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Finding the differences in a series of power supplies

LabsLucas — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:50:15 +0000

Article URL: https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2026/05/05/testing-psu-series

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48024164

Points: 54

# Comments: 7

New comment by LabsLucas in "We Tried Popular Linux Gaming Distros"

LabsLucas — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:49:38 +0000

It can be slightly daunting to take the first step to trying out Linux so we've thoroughly documented the setup process for a few of the most popular(ever changing) gaming-specific distros.

We Tried Popular Linux Gaming Distros

LabsLucas — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:49:38 +0000

Article URL: https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2026/04/29/we-tried-popular-linux-gaming-distros

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47951001

Points: 3

# Comments: 1

New comment by LabsLucas in "Intel Binary Optimization: Worth it for the few?"

LabsLucas — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:15 +0000

Intel provides a suite of software optimizations in the form of Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU), Intel Application Optimizer (APO), and the new Intel Binary Optimization Tool (IBOT). This takes a look at which ones are worth taking the time to enable.

Intel Binary Optimization: Worth it for the few?

LabsLucas — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:15 +0000

Article URL: https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2026/04/24/intel-binary-optimization-worth-it

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47892424

Points: 5

# Comments: 1

Is 1 Nit Enough? – Phone Minimum Display Brightness

LabsLucas — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:33:39 +0000

Article URL: https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2026/04/16/phone-minimum-display-brightness

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47805776

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

Apple CMF 2026 and Studio Display XDR Test Results

LabsLucas — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:02:20 +0000

Article URL: https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2026/04/11/apple-studio-display-xdr-display-testing-results

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47795379

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

ATX Computer Power Supply Timings

LabsLucas — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:02:05 +0000

Article URL: https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2026/04/08/psu-timing-requirements

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47693926

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

New comment by LabsLucas in "How Close Is Too Close? Applying Fluid Dynamics Research Methods to PC Cooling"

LabsLucas — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:32:45 +0000

In April 2025, LinusTechTips visited NASA's Langley Research Center at the invitation of the Flow Physics and Control Branch to seek an answer to the question: how far does a case fan have to be from a flat surface?

The article - authored by Dr.Louis Edelman - delves deeper into the test design and components, expanding on the approaches and methods used.

How Close Is Too Close? Applying Fluid Dynamics Research Methods to PC Cooling

LabsLucas — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:32:45 +0000

Article URL: https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2026/04/04/how-close-is-too-close-applying-fundamental-fluid-dynamics-research-methods-to-pc-cooling

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47651764

Points: 29

# Comments: 7

New comment by LabsLucas in "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display Testing"

LabsLucas — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:42:01 +0000

When Privacy Display is activated, only the "narrow pixels" of the display are illuminated, simultaneously disabling the regular/wide pixels. These narrow pixels and the "Black Matrix" control the path of light, limiting the amount of light sent off-axis and narrowing the viewing angles. However, Maximum Privacy Display mode turns the 'wide'/regular pixels in the dark regions of the display back on, bringing most of the display towards a middle grey. This further obfuscates the displayed content at the expense of greatly diminished visual quality.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display Testing

LabsLucas — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:42:01 +0000

Article URL: https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2026/03/01/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-privacy-display

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47210454

Points: 4

# Comments: 1

New comment by LabsLucas in "Anker Nano Charger (45W, Smart)(A121D) Testing and Exploration"

LabsLucas — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:31:29 +0000

The new $39.99 USD Anker Nano 45W(A121D) charger claiming iPhone detection, charge percentage display, and "Care Mode" seems to offer up only gimmicks, but that is only true for most of the features.

The USB PD compatibility, charge speed, and smart features are tested and explored in the article.

Anker Nano Charger (45W, Smart)(A121D) Testing and Exploration

LabsLucas — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:31:29 +0000

Article URL: https://www.lttlabs.com/articles/2026/01/27/anker-nano-charger-45w-testing

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46785161

Points: 3

# Comments: 1