driftingcanyon2 said:Any USB drive claiming to be over 128 GB is sketchy at best. Half the time, they just use a spoofed MBR to fake the capacity. Plus, those advertised speeds are total lies; in my experience, you won't see much more than 50-100 MB/s (and even less on writes), even with USB 3.0. Run an actual benchmark if you don't believe me.
Check this out—my Crucial MX500 256GB is almost maxed out, and the numbers are actually solid:
I'm running into an issue with a USB 3.1 drive and was hoping someone could lend a hand. Last month, I ordered one of the supposedly fastest sticks available from Amazon—a SanDisk 256GB model boasting read/write speeds of 420/400 MB/s.
The catch is, whenever I plug it into my USB 3.0 card, I can't actually access it. I hear the standard Windows notification sound when it connects, but nothing shows up in My Computer. In Device Manager, it just shows up under Unknown Devices.
It even pops up in the tray under Safely Remove Hardware, but obviously, there's no drive letter assigned to it.
Interestingly, if I plug it into a spare USB 2.0 port on the front of my case, it works perfectly fine. I also tried plugging it into the USB 3.0 port on my Android box, and it reads it without any issues.
But through that specific USB 3.0 card on my PC, it’s a total dead end. I'm not sure if the card itself is the culprit, since I have several external HDDs and three other USB 3.0 sticks that work flawlessly with it. Is it possible this drive is just too fast for my ancient rig running Windows 7? 😁
Bryan Fowler7 said:So, here’s what I’m wondering I use this Convertxtodvd program pretty much all the time, and man, sometimes these conversions take forever—like, up to 3 hours straight The whole time it's running, my laptop just crawls... everything gets super slow and the whole thing just stutters and hangs out constantly So, I was thinking maybe I could just kick off a conversion right before I crash for the night, but have the laptop actually shut itself down once it's finished? I don't want the damn thing running all night for no reason Is there even a way to pull that off in Windows 7?
When you open that program, look at the 'Action' tab at the top. You can actually configure it to shut down the computer once the conversion is complete. Look for an option like 'Shutdown when finished' or something similar.
So, I've run into a bit of a snag. I can't tell if I'm dealing with a faulty PSU or if I just botched the installation.
Basically, I have an older PC that actually runs quite well. The only issue was my old power supply (EVGA 500 W) started making these loud noises, so I decided to swap it out for an EVGA 500 W unit.
Once I hooked up the new one, I hit a wall: the computer turns on, then immediately shuts down within a second, tries to reboot, and then pops up this message: 'Corsair Surge was triggered to protect system from unstable power supply'.
If I select the option to boot into macOS using the 'default values,' everything seems fine. I even had it running non-stop for four days once without any issues or sudden restarts.
However, I noticed one weird thing: every other time I boot up, my USB 3.0 card fails to work—it just doesn't seem to get enough juice to power my USB devices. If I restart the computer, the card works perfectly again. I even tried swapping it for a different USB 3.0 card that doesn't even require a dedicated power connector, but the result is exactly the same. The anti-surge always triggers, and sometimes the card stays dead.
Any ideas on what's going on here? Did I wire something incorrectly, is the PSU defective, or is the Dell Corsair Surge just being overly sensitive?
I’m running into a bizarre issue that I can't find a solution for anywhere; it feels like it's happening exclusively to me.
Basically, I've noticed my data transfer speeds drop by nearly half, and the only way to temporarily fix it is to reboot the system. When everything is functioning normally, copying files from one hard drive to another exceeds 100 MB/s. Once the slowdown hits, those speeds won't climb above 65 MB/s. The same thing happens when moving files to an external drive or a USB stick. For instance, under normal conditions, USB transfer speeds hit about 40 MB/s, but during a slowdown, they crawl at around 15 MB/s.
Even after the slowdown occurs, CrystalDiskMark still reports healthy speeds across all my drives.
It isn't limited to just file transfers, either. I've noticed other minor glitches. For example, if I open an image in Adobe Photoshop and try to overwrite it, there's a second-and-a-half delay before the confirmation prompt appears. When things are running normally, that window pops up instantly.
While monitoring Task Manager, I spotted something interesting. When speeds are normal and I start a copy operation, I see the Available Memory decrease in the performance tab. Once the transfer finishes, that number returns to its previous level. However, when the slowdown happens and I attempt a copy, the Available Memory isn't utilized at all. This issue seems strictly tied to file copying and saving operations, because opening additional tabs in Chrome still causes the Available Memory to drop as expected.
Marlon Brando in *On the Waterfront*. Absolute masterpiece. Gregory Peck in *To Kill a Mockingbird*... pure cinematic perfection. Just unmatched. Eli Wallach in *The Good, the Bad and the Ugly* is absolute perfection. Just legendary...
Christian Slater was the lead in one of my absolute favorite movies of all time'True Romance'.
Then there's his work in 'Interview With A Vampire', that solid action flick 'Hard Rain', and those two collaborations with John Woo 'Broken Arrow' and 'Windtalkers'.
He really hit rock bottom when he decided to star in that Uwe Boll movie 'Alone In the Dark'.
He had a chance for a major comeback with the series 'My Own Worst Enemy', but the suits over at NBC wouldn't let it happen.
I can't help but think of John Landis and Joe Dante. Actually, it wasn't that Dante started making bad movies; he just kind of faded away... Wait, I just realized he has a new film coming out next year, a thriller called The Hole. That’s officially another one on my most anticipated watchlist. 🙂
Dennis Doyle3 said:Honestly, I think that might be the last actual film about Robin Hood we've seen at all.
http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0003908/
Sure, there have been plenty of other Robin Hood flicks since '91, but yeah—Prince of Thieves was definitely the last major production centered on his legend. This one's bound to be one of the top picks next year. Having Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe involved makes it a sure thing (and hey, this actually marks their fifth collaboration) 🙂
^O, totally. The Professional is hands down my favorite American film ever. Between Clint Eastwood’s incredible performance and that legendary score by Ennio Morricone...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DSzGQVTTRs
Besides the movies you mentioned, I'd also suggest a fun pirate flick Zorro and an adventure comedy Million Dollar Baby
It's great to see he's still doing well (as is the other acting icon Alain Delon), even if he isn't filming anymore. The last time I saw him was in a VIP box at an LAFC game. 🙂
Alright, I have a question for you all. Look, I’m no film scholar, but whenever people start listing those legendary director names, it’s always going to be Spielberg, Scorsese, John Ford, Fellini, Antonioni, Bergmann, and so on.
Basically, there isn't a single woman among those heavyweights. The only one who actually comes to mind is Kathryn Bigelow (with 'Near Dark', 'Point Break' and stuff like that) 🤷.
So, I’m asking for some recommendations. Can anyone name some other powerhouse female directors and their best work? If they even exist...
I decided to give this movie a shot without setting the bar too high, and honestly, I ended up being more than satisfied. The plot moves at such a fast clip that I didn't even bother dwelling on certain inconsistencies or minor details. Plus, the way the story unfolds felt pretty original to me—though, I’m certainly no film critic, so my apologies if this trope has been done to death before.
The ending was perhaps a bit underwhelming, but all things considered, Point of View was an enjoyable ninety minutes for me.
I have such a soft spot for those 80s and early 90s parodies: 'The Naked Gun' (the first two are absolute classics, though the third is passable), 'Airplane!' (just the original is great), and both 'Hot Shots!' films.
Honestly, what they're churning out these days is just terrible.
^I checked IMDb first, and honestly, every other movie news site is backing up the same story. I’d love to see Robert Englund step back into the role of Freddy, but hey, Billy Bob wouldn't be a bad choice either.
If you were a fan of Wonder Woman, you’re going to love this. If you live for movies where massive hordes of zombies get taken down in the most stylish ways possible, this is for you. If you enjoy seeing badass women absolutely crush it in high-octane action sequences, look no further. And if you don't mind skipping the complex plots or deep philosophical messages in favor of pure entertainment, you're in for a treat.
Basically, if any of those points sound like your kind of thing, you are going to absolutely adore this movie. I know I did!
I only really started diving into Italian horror a few months back—and I have to say, they're incredible! Currently, Wes Craven is my number one since I've seen more of his stuff than anyone else. My absolute favorite is 'Suspiria', followed closely by 'Deep Red'. I'd also mention that 'Tenebrae' and 'Phenomena' are very solid. 'Inferno' (the second part of that witch trilogy kicked off by 'Suspiria') was fantastic right up until that incredibly rushed ending. Since the 90s, the only ones that stuck with me were 'Third Mother' and, in my opinion, the underrated 'Trauma'. Everything else is forgettable.
I haven't watched anything from John Carpenter yet. I did see 'Wax Mask', which was co-written by Wes Craven and John, but I didn't really enjoy it.
As for Hitchcock, I first heard about him through his son Lambert, who teamed up with Wes Craven for those super fun 'Demons 1 & 2' movies. From the elder Hitchcock, I've only seen 'Shock' and it was great. Can anyone recommend another good film by Maria Bava?
I should also mention the somewhat low-profile Michele Soavi, who directed some really strong films like 'Church', 'The Sect', and 'Cemetery Man'. Has anyone here seen any of those?
