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GrapheneOS vs BIOS
GrapheneOS
37 positive (90%) · 3 mixed (7%) · 1 negative (2%)
Trust + time weighted: +88%
Top excerpts
I would personally only consider the Pixel if GrapheneOS is something you'd be interested in switching to, when that becomes available on Pixel 10s.
still grapheneos, get a pixel
pixel+grapheneos for sure.
i was tracking the price. wanted a pixel for grapheneos for a while
grapheneos is goated
BIOS
59 positive (62%) · 13 mixed (14%) · 23 negative (24%)
Trust + time weighted: +34%
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BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is the foundational software for PC hardware initialization, and while it is essential for system stability and performance tuning, users view updates with significant caution. It is frequently used to enable high-speed RAM profiles (XMP/EXPO) and fix compatibility issues between older motherboards and newer components. However, the process of flashing a BIOS is considered high-risk due to the potential for bricking hardware, and new versions occasionally introduce thermal or stability regressions.
Pros
- Crucial for improving memory stability, especially on AM5 platforms
- Enables RAM performance features like XMP and EXPO
- Fixes hardware compatibility issues, such as allowing older motherboards to work with modern GPUs
- Allows customization of power-on behavior (e.g., 'Always Off' after AC power loss)
Cons
- Flashing carries a risk of bricking the motherboard if the process is interrupted
- Newer updates can sometimes be less stable or cause CPUs to run hotter than previous versions
- User interfaces are inconsistent across brands and can be difficult for beginners to navigate
- Older BIOS versions may have expired Secure Boot certificates
Top excerpts
There's usually a setting in the bios that is something like power on after loss of power so, it's certainly possible. I used to turn my computer on remotely with a wifi switch and this setting enabled.
The new update installed easily, but once loading into Windows, it was unstable and running super hot. No worries, I had a copy of the stable BIOS on hand, so I will just re-flash. It was going great and at 75%, the system shut down. The board was bricked, nothing.
Depends on the age of the BIOS version. If it is from before 2024 be aware that Secure Boot Certificates are expired.
update BIOS if you haven’t already (AM5 memory stability improves a lot with updates) or decrease DRAM voltage slightly
Never, ever, update a BIOS on a working machine with no known issues. Especially not one that's old.