hardware
HP Pavillion x360 2022
HP Pavillion x360 2022 is a nice budget 2-in-1 laptop if you can get it at an open box price. Here is a quick look.
Apple AirPods Max Are Expensive
Even when AirPods Max are open box, they are still not worth it for me. Here is why…
Does Noctua NH-D15 Fit in Lian Li 011 Dynamic Case?
Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black review: does this tall CPU cooler fit the Lian Li 011 Dynamic case? Full compatibility findings.
Fix Your Favorite Headphones
I have a pair of Bose SoundTrue headphones I got back in 2015 and it has seen better days. I don’t want…
Saferell USB-C Dongle Review: Best for 2019 MacBook Pro
Saferell USB-C dongle review for 2019 MacBook Pro: dual HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 100W charging. Hands-on test & dock setup guide.
Ryzen 3900X Build 2020: Parts List and Workstation Setup
Ryzen 3900X 12-core workstation build guide: Gigabyte X570 motherboard, 32GB RAM, component selection for development and virtual machines.
I built an AMD Ryzen 2600 PC in 2019
Yes, the Ryzen 2000 series CPU was released in 2018. Why have I just built one in 2019?
Dell Inspiron 7386 Review: Loud Fan, Short Battery, Light Bleed
The Dell Inspiron 7386 2-in-1 has great specs on paper, but loud fans, poor battery life, and light bleed made it a return. Here’s the full breakdown.
Surface Pro 6 Review: Great Hardware, Tough Lap Ergonomics
Surface Pro 6 from Costco at $799 with keyboard and pen. Fanless i5, solid SSD benchmarks, good for web dev, but the kickstand still digs into your legs.
Storage Expansion on NAS
It’s that time again to expand my storage capacity on my Synology NAS. This is not my first time. You can check…
My Dell Inspiron is Dying
My Dell Inspiron is a little over 3 years old and it’s already dying. First the fan. I love how Dell checks…
Upgrading Ram on Late 2015 iMac Retina
Back in 2017 I purchased a refurbished late 2015 iMac MK482LL. It’s still going on strong for what I use it for…
I found my old PSP Go
I was digging around the house and found my old PSP Go. I charged it up and found out that it uses…
Network Closet Makeover
My home networking makeover has started off in a good way. I only just begun. Can’t wait to get more things done but check out what I have so far.
Updating Software on 2016 Prius
Ever since I got the Apple iPhone X, I’ve had issues with the bluetooth system and the phone. The radio system would…
Traded in iPad Mini 4 for 6th Gen iPad
Apple and Best Buy have a good trade in value for iPad Mini 4 – but not for long. I took advantage of it and upgraded it to the 6th gen iPad (2018).
10GB Network Between Windows 10 and Freenas
I recently picked up a pair of Mellanox MNPA19-XTR 10GB Ethernet cards from eBay for a really good price. I wanted a…