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digitpatrox1 week ago
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7 tips and tools to achieve the ultimate cable-free desk setup

Cable management is the last thing on the minds of most, but it’s a critical component of building and maintaining a desktop PC setup. Whether you’re a creative professional, a streamer, or a serious gamer, the rat’s nest of cables sticking out of the back of your machine can impact everything from performance to aesthetics. Cable organization is not just…
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digitpatrox2 weeks ago
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Is the IT service desk dying out?

When something goes wrong with IT at work, chances are you’ll be asked to submit a service ticket. This is a tale as old as time – see a problem, submit a ticket, wait for the service desk to come to your help. But all this could be set for change. Advances in technology have opened the door to software…
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digitpatroxFebruary 21, 2025
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Declutter Your Desk with a Pro-Level Headset Stand for $29.99

TL;DR: This RGB Command Station Headset Stand keeps your headsets organized, charges devices at up to 10W, and adds customizable RGB lighting to your setup for $29.99. A cluttered desk can slow you down, whether you’re gaming, streaming, or working. The RGB Command Station is the solution, combining a dual-headset holder, built-in charging, and USB passthrough ports — all with…
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digitpatroxFebruary 9, 2025
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Building a PC Into a Desk Is Impractical, but I Don’t Care

Summary Building PCs into desks has been around for years, with DIY versions seen online. Mass-produced PC desks from companies like Lian Li offer stunning, minimalist solutions. A PC desk is appealing to those who don’t move their PC often. The humble PC case has evolved into a huge number of creative variations, but the most audacious might be the…
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digitpatroxJanuary 25, 2025
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Are Desk Attachments for Your Treadmill Worth It?

Then there’s the fact that a recent popular answer to these problems—a walking pad (aka an under-desk treadmill)—is somewhat controversial. CR has found that the market is flooded with cheap, poorly made walking pads that pose a safety hazard to users who are just trying to get their steps in. Adding a desk attachment to your treadmill, then, seems like…
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digitpatroxNovember 23, 2024
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What’s on your desk, Kylie Robison?

Kylie Robison is The Verge’s senior reporter covering artificial intelligence. Previously, she worked at Fortune, where she covered Twitter; before that, she covered software developer culture (“a beat,” she says, “I made up and loved”) for Business Insider. “I’ve always been obsessed with technology in an extremely online way,” she adds, “and The Verge is filled with people who are…
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digitpatroxOctober 31, 2024
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What’s on your desk, Kristen Radtke?

Kristen Radtke is The Verge’s creative director; she works with the art team to create the visuals for stories and custom features. “Before this,” she explains, “I was art director for the small arts and culture magazine The Believer, and in a previous life, I worked in independent book publishing.” We asked her to show us her home office, and…
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digitpatroxOctober 3, 2024
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What’s on your desk, David Pierce?

David Pierce is The Verge’s editor-at-large. What is an editor-at-large? It means, he says, “well, nothing. I write stories and make podcasts, and I write a newsletter called Installer, but mostly, I spend a lot of time trying to convince people to like to-do list apps as much as I do.” We asked him to tell us a bit about…
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digitpatroxSeptember 9, 2024
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Will genAI kill the help desk and other IT jobs? – Computerworld

Organizations are using AI to automate a wide range of business process, including paying suppliers, invoicing, procurement, financial reporting, and optimizing facilities utilization, according to Duke University finance professor John Graham, academic director of the survey. “This is on top of companies using ChatGPT to generate creative ideas and to draft job descriptions, contracts, marketing plans, and press releases,” Graham…
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digitpatroxAugust 25, 2024
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SolarWinds fixes hardcoded credentials flaw in Web Help Desk

SolarWinds has released a hotfix for a critical Web Help Desk vulnerability that allows attackers to log into unpatched systems using hardcoded credentials. Web Help Desk (WHD) is an IT help desk software widely used by government agencies, large corporations, and healthcare and education organizations to automate and streamline help desk management tasks. SolarWinds’ IT management products are used by over 300,000…
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