Abstract: The accurate identification of equipment base versions in Metering Automation System 3.0 (MAS 3.0) is critical for ensuring interoperability and maintenance efficiency in modern smart grids.

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Phasmophobia developers gave us a surprise Christmas gift, stating that 2026 will be the biggest year in the horror game’s history. As the game gets ready to launch on Nintendo Switch 2, developers ...

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Members of the Windows 1.0 team at their 40-year reunion this week. L-R, kneeling/sitting: Joe Barello, Ed Mills, Tandy Trower, Mark Cliggett, Steve Ballmer (holding a Windows 1.0 screenshot) and Don ...

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Escape from Tarkov will finally fully release with update 1.0 scheduled for November 15, 2025. This update will feature a wipe that is not mandatory for the PvE mode. Wiping the PvE mode is necessary ...

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Update 10/17/25: Microsoft fixes the bug using a KIR (Known Issue Rollback) update. More information added to end of story. Microsoft's October Windows 11 updates have broken the "localhost" ...