”, which uniquely uses the River compositor. River, in turn, is unique in that it does not combine the compositor and window manager into a single program, allowing for...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Thomas Adam, one of the core developers of FVWM, has been working on CoW for a while now. CoW can best be described as “FVWM for Wayland”, which uniquely uses the River compositor. River, in turn, is unique in that it does not combine the compositor and window manager into a single program, allowing for a more traditional X11-like approach. CoW, which (sort-of) brings FVWM to Wayland, reaches version 0.4]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview Launches With KDE 6.7.3 and Linux Kernel 7.2</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/steamos-3-9-0-preview-launches-with-kde-6-7-3-and-linux-kernel-7-2-2/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Following a recent small patch to the beta branch of SteamOS, which heralded fixes to many of the Linux distribution&#8217;s desktop and gaming mode features, Valve has announced the SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview, which upgrades the Desktop Mode to KDE 6.7.3, from 6.4.3, and updates to the Linux kernel version 7.2. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Following a recent small patch to the beta branch of SteamOS, which heralded fixes to many of the Linux distribution&#8217;s desktop and gaming mode features, Valve has announced the SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview, which upgrades the Desktop Mode to KDE 6.7.3, from 6.4.3, and updates to the Linux kernel version 7.2. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>The many many missed opportunities of Sonic 06</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Speaking of games, if you’ve ever heard anything about or even played Sonic ’06, you know this wasn’t the most polished entry in the hedgehog’s franchise. In fact, it’s probably one of the worst, and considering the average quality of Sonic games, that’s quite an achievement. The team that’s working on decompiling the game to...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Speaking of games, if you’ve ever heard anything about or even played Sonic ’06, you know this wasn’t the most polished entry in the hedgehog’s franchise. In fact, it’s probably one of the worst, and considering the average quality of Sonic games, that’s quite an achievement. The team that’s working on decompiling the game to make it run on the PC obviously had to dive deep into the game’s inner workings, and the process learned a lot about why, exactly, the game is so notoriously bad. The many many missed opportunities of Sonic 06]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>How to run a city builder on 16 MHz</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/how-to-run-a-city-builder-on-16-mhz/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When thinking about impressive technical achievements in retro games, most people will first point to graphical milestones set by action games like Doom or Quake. Rightfully so, but at least I am personally far more impressed by the early examples of the city builder genre. Simulating whole economies on a large scale with a fraction...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[When thinking about impressive technical achievements in retro games, most people will first point to graphical milestones set by action games like Doom or Quake. Rightfully so, but at least I am personally far more impressed by the early examples of the city builder genre. Simulating whole economies on a large scale with a fraction of today’s power seems impossible if modern builder games even struggle on modern machines. How to run a city builder on 16 MHz]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Epic Games Makes Fortnite x One Piece Official, Mini-Season Starts November 1</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/epic-games-makes-fortnite-x-one-piece-official-mini-season-starts-november-1/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After plenty of rumors, Epic Games has finally made it official: One Piece is coming to Fortnite. The official Fortnite account on X posted three straw hat emojis on October 24, along with a short teaser showing the Going Merry, the Straw Hat Pirates&#8217; first ship, sailing out of the fog before a joint Fortnite...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[After plenty of rumors, Epic Games has finally made it official: One Piece is coming to Fortnite. The official Fortnite account on X posted three straw hat emojis on October 24, along with a short teaser showing the Going Merry, the Straw Hat Pirates&#8217; first ship, sailing out of the fog before a joint Fortnite and One Piece logo appears. The collaboration is tied to Treasure Hunters, a pirate-themed mini-season that kicks off on November 1 and closes out Chapter 7 before Chapter 8 arrives. The same account also posted &#8220;The greatest adventure of all! 11.1&#8221; that day to tease the start date. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Can you run regular Ethernet cables outside?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Just because you can do something doesn&#8217;t mean you should. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Just because you can do something doesn&#8217;t mean you should. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>NVIDIA RTXPT 1.9 Path Tracer Gets Around 20% Faster, Adds Windows on Arm Support</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/nvidia-rtxpt-1-9-path-tracer-gets-around-20-faster-adds-windows-on-arm-support/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[NVIDIA has released version 1.9.0 of RTX Path Tracing (RTXPT), its open-source reference path tracer on GitHub, claiming roughly 20% better performance than the previous 1.8.1 release, with comparable or better image quality. RTXPT is a code sample for developers, meant as a starting point for building a path tracer or as a reference for...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[NVIDIA has released version 1.9.0 of RTX Path Tracing (RTXPT), its open-source reference path tracer on GitHub, claiming roughly 20% better performance than the previous 1.8.1 release, with comparable or better image quality. RTXPT is a code sample for developers, meant as a starting point for building a path tracer or as a reference for NVIDIA&#8217;s other ray tracing SDKs. Several changes add up to that uplift. The path tracer can now optionally trace only three quarters, half, or a quarter of the pixels each frame, and the built-in performance presets use this by default, along with lower bounce limits in the faster modes. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Which Android phone is the closest equivalent to the iPhone Duo?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can we find the iPhone Duo&#8217;s perfect Android match? Read&#160;More]]></description>
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		<title>Why Google chrome is always using so much RAM</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chrome is known for being a memory hog, but it may be more urban myth than reality. Here&#8217;s how Google Chrome manages RAM. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chrome is known for being a memory hog, but it may be more urban myth than reality. Here&#8217;s how Google Chrome manages RAM. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Most Windows users are seriously underusing this powerful desktop feature</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/most-windows-users-are-seriously-underusing-this-powerful-desktop-feature/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Windows has an option to give you more working desktop space, but you might have overlooked it. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Windows has an option to give you more working desktop space, but you might have overlooked it. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Does TSA actually allow AirTags in your luggage? Here’s what the rules say</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Airlines don&#8217;t want you to put batteries in your checked luggage, but how does this affect tiny batteries like those in AirTags? Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Airlines don&#8217;t want you to put batteries in your checked luggage, but how does this affect tiny batteries like those in AirTags? Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Don’t throw away your old, unsupported Nest gadgets — Do this instead</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/dont-throw-away-your-old-unsupported-nest-gadgets-do-this-instead/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:29:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you have a first- or second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat, you may be wondering if it&#8217;s still worth having. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have a first- or second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat, you may be wondering if it&#8217;s still worth having. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Your devices could be on the wrong Wi-Fi band, and it’s slowing them down</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/your-devices-could-be-on-the-wrong-wi-fi-band-and-its-slowing-them-down/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:29:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your router has two or perhaps three bands, and choosing the right one for each device is vital for performance. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Your router has two or perhaps three bands, and choosing the right one for each device is vital for performance. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Netflix Reportedly Walked Away After Xbox Asked $800 Million for Its Game IP</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/netflix-reportedly-walked-away-after-xbox-asked-800-million-for-its-game-ip/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Netflix reportedly offered Microsoft $500 million for seven years of exclusive film and TV adaptation rights to Xbox games, but the two sides never reached a middle ground. According to Matthew Belloni&#8217;s What I&#8217;m Hearing newsletter at Puck, which cites three sources, the offer came from Bela Bajaria, Netflix&#8217;s chief content officer at the time....]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Netflix reportedly offered Microsoft $500 million for seven years of exclusive film and TV adaptation rights to Xbox games, but the two sides never reached a middle ground. According to Matthew Belloni&#8217;s What I&#8217;m Hearing newsletter at Puck, which cites three sources, the offer came from Bela Bajaria, Netflix&#8217;s chief content officer at the time. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and her business affairs team apparently countered at $800 million. Bajaria was recently let go and is being replaced by former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice, and with her gone, the Netflix offer is said to be off the table. Netflix CFO Spence Neumann was reportedly one of the people who thought the price was too high. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>What does the bell icon mean on your CarPlay screen?</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/what-does-the-bell-icon-mean-on-your-carplay-screen/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Even as a simplified interface, CarPlay has a few icons that aren&#8217;t so obvious, like its bell that appears on the app switcher. Read&#160;More]]></description>
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		<title>The most unexpected everyday tool can be found on your phone</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/the-most-unexpected-everyday-tool-can-be-found-on-your-phone/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you have an iPhone, that is. Read&#160;More]]></description>
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		<title>Even the best mesh Wi-Fi system can be easily improved with a simple cable</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/even-the-best-mesh-wi-fi-system-can-be-easily-improved-with-a-simple-cable/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mesh systems generally provide better Wi-Fi coverage than standalone routers, but you can make the mesh signal even stronger. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mesh systems generally provide better Wi-Fi coverage than standalone routers, but you can make the mesh signal even stronger. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>What features do you lose if you use Apple AirPods with a Samsung Galaxy phone?</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/what-features-do-you-lose-if-you-use-apple-airpods-with-a-samsung-galaxy-phone/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[AirPods work with any Bluetooth device, but they lose almost all of Apple&#8217;s fancy features. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[AirPods work with any Bluetooth device, but they lose almost all of Apple&#8217;s fancy features. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>8BitDo’s latest button-only arcade controller is now up for pre-order</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/8bitdos-latest-button-only-arcade-controller-is-now-up-for-pre-order/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Arcade Controller Pro starts at $119.99 and will start shipping in late November. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Arcade Controller Pro starts at $119.99 and will start shipping in late November. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>New Linux Tool Brings Resizable BAR to Intel Arc GPUs on Old Motherboards</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/new-linux-tool-brings-resizable-bar-to-intel-arc-gpus-on-old-motherboards/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:27:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Intel Arc cards have always leaned heavily on Resizable BAR, to the point where Intel once told Alchemist buyers without it to stick with other vendors, and TechPowerUp&#8217;s B580 review listed it as required for good performance. As spotted by Videocardz, developer Rod Burlamaqui has now released arc-rebar, a Linux tool that turns it on...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Intel Arc cards have always leaned heavily on Resizable BAR, to the point where Intel once told Alchemist buyers without it to stick with other vendors, and TechPowerUp&#8217;s B580 review listed it as required for good performance. As spotted by Videocardz, developer Rod Burlamaqui has now released arc-rebar, a Linux tool that turns it on for Arc GPUs on motherboards that never got a ReBAR option. It runs from the initramfs at every boot, before the GPU driver loads, and doesn&#8217;t touch the BIOS, kernel, or Intel&#8217;s drivers. That sets it apart from earlier workarounds like ReBarUEFI, which has to be added to the motherboard&#8217;s firmware. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>The internet needs IPv6 and so does your home network</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/the-internet-needs-ipv6-and-so-does-your-home-network/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[IPv6 has more available addresses than we could ever hope to use, but not all devices are taking advantage yet. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[IPv6 has more available addresses than we could ever hope to use, but not all devices are taking advantage yet. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Here’s how much PlayStation Plus cost in 2010 vs. 2026</title>
		<link>https://www.madshrimps.be/news/heres-how-much-playstation-plus-cost-in-2010-vs-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:27:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sony&#8217;s gaming service has changed a lot in recent years, and the price reflects that. Read&#160;More]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sony&#8217;s gaming service has changed a lot in recent years, and the price reflects that. Read&nbsp;More]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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