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50+ places to get birthday freebies, including Sephora, Cheesecake Factory, and more

50+ places to get birthday freebies, including Sephora, Cheesecake Factory, and more

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It’s your birthday? Happy birthday! And in the wise words of Parks and Rec: Treat yourself. But don’t worry, that doesn’t mean spending money. If you, like me, have spent hours online watching people’s birthday freebie hauls, it’s time to do one yourself.

With birthday freebies, you could plan a day that gets you a free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So, where does one get all these birthday freebies? We rounded up 50 places to collect all your free birthday rewards.

And if you think these are too good to be true, your inclination might be to run. Most retailers and restaurants require you to sign up for their rewards programs to earn your birthday freebies, and some require a minimum annual spend. But with a little planning, you can guarantee yourself a birthday full of free stuff.

  • Applebee’s: Members of Club Applebee’s enjoy a free dessert on their birthday. Not to mention, you get a free appetizer when you sign up for the club.

  • Auntie Anne’s: On your birthday, Auntie Anne’s Rewards members enjoy a free pretzel. Keep in mind, you must make at least one purchase annually to qualify.

  • AMC: AMC Stubs Insiders enjoy a free large popcorn during their birthday month. But for Premiere and A-List members, enjoy a free large popcorn and a large fountain drink during your birthday month.

  • Baskin-Robbins: Baskin-Robbins Rewards members enjoy a free scoop on their birthday after their first qualified purchase.

  • Benihana: For members of Benihana’s Friends with Benefits rewards program (which also includes STK Steakhouse, Kona Grill, RA Sushi, Samurai, or Salt Water Social restaurants), enjoy a $50 birthday reward to use toward a birthday meal.

  • Buca Di Beppo: Join Buca Di Beppo’s eClub and get a free Colossal Brownie Sundae on your birthday.

  • Burger King: With Burger King’s Royal Perks program, enjoy double rewards during your birthday month and a free item on your birthday. You’ll earn 20 points (or “Crowns” as BK calls them) for every $1 spent, which can be redeemed for even more free stuff.

  • Buffalo Wild Wings: As a member of Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin’ Rewards, enjoy a free six-piece wing on your birthday.

  • Cava: For fans of Mediterranean cuisine, join Cava Rewards and get a freebie on your birthday. Members enjoy their choice of a free drink, pita chips, or dessert.

  • Cheesecake Factory: Join Cheesecake Rewards, and on your birthday, get a free slice of cheesecake or a layered cake.

  • Chili’s: Sign up for My Chili’s Rewards and enjoy a free molten lava cake on your birthday.

  • Chipotle: We see free chips and guac in your future. At Chipotle, join the restaurant’s reward program and enjoy a free birthday reward.

  • Cinnabon: Cinnabon Rewards members enjoy a free 16-ounce cold brew on their birthday.

  • Cold Stone Creamery: For Cold Stone Creamery Rewards members, receive a birthday coupon. The reward will be sent seven days before your birthday and is redeemable until seven days after your birthday.

  • Crumbl Cookies: At Crumbl Cookies, Silver Tier and above rewards members enjoy a free single cookie voucher on their birthday.

  • Dairy Queen: Members of the DQ Rewards get a coupon for a free treat on their birthday, but you must spend at least $1 in the 45 days prior to your birthday, so plan ahead.

  • Denny’s: Your birthday breakfast is covered at Denny’s. Members of Denny’s Rewards enjoy a free Value Slam on their birthday.

  • Domino’s: At Domino’s, loyal customers of Domino’s Rewards enjoy a free birthday gift. The gifts vary and may include a free medium pizza, free lava cakes, or a discount.

  • Dunkin’ Donuts: While Dunkin’ doesn’t give out free drinks or donuts on your birthday, they will give you extra points. Dunkin’ Rewards members get 3x points on their birthday, which you can redeem later for free food and drinks.

  • Edible Arrangements: If you love sending Edible Arrangements, then you’ll be gifted back on your birthday. Members of its rewards program receive a free box of dipped fruit on their birthday.

  • IHOP: For pancake lovers, sign up for IHOP’s International Bank of Pancakes rewards and collect points to receive a free full stack of pancakes on your birthday.

  • Jamba Juice: A sweet but nutritious birthday treat could come from Jamba Juice, as Jamba Rewards members receive a free birthday smoothie.

  • Jersey Mike’s: How about your birthday served Mike’s Way? Join Jersey Mike’s email club and get a free birthday sub — as long as you’ve purchased a regular sub within the past year.

  • Jimmy John’s: Join the Jimmy John’s rewards program and enjoy a free sub on your birthday.

  • Krispy Kreme: Donut lovers need to be in Krispy Kreme’s rewards program, which gets you a free birthday donut.

  • LongHorn Steakhouse: On your birthday, you deserve a steak dinner, and LongHorn thinks so, too. When you join LongHorn’s eClub, you get a free dessert or special coupon on your birthday.

  • McDonald’s: Receive a free medium fry at McDonald’s on your birthday by downloading the McDonald’s app and joining My McDonald’s Rewards.

  • Olive Garden: When you sign up for Olive Garden’s email list, you’ll get a coupon for free dessert on your birthday. Unlimited breadsticks, salad, and free chocolate lasagna certainly sound like the perfect birthday meal.

  • Panera Bread: Members of MyPanera rewards get a free treat on their birthday: a muffin, cookie, pastry, or bagel.

  • Papa John’s: For a sweet birthday treat, join Papa Rewards. You’ll be treated to a free dessert on your birthday.

  • P.F. Chang’s: At P.F. Chang’s, get a free appetizer or dessert as a member of the restaurant’s rewards program. That means your birthday lettuce wraps could be totally free.

  • Pinkberry: Froyo is making a comeback. Pinkcard members get a free small yogurt with toppings on their birthday.

  • Pizza Hut: Sign up for Pizza Hut’s reward program and get a reward of breadsticks or cinnamon sticks on your birthday. Just make sure your birthday is added to your profile.

  • Red Lobster: Go for the cheddar bay biscuits and stay for the free birthday reward. Joining Red Lobster’s rewards gets you a free birthday dessert.

  • Red Robin: A burger could be on the house when you go to Red Robin on your birthday. To qualify, sign up for Red Robin Royalty and spend $10 prior to your birthday.

  • Ruby Tuesday: Enjoy a free burger or Garden Bar entree at Ruby Tuesday on your birthday when you sign up for Ruby Rewards. Just sign up in the app or online.

  • Sbarro: Pizza lovers get a free XL NY Slice at Sbarro on their birthday. To get the reward, you must have a Sbarro rewards account and have the Sbarro app downloaded.

  • 7-Eleven: You don’t have to wait for free slushie day on 7/11. With 7Rewards, get a free small slushie on your birthday, too.

  • Shake Shack: For a sweet birthday treat, add your birthday to your Shake Shack account and receive a free milkshake on the big day.

  • Starbucks: As a member of Starbucks rewards, get a free drink or snack on your birthday.

  • Subway: As a card-carrying member of the Sub Club, you’ll enjoy a free cookie on your birthday, yum!

  • Taco Bell: Join Taco Bell’s rewards program and climb the tiers throughout the year to get a free birthday surprise. Earn 250 points and get to the restaurant’s Hot Tier, and the birthday reward will be all yours.

  • TGI Fridays: At TGI Fridays, not only will you get serenaded with a birthday song, but you’ll also enjoy a free birthday dessert. To redeem, you must be a member of Fridays Rewards.

  • Waffle House: Waffle lovers need to join Waffle House’s Regulars Club. Joining gets you coupons and a sweet birthday treat.

  • Wingstop: When you sign up for a Wingstop account, receive a free birthday reward to celebrate.

  • Aerie and American Eagle: For a new birthday ‘fit, join RealRewards by American Eagle and Aerie and receive a $5 birthday reward. Rewards are sent out seven days prior to your birthday.

  • Bath & Body Works: Start a new year smelling right with Bath & Body Works. Create a rewards account and receive a free birthday surprise.

  • CVS: If you have a CVS card, your ExtraCare membership will get you a $3 reward on your birthday. Just go to the CVS app to claim.

  • DSW: Treat yourself to a new pair of shoes. As a member of DSW’s VIP program, you’ll receive a $5 gift certificate to use during your birthday month.

  • Old Navy: Climb the ranks of Old Navy’s rewards program, and you and a family member could enjoy a reward on your birthday. Core members receive a birthday bonus, while Premier members (who spend $350+ annually) get a birthday bonus to share with a family member. Meanwhile, Old Navy card members get a birthday bonus to share with three family members.

  • Sephora: Sephora’s birthday gifts are iconic. During your birthday month, Sephora Insiders receive a free gift to redeem in-store or online.

  • Stanley: For the Stanley Cup enthusiasts, it’s time to sign up for the Stanley Club, which gets you a free birthday gift.

  • Target: What’s better than a discount on things you already need? Target Circle members get a 5% discount on their birthday.

  • Ulta: Ulta Rewards members also get some pampering on their bdays. Just sign-up with your email and put in your birthday, and you’ll get a treat when the big day rolls around.

  • Yankee Candle: For candle lovers, there’s Yankee Candle’s Fragrance Family rewards. When you sign up with your email and input your birthday into your profile, you’ll receive a birthday gift.

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    Hot showers, like electricity, are a luxury that’s easy to take for granted. That all changes after a few nights camping at a music festival, a week toiling at a backcountry job site, or overlanding all summer in the great unknown. An itchy scalp and the vague smell of warm clams suddenly make the idea of spending hundreds on a portable shower seem less absurd.

    I’ve been testing the Hottap Go from Australia-based Joolca while vanlifing to shower after surfing and to wash up after cooking. It features a 12L integrated water tank which is an improvement on other portable showers that require an external container and long, cumbersome hose that’s easy to trip over. The Hottap Go also recirculates the water until it reaches your chosen temperature. This slows things down a bit, compared to “instant” portable showers, but it doesn’t waste water since it won’t produce an initial shock of cold water that’s usually sprayed into the ground.

    The $554 Hottap Go requires an external 12V power source, but in the US Joolca sells a 12V / 5A $165 power bank that attaches magnetically to the case. In Europe I had to roll my own with an €85 (about $100) power bank found on Amazon. The result is a true, fully self-contained hot water system that can be taken anywhere.

    $554

    The Good

    • All-in-one solution for hot showers anywhere
    • Water tank large enough for two showers
    • All accessories and attachments store inside the unit
    • No water wasted unlike competitors
    • Temperature remains steady

    The Bad

    • Very expensive
    • Battery is optional and attaches to the outside of the case
    • Have to wait a few minutes to heat up
    • Water pressure is just okay

    To clear up any confusion right away: the Hottap Go requires electricity to power the integrated water pump and display but it heats the water with propane gas. It works with standard 1lb propane canisters out of the box, and larger tanks with a hose and regulator you must provide.

    One thing I love about the Hottap Go is that the hoses, battery, showerhead, and gas canister can all be stored inside the water tank when not in use for easy portability and storage. I also like that the flow-adjustable showerhead comes with a magnetic holder. Taken together with its approach to preheating the water through recirculation, it’s clear that Joolca’s product designers have learned from the shortcomings of the current crop of portable propane showers.

    To shower, you first attach the quick-release hoses for the gas and showerhead, plug the shower into a 12V power source (power bank, power station, or the cigarette plug inside your car), set your desired temperature and wait. The unit will begin heating and recirculating the water until a series of beeps indicates that the target temperature is reached. I brought tap water up to a hot 47C / 117F (per the display) in exactly four minutes, which was just enough time to gather everything I needed to shower outside my van with my modesty preserved.

    My makeshift shower stall between the rear doors of my van. The Hottap Go is hot and ready to go by the time I hang the towel.

    It also serves as an outdoor cleaning station to keep the messy dishes outside my living space.

    The magnetic showerhead holder is super convenient. It attaches to the body of the Hottap Go or pretty much anywhere and any angle on my van.

    The on/off button on the showerhead lets you conserve water as you lather. The grey dial adjusts the flow rate.

    On one windy day at the beach, I noticed the Hottap Go had to keep reigniting, despite its leeward venting. It failed so often that I saw an E3 error message on the display. Repositioning the shower out of the wind kept the flame lit. The handle on top makes it easy to move, and the seal around the lid ensures that water won’t slosh onto the ground or your power bank. Otherwise, the Hottap Go always lit and stayed lit without issue during my testing.

    Joolca says the Hottap Go is good for two “great showers” or a single “long, luxurious one.” I was able to take two functional yet satisfying showers from its full 12L (3.2 gal) water tank, making liberal use of the on/off switch on the showerhead to conserve water while lathering.

    1/11

    The hoses, gas canister, showerhead, and battery all fit inside for convenient transport and storage.

    Water flow is just okay, even at maximum setting. It’s strong enough to penetrate long, thick hair when shampooing but it’s not going to jettison grime from my mountain bike, for example. The magnetic holder is strong and the showerhead feels good in the hand with a nicely positioned on/off switch. Adjusting the flow rate dial is a two-handed operation, but mostly I just left it on max.

    If you’ll only use it once or twice a year, then spending over $554 for the Hottap Go portable shower doesn’t make much sense, especially when tankless portable showers like BougeRV’s cost half that. I much prefer the Hottap Go’s recirculating water tank, performance, and overall convenience, though I do wish the optional $165 magnetic power bank was included in that price. Still, for vanlifers like me or anyone who regularly spends days away from plumbing, $719 can be easily justified for what could be the best portable hot water shower available.

    • Tank: 12L (3.2 gal), ~2 showers
    • Water flow rate: 1.5 – 3.5 L/min (0.4 – 0.9 gal/min)
    • Shower hose: 3m (9.8 ft)
    • Showerhead has an integrated magnetic mount and controls to turn off the water and adjust its flow
    • Two-stage filter lets you use creek water
    • Cigarette socket power cable: 5m (16.4 ft), 12V DC
    • Power draw: 45W
    • Max temp: 60°C (140°F), pre-heats in ~5 min
    • Gas: 0.45 kg (1 lb) canister, ~15 showers
    • Gas flow rate: 20MJ/hr (18,956 BTU/hr)
    • Weight: 9.5 kg (20.9 lb) without water
    • Size: 495 x 359 x 180 mm (19.5 x 14.1 x 7.1 in), designed to fit most jerry can holders

    Photos by Thomas Ricker / The Verge

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    #filthy #portable #showerAccessory Reviews,Reviews,Tech,Work anywhere">Are you filthy enough for a 0 portable shower? Hot showers, like electricity, are a luxury that’s easy to take for granted. That all changes after a few nights camping at a music festival, a week toiling at a backcountry job site, or overlanding all summer in the great unknown. An itchy scalp and the vague smell of warm clams suddenly make the idea of spending hundreds on a portable shower seem less absurd.I’ve been testing the Hottap Go from Australia-based Joolca while vanlifing to shower after surfing and to wash up after cooking. It features a 12L integrated water tank which is an improvement on other portable showers that require an external container and long, cumbersome hose that’s easy to trip over. The Hottap Go also recirculates the water until it reaches your chosen temperature. This slows things down a bit, compared to “instant” portable showers, but it doesn’t waste water since it won’t produce an initial shock of cold water that’s usually sprayed into the ground.The 4 Hottap Go requires an external 12V power source, but in the US Joolca sells a 12V / 5A 5 power bank that attaches magnetically to the case. In Europe I had to roll my own with an €85 (about 0) power bank found on Amazon. The result is a true, fully self-contained hot water system that can be taken anywhere.4The GoodAll-in-one solution for hot showers anywhereWater tank large enough for two showersAll accessories and attachments store inside the unitNo water wasted unlike competitorsTemperature remains steadyThe BadVery expensiveBattery is optional and attaches to the outside of the caseHave to wait a few minutes to heat upWater pressure is just okayTo clear up any confusion right away: the Hottap Go requires electricity to power the integrated water pump and display but it heats the water with propane gas. It works with standard 1lb propane canisters out of the box, and larger tanks with a hose and regulator you must provide.One thing I love about the Hottap Go is that the hoses, battery, showerhead, and gas canister can all be stored inside the water tank when not in use for easy portability and storage. I also like that the flow-adjustable showerhead comes with a magnetic holder. Taken together with its approach to preheating the water through recirculation, it’s clear that Joolca’s product designers have learned from the shortcomings of the current crop of portable propane showers.To shower, you first attach the quick-release hoses for the gas and showerhead, plug the shower into a 12V power source (power bank, power station, or the cigarette plug inside your car), set your desired temperature and wait. The unit will begin heating and recirculating the water until a series of beeps indicates that the target temperature is reached. I brought tap water up to a hot 47C / 117F (per the display) in exactly four minutes, which was just enough time to gather everything I needed to shower outside my van with my modesty preserved.My makeshift shower stall between the rear doors of my van. The Hottap Go is hot and ready to go by the time I hang the towel.It also serves as an outdoor cleaning station to keep the messy dishes outside my living space.The magnetic showerhead holder is super convenient. It attaches to the body of the Hottap Go or pretty much anywhere and any angle on my van.The on/off button on the showerhead lets you conserve water as you lather. The grey dial adjusts the flow rate.On one windy day at the beach, I noticed the Hottap Go had to keep reigniting, despite its leeward venting. It failed so often that I saw an E3 error message on the display. Repositioning the shower out of the wind kept the flame lit. The handle on top makes it easy to move, and the seal around the lid ensures that water won’t slosh onto the ground or your power bank. Otherwise, the Hottap Go always lit and stayed lit without issue during my testing.Joolca says the Hottap Go is good for two “great showers” or a single “long, luxurious one.” I was able to take two functional yet satisfying showers from its full 12L (3.2 gal) water tank, making liberal use of the on/off switch on the showerhead to conserve water while lathering.1/11The hoses, gas canister, showerhead, and battery all fit inside for convenient transport and storage.Water flow is just okay, even at maximum setting. It’s strong enough to penetrate long, thick hair when shampooing but it’s not going to jettison grime from my mountain bike, for example. The magnetic holder is strong and the showerhead feels good in the hand with a nicely positioned on/off switch. Adjusting the flow rate dial is a two-handed operation, but mostly I just left it on max.If you’ll only use it once or twice a year, then spending over 4 for the Hottap Go portable shower doesn’t make much sense, especially when tankless portable showers like BougeRV’s cost half that. I much prefer the Hottap Go’s recirculating water tank, performance, and overall convenience, though I do wish the optional 5 magnetic power bank was included in that price. Still, for vanlifers like me or anyone who regularly spends days away from plumbing, 9 can be easily justified for what could be the best portable hot water shower available.Tank: 12L (3.2 gal), ~2 showersWater flow rate: 1.5 – 3.5 L/min (0.4 – 0.9 gal/min)Shower hose: 3m (9.8 ft)Showerhead has an integrated magnetic mount and controls to turn off the water and adjust its flowTwo-stage filter lets you use creek waterCigarette socket power cable: 5m (16.4 ft), 12V DCPower draw: 45WMax temp: 60°C (140°F), pre-heats in ~5 minGas: 0.45 kg (1 lb) canister, ~15 showersGas flow rate: 20MJ/hr (18,956 BTU/hr)Weight: 9.5 kg (20.9 lb) without waterSize: 495 x 359 x 180 mm (19.5 x 14.1 x 7.1 in), designed to fit most jerry can holdersPhotos by Thomas Ricker / The VergeFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Thomas RickerCloseThomas RickerPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Thomas RickerAccessory ReviewsCloseAccessory ReviewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Accessory ReviewsReviewsCloseReviewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All ReviewsTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechWork anywhereCloseWork anywherePosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Work anywhere#filthy #portable #showerAccessory Reviews,Reviews,Tech,Work anywhere

    Hottap Go from Australia-based Joolca while vanlifing to shower after surfing and to wash up after cooking. It features a 12L integrated water tank which is an improvement on other portable showers that require an external container and long, cumbersome hose that’s easy to trip over. The Hottap Go also recirculates the water until it reaches your chosen temperature. This slows things down a bit, compared to “instant” portable showers, but it doesn’t waste water since it won’t produce an initial shock of cold water that’s usually sprayed into the ground.

    The $554 Hottap Go requires an external 12V power source, but in the US Joolca sells a 12V / 5A $165 power bank that attaches magnetically to the case. In Europe I had to roll my own with an €85 (about $100) power bank found on Amazon. The result is a true, fully self-contained hot water system that can be taken anywhere.

    $554

    The Good

    • All-in-one solution for hot showers anywhere
    • Water tank large enough for two showers
    • All accessories and attachments store inside the unit
    • No water wasted unlike competitors
    • Temperature remains steady

    The Bad

    • Very expensive
    • Battery is optional and attaches to the outside of the case
    • Have to wait a few minutes to heat up
    • Water pressure is just okay

    To clear up any confusion right away: the Hottap Go requires electricity to power the integrated water pump and display but it heats the water with propane gas. It works with standard 1lb propane canisters out of the box, and larger tanks with a hose and regulator you must provide.

    One thing I love about the Hottap Go is that the hoses, battery, showerhead, and gas canister can all be stored inside the water tank when not in use for easy portability and storage. I also like that the flow-adjustable showerhead comes with a magnetic holder. Taken together with its approach to preheating the water through recirculation, it’s clear that Joolca’s product designers have learned from the shortcomings of the current crop of portable propane showers.

    To shower, you first attach the quick-release hoses for the gas and showerhead, plug the shower into a 12V power source (power bank, power station, or the cigarette plug inside your car), set your desired temperature and wait. The unit will begin heating and recirculating the water until a series of beeps indicates that the target temperature is reached. I brought tap water up to a hot 47C / 117F (per the display) in exactly four minutes, which was just enough time to gather everything I needed to shower outside my van with my modesty preserved.

    My makeshift shower stall between the rear doors of my van. The Hottap Go is hot and ready to go by the time I hang the towel.

    It also serves as an outdoor cleaning station to keep the messy dishes outside my living space.

    The magnetic showerhead holder is super convenient. It attaches to the body of the Hottap Go or pretty much anywhere and any angle on my van.

    The on/off button on the showerhead lets you conserve water as you lather. The grey dial adjusts the flow rate.

    On one windy day at the beach, I noticed the Hottap Go had to keep reigniting, despite its leeward venting. It failed so often that I saw an E3 error message on the display. Repositioning the shower out of the wind kept the flame lit. The handle on top makes it easy to move, and the seal around the lid ensures that water won’t slosh onto the ground or your power bank. Otherwise, the Hottap Go always lit and stayed lit without issue during my testing.

    Joolca says the Hottap Go is good for two “great showers” or a single “long, luxurious one.” I was able to take two functional yet satisfying showers from its full 12L (3.2 gal) water tank, making liberal use of the on/off switch on the showerhead to conserve water while lathering.

    1/11

    The hoses, gas canister, showerhead, and battery all fit inside for convenient transport and storage.

    Water flow is just okay, even at maximum setting. It’s strong enough to penetrate long, thick hair when shampooing but it’s not going to jettison grime from my mountain bike, for example. The magnetic holder is strong and the showerhead feels good in the hand with a nicely positioned on/off switch. Adjusting the flow rate dial is a two-handed operation, but mostly I just left it on max.

    If you’ll only use it once or twice a year, then spending over $554 for the Hottap Go portable shower doesn’t make much sense, especially when tankless portable showers like BougeRV’s cost half that. I much prefer the Hottap Go’s recirculating water tank, performance, and overall convenience, though I do wish the optional $165 magnetic power bank was included in that price. Still, for vanlifers like me or anyone who regularly spends days away from plumbing, $719 can be easily justified for what could be the best portable hot water shower available.

    • Tank: 12L (3.2 gal), ~2 showers
    • Water flow rate: 1.5 – 3.5 L/min (0.4 – 0.9 gal/min)
    • Shower hose: 3m (9.8 ft)
    • Showerhead has an integrated magnetic mount and controls to turn off the water and adjust its flow
    • Two-stage filter lets you use creek water
    • Cigarette socket power cable: 5m (16.4 ft), 12V DC
    • Power draw: 45W
    • Max temp: 60°C (140°F), pre-heats in ~5 min
    • Gas: 0.45 kg (1 lb) canister, ~15 showers
    • Gas flow rate: 20MJ/hr (18,956 BTU/hr)
    • Weight: 9.5 kg (20.9 lb) without water
    • Size: 495 x 359 x 180 mm (19.5 x 14.1 x 7.1 in), designed to fit most jerry can holders

    Photos by Thomas Ricker / The Verge

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    #filthy #portable #showerAccessory Reviews,Reviews,Tech,Work anywhere">Are you filthy enough for a $700 portable shower? 

    Hot showers, like electricity, are a luxury that’s easy to take for granted. That all changes after a few nights camping at a music festival, a week toiling at a backcountry job site, or overlanding all summer in the great unknown. An itchy scalp and the vague smell of warm clams suddenly make the idea of spending hundreds on a portable shower seem less absurd.

    I’ve been testing the Hottap Go from Australia-based Joolca while vanlifing to shower after surfing and to wash up after cooking. It features a 12L integrated water tank which is an improvement on other portable showers that require an external container and long, cumbersome hose that’s easy to trip over. The Hottap Go also recirculates the water until it reaches your chosen temperature. This slows things down a bit, compared to “instant” portable showers, but it doesn’t waste water since it won’t produce an initial shock of cold water that’s usually sprayed into the ground.

    The $554 Hottap Go requires an external 12V power source, but in the US Joolca sells a 12V / 5A $165 power bank that attaches magnetically to the case. In Europe I had to roll my own with an €85 (about $100) power bank found on Amazon. The result is a true, fully self-contained hot water system that can be taken anywhere.

    $554

    The Good

    • All-in-one solution for hot showers anywhere
    • Water tank large enough for two showers
    • All accessories and attachments store inside the unit
    • No water wasted unlike competitors
    • Temperature remains steady

    The Bad

    • Very expensive
    • Battery is optional and attaches to the outside of the case
    • Have to wait a few minutes to heat up
    • Water pressure is just okay

    To clear up any confusion right away: the Hottap Go requires electricity to power the integrated water pump and display but it heats the water with propane gas. It works with standard 1lb propane canisters out of the box, and larger tanks with a hose and regulator you must provide.

    One thing I love about the Hottap Go is that the hoses, battery, showerhead, and gas canister can all be stored inside the water tank when not in use for easy portability and storage. I also like that the flow-adjustable showerhead comes with a magnetic holder. Taken together with its approach to preheating the water through recirculation, it’s clear that Joolca’s product designers have learned from the shortcomings of the current crop of portable propane showers.

    To shower, you first attach the quick-release hoses for the gas and showerhead, plug the shower into a 12V power source (power bank, power station, or the cigarette plug inside your car), set your desired temperature and wait. The unit will begin heating and recirculating the water until a series of beeps indicates that the target temperature is reached. I brought tap water up to a hot 47C / 117F (per the display) in exactly four minutes, which was just enough time to gather everything I needed to shower outside my van with my modesty preserved.

    My makeshift shower stall between the rear doors of my van. The Hottap Go is hot and ready to go by the time I hang the towel.

    It also serves as an outdoor cleaning station to keep the messy dishes outside my living space.

    The magnetic showerhead holder is super convenient. It attaches to the body of the Hottap Go or pretty much anywhere and any angle on my van.

    The on/off button on the showerhead lets you conserve water as you lather. The grey dial adjusts the flow rate.

    On one windy day at the beach, I noticed the Hottap Go had to keep reigniting, despite its leeward venting. It failed so often that I saw an E3 error message on the display. Repositioning the shower out of the wind kept the flame lit. The handle on top makes it easy to move, and the seal around the lid ensures that water won’t slosh onto the ground or your power bank. Otherwise, the Hottap Go always lit and stayed lit without issue during my testing.

    Joolca says the Hottap Go is good for two “great showers” or a single “long, luxurious one.” I was able to take two functional yet satisfying showers from its full 12L (3.2 gal) water tank, making liberal use of the on/off switch on the showerhead to conserve water while lathering.

    1/11

    The hoses, gas canister, showerhead, and battery all fit inside for convenient transport and storage.

    Water flow is just okay, even at maximum setting. It’s strong enough to penetrate long, thick hair when shampooing but it’s not going to jettison grime from my mountain bike, for example. The magnetic holder is strong and the showerhead feels good in the hand with a nicely positioned on/off switch. Adjusting the flow rate dial is a two-handed operation, but mostly I just left it on max.

    If you’ll only use it once or twice a year, then spending over $554 for the Hottap Go portable shower doesn’t make much sense, especially when tankless portable showers like BougeRV’s cost half that. I much prefer the Hottap Go’s recirculating water tank, performance, and overall convenience, though I do wish the optional $165 magnetic power bank was included in that price. Still, for vanlifers like me or anyone who regularly spends days away from plumbing, $719 can be easily justified for what could be the best portable hot water shower available.

    • Tank: 12L (3.2 gal), ~2 showers
    • Water flow rate: 1.5 – 3.5 L/min (0.4 – 0.9 gal/min)
    • Shower hose: 3m (9.8 ft)
    • Showerhead has an integrated magnetic mount and controls to turn off the water and adjust its flow
    • Two-stage filter lets you use creek water
    • Cigarette socket power cable: 5m (16.4 ft), 12V DC
    • Power draw: 45W
    • Max temp: 60°C (140°F), pre-heats in ~5 min
    • Gas: 0.45 kg (1 lb) canister, ~15 showers
    • Gas flow rate: 20MJ/hr (18,956 BTU/hr)
    • Weight: 9.5 kg (20.9 lb) without water
    • Size: 495 x 359 x 180 mm (19.5 x 14.1 x 7.1 in), designed to fit most jerry can holders

    Photos by Thomas Ricker / The Verge

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    U.S. federal cybersecurity agency CISA said it did not have a prepared response plan for how it should handle a cybersecurity incident in May, after an investigative reporter notified the agency that a contractor had publicly exposed sensitive keys and credentials for accessing U.S. government systems.

    CISA, the Homeland Security unit tasked with defending federal networks and helping to safeguard critical infrastructure, revealed Friday in a postmortem report that its staff “had to spend time building [a playbook] during the early stages of the incident.” The agency said it is important to prepare playbooks for “all anticipated needs” to ensure that organizations are ready to respond in the event of a security incident rather than scrambling to improvise one in real time.

    The agency did not say how long the missing playbook delayed CISA’s response, and a spokesperson did not immediately respond to TechCrunch’s request for comment. 

    Independent cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs reported in May that a security researcher with cyber firm GitGuardian alerted him to reams of exposed passwords stored in a publicly accessible GitHub repository, which an employee of a CISA contractor had uploaded.

    According to Krebs, the researcher tried to alert the contractor but didn’t hear back. Only after Krebs contacted CISA did the agency take the repository offline and revoke and replace all of the exposed credentials to prevent any potential future abuse.

    CISA said that no customer or mission data was exposed in the incident and thanked the researcher and reporter for their help. The agency said that its channels for allowing security researchers to notify CISA of potential incidents “were not well defined,” and that it has made changes to make it easier and faster for researchers to contact the agency.

    CISA has been without a permanent director since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in January 2025. The agency has also been affected by cuts, furloughs, and layoffs affecting about a third of its workforce since Trump took office. 

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    #cybersecurity #agency #CISA #build #incident #playbook #incident #agency #reveals #TechCrunchCISA,cybersecurity,us government">US cybersecurity agency CISA had to build its incident playbook during the incident, agency reveals | TechCrunch U.S. federal cybersecurity agency CISA said it did not have a prepared response plan for how it should handle a cybersecurity incident in May, after an investigative reporter notified the agency that a contractor had publicly exposed sensitive keys and credentials for accessing U.S. government systems. CISA, the Homeland Security unit tasked with defending federal networks and helping to safeguard critical infrastructure, revealed Friday in a postmortem report that its staff “had to spend time building [a playbook] during the early stages of the incident.” The agency said it is important to prepare playbooks for “all anticipated needs” to ensure that organizations are ready to respond in the event of a security incident rather than scrambling to improvise one in real time. The agency did not say how long the missing playbook delayed CISA’s response, and a spokesperson did not immediately respond to TechCrunch’s request for comment.  Independent cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs reported in May that a security researcher with cyber firm GitGuardian alerted him to reams of exposed passwords stored in a publicly accessible GitHub repository, which an employee of a CISA contractor had uploaded. According to Krebs, the researcher tried to alert the contractor but didn’t hear back. Only after Krebs contacted CISA did the agency take the repository offline and revoke and replace all of the exposed credentials to prevent any potential future abuse. CISA said that no customer or mission data was exposed in the incident and thanked the researcher and reporter for their help. The agency said that its channels for allowing security researchers to notify CISA of potential incidents “were not well defined,” and that it has made changes to make it easier and faster for researchers to contact the agency. CISA has been without a permanent director since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in January 2025. The agency has also been affected by cuts, furloughs, and layoffs affecting about a third of its workforce since Trump took office.  When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence.#cybersecurity #agency #CISA #build #incident #playbook #incident #agency #reveals #TechCrunchCISA,cybersecurity,us government

    in a postmortem report that its staff “had to spend time building [a playbook] during the early stages of the incident.” The agency said it is important to prepare playbooks for “all anticipated needs” to ensure that organizations are ready to respond in the event of a security incident rather than scrambling to improvise one in real time.

    The agency did not say how long the missing playbook delayed CISA’s response, and a spokesperson did not immediately respond to TechCrunch’s request for comment. 

    Independent cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs reported in May that a security researcher with cyber firm GitGuardian alerted him to reams of exposed passwords stored in a publicly accessible GitHub repository, which an employee of a CISA contractor had uploaded.

    According to Krebs, the researcher tried to alert the contractor but didn’t hear back. Only after Krebs contacted CISA did the agency take the repository offline and revoke and replace all of the exposed credentials to prevent any potential future abuse.

    CISA said that no customer or mission data was exposed in the incident and thanked the researcher and reporter for their help. The agency said that its channels for allowing security researchers to notify CISA of potential incidents “were not well defined,” and that it has made changes to make it easier and faster for researchers to contact the agency.

    CISA has been without a permanent director since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in January 2025. The agency has also been affected by cuts, furloughs, and layoffs affecting about a third of its workforce since Trump took office. 

    When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence.

    #cybersecurity #agency #CISA #build #incident #playbook #incident #agency #reveals #TechCrunchCISA,cybersecurity,us government">US cybersecurity agency CISA had to build its incident playbook during the incident, agency reveals | TechCrunch

    U.S. federal cybersecurity agency CISA said it did not have a prepared response plan for how it should handle a cybersecurity incident in May, after an investigative reporter notified the agency that a contractor had publicly exposed sensitive keys and credentials for accessing U.S. government systems.

    CISA, the Homeland Security unit tasked with defending federal networks and helping to safeguard critical infrastructure, revealed Friday in a postmortem report that its staff “had to spend time building [a playbook] during the early stages of the incident.” The agency said it is important to prepare playbooks for “all anticipated needs” to ensure that organizations are ready to respond in the event of a security incident rather than scrambling to improvise one in real time.

    The agency did not say how long the missing playbook delayed CISA’s response, and a spokesperson did not immediately respond to TechCrunch’s request for comment. 

    Independent cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs reported in May that a security researcher with cyber firm GitGuardian alerted him to reams of exposed passwords stored in a publicly accessible GitHub repository, which an employee of a CISA contractor had uploaded.

    According to Krebs, the researcher tried to alert the contractor but didn’t hear back. Only after Krebs contacted CISA did the agency take the repository offline and revoke and replace all of the exposed credentials to prevent any potential future abuse.

    CISA said that no customer or mission data was exposed in the incident and thanked the researcher and reporter for their help. The agency said that its channels for allowing security researchers to notify CISA of potential incidents “were not well defined,” and that it has made changes to make it easier and faster for researchers to contact the agency.

    CISA has been without a permanent director since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in January 2025. The agency has also been affected by cuts, furloughs, and layoffs affecting about a third of its workforce since Trump took office. 

    When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence.

    #cybersecurity #agency #CISA #build #incident #playbook #incident #agency #reveals #TechCrunchCISA,cybersecurity,us government
    Power supplies aren’t exactly the most exciting PC component to talk about. But considering how expensive modern graphics cards have become, and the issues we’ve seen with melting 12V-2×6 connectors over the past few years, it’s probably one of the few components you don’t want to cheap out on. That’s why GIGABYTE’s new GAMING Series power supplies are interesting. The company has introduced a new feature called T-Guard, which actively monitors the temperature of the GPU power connector and steps in before things get out of hand.

    T-Guard Monitors Your GPU Power Cable in Real Time

    The biggest highlight of the new PSU lineup is T-Guard, an active safety system designed specifically for the newer 12V-2×6 graphics card connector. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, the PSU continuously monitors the connector using built-in temperature sensors. If it detects abnormal heat, which can occur due to a loose cable or excessive electrical load, it immediately alerts the system and begins protecting the hardware.

    Rather than shutting down the entire PC instantly, the PSU intelligently reduces power only to the graphics card. That means the rest of the system can continue running normally, giving users enough time to save any unsaved work before safely powering the machine off. If your processor has integrated graphics, you’ll still get video output even after the GPU power has been limited, making it much easier to troubleshoot the issue rather than staring at a black screen.

    Combined with real-time temperature monitoring, automatic GPU power limiting, and the ability to recover your work before shutdown, GIGABYTE says T-Guard offers three layers of protection against connector failures.

    Built for Modern Gaming PCs

    GIGABYTE Launches New Gaming PSUs That Can Detect GPU Cable Overheating Power supplies aren’t exactly the most exciting PC component to talk about. But considering how expensive modern graphics cards have become, and the issues we’ve seen with melting 12V-2×6 connectors over the past few years, it’s probably one of the few components you don’t want to cheap out on. That’s why GIGABYTE’s new GAMING Series power supplies are interesting. The company has introduced a new feature called T-Guard, which actively monitors the temperature of the GPU power connector and steps in before things get out of hand. T-Guard Monitors Your GPU Power Cable in Real Time The biggest highlight of the new PSU lineup is T-Guard, an active safety system designed specifically for the newer 12V-2×6 graphics card connector. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, the PSU continuously monitors the connector using built-in temperature sensors. If it detects abnormal heat, which can occur due to a loose cable or excessive electrical load, it immediately alerts the system and begins protecting the hardware. Rather than shutting down the entire PC instantly, the PSU intelligently reduces power only to the graphics card. That means the rest of the system can continue running normally, giving users enough time to save any unsaved work before safely powering the machine off. If your processor has integrated graphics, you’ll still get video output even after the GPU power has been limited, making it much easier to troubleshoot the issue rather than staring at a black screen. Combined with real-time temperature monitoring, automatic GPU power limiting, and the ability to recover your work before shutdown, GIGABYTE says T-Guard offers three layers of protection against connector failures. Built for Modern Gaming PCs Beyond the new safety features, the GAMING Series also ticks most of the boxes you’d expect from a modern enthusiast power supply. The units are fully compliant with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, making them ready for current and upcoming graphics cards. They’re available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W capacities and come in both Black and Ice color options to better match different PC builds. Internally, GIGABYTE uses 100% Japanese capacitors, while the included dual-color 12V-2×6 cable makes it easier to confirm that the GPU connector has been plugged in correctly before powering on the system. GIGABYTE has also focused on efficiency and acoustics with the new lineup. The PSUs have received Cybenetics ETA Platinum certification for energy efficiency and the Cybenetics LAMBDA A+ certification for low noise. According to the company, average operating noise stays below 20 dB(A) under typical workloads. Cooling duties are handled by a 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan, while HybridCool technology can completely stop the fan during lighter workloads. This allows the PSU to operate almost silently when the system isn’t under heavy load. #GIGABYTE #Launches #Gaming #PSUs #Detect #GPU #Cable #OverheatingGigaByte

    Beyond the new safety features, the GAMING Series also ticks most of the boxes you’d expect from a modern enthusiast power supply. The units are fully compliant with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, making them ready for current and upcoming graphics cards. They’re available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W capacities and come in both Black and Ice color options to better match different PC builds. Internally, GIGABYTE uses 100% Japanese capacitors, while the included dual-color 12V-2×6 cable makes it easier to confirm that the GPU connector has been plugged in correctly before powering on the system.

    GIGABYTE has also focused on efficiency and acoustics with the new lineup. The PSUs have received Cybenetics ETA Platinum certification for energy efficiency and the Cybenetics LAMBDA A+ certification for low noise. According to the company, average operating noise stays below 20 dB(A) under typical workloads. Cooling duties are handled by a 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan, while HybridCool technology can completely stop the fan during lighter workloads. This allows the PSU to operate almost silently when the system isn’t under heavy load.

    #GIGABYTE #Launches #Gaming #PSUs #Detect #GPU #Cable #OverheatingGigaByte">GIGABYTE Launches New Gaming PSUs That Can Detect GPU Cable Overheating Power supplies aren’t exactly the most exciting PC component to talk about. But considering how expensive modern graphics cards have become, and the issues we’ve seen with melting 12V-2×6 connectors over the past few years, it’s probably one of the few components you don’t want to cheap out on. That’s why GIGABYTE’s new GAMING Series power supplies are interesting. The company has introduced a new feature called T-Guard, which actively monitors the temperature of the GPU power connector and steps in before things get out of hand. T-Guard Monitors Your GPU Power Cable in Real Time The biggest highlight of the new PSU lineup is T-Guard, an active safety system designed specifically for the newer 12V-2×6 graphics card connector. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, the PSU continuously monitors the connector using built-in temperature sensors. If it detects abnormal heat, which can occur due to a loose cable or excessive electrical load, it immediately alerts the system and begins protecting the hardware. Rather than shutting down the entire PC instantly, the PSU intelligently reduces power only to the graphics card. That means the rest of the system can continue running normally, giving users enough time to save any unsaved work before safely powering the machine off. If your processor has integrated graphics, you’ll still get video output even after the GPU power has been limited, making it much easier to troubleshoot the issue rather than staring at a black screen. Combined with real-time temperature monitoring, automatic GPU power limiting, and the ability to recover your work before shutdown, GIGABYTE says T-Guard offers three layers of protection against connector failures. Built for Modern Gaming PCs Beyond the new safety features, the GAMING Series also ticks most of the boxes you’d expect from a modern enthusiast power supply. The units are fully compliant with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, making them ready for current and upcoming graphics cards. They’re available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W capacities and come in both Black and Ice color options to better match different PC builds. Internally, GIGABYTE uses 100% Japanese capacitors, while the included dual-color 12V-2×6 cable makes it easier to confirm that the GPU connector has been plugged in correctly before powering on the system. GIGABYTE has also focused on efficiency and acoustics with the new lineup. The PSUs have received Cybenetics ETA Platinum certification for energy efficiency and the Cybenetics LAMBDA A+ certification for low noise. According to the company, average operating noise stays below 20 dB(A) under typical workloads. Cooling duties are handled by a 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan, while HybridCool technology can completely stop the fan during lighter workloads. This allows the PSU to operate almost silently when the system isn’t under heavy load. #GIGABYTE #Launches #Gaming #PSUs #Detect #GPU #Cable #OverheatingGigaByte

    aren’t exactly the most exciting PC component to talk about. But considering how expensive modern graphics cards have become, and the issues we’ve seen with melting 12V-2×6 connectors over the past few years, it’s probably one of the few components you don’t want to cheap out on. That’s why GIGABYTE’s new GAMING Series power supplies are interesting. The company has introduced a new feature called T-Guard, which actively monitors the temperature of the GPU power connector and steps in before things get out of hand.

    T-Guard Monitors Your GPU Power Cable in Real Time

    The biggest highlight of the new PSU lineup is T-Guard, an active safety system designed specifically for the newer 12V-2×6 graphics card connector. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, the PSU continuously monitors the connector using built-in temperature sensors. If it detects abnormal heat, which can occur due to a loose cable or excessive electrical load, it immediately alerts the system and begins protecting the hardware.

    Rather than shutting down the entire PC instantly, the PSU intelligently reduces power only to the graphics card. That means the rest of the system can continue running normally, giving users enough time to save any unsaved work before safely powering the machine off. If your processor has integrated graphics, you’ll still get video output even after the GPU power has been limited, making it much easier to troubleshoot the issue rather than staring at a black screen.

    Combined with real-time temperature monitoring, automatic GPU power limiting, and the ability to recover your work before shutdown, GIGABYTE says T-Guard offers three layers of protection against connector failures.

    Built for Modern Gaming PCs

    GIGABYTE Launches New Gaming PSUs That Can Detect GPU Cable Overheating Power supplies aren’t exactly the most exciting PC component to talk about. But considering how expensive modern graphics cards have become, and the issues we’ve seen with melting 12V-2×6 connectors over the past few years, it’s probably one of the few components you don’t want to cheap out on. That’s why GIGABYTE’s new GAMING Series power supplies are interesting. The company has introduced a new feature called T-Guard, which actively monitors the temperature of the GPU power connector and steps in before things get out of hand. T-Guard Monitors Your GPU Power Cable in Real Time The biggest highlight of the new PSU lineup is T-Guard, an active safety system designed specifically for the newer 12V-2×6 graphics card connector. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, the PSU continuously monitors the connector using built-in temperature sensors. If it detects abnormal heat, which can occur due to a loose cable or excessive electrical load, it immediately alerts the system and begins protecting the hardware. Rather than shutting down the entire PC instantly, the PSU intelligently reduces power only to the graphics card. That means the rest of the system can continue running normally, giving users enough time to save any unsaved work before safely powering the machine off. If your processor has integrated graphics, you’ll still get video output even after the GPU power has been limited, making it much easier to troubleshoot the issue rather than staring at a black screen. Combined with real-time temperature monitoring, automatic GPU power limiting, and the ability to recover your work before shutdown, GIGABYTE says T-Guard offers three layers of protection against connector failures. Built for Modern Gaming PCs Beyond the new safety features, the GAMING Series also ticks most of the boxes you’d expect from a modern enthusiast power supply. The units are fully compliant with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, making them ready for current and upcoming graphics cards. They’re available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W capacities and come in both Black and Ice color options to better match different PC builds. Internally, GIGABYTE uses 100% Japanese capacitors, while the included dual-color 12V-2×6 cable makes it easier to confirm that the GPU connector has been plugged in correctly before powering on the system. GIGABYTE has also focused on efficiency and acoustics with the new lineup. The PSUs have received Cybenetics ETA Platinum certification for energy efficiency and the Cybenetics LAMBDA A+ certification for low noise. According to the company, average operating noise stays below 20 dB(A) under typical workloads. Cooling duties are handled by a 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan, while HybridCool technology can completely stop the fan during lighter workloads. This allows the PSU to operate almost silently when the system isn’t under heavy load. #GIGABYTE #Launches #Gaming #PSUs #Detect #GPU #Cable #OverheatingGigaByte

    Beyond the new safety features, the GAMING Series also ticks most of the boxes you’d expect from a modern enthusiast power supply. The units are fully compliant with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, making them ready for current and upcoming graphics cards. They’re available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W capacities and come in both Black and Ice color options to better match different PC builds. Internally, GIGABYTE uses 100% Japanese capacitors, while the included dual-color 12V-2×6 cable makes it easier to confirm that the GPU connector has been plugged in correctly before powering on the system.

    GIGABYTE has also focused on efficiency and acoustics with the new lineup. The PSUs have received Cybenetics ETA Platinum certification for energy efficiency and the Cybenetics LAMBDA A+ certification for low noise. According to the company, average operating noise stays below 20 dB(A) under typical workloads. Cooling duties are handled by a 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan, while HybridCool technology can completely stop the fan during lighter workloads. This allows the PSU to operate almost silently when the system isn’t under heavy load.

    #GIGABYTE #Launches #Gaming #PSUs #Detect #GPU #Cable #OverheatingGigaByte">GIGABYTE Launches New Gaming PSUs That Can Detect GPU Cable Overheating

    Power supplies aren’t exactly the most exciting PC component to talk about. But considering how expensive modern graphics cards have become, and the issues we’ve seen with melting 12V-2×6 connectors over the past few years, it’s probably one of the few components you don’t want to cheap out on. That’s why GIGABYTE’s new GAMING Series power supplies are interesting. The company has introduced a new feature called T-Guard, which actively monitors the temperature of the GPU power connector and steps in before things get out of hand.

    T-Guard Monitors Your GPU Power Cable in Real Time

    The biggest highlight of the new PSU lineup is T-Guard, an active safety system designed specifically for the newer 12V-2×6 graphics card connector. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, the PSU continuously monitors the connector using built-in temperature sensors. If it detects abnormal heat, which can occur due to a loose cable or excessive electrical load, it immediately alerts the system and begins protecting the hardware.

    Rather than shutting down the entire PC instantly, the PSU intelligently reduces power only to the graphics card. That means the rest of the system can continue running normally, giving users enough time to save any unsaved work before safely powering the machine off. If your processor has integrated graphics, you’ll still get video output even after the GPU power has been limited, making it much easier to troubleshoot the issue rather than staring at a black screen.

    Combined with real-time temperature monitoring, automatic GPU power limiting, and the ability to recover your work before shutdown, GIGABYTE says T-Guard offers three layers of protection against connector failures.

    Built for Modern Gaming PCs

    GIGABYTE Launches New Gaming PSUs That Can Detect GPU Cable Overheating Power supplies aren’t exactly the most exciting PC component to talk about. But considering how expensive modern graphics cards have become, and the issues we’ve seen with melting 12V-2×6 connectors over the past few years, it’s probably one of the few components you don’t want to cheap out on. That’s why GIGABYTE’s new GAMING Series power supplies are interesting. The company has introduced a new feature called T-Guard, which actively monitors the temperature of the GPU power connector and steps in before things get out of hand. T-Guard Monitors Your GPU Power Cable in Real Time The biggest highlight of the new PSU lineup is T-Guard, an active safety system designed specifically for the newer 12V-2×6 graphics card connector. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, the PSU continuously monitors the connector using built-in temperature sensors. If it detects abnormal heat, which can occur due to a loose cable or excessive electrical load, it immediately alerts the system and begins protecting the hardware. Rather than shutting down the entire PC instantly, the PSU intelligently reduces power only to the graphics card. That means the rest of the system can continue running normally, giving users enough time to save any unsaved work before safely powering the machine off. If your processor has integrated graphics, you’ll still get video output even after the GPU power has been limited, making it much easier to troubleshoot the issue rather than staring at a black screen. Combined with real-time temperature monitoring, automatic GPU power limiting, and the ability to recover your work before shutdown, GIGABYTE says T-Guard offers three layers of protection against connector failures. Built for Modern Gaming PCs Beyond the new safety features, the GAMING Series also ticks most of the boxes you’d expect from a modern enthusiast power supply. The units are fully compliant with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, making them ready for current and upcoming graphics cards. They’re available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W capacities and come in both Black and Ice color options to better match different PC builds. Internally, GIGABYTE uses 100% Japanese capacitors, while the included dual-color 12V-2×6 cable makes it easier to confirm that the GPU connector has been plugged in correctly before powering on the system. GIGABYTE has also focused on efficiency and acoustics with the new lineup. The PSUs have received Cybenetics ETA Platinum certification for energy efficiency and the Cybenetics LAMBDA A+ certification for low noise. According to the company, average operating noise stays below 20 dB(A) under typical workloads. Cooling duties are handled by a 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan, while HybridCool technology can completely stop the fan during lighter workloads. This allows the PSU to operate almost silently when the system isn’t under heavy load. #GIGABYTE #Launches #Gaming #PSUs #Detect #GPU #Cable #OverheatingGigaByte

    Beyond the new safety features, the GAMING Series also ticks most of the boxes you’d expect from a modern enthusiast power supply. The units are fully compliant with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, making them ready for current and upcoming graphics cards. They’re available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W capacities and come in both Black and Ice color options to better match different PC builds. Internally, GIGABYTE uses 100% Japanese capacitors, while the included dual-color 12V-2×6 cable makes it easier to confirm that the GPU connector has been plugged in correctly before powering on the system.

    GIGABYTE has also focused on efficiency and acoustics with the new lineup. The PSUs have received Cybenetics ETA Platinum certification for energy efficiency and the Cybenetics LAMBDA A+ certification for low noise. According to the company, average operating noise stays below 20 dB(A) under typical workloads. Cooling duties are handled by a 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan, while HybridCool technology can completely stop the fan during lighter workloads. This allows the PSU to operate almost silently when the system isn’t under heavy load.

    #GIGABYTE #Launches #Gaming #PSUs #Detect #GPU #Cable #OverheatingGigaByte

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