Using Arch.
So I have had this issue for a couple months now, but its time to deal with it. KDE session won't start, just goes back to session manager. When I try to launch plasmashell from cli, I get:
error loading shared libraries: libusbmuxd-2.0.so.6 cannot open shared object file. No such file/directory
I checked in /uslib and I see that I have ibusbmuxd-2.0.so.7.0.0 installed, but not ibusbmuxd-2.0.so.6
Any help on how can I fix this would be very greatly appreciated!

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pro-West party leader says they met PM Pashinyan and discussed a referendum to solidify Armenia's shift to EU

KHZMALYAN (European Party of Armenia): The referendum is our suggestion and demand. We presented it to Pashinyan and expect a response within a reasonable timeframe. We advised making a public statement soon. A referendum would also make Pashinyan's job easier by allowing the people's will to decide Armenia's direction.
REPORTER: How did Pashinyan respond?
KHZMALYAN: He suggested the meeting be held in a closed format so I can't reveal all details. We hope that our voice, our offer, our demand, was heard. If we do not receive a positive response, we will take measures by employing the same methods currently used by anti-European forces [the ongoing protests led by pro-Russian ex-regime]. We will take to the streets and demand a referendum for Eurointegration if necessary.
REPORTER: How long are you ready to wait before taking action?
KHZMALYAN: A few months. Georgia will hold parliamentary elections in October, and Moldova will hold a similar Eurointegration referendum - also in October. The U.S. will hold presidential elections in November which will be important for Armenia's future. Even if the worst scenario unfolds in all three countries, Armenia must stand firm and not take a step back. Armenia could become the leader in democracy in all of Eastern Europe if you consider the situation in Georgia, Hungary, and Slovakia [pro-Russia populist leader]. Armenia could receive an unprecedented level of assistance from Europe under those circumstances.
REPORTER: Did Pashinyan say he plans to leave CSTO?
KHZMALYAN: We did not demand specific dates but we urged him to complete all these processes this year, preferably by November.
REPORTER: Did Pashinyan agree?
KHZMALYAN: The participants of the meeting are under the impression that we were able to present convincing arguments but time will show what actions he takes. The government functions very poorly but nevertheless, they are doing something, they are taking steps.
REPORTER: On May 9, Bagrat Galstanyan gave Pashinyan 1 hour to resign but it's May 21 and he is still here. Why wasn't the opposition able to remove him?
KHZMALYAN: The 3 former presidents and their surrogate forces, backed by 30 years of power, were unable to bring forward a figurehead, a single ideology, that could win the hearts of the people. They used various political technologies, they switched between black and white robes, and they extended the 1 hour to 7 days, but none of that helped because the Armenian people hate them more than they hate Nikol Pashinyan.
REPORTER: You used to be a lot harsher on Pashinyan but something appears to have changed in your tone after your recent meeting with him. What is the reason?
KHZMALYAN: We were able to present our demands and the timelines to accomplish them. Unlike the archbishop and the former regimes surrounding him, we did not give "one hour" for Pashinyan to accept our demands; we did not make ultimatums. We believe the current government is carrying out and will carry out the will of the people to overcome the status of a Russian colony and join the ranks of free nations. We did and do see steps [taken by the government] towards this; we cannot ignore this. We saw the Strassbourg, but also Moscow. We saw the [April 5 meeting in] Brussels, but also [the recent meeting between FMs in] Almaty. We are told this is an attempt to "balance" and we understand where they are coming from, but our factions speak on behalf of over 60% of Armenians who view Russia's policies as deadly for Armenia. We expect concrete actions and we have formed a platform to continue this work; there will be petitions and other actions from us. We are ready to assist Pashinyan, who may be constrained due to ongoing negotiations, by being the public voice and saying the things he cannot say. We will continue to work, to pressure, to influence, to demand. Our meetings also continue abroad. We will press on until we reach our goal - the Eurointegration of Armenia. //
Several prominent Western-oriented political parties recently formed an alliance to promote Armenia's Eurointegration.
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Pashinyan appoints a ruling party member as a deputy head of the newly formed Foreign Intelligence Service - the Armenian "CIA"

After the 2020 war, Pashinyan said Armenia will need a modern intel agency to gather information and analyze foreign threats, while the NSS -- described as historically a "pro-Russian" agency by many -- will focus on internal matters.
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Pashinyan met the deputy head of the United States CIA to discuss bilateral, international, and regional issues

A delegation led by David Cohen is in Yerevan. Cohen also met NatSec Armen Grigoryan.
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Armenia's Investigative Committee chief hosted U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

Qyaramyan and Yoder discussed bilateral cooperation, the recent retraining for Armenian agents and technical assistance, cooperation between law enforcement agencies of Armenia and the United States, anti-narcotrafficking, and the fight against gender-based violence.
Yoder also met Armenia's Interior Minister Ghazaryan to discuss the ongoing police reforms and formation of new divisions, the fight against narco-trafficking, technical assistance for rescuers, and retraining courses. Yoder emphasized effective cooperation, noting that the achievements within the framework of sectorial reforms are exceptional. The US wants to expand the agenda of cooperation.
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Armenian army officers continue to take part in NATO exercises titled Regex 2024 held in Moldova

GOOGLE TRANSLATE: The exercise is organized with the support of the NATO Joint Forces Command in Naples, Italy, and aims to train the military according to Western standards for planning and conducting exercises, crisis management, strengthening and assessing the level of interoperability of forces in a multinational environment.
We remind you that the exercise "Regex 2024" consists of several workshops during the current year. The first workshop took place between February 16 and March 1, and the second between 22 − April 26, 2024. //
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NATO and Armenia strengthen cooperation in defense education

Armenia's defense ministry representatives recently visited NATO headquarters to discuss NATO’s Defence Education Enhancement Programme (DEEP) for Armenia.
NATO: The DEEP programme is an excellent tool to support Armenian military education system reforms and strengthen the country’s cooperation with NATO.
ARMENIA: With the support of DEEP experts we implemented major changes in all levels of our educational curriculum at Military Academy, starting from cadets up to the most senior levels. It helped us to establish cooperation with many international partner institutions.
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Armenia is an emerging destination for UK and global investors: Armenia's Ambassador to London Business Matters

👔 Armenia is committed to building a knowledge-based, export-oriented, and inclusive economy.
👔 Armenia is diversifying its growing economy with pioneering sectors, creating ample investment opportunities.
👔 Armenia’s investment legislation grants equal treatment to foreign investors
👔 There are no restrictions on remittances and repatriation of profits, free exchange of foreign currencies and no limitations on staff recruitment
👔 The country’s favorable business climate and ‘open-door’ policy is also reflected in international reputable rankings where Armenia is ranked one of the highest in the region.
👔 Although Armenia has a relatively modest internal market, it offers different models of economic cooperation and serves as a gateway to major world markets
👔 Armenia has maintained a high level of cooperation with the EU through CEPA
👔 Armenia and UK will soon have a CEPA-like agreement
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Turkey modernizes an Azerbaijani Su-25ML jet with guided bombs and Teber missiles

It uses KGK laser guidance for missiles and increases the reach to 110 km.
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Pashinyan's Chief of Staff hosted the French Ambassador to discuss defense, economy, infrastructure, and humanitarian topics

... also the upcoming events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Charles Aznavour.
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Parliament Speakers of Armenia and Ukraine discuss the situation in the South Caucasus and Ukraine

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Q&A with ruling party MP Vahagn Alexanyan about the ongoing protests led by pro-Russian opposition

REPORTER: You continue to criticize the "holy movement"...
ALEXANYAN: The what now?
REPORTER: ... the "holy movement", by calling it a "pagan" movement. What is the ruling party's stance and do you discuss this internally?
ALEXANYAN: Of course we do, although I don't think Kocharyan's decision to name this movement "holy" is helping them. It's comical.
REPORTER: Do you have proof that Bagrat srbazan is [tied with Kocharyan]?
ALEXANYAN: Bagrat Galstanyan is surrounded by the entire political team of Robert Koharyan, he was a member of Kocharyan's 2022 protests and gave similar speeches he gives today, he received a praise from Russian propagandists, and he was named by a Russian propagandist Aram Gabrielyanov as a potential candidate for a new protest movement just a few months prior to these events, so it's beyond reasonable doubt that Bagrat Galstanyan is part of Kocharyan's team.
REPORTER: You were earlier accusing Galstanyan of being a Russian agent, and now Kocharyan's agent?
ALEXANYAN: Same thing.
REPORTER: The opposition gathered many thousands of supporters on May 9. What does the size of the crowd indicate?
ALEXANYAN: It was similar to Kocharyan's final rally before the 2021 elections. And?
REPORTER: The opposition created a video of "Pashinyan's lies" and broken promises. Will you respond?
ALEXANYAN: The clip itself is a lie and manipulation. For example, one of the supposed lies was Pashinyan's promise of an amnesty for overdue fines and penalties. You are a journalist, you tell me, was there an amnesty or not?
REPORTER: Pashinyan had also said that POWs could wait "just a few more months" and that he wouldn't "sacrifice Armenia's sovereignty" in exchange for bringing them back sooner. Why aren't they back?
ALEXANYAN: Dozens of POWs returned home in December, and efforts continue to bring back the rest. Literally 1-2 days before the POWs' return, the opposition claimed that the POWs were "forgotten" by the government. "Ոչ մի բան չեք անում:"
REPORTER: What about the Nagorno-Karabakh leadership?
ALEXANYAN: There are efforts to return them as well.
REPORTER: Why did the police form a wall to block entry to village Kirants [for nonresidents]?
ALEXANYAN: I think the NSS said they had to take action to prevent interference with the border work. From what I can tell, the protest leader himself went there yesterday and returned only 15 minutes later so there wasn't a big desire to stay there apparently.
REPORTER: They plan to hold a big rally on May 26 where they might nominate Bagrat srbazan as the PM's candidate to replace Pashinyan.
ALEXANYAN: Why not go straight for [alleged narco baron] Mihran Poghosyan [who publicly praised the protests]?
REPORTER: There appears to be a consensus around Bagrat srbazan after a meeting between several forces.
ALEXANYAN: Consensus minus one, where "minus one" is the people. Or to be more precise, "minus two", because the Constitution also prohibits Bagrat from serving as a prime minister. Congratulations on an initiative that's dead on arrival. It's absurd. They suggested replacing the Constitution to allow a dual citizen to serve as PM. Okay... To get Canadian citizenship you have to take an oath to serve the best interests of Canada. To allow dual citizens to serve as PM in Armenia we have to accept for the PM to have loyalty towards another state. The alternative is for the candidate [Bagrat] to admit that his word [oath to Canada] wasn't worth a dime. Երևի մատերը խաչ արած ա երդվել։
REPORTER: But don't you think you are manipulating because Galstanyan received Canadian citizenship just to be able to serve in the church in Canada? He didn't go there to live or conduct business.
ALEXANYAN: It doesn't matter why he went to Canada. He is a citizen of Canada and took an oath. Even religious leaders with dual citizenship cannot become prime ministers. I don't have an issue with him being a dual citizen, but it limits his office options. He still hasn't renounced his Canadian citizenship even after all these talks about a possible nomination.
REPORTER: Galstanyan said he is ready to renounce it as soon as there is a need for it.
ALEXANYAN: In other words, he seeks "guarantees" that he will be the candidate in order to renounce it?
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opposition churchman Bagrat Galstanyan demands the Armenian government compensate the damage done to the church during USSR and "return" the properties "legally belonging" to the church

This was said as a response to the critics of the church leadership who accused the church of turning into a political party and suggested taxing the church like a business.
BAGRAT: We have 19th-century churches that were forcefully confiscated and turned into ruins. The properties of the Armenian church must be returned to the church. The area of Moscow Cinema belongs to the church, half of the Katoghike Church was demolished and belongs to the church, and part of the items in Matenadaran were taken away from the church. Instead of threatening us with taxes, they must think about how they plan to return our properties, fully renovated and ready for service.
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the church is actually paying taxes but they do have some exemptions

The church paid $1 million in income taxes last year.
There are tax exemptions to import certain goods deemed for charity. They also don't pay property tax, and taxes on income generated from the sales of ceremonial accessories. The latter two are the frequent targets of church critics.
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Armenia's Constitutional Court has a vacant seat. Pro-Russian opposition criticizes Pashinyan's ruling party for favoring a "George Soros-linked" judge who worked for U.S. State Department.

A Serj-era judge is leaving the Constitutional Court after receiving a job offer elsewhere so one seat is vacant. It is the judiciary's turn to nominate a CC judge, so hundreds of judges recently held a meeting and voted for Judge Balayan as their candidate. Balayan's father was a CC judge during Kocharyan's tenure. He was accused in the Wikileaks report of having inappropriate deals with President Kocharyan. Pashinyan's ruling party did not vote to approve Balayan. This led to a second gathering of hundreds of judges where they voted to nominate Judge Khachaturyan as their candidate. The parliament summoned him for Q&A on Tuesday.
SPEAKER: We invite the representative of the judiciary to present their nominee for CC.
JUDICIARY REP: 267 judges voted. Judge Davit Khachaturyan, a member of the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation, won the majority votes.
2000-2005: [blah blah blah]
2003-2006: Legislative Assistance Project Manager at Southern Caucasus Anti-Drug (SCAD) Program, sponsored by European Union and implemented by United Nations Development Program
2006: Program Assistant at U.S. Embassy in Armenia, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)
2007-2013: U.S. Embassy in Armenia, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Legal Specialist
2014: Academy of Justice of the Republic of Armenian-Russian, Vice-Rector and Lecturer
2015-2016: Council of Europe Office in Yerevan, Program “Strengthening Health Care and Human Rights Protection in Prisons in Armenia”, Legal Expert
2016: EU project “Development and Strategic Studies”, Expert on Judiciary and Human Rights field reforms
2015-2017: EU project “ENP Progress Reports and Assessment Reports on Armenia´s Compliance with GSP+ obligations”. Expert on Rule of Law/Justice.
2013–2020: Law Faculty of Yerevan State University. Lecturer. Development and teaching of courses for the Master Program: “European Standards for the human rights protection in criminal proceedings”, and “Professional Skills of a Lawyer”
etc.
OPPOSITION MP: The ruling faction earlier chose not to confirm the appointment of Judge Davit Balayan; they obviously prefer Davit Khachaturyan. Can you explain why you didn't mention that Khachaturyan served on the board of directors and later as the president of the board at George Soros's Armenia-based Open Society Foundations? How will this record impact his work at CC?
JUDICIARY REP: I presented parts of his professional activities available on the court's public platforms. You can ask the candidate directly.
OPPOSITION MP: The Soros Foundation publicly listed him as a member so I don't understand why it's being hidden now. In your opinion, how will his work at the Soros Foundation affect his impartiality?
JUDICIARY REP: The majority of judges chose him and it's up to Parliament whether to confirm or reject.
RULING MP: Was the voting held in a closed session or can you see how each judge voted?
JUDICIARY REP: It's a closed format. My duty here is to present the candidate. [basically, leave me alone I'm just doing my job]
RULING MP: Why not make the court voting and internal discussions more transparent for the public to see so we will have fewer conspiracy theories on why one judge was preferred over the other?
JUDICIARY REP: I share the view that it needs to be as public as possible but the majority of judges voted to keep the session closed to the press.
RULING MP: Just because the discussions and the vote were behind closed doors that doesn't mean it was anti-democratic, but still, it's better to publicize the process. We hope to see a change in this approach.
JUDICIARY REP: The ballot casting will always be secret and I think that's the right approach in order to allow judges to express themselves without constraints, but I agree that the discussions and speeches should be public. Either way whatever we discuss behind closed doors always reaches the press so in practice there isn't really a major transparency issue there.
CANDIDATE KHACHATURYAN: First, every part of my biography has always been public and part of public discussions. Second, I have always voted in favor of making internal discussions open to the press; it's the best way to avoid incorrect assumptions. Full speech here.
OPPOSITION MP: Congratulations. The ruling party intends to approve your candidacy just as they voted for you in the past for other positions. In all of those instances, you didn't mention your work at the Сорос Foundation. Now, a very interesting coincidence [drumroll... are you guys ready for this bombshell?], during the same time while you worked at Сорос foundation, in 2006-2013, you were also a U.S. Embassy employee [got 'em]. //
Nikol Pashinyan has resigned.
Tavush stretches all the way to Russia.
Bagrat srbazan becomes the Supreme Leader of Historical Soil & Water and the Generalissimos of Slow-Melting Candles... and of course removes the speed cameras from highways.
OPPOSITION MP (continues): With this biography, how do we know you are not an agent of foreign influence?
CANDIDATE KHACHATURYAN: I was not an "employee" at the Soros Foundations. Other famous figures have served on the Board [mentions a famous doctor]. Everyone who was part of the Board had duties but it was not really an "employment". As for my simultaneous work with the U.S. Justice Department, there was no conflict with my membership or presidency at the Board because the latter was fully a public activity and we were only given a symbolic sum to compensate for our expenses; we are talking about less than $100/mo. I will let you be the judge regarding an agent of influence. There is a lot that's missing from my biography that read here [lists some boring constitutional research work, etc.].
OPPOSITION MP: You keep being "promoted" by the ruling party without having the chance to finish your terms. The longest job you've ever held was at the Сорос Foundation - 8 years. The brother of the head of the Anti-Corruption Committee, who is about to join the CC, cannot be impartial. Again, what guarantees can you present that you are not a [Western] agent?
CANDIDATE KHACHATURYAN: Your expectation for guarantees stems from the assumption that the [Open Society Foundations] were engaged in activities other than the ones they were actually engaged in. I won't present any "guarantees" because there is no "threat" to begin with. As I've said, that part of my biography has always been discussed publicly and the activities were public and covered by the press.
RULING MP: In your speech you spoke about the judiciary in the U.S. and brought examples. The U.S. doesn't have a Constitutional Court. Don't you think we should also merge the Constitutional and [Cassations Court] with the upcoming referendum to have one Supreme Court with corresponding chambers?
CANDIDATE KHACHATURYAN: I support having one unified body like in the U.S., or clarifying the duties to prevent each body from interfering with the other. Lengthy answer.
OPPOSITION MP: A person [in Kirants] received permission [from USSR] to build a house and live in it. Then the [Armenian] government told him there was a mistake [after the clarification of borders]. Some 50 years after this incident, what would your verdict be in this case?
CANDIDATE KHACHATURYAN: I understand the context. This issue is the task of the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and we cannot interfere in each other's institutions. I assume there will be a peace agreement eventually that will be sent to the Constitutional Court for examination, therefore I will refrain from making prejudgments now in order to be allowed to take part in future processes.
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anti-corruption: Armenian authorities conclude that luxury Dubai property belonging to former regime MP's relative was not obtained illegally by him therefore will not be sized as part of an asset forfeiture case

Mher Sedrakyan (Tokhmakhi Mher) is a Serj-era MP whose family is going through an asset forfeiture case worth ֏7.5 billion ($19.3 million) that includes 22 real estate properties, cars, and company shares registered under his name and the names of immediate family members.
Additionally, investigative journalists recently found a luxury property in Dubai registered under the ex-MP's relative. Authorities have concluded that he is not the true ownebeneficiary of this Dubai apartment, therefore it won't be seized.
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the army concludes exercises for commanders

Context in May 14 news digest. The defense ministry says they have noted improvements and deficiencies and will take steps to correct them.
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Defense Minister Papikyan visited the frontlines and the newly built fortifications: PHOTO

The army continues to dig, asphalt, and build.
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Armenia's Foreign Minister met the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency during an international forum

ROSSI: Effective cooperation has been established between Armenia and the IAEA. We discussed several issues on the bilateral agenda, oncology and radiation medicine, safety, and reliable operation of the Armenian NPP.
MIRZOYAN: We plan to extend the lifespan of Metsamor NPP until 2036 while exploring new opportunities.
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Armenian lawyers went a strike on Tuesday to protest a bill that would move them from a turnover tax-based system to a VAT-based taxation

Context on the gray economy and why the government wants to gradually abolish the turnover tax system in May 2 news digest.
A group of lawyers said on Tuesday that their 5% turnover tax [for annual turnover under ֏119M] will become 10% this year, and in 2025 they will be required to switch to a 20% VAT/18% profit tax. The cost of legal services for many clients could increase by over 38%, they warned.
The Ombudsman and the Justice Ministry reportedly oppose this bill by the Finance Ministry.
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video shows the new payment terminals in Yerevan subway station

They plan to replace all gates next month. The Soviet-era tokens (zheton) are being replaced with QR codes, an app, and later - bank cards.
All stations will have payment terminals to purchase QR tickets. It prints out a paper with QR. Telcell's app lets you buy a ticket and instantly get a QR on the phone's screen.
Seniors who can't use "high-tech" can approach the token sellers and get a QR paper instead of a token.
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Yerevan will host an exhibition on Charles Aznavour’s 100th anniversary

Hundreds of rare artifacts will present the life and legacy of the legendary artist.
Location: National Museum-Institute of Architecture
Date: May 22-July 22
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Germany wants to purchase an Armenian man

Dortmund Borussia is interested in the services of Armenian national Edward Spertsyan as a replacement for departing Marco Reus.
During this season, midfielder Spertsyan has played 32 matches, scored 11 goals, and made 7 assists. His ass is worth €18 million.
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In the realm of esports, where mere seconds can determine victory or defeat, mastering the intricacies of the game settings can be the edge propelling a gamer to the top.
With VALORANT emerging as the premier FPS title in the competitive gaming scene, learning the optimal configurations is helpful for aspiring players trying to ascend the ranks.
This comprehensive guide delves into different VALORANT settings, from mouse sensitivity to graphics configurations. As VALORANT continues dominating the esports landscape, players should equip themselves with the tools necessary to outshine the competition and elevate their gameplay.

Suggested System Requirements
A system meeting the necessary specifications is the foundation for a seamless VALORANT experience, particularly for optimal performance and responsiveness. The basis of competitive play lies in minimizing system latency through hardware capabilities and making strategic settings adjustments.
VALORANT settings used by the pros prioritize frame rates over graphical fidelity to reduce latency. Generally, the best VALORANT settings for FPS assert that the higher the FPS, the better. To achieve this, NVIDIA’s Reflex Low Latency Technology can be a pivotal asset, synchronizing GPU and CPU operations to streamline rendering processes.
Catering to different hardware configurations, VALORANT maintains accessibility without compromising on its fluid gameplay mechanics. Below are the recommended system requirements for good VALORANT PC settings so players can tailor their setups to meet the demands of tactical combat in the game’s dynamic arenas.

Suggested Requirements
CPU: Core i3-4150 / Ryzen 3 1200
RAM: 4 GB
GPU: GeForce GT 730 / Radeon R7 240
VRAM: 1GB
OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
For most gaming PCs, the minimum amount of RAM to run any modern game is 16 GB, and with most systems running Windows 10 or 11, most gamers should be ready to play.
Anyone with issues running VALORANT should troubleshoot and determine which components to upgrade.

Best VALORANT Settings
In VALORANT, split-second decisions and precise maneuvers reign supreme. Along with mastering the needed skills to be at the top of the game, determining the best VALORANT PC settings for gameplay can unlock a player’s full potential on the battlefield.
Aspiring to emulate VALORANT settings used by the pros, it’s essential to adopt configurations to optimize performance and enhance competitive edge.
From fine-tuning graphics for clarity to calibrating mouse settings to match play style, this guide explores every facet of configuration essential for dominating VALORANT.

Best Graphics Settings
In VALORANT, graphics settings are not merely about visual fidelity but also maximizing performance and improving gameplay clarity. VALORANT caters to various hardware configurations, so finding the perfect balance between performance and visibility is paramount for competitive success.
For example, playing on a 144Hz monitor offers the smoothest gameplay experience, necessitating adjustments to the in-game resolution settings to match this refresh rate. Other recommendations include turning off features like Vignette and Bloom, which may compromise visual clarity without offering any competitive advantage.
Here’s a breakdown of the best VALORANT PC graphics settings:

• Display Mode: Set to fullscreen to maximize frames per second (FPS) and ensure immersive gameplay.
• Material Quality: Lower this setting to reduce the complexity of shadows and materials, optimizing performance without compromising competitive gameplay.
• Texture Quality: Although this setting minimizes performance, setting it to medium or high can enhance visual fidelity on high-tier systems.
• Detail Quality: Lowering this setting reduces visual clutter, especially in foliage and textured environments, providing a slight competitive advantage without sacrificing performance.
• UI Quality: Keep this setting medium, as it doesn’t significantly impact performance or visuals.
• V-Sync: Turn off V-Sync to prevent input lag and maintain smooth gameplay, especially in fast-paced scenarios.
• Anti-Aliasing: Set to MSAA x2 to sharpen edges and improve visual clarity without heavily taxing system resources.
• Anisotropic Filtering: Experiment with 2x or 4x settings to enhance sharpness on oblique surfaces based on personal preference.
• Improve Clarity: Keep this setting off to avoid potential performance impacts while providing minimal visual gain.
• Experimental Sharpening: Although still in beta, enabling this setting may sharpen texture edges for increased visibility, enhancing the gaming experience.
• Distortion: Turn distortion off to maintain visual clarity and prevent any reduction in gameplay quality.
• Cast Shadows: Enable cast shadows to ensure enemy shadows are visible upon contact, facilitating faster reaction times and enhancing gameplay precision.

By adhering to these recommended graphics settings and fine-tuning them based on individual preferences and system capabilities, players can enjoy a smoother, more immersive gaming experience in VALORANT.

Best Mouse Settings
Along with adjusting to having the best VALORANT PC settings, mouse settings are just as helpful in gameplay. Precision is paramount in VALORANT, and mouse settings are crucial in determining a player’s ability to land those game-changing shots. Mouse settings encompass a range of factors, including:

• Mouse Sensitivity: For beginners, starting with a higher mouse sensitivity may feel more comfortable, as it mainly requires wrist movements to navigate the battlefield. However, transitioning to a lower mouse sensitivity becomes essential when progressing for pinpoint accuracy. Lower sensitivity settings afford greater control and consistency so players can land precise shots during battle.
• Scoped Sensitivity: For scoped sensitivity, consistency is critical. Setting the scoped sensitivity multiplier to ‘1’ means sensitivity remains consistent between scoped and ADS (aim down sight) modes, promoting muscle memory and precision. Some players opt for a lower scoped sensitivity to increase precision with scoped weapons, but most adhere to the ‘1’ setting.
• DPI: Many VALORANT pros use DPI settings no higher than 1600, with 800 DPI being the most common choice, followed by 400 DPI. These settings balance precision and maneuverability, allowing players to navigate the battlefield with finesse and pinpoint accuracy.
• eDPI: Choosing the proper sensitivity setting is vital in a game where every bullet counts and time to kill is minimal. The ideal sensitivity setting balances precision aiming and swift reaction times to deal with unexpected threats and flankers effectively. The average eDPI settings among VALORANT pros hovers around 267.

From beginners to VALORANT pros, fine-tuning PC mouse settings is essential for unlocking a player’s full potential. Feel free to experiment with different sensitivities and settings to find what works best.

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laptop model: Lenovo Ideapad gaming 3 15ARH05 running on windows 10 22H2 with Qualcomm Atheros QCA61x4A Wireless Network Adapter, Realtek PCIe GbE Family controller (Ethernet)
So, I encountered a bug while attempting to connect to my wifi(flickering/refresh then all available nearby networks dissappear). After that, the options to use wifi settings disappeared too. So logically I went ahead and did a network reset, rebooted pc and nothing reappeared in network settings.
Here's the process I went through to troubleshoot my issue:

1. I Ran Network Adapter troubleshoot, strangely my network card doesn't appear there, not even Ethernet Adapter, except for my 2 virtual machines network adapters. I naturally clicked on all adapters and the troubleshooter doesn't detect any problem.
   
2. I went to compare hardware and connection properties with the available adapters in adapter settings (as well as in ipconfig) I see my physical network adapters under status "Not Present"
   
3. I went ahead and installed LAN driver, WIFI driver, and Motherboard driver that I downloaded from official support website with my phone and transferred them via USB. Successfully installed all of them, did a reboot, surprise surprise.. nothing changed.
   
4. I Went to services.msc and sat WLAN service to start up automatically, as well as Network connections service, and other similar services. Rebooted, still no fix.
   
5. I actually went and ran a full chkdsk and sfc scan, still nothing affected after another reboot.
   
6. I went to device manager and noticed that Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet adapters show the same problem in device status: "Windows is still setting up class configuration for the device (code 56)". Afterwards I went to do a network diagnose inside Lenovo Vantage and it showed me an error: IP adress conflict has been detected. Another computer on this network has the same IP as this computer". So I tried to uninstall all the faulty drivers and rebooted, nothing new.
   
7. I typed some commands in cmd such the following: netsh int up reset netsh advfirewall reset netsh winsock reset ipconfig /flushdns ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew. No to avail.
   
8. Final nail in the coffin, my frustration is through the roof. I opened the laptop and physically removed the network card, rebooted without it while having Ethernet cable hooked up, thinking it might change things but did not connect to the internet at all lol.
   

Please how can I solve this issue? I tried everything in my power to fix this... 😭😭

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The stress of the last six months has nearly killed me. Besides the general cratering of the outside world—political strife, climate change, inflated rents, corporate greed, and the baffling resurgence of crew socks—my internal life was falling apart, too. I'm at the point where I can't see a way out of the darkness, and that feeling has only grown in the last few days.
My struggles ramped up exponentially in the last two weeks. It started when my long-term girlfriend and I called it quits after five years. There was no definitive relationship-altering fight or infidelity. It was simply the boring banality of the "roommate-ification" of our lives together. We both felt the shift but never talked about it. Turns out communication is important.
Truthfully, we'd stayed together for so long because we couldn't afford to live apart. Our rent had nearly doubled the last time we re-upped our lease but even that was a bargain compared to what was out there currently. We were trapped by our need to have a roof over our heads.
My job had stagnated, and I couldn't find anything better. I was stuck. Like me, she'd been job hunting as well. Unlike me, she had a master's, and her prospects should've been higher. They weren't. For five months, she applied to hundreds of jobs and couldn't break through. If she got a rejection email, it was a win. Most of the time, the companies never responded.
Finally, she found a great opportunity at a Fortune 500 company. It was an involved process. She nailed the five interviews, and her "test project" was well received. She was offered the position, and it came with a massive pay increase—double her current salary. I was proud of her—she needed a win. We celebrated with pizza and beer that night.
Two days later, she dropped the bomb that she was breaking things off. The relationship ending wasn't a surprise. The timing was. The discussion was brief, and there was zero chance of reconciliation. She declined when I asked if she could stay until the lease ended. Mentally, it would've been too much for her. Two days after that, she moved out, taking half the rent with her. I was stuck in a lease I couldn't afford on my salary for the next six months.
My free time evaporated as I took on two extra gigs to help make ends meet. In addition to my office nine to five, I drove for a delivery app on the weekends and took a part-time night job stocking shelves at a local grocery store. When I wasn't hustling for housing, I slept or ate. I did nothing beyond that. Nothing brings me joy. There is no spark.
This drudgery has become my daily routine, and it's killing me.
To help cover some cost gaps, I've started selling off some of my stuff online. It was just me here, and I decided that the Spartan lifestyle would have to work for now. Anything I could fetch a decent amount for went up for sale. My apartment is so empty now every noise causes an echo.
Before my shift at the grocery store, I agreed to meet someone who wanted to take a look at my kitchen table. It was a lovely table – my ex had obsessed over it – but I didn't see a need at the moment. Now that I was a bachelor, my TV trays became my default kitchen tables anyway. I wasn't planning on any dinner parties in the future anyway.
A couple showed up later than they said they would. It was a bored-looking guy and a fastidious young woman. She made friendly small talk as she looked over the table. Her boyfriend (I think) stayed quiet and played bodyguard. I gave him a friendly nod at one point, and he just looked away. She said they'd take it without trying to talk me down. I took the small win.
She asked if I could help carry it down to their truck. I was running late, but feeling helpful, even for a fleeting few seconds, was worth it. Her silent boyfriend and I hauled the table through the hallway and even managed to avoid hitting the walls the entire way down.
I placed it in their truck, got my money, and turned to leave. The girl said thanks, and the boyfriend finally returned the nod. I gave a weird half-wave to them both and started to walk away when I heard the passenger window being rolled down.
"Hey man," the boyfriend said, his voice higher pitched than I thought it would. "What was up with your brother giving us the evil eye in the lobby when we got here?"
I turned around, "Huh? I don't have a brother."
"A cousin then?"
"My family lives about a thousand miles away. What happened in the lobby?"
"A dude that looked just like you was hiding in a dark hallway in the lobby and staring at my girl's ass."
"Jacob, really," she said.
"I'm sorry that happened, but I had nothing to do with it. We do have the occasional homeless guy meander in. Maybe you saw one of them," I said. "Did he say or do anything bad?"
"Jacob, I asked you to not say something," the girl said, burying her head in her hands.
Jacob's frosty attitude to me made sense now. "He said something about running up that ass. I dunno, he was mumbling. I told him I'd beat his ass if he didn't stop staring. Seemed to shut him up."
"Oh. Well, congrats," I said. "I'll tell the manager. Thanks for letting me know."
"You should do a better job keeping jokers like that out of the building."
"Jacob, he's not a security guard."
"He should still be a man and protect his home."
"Have a good night," I said, ending the conversation and heading back up to my apartment. I had about five minutes to change and head out before I'd be late. Last thing my ego needed was to be fired from my backup job.
Thankfully, I was able to slip into work and not get spotted by my boss. That was the last of the good news, though. We had a massive weekly order come in, which meant I'd be there late, plus someone had called out. Worse, our hand truck had a flat tire, and I spent the next few hours torturing my muscles, schlepping heavy boxes around the store. I soldiered on, counting down the minutes until I left and fantasizing about going to bed for the night.
If wishing for sleep wasn't a sad statement to my mental well-being, nothing was.
I came home after my shift at the grocery store and plopped down on the couch. I had contemplated selling it, but it was an older Ikea number, and I didn't think the value would replace my desire to sit. I could feel my body sink into the cushions, and the day's tension seep out. I was beat and tired to the point that turning on the TV was a chore.
I picked up my phone and thought I'd doomscroll until sleep overtook me. I didn't expect it to be a long scroll, as even the methadone that is my phone has failed me lately. As I lowered myself from a slumped position to a supine one, I heard footsteps outside my apartment door. This was not unusual, but the noise I heard sounded like kid footsteps. That was unusual, as nobody on our floor had kids, and it was almost midnight.
Despite my body screaming at me to not move, my brain suggested I check it out. I rolled myself off the couch and eventually stood up. I listened again and heard the kid running down the hallway. I walked over to my door and looked out the peephole. I didn't see anyone.
"Maybe I'm dreaming," I said to myself. "Maybe I'm not staring out a peephole, expecting to see a kid running down the hall at midnight, but instead, I'm cuddled up in my bed, snoozing." I pinched my arm and felt the pain. I was definitely in the waking world.
I turned to head back to the couch when I heard the running again, this time louder. I opened my door and peeked out into the hallway. Nobody was there. The door from the apartment across me opened up, too. Gloria, a young at heart grandma who was friendly/constantly buzzed in a wine mom kind of way, gave me a once over.
"You heard that, too?" she asked.
"Kids?"
"No rugrats around. I assumed it was some drunk assholes stumbling home from the bar."
I laughed. Gloria was, as always, blunt. "I didn't see any assholes," I said.
"Then you're not watching the right kind of internet videos," she said with a wink and a hoarse cackle.
I blushed. How do you respond to that? I just kind of nodded in agreement and shrugged.
"Gotta get your jollies while you can," she said before adding, "You need some rest, dear. You look like hammered shit." She shut her door and went back inside.
She was right. I felt like hammered shit. Since I wasn't going to solve the case of the mysterious runner and was sure it wasn't some lost kid, I decided to call it a night. I went back inside, shut down the apartment, and crawled into bed.
I thought about watching one of the "right kind of internet videos" but fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
***
"Your problem is you think the world owes you something."
John, my elderly coworker at the grocery store, was standing by while I unloaded a pallet of cereal. I liked John, and when I first started, we instantly clicked. He's quick with a joke and fun to talk to. He's also about thirty years older than me and speaks with the Boomer combination of accumulated wisdom, backhanded compliments, and fringe conspiracy nonsense. Still, regardless of how couched the kindness is in gobbledygook, he's usually coming from a good place.
"What?" I said, putting a box of Captain Crunch on the shelf.
"You're complaining about your situation, right? Saying it ain't fair. The world took a paddle to your hind quarters? Hey brother, that's the way the cookie crumbles. Gotta just pick yourself up and start over. You're smart enough – figured this job out right quick – you can do it."
The job was wheeling pallets around the store and stocking shelves. It wasn't much to figure out, but I understood his meaning. The other stuff wasn't necessary, though. "I'm just in a funk. I don't see a way forward."
"Hey, so you've bottomed out. No shame in that. Happens to us all. Silver lining, you can only go up," he said before adding, "Unless some other bad shit happens to you like your car dies or your apartment building burns down. But after that, it's only up."
"The apartment building burning down would be a blessing," I said, hoisting another little Captain on the shelf. "The rent is killing me."
"Have you tried negotiating a lower rent? They used to do that when I was your age."
"I think they'd evict me if I even asked."
"Hell, then you'd have at least thirty days, maybe forty, before they'd kick you out. Plenty of time to turn things around."
"Uh-huh," I said, "Any chance you could give me a hand here?"
"My back is screaming like a pretty young thing after prom," he said, holding his back for emphasis.
I didn't push. "Hey, I meant to tell you about some weird shit that happened the other night."
"Lay it on me. I love the strange."
"So, after my shift the other day, I got home around midnight and was flopped on the couch. I heard someone running down the hallway outside my apartment. I wasn't the only one. A few other neighbors heard it, too. When we checked, though, nobody was there."
"That ain't strange," John said, waving his hand, "that's a man who's plowing another man's wife running for his life."
I laughed. "That's not the weird part. So, for the next two nights, it's the same thing. Around midnight, someone runs down the hallway. Only this time, they're trying the door handles as they pass. So, I asked the front desk to check the security cameras, and they do."
"They see a man running away holding his clothes?"
"There wasn't anyone running down the hall," I said, "But the weird thing was, you could see the door handles turning on the video."
"Damn, that's a good one," John said, "You sure it wasn't just a camera glitch. These new ones from overseas aren't as reliable as they want you to think. Chinese probably using them to spy on you, too."
He continued as my brain tried to reconcile John's two opposing comments. "Weird shit happens at night, man. Before working here, I only worked the day shift. Even when they offered me more money to work nights, I turned it down. Even when they promised me a promotion, I turned them down."
In a previous life, John had worked as a paramedic. He came by it after serving in a medical unit in the army. He'd told me he loved the rush of the job, but after a while, the death and hurt in people's eyes got to be too much to handle. But he worked there for almost twenty years. So, the man had a tolerance for shenanigans and odd occurrences.
"Why'd you agree to work nights here?"
"Shit, we're home before the witching hour. This is like late afternoons, at best. But if it was overnights, hell no. Captain Crunch can anchor his own ship to the shelves. I'd take my ass to 7-11 for a day shift before agreeing to work an overnight."
"Something happen to you during the army?”
“I got the clap,” he offered.
I sighed. “What turned you off nights?"
"Oh. I heard enough stories from coworkers to know I didn't want to experience any of that hoo-doo shit," he said, "trying to save someone's life is hard enough without adding in demon kids and ghosts."
"Did your coworkers see demon kids?" I asked, moving on from the good Captain to the Trix rabbit.
He nodded, "They saw too much. I find it odd, even with all the surveillance we have now and all the science we know about these days, that the night still scares us. You ever know someone who worked a night shift?"
I had. My ex. During college, she worked the overnight desk at a hotel for a while. She quit because the job gave her bad vibes. I told John as much.
He pointed and laughed, "See! Don't you find it odd that every person who works at night always has a story of something eerie happening to them? Every person, buster. That's what they call an irrefutable fact."
"Maybe the ghost running down the hallway is an old employee still doing his rounds."
"In that case, keep that door double locked. I'd even wedge a towel under the door just in case."
"Maybe they're friendly? Casper-like in that way."
"You ever heard someone tell you about a friendly ghost outside the funny papers?"
"I'm sure it happens," I said, "The scary ghosts are more popular though."
“We think we know everything there is to know but we are just babes in the woods when it comes to night things.” John shook his head. "Imma tell you one or three things that happened to a guy I worked with back when I first got hired on to chase after corpses in the ambo. Guy's name was Gil. Quiet man, kept to himself. Didn't rock the boat or demand a bigger paddle. Just rowed with us. Good cat to learn under," John said, finally handing me a cereal box.
I took it, and he kept going, "Now, Gil, ya see, he had a little wifey that would pester him about working days. She was a cop and worked evenings at that time, so they never saw each other. When married people can't align their genitals every now and then, it spells doom."
"A little too much information but sure," I said, shelving another box of Trix.
"Probably part of what happened with you and yours," he said. He wasn't wrong, but that didn't mean I wanted to hear it.
John kept on, "Gil finally got approved to move to nights. Little pay boost and a happy, 'fulfilled' wife should've made that man happy. But it didn't. I saw him a few months later, and he had changed. He might've been quiet when he was working with me, but he'd talk to you if you engaged. When I saw him that time, though, oh boy. He looked sick."
"Wasn't a fan of working nights?"
"Wasn't a fan of living anymore is the feeling I got," John said, "After some prodding, he got to talking with me some. Told me he missed days because the nights were messing with him. I thought it had to do with the schedule change, but that wasn't the case. He said he saw things in the dark he couldn't explain. Things that would turn James Brown into James White, ya dig?"
"I...dig," I said.
"Told me they got a call to an abandoned apartment building one night, around three in the morning. Wasn't unusual. Old buildings in the city are where hop-heads congregate and share drugs. Sometimes, the drugs are too much. Sometimes, they find a person passed out or, worse, dead. When you work in the ambo, you aren't scared of death like a civilian. You've been around it. Probably seen a few folks take their last breaths. It doesn't bother you the way Mother Nature intended it should."
He handed me another box, continuing his assist streak, and kept going, "Ambo pulled up, Gil stepped out and looked for someone to talk to. Nobody there, though. Not uncommon. Some people want to help but not be involved. There's not a soul around. He calls out, but nothing comes back. Tells me he turns to get back in the ambulance when he hears a scream from inside the run-down building. They're calling for help. He's gotta go in the abandoned building in the dark."
"No thanks," I said.
"But it don't bother a medic like that. Gil's done a million of these calls. No big deal. He runs into that building but doesn't come back out until twenty minutes later. Just goes missing. After five, the crew heads in to back him up but can't find him. Gil tells me his crew called the cops. It was like he had vanished."
"What happened?"
"I asked him and he got real quiet. Said he fell into some place that looked like here but wasn't here. Said he felt their eyes on him. Judging him. Told me they followed him home and wouldn't leave him be."
"Who?"
John shrugged, "He didn't say. Shut down after that and left. Just walked past me like I was shit on the sidewalk. He quit about a week later. Heard he had a stroke a year later and was a tombstone owner three months after that. Good guy, though."
"Your aversion to overnights makes a little more sense."
"Never in a million years. You don't want something like that coming after you."
"In my case, could it get much worse?" I said with a half-smile.
"Man, I wouldn't even joke about that," he said, making the sign of the cross, "You don't want that shit attachin' itself to you. With your luck, you'd bring him in here, and it'd hop over to me. I can't have a ghost crimping my style."
After a bit, he got called away to sign off on a delivery. I finished out my shift and headed out to the parking lot. When I exited the building and spotted my car, I froze. My doors were all open, and the interior lights were on. Someone had broken in.
I glanced around the lot to see if the thief was still around, but there wasn't another person near me. I walked over to the car and peered inside. My glovebox had been ripped open, and my registration was pulled out, but nothing else was missing.
I found little hand prints in the dirt all along the body and the windows. I held mine up for comparison, and they were about half the size. It must've been some tweens or teens who did this. Maybe they were going to steal some things and got cold feet. I contemplated calling the cops, but since nothing had happened and they wouldn't do anything anyway, there was no reason to delay sleep any longer than I had to. I closed all the doors and climbed inside.
I started the car and heard something rattling in the AC vents. I pulled out my phone and shined the light at the vent. There was a small piece of paper inside. I looked around my car for some tool to pull it out and only found an ink pen and a bent-up paperclip. After McGuyvering the vent for a bit, the paper finally came out.
I held it up and unfolded it. There was a handwritten note. It simply read, "I know you're here. I know you're hiding him. I will find you both, and then it'll be your turn to run the race. We all have to run at some point."
I had no idea what that meant, but my body still provided goosebumps. Who was trying to find me? Who was the second person? Why leave a note in my AC vent? What the hell did run the race mean? I hadn't run a race since elementary school and wasn't planning to do so any time soon. Did they mean the rat race? Because I was basically marathoning that motherfucker already.
"Jesus Christ," I said, shaking my head. "What else, universe?"
As if it were a well-practiced comedy routine, the universe responded. My back passenger door swung open, and I heard footsteps running away from my car. I sprung up and scrambled to get out. There wasn't anyone else in the lot that I could see, but very clearly, someone had been hiding in my backseat.
My nerves were shot already, and this was not something I wanted to deal with at the moment. My brain decided that to avoid a breakdown, I needed to shift into automatic mode and just get back to the safety of my apartment. I'd be more prepared to deal with this – whatever it was – in the morning.
Either that or I'd jump in front of a bus. Both sounded satisfying, albeit in different ways.
***
"There he is," Gloria said as soon as I turned down the hallway. I looked up and noticed a small cabal of my neighbors standing in a semi-circle, waiting for me. They all look displeased.
"Hey guys," I said, confused. "I miss an invite for a block party?"
"What do you have to say for yourself?"
"About?"
"Don't play dumb," another neighbor said, jabbing their finger in my direction.
"I'm not playing," I said, realizing the self-burn only after the words escaped my lips.
Gloria showed me the screen on her phone. It was a static shot of her door from across the hall. She pressed play, and nothing happened for a beat until something darted across the screen. That was the whole thing. I looked up at her, my face twisted up in confusion.
"Well," she said, "What do you have to say?"
"What was that?" I asked.
"That was you!" the pointing neighbor said, pointing harder than I thought possible.
"What?" I said, laughing. "Are you all serious?" They didn't laugh, and I realized they weren't joking. "How can you even tell it's me? It's a blur. Never mind the fact I've been at work for the last five hours. Plus, this blur is half my size. I get we're all weirded out about the Phantom Runner, but it's not me. I swear to God. I don't even have the energy to think about running, let alone the physical desire to."
"Then explain this," Gloria said, slightly swaying from the half bottle of Pinot Noir coursing through her blood. She rewound the video and froze it on a specific frame. I couldn't believe my eyes, but I was looking at...me. Or, rather, something pretending to be me.
"What the fuck?" I said, my jaw dropping.
"Still think we're lying?" the pointer said smugly.
"No, but, guys, this isn't me. I... I've been at work. Wanna see my schedule?"
I reached into my phone and pulled it out. There was an email with my work schedule that confirmed what I was saying. They relaxed, and, for the first time, anger gave way to fear. Their very plausible explanation was suddenly invalid. It left two implausible answers floating in the ether: either I had a pint-sized doppelganger terrorizing the hallways of my apartment, or a ghost was haunting the building.
"I'm...gonna go inside," the pointer said, walking back to their home. Everyone else drifted away until it was just Gloria and I standing alone in the hallway.
She looked at me and sighed, "I feel like an asshole," she said. "Sorry I accused you of causing the racket."
"If I had seen the video, I would've thought the same thing," I said. "We're good."
"What do you think it is?" she asked.
I shrugged and let out an exhausted sigh. "Honestly, Gloria, I've had a screwed-up night already, and this is the cherry on top of the shit sundae; forgive my language. I don't have the mental bandwidth to even comprehend what's on the video at the moment."
"Think it's after you?" she asked, though I suspected the wine had forced her to put that idea out into the universe. As I had already seen, the universe seemed to take requests on my behalf.
"Maybe it's after you?" I said, coming off a little meaner than I intended, but I didn't care. I left her there to contemplate that scenario and went into my apartment.
As soon as the door shut behind me, I felt on edge. Just because I didn't have the mental bandwidth to discuss the doppelganger didn't mean it wasn't dominating my thoughts. I saw the frame of the video. The damn ghost looked exactly like me. What could that possibly mean? I know I had wished for death, but I was very still alive. I had rent due to prove that.
Did I happen to live in a place haunted by a ghost that looked strikingly like me? Was it some kid with a passing resemblance just causing chaos? Was it something else I couldn't even comprehend – an alien? A clone? A secret government project?
There was a thumping coming from the hallway. The mini Usain Bolt was at it again. I knew the neighbors would ignore it. Since they had all thought it was me, which was proven to be untrue, they would avoid the running man from now on. While curious and confused by the creature, they'd never put themselves in harm's way to discover what it was. They were not a brave lot.
Neither was I, but maybe my life crumbling around me had forced my hand. I walked over to my door and swung it open. I hit record on my phone, stuck it out like a periscope, and glanced around the hallway. Nobody was there. No neighbors were looking. No person was running.
"You gotta stop, man. I need to go to sleep," I said to the empty space. No response, not that I was expecting one.
I turned to walk back in, and I caught something out of the corner of my eye. A face at the end of the hallway peeked around the corner. For a quick second, we locked eyes, and it was like I was looking into a mirror. This thing was me. But...how?
I tried to get it on video, but it ducked back into the shadows. I took that as a cue to shut and lock my door. My heart was racing, and I didn't want to think about this anymore, but I couldn't help it. There was a me in the hallway who enjoyed pestering my neighbors. Worse, they liked to run for some ungodly reason.
I put my phone on the counter, the video still rolling, when there was a knock at my door. It echoed in my near-empty apartment. I tried to ignore it and convince myself it was something else, but it wasn't. The ghost was knocking on my door. Even with my brain paralyzed, I couldn't help but think that it was awfully polite to knock.
Another knock, this one more forceful. I wondered if the neighbors thought I was making this up?
"I know you're in there," a voice said. It sounded just like me. "This is about the race. We all have to run the race. It's your turn now."
I froze. My legs went wobbly like a boxer on the brink of a blackout, but I stayed tall. I opened my mouth to speak and found the words dying in my throat. I grabbed a nearby bottle of water and took a chug.
"We all have to run the race."
"What race?" I choked out, "What are you talking about?"
"Open up. They're in there already, and I need to get them."
I glanced all around my empty apartment. I didn't see anyone else in here. I didn't hear anything. Whatever this thing was, it was lying. I grabbed my phone and held it in my hand. I wanted to document this to prove that I wasn't crazy.
“Did you leave the note?”
“I know they’re in there with you,” it repeated.
"There's no one in here," I said.
"They're hiding. I think I know where. I can hear them."
"You've gotta get out of here," I said. "There's nothing here, and you're scaring people."
"I'm scared, and you should be! You have to run the race, man! Open up, and I can show you."
The handle started to shake. I peered through the keyhole and only saw the top of the other me's head. They began to shoulder the door, and it crunched against my nose. I screamed out in pain and stumbled back. I tripped over my feet and landed hard on my ass.
The thing slammed into the door two more times, shaking the walls. The strength seemed unnatural. On the third hit, the door burst open. I finally got a view of the thing. It was me. Scaled down by half, but it was me. We both seemed shocked.
"You're so much taller up close," the other me said.
"Who the fuck are you?"
I felt a buzzing in my feet that seemed to climb up my body until it reached my brain. There was an intense pain that rippled through the folds of my mind. Through the pain, I could hear a disembodied voice whisper, "We all must run the race. We all have to run. Chase it. Chase yourself." It felt like my skull was going to split in two. I clutched the sides of my head and let out a primal scream that hurt my own ears.
Then it was gone. But I could still feel the echoes in my mind. "We all have to run the race. We all have to run." The thought would waver between making no sense and making complete sense. One second, I was questioning what was happening to my mind, and the next, all I felt was the desire to continue the race.
"There he is!" the other me yelled, pointing at the hallway.
I glanced over and saw another version of me standing in the hallway. It was half the size of the other me that had broken into my place. When tiny me locked eyes with my intruder, he ran for the open hallway closet.
The other me followed, screaming that it would catch the little bastard if it was the last thing he'd do. I pushed myself up to my feet and felt queasy. I watched as the other me ran head-first into the closet without slowing. I expected to hear a loud thump as it hit the back wall but none came.
"We all have to run the race," the voice in my head said, soothing my nerves. "It's your time to run the race."
I moved down the hallway, each footfall echoing loudly in the empty apartment, each step bringing me closer to the closet door. Something was drawing me there. The voice's words echoed in my mind as well: "We all have to run the race. It's your turn now."
I grabbed the door and stopped. Something was compelling me to move forward. To go into the closet. To chase myself. To run the race.
"No," I whispered and yanked my hand from the door. I pulled out my still recording phone, and stared into the camera. My face was devoid of color, and you could see the fear etched into me. "I'm freaking out because...because…"
I stopped. I felt an invisible hand grab my body and tug. "Because...because if I don't run the race, something bad will happen. I have to chase it. I...I have to."
My phone dropped from my hand, and I didn’t care. The force pulling me forward stopped but my body kept going. I could feel the last strands of my rational mind splintering. My thoughts became focused on one thing: I had to catch myself, find out what was happening, and run the race. If I ran, maybe I'd win.
I needed a win.
I walked into the back of the closet and felt a door handle sticking out of the wall. I'd been in that closet a million times before and never had seen this. But a sense of calm washed over me. This….this was supposed to be here. This was perfectly fine.
I turned the handle and pulled open the invisible door. In front of me was a hallway that looked strikingly like the one outside my apartment. At the end of the hallway, I saw Gloria step out of their home to leave for the night. She was huge. Twice my size, easy.
Another door opened, and I saw...me—a giant version of me. The Hulk version of me was getting ready to go to the grocery store for work. I watched as the giant Gloria and giant me joked and laughed. I was stunned.
I stared, and a new thought came to me. I have to find the smaller me and talk to it. I needed to find out if there's a way out of this...this….
"It's your turn to run," the voice said.
Calm embraced me. "It's my turn to run," I repeated. As the giant me took off and the giant Gloria re-entered her apartment, the hallway beckoned.
"We all have to run the race," I said softly, "It's my turn now."
I started running.

So im trying to make a Dragon block c server for me and my freinds and i got this error
server>java -Xms1G -Xmx2G -jar forge-1.7.10-10.13.4.1614-1.7.10-universal.jar -o true
A problem occurred running the Server launcher.java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException
at java.base/jdk.internal.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
at java.base/jdk.internal.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:77)
at java.base/jdk.internal.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)
at java.base/java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:568)
at cpw.mods.fml.relauncher.ServerLaunchWrapper.run(ServerLaunchWrapper.java:43)
at cpw.mods.fml.relauncher.ServerLaunchWrapper.main(ServerLaunchWrapper.java:12)
Caused by: java.lang.ClassCastException: class jdk.internal.loader.ClassLoaders$AppClassLoader cannot be cast to class java.net.URLClassLoader (jdk.internal.loader.ClassLoaders$AppClassLoader and java.net.URLClassLoader are in module java.base of loader 'bootstrap')
at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.Launch.(Launch.java:34)
at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.Launch.main(Launch.java:28)
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So im trying to make a Dragon block c server with me and my freinds but i keep running into problems so i tried one more thing and i got this error
server>java -Xms1G -Xmx2G -jar forge-1.7.10-10.13.4.1614-1.7.10-universal.jar -o true
A problem occurred running the Server launcher.java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException
at java.base/jdk.internal.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
at java.base/jdk.internal.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:77)
at java.base/jdk.internal.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)
at java.base/java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:568)
at cpw.mods.fml.relauncher.ServerLaunchWrapper.run(ServerLaunchWrapper.java:43)
at cpw.mods.fml.relauncher.ServerLaunchWrapper.main(ServerLaunchWrapper.java:12)
Caused by: java.lang.ClassCastException: class jdk.internal.loader.ClassLoaders$AppClassLoader cannot be cast to class java.net.URLClassLoader (jdk.internal.loader.ClassLoaders$AppClassLoader and java.net.URLClassLoader are in module java.base of loader 'bootstrap')
at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.Launch.(Launch.java:34)
at net.minecraft.launchwrapper.Launch.main(Launch.java:28)
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Sorry if my questions are basic. I don't do this (python programming) on a regular basis. Only running these commands according to a README of some repository I had to set up.
My python commands are running in two circles:

1. it says I need to upgrade to 24.0. I run upgrade, and it shows I'm there. Then it says I need to upgrade again.
2. It says I'm missing jsonschema module. I installed it, reinstall only says "equirement already satisfied". But then my program still says I'm missing the module.

How do I get out of this trap? Please help!

(mypenv) myuser-mac:myprogram myuser$ ./myproduct_generator.py --fleets-dir inventory_requests/fleets -rd inventory_requests/regions -od ~/temp/finished_myproducts Traceback (most recent call last): File "/Users/myuseWorkplace/WORKDIrepos/bootstrap-footprint/myprogram/./myproduct_generator.py", line 17, in  import jsonschema ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'jsonschema' (mypenv) myuser-mac:myprogram myuser$ pip install jsonschema Requirement already satisfied: jsonschema in /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.9/lib/python3.9/site-packages (4.22.0) Requirement already satisfied: attrs>=22.2.0 in /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.9/lib/python3.9/site-packages (from jsonschema) (23.2.0) Requirement already satisfied: jsonschema-specifications>=2023.03.6 in /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.9/lib/python3.9/site-packages (from jsonschema) (2023.12.1) Requirement already satisfied: rpds-py>=0.7.1 in /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.9/lib/python3.9/site-packages (from jsonschema) (0.18.1) Requirement already satisfied: referencing>=0.28.4 in /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.9/lib/python3.9/site-packages (from jsonschema) (0.35.1) [notice] A new release of pip available: 22.2 -> 24.0 [notice] To update, run: python3.9 -m pip install --upgrade pip (mypenv) myuser-mac:myprogram myuser$ pip3 -V pip 24.0 from /Users/myusepython-envs/mypenv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/pip (python 3.9) (mypenv) myuser-mac:myprogram myuser$ python3.9 -m pip install --upgrade pip Requirement already satisfied: pip in /Users/myusepython-envs/mypenv/lib/python3.9/site-packages (24.0) #If I run above commands again, it's basically a repeat. 

Welcome to the "Essay Help by Pros" community group! Writing a great essay can be challenging, but with the right approach, anyone can produce a high-quality piece. Here are some points to follow to write a great essay:

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5. Create an outline: An outline is a roadmap that helps you organize your thoughts and ideas. It should include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion, and each section should have a clear focus.
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Help Needed: Diagnosing CAT Electric Forklift Issues

Hi caterpillar,
I'm experiencing some problems with my CAT electric forklift and could use some advice from the community. Here are the details:
Model: CAT 2EP6000
Symptoms:

• Intermittent power loss
• Error codes: 1909.1, 1305.1, 2305.1, 9330.7

Steps Taken So Far:

1. Battery Check:
   • Visual inspection showed no corrosion or damage.
   • Voltage measurement was within the recommended range (80V for my model).
2. Connections and Wiring:
   • Checked all electrical connections and wiring for damage or loose connections.
3. Throttle and Sensor Inspection:
   • Inspected and cleaned throttle sensors; no apparent issues.
4. System Voltage Check:
   • Confirmed stable voltage.
5. Hydraulic System Check:
   • No leaks, and fluid levels are adequate.
6. Motor and Controller:
   • No unusual noises; diagnostics pending due to lack of a compatible diagnostic tool.

Questions:

1. Has anyone experienced similar error codes or issues with their CAT forklifts?
2. Is there a specific diagnostic tool or method recommended for CAT forklifts to get detailed error information?
3. Any suggestions for additional troubleshooting steps or common issues I might have missed?

Hello! I'm currently experimenting with different sleep schedules and I've been wanting to wake up more earlier to startup my day productively. After doing some trial and error I found out one that works best for me but I was wondering if there are any sleep enthusiasts to give their second opinion of this sleep schedule?
8:00PM - 1:00AM (5 hours of sleep) 1:00AM - 6:00AM (5 hours of productivity) 6:00AM - 8:00AM (2 hours of sleep)
I've been having more vivid dreams (inception shit) especially at around 6:00AM - 8:00AM mark and tend to wake up more pumped. Now my question is "Is adding sleep the same as sleep 1-7 hours daily?" "Is 7 hours enough?" I'd like to hear your tips on better sleep or early wake up schedule.
I used to do 8:00PM - 3:00AM schedule but it has been inconsistent. (I wake up at 6AM... I heard 10 hours of sleep is overkill).
[also posted in GetOutOfBed ]

Hello! I'm currently experimenting with different sleep schedules and I've been wanting to wake up more earlier to startup my day productively. After doing some trial and error I found out one that works best for me but I was wondering if there are any sleep enthusiasts to give their second opinion of this sleep schedule?
8:00PM - 1:00AM (5 hours of sleep) 1:00AM - 6:00AM (5 hours of productivity) 6:00AM - 8:00AM (2 hours of sleep)
I've been having more vivid dreams (inception shit) especially at around 6:00AM - 8:00AM mark and tend to wake up more pumped. Now my question is "Is adding sleep the same as sleep 1-7 hours daily?" "Is 7 hours enough?" I'd like to hear your tips on better sleep or early wake up schedule.
I used to do 8:00PM - 3:00AM schedule but it has been inconsistent. (I wake up at 6AM... I heard 10 hours of sleep is overkill).

I'm trying to use OpenCV to apply a filter to frames extracted from a video. However, I'm encountering the following error: ImportError: dlopen failed: cannot locate symbol "_ZN4absl12lts_2023080212log_internal9kCharNullE" referenced by "/data/data/com.termux/files/uslib/libopencv_dnn.so"...
I installed the modules with: pkg install opencv-python pkg install python-numpy
My code looks like this:
import cv2 import numpy as np import os
def remove_text(image): gray = cv2.cvtColor(image, cv2.COLOR_BGR2GRAY) mser = cv2.MSER_create() regions, _ = mser.detectRegions(gray) mask = np.zeros_like(gray) for p in regions: hull = cv2.convexHull(p.reshape(-1, 1, 2)) cv2.drawContours(mask, [hull], -1, (255, 255, 255), -1) result = cv2.inpaint(image, mask, 7, cv2.INPAINT_TELEA) return result
frames_path = 'path/to/youframes' processed_frames_path = 'path/to/processed/frames'
for filename in os.listdir(frames_path): if filename.endswith(".png"): img = cv2.imread(os.path.join(frames_path, filename)) processed_img = remove_text(img) cv2.imwrite(os.path.join(processed_frames_path, filename), processed_img)

I dropped out of college to play poker for a living and did that successfully for 7 years. Odd jobs/service industry for 6 years. Delivery drivepromoted to Sr Manager of a contracted home delivery operation for a major corporation for past 6 years to present.
Additionally: somatic experience practitioner, compassionate inquiry training (Gabor mate), polarity therapy, yoga instructor, 7 years participating in hundreds of ayahuasca ceremonies. Scattered teaching experience. Gave up on a life coaching LLC.
OTE ~100k this year. No benefits, but sometimes workdays are short, and not particularly demanding. Also not very stimulating, not learning much, and probably at the growth ceiling for this company/franchise (I’m the owner’s right-hand-man).
Bought a condo (interest rates suck), and a puppy, feeling stretched and that’s even with support from my mom on the mortgage. Fiancé is building a business as a therapist. Absorbing some of her startup costs & low income. Would love to find a job/path that meets some/all of the following criteria:
-remote -work with interesting tech -learn new skills -work with intelligent peiple -healthcare -401k matching -room to grow
Really I think a lot of the pressure I’m feeling is around wanting to give my lady the chance to be a full-time mom (and/or part-time worker) should she choose it. And to afford certain lifestyle upgrades and simply have some more peace of mind.
I feel qualified, and confident I could do any number of things well. But, I’m hesitant to “just pick something” because of my stage of life 36 yo and we want to start a family soon, fiancé is 33. Going back to school, even a project manager cert is daunting in terms of initial investment.
My dream would be to find a great job with a great company, wouldn’t care much what I’m doing if it’s stimulating enough and I’m learning and checks the boxes above. Since I don’t have the tech or specific background, it seems like I’d have to backstep salary-wise before I can go forward.
Sales stands out, but seems tough to crack into the tier I’d want to be at without grinding out cold calls first, plus the volatility of working commissions.
Any input/feedback or further questions are welcome and appreciated!

Hi,
I don't really know where to start, honestly. This problem is really strange for me.
Okay, so I have a problem with booting ArchLinux properly. I dualboot Windows 11 and ArchLinux, but they're on different disks. When I want to boot into Arch, it gives me following screen (check photo with number 1 on it). Then it hangs on this screen, and after that it just reboots, I mean, my pc goes off and on again, and boots into Windows, since I have it as a first boot option (which means, I have to go into Boot Menu each time I want to boot Arch, but I want it that way, at least for now).
So here's where it gets interesting: my friend advised me to try method with editing this cmd line (?), the one when you need to press "e" while in GRUB to get into. I have to write init=/bin/sh at the end of the line beggining with linux. Then it boots me into sh. Then, I have to reboot, and select Arch disk on Boot Menu again, and it boots into gdm, graphical environment, normally, as it should, only thing maybe worth to mention, that screen from photo 1 appears again, but Arch gets past it. This was actually discovered in an accident, well, I stupidly typed iwctl, it hung up, so I rebooted with power button and then it "fixed itself".
What happens, when I don't do the trick with booting into sh and try to boot Arch? Screen on photo 1 again, or sometimes screen on photo 2. Generally, they're changing, also worth mentioning, that each time it's different CPU (1-16) displayed in System Fatal error.
On photo 3 there is a screen when I get into sh. On photo 4 there is a screen where I edit this cmd line after pressing "e" in GRUB.
Things worth mentioning:
I did smartctl test on disk where I have ArchLinux, as my friend advised, and he read the result, and there were no errors.
I have Fast Startup and hibernation disabled in Windows control panel.
I ran shutdown -s -t 00 in Windows cmd (as far as I've been told, it should power Windows without hibernation), but after booting again into Arch, it didn't boot normally either.
System Fatal error with that each-time-different-CPU doesn't always happen.
I didn't check what happens when I set disk with Arch as first in boot order. I will update when I'll do that.
System specs:

Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 AORUS ELITE V2 CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16 GB of RAM OS: Arch Linux Kernel: 6.9.1-arch1-1 DE: Hyprland 

so borg is throwing this as the log file.

Performing backup... Starting the backup... Creating archive at "/mnt/borgbackup/borg::20240521_144252-nextcloud-aio" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Repository: /mnt/borgbackup/borg Archive name: 20240521_144252-nextcloud-aio Archive fingerprint: 12255958afd0fedd0142c60638b363c5dbd4e15abddcc324db3811bff4f12a61 Time (start): Tue, 2024-05-21 14:43:09 Time (end): Tue, 2024-05-21 15:53:31 Duration: 1 hours 10 minutes 22.28 seconds Number of files: 58213 Utilization of max. archive size: 0% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Original size Compressed size Deduplicated size This archive: 100.51 GB 97.33 GB 13.88 MB All archives: 902.64 GB 862.34 GB 92.44 GB Unique chunks Total chunks Chunk index: 97645 1087494 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BORG_PRUNE_OPTS are --keep-within=7d --keep-weekly=4 --keep-monthly=6 Pruning the archives... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Original size Compressed size Deduplicated size Deleted data: -73.68 GB -70.65 GB -151.01 MB All archives: 828.96 GB 791.70 GB 92.29 GB Unique chunks Total chunks Chunk index: 97438 1002935 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Compacting the archives... Local Exception Traceback (most recent call last): File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/repository.py", line 802, in compact_segments new_segment, offset = self.io.write_put(key, data, raise_full=True) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/repository.py", line 1679, in write_put fd = self.get_write_fd(want_new=(id == Manifest.MANIFEST_ID), raise_full=raise_full) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/repository.py", line 1436, in get_write_fd raise self.SegmentFull borg.repository.LoggedIO.SegmentFull During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred: Traceback (most recent call last): File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/platform/base.py", line 194, in close self.sync() File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/platform/base.py", line 183, in sync platform.fdatasync(self.fd) OSError: [Errno 5] I/O error During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred: Traceback (most recent call last): File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/archiver.py", line 5343, in main exit_code = archiver.run(args) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/archiver.py", line 5263, in run return set_ec(func(args)) ^^^^^^^^^^ File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/archiver.py", line 189, in wrapper return method(self, args, repository=repository, **kwargs) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/archiver.py", line 1870, in do_compact repository.commit(compact=True, threshold=threshold, cleanup_commits=args.cleanup_commits) File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/repository.py", line 505, in commit self.compact_segments(threshold) File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/repository.py", line 804, in compact_segments complete_xfer() File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/repository.py", line 761, in complete_xfer segment = self.io.write_commit(intermediate=intermediate) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/repository.py", line 1705, in write_commit self.close_segment() File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/repository.py", line 1493, in close_segment fd.close() File "/uslib/python3.11/site-packages/borg/platform/base.py", line 196, in close self.f.close() OSError: [Errno 5] I/O error Platform: Linux 462f1c068a73 5.15.0-106-generic #116-Ubuntu SMP Wed Apr 17 09:17:56 UTC 2024 x86_64 Linux: Unknown Linux Borg: 1.2.7 Python: CPython 3.11.9 msgpack: 1.0.6 fuse: llfuse 1.5.0 [pyfuse3,llfuse] PID: 39 CWD: / sys.argv: ['/usbin/borg', 'compact', '/mnt/borgbackup/borg'] SSH_ORIGINAL_COMMAND: None Failed to compact archives! 

I'm at a loss as to what is going on here but It looks like its just a compression problem. is that something to worry about

@app.delete('/cafes//') def delete_cafe(cafe_id: int): api_key = request.headers.get('api_key') print(request.headers) if api_key != 'TopSecretAPIKey': return jsonify({'error': 'Invalid api key'}), 403 cafe_to_delete = db.session.execute(db.Select(Cafe).where(Cafe.id == cafe_id)).scalar() if cafe_to_delete: Cafe.query.delete(cafe_to_delete) db.session.commit() return jsonify(message="Successfully deleted"), 204 return jsonify(error="Cafe does not exist"), 404 

User-Agent: PostmanRuntime/7.36.3 Accept: */* Cache-Control: no-cache Postman-Token: d510344e-40e4-40a1-ba60-a300cba35904 Accept-Encoding: gzip, deflate, br Connection: keep-alive Referer: http://127.0.0.1:5000/cafes/23 Host: 127.0.0.1:5000 

{ api_key: 'TopSecretAPIKey', 'user-agent': 'PostmanRuntime/7.36.3', accept: '*/*', 'cache-control': 'no-cache', 'postman-token': 'a3c986af-0625-4bd3-8417-125accb1530a', host: '127.0.0.1:3000', 'accept-encoding': 'gzip, deflate, br', connection: 'keep-alive' } 

Hiya, wanting to pick your brains for some advice on my PC - I've been having a lot of system instability, with Windows freezing and crashing multiple times a day including at boot and during games, requiring hard restart using the reset button.
I ran Memtest86+ and consistently get errors in the same test (test 7), even after switching my RAM to different slots (from 2 and 4 to 1 and 3) and using a different pair of memory sticks borrowed from a working PC.
My guess now is that the RAM isn't the issue, so it must be CPU or motherboard related. Given how rare CPU issues are, I think it's likely that the motherboard that needs replacing. Any thoughts?
PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor	Purchased For $377.52
CPU Cooler	Noctua NH-U14S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler	Purchased For $98.23
Motherboard	Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	Purchased For $109.00
Memory	Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	Purchased For $68.49
Storage	Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	Purchased For $137.55
Storage	Seagate BarraCuda 4 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive	Purchased For $128.00
Storage	Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive	Purchased For $63.99
Video Card	PNY VERTO OC GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12 GB Video Card	$912.17
Case	Silverstone KL07 ATX Mid Tower Case	Purchased For $115.00
Power Supply	Enermax Revolution D.F. 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	Purchased For $149.00
Wireless Network Adapter	Asus PCE-AX58BT 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax PCIe x1 Wi-Fi Adapter	Purchased For $65.50
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$2224.45
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-22 09:27 AEST+1000