hardware
Building a Mini-ITX Gaming PC with an i3-6100 and GTX 750Ti
Father-son mini-ITX gaming PC build using an i3-6100, GTX 750Ti, and Fractal Design Nano S case. Full parts list, power draw, and build video included.
My New Sony A6500
I have been doing some research for a few weeks now. I needed new camera if I was going to do more…
Replacing Battery on UPS CyberPower 1350AVR
It’s been years since I got the CyberPower 1350AVR (2012) and recently it stopped working. The LCD just kept blinking and most…
DJI Spark with Fly More Combo
Sharing my initial experiences and thoughts on the DJI Spark drone.
iPad Pro 2017 MP6G2LL
I have always looked at tablets as a gaming device. I have yet to use them to be productive. Being a programmer…
Upgrading to Google Wifi
For many weeks, I have been experiencing intermittent internet connections on my devices at home. At first, it was an issue with…
Vello BG-C8 Battery Grip
I decided to get a battery grip for my Canon EOS 6D. I didn’t want to get the Canon brand as it…
Newmowa Dual USB Charger for Canon EOS 6D
I picked up a Canon EOS 6D a few months ago and was able to get a great deal on it. I…
Refurbished Late 2015 iMac MK482LL
I came across a good deal on a refurbished late 2015 iMac MK482LL. The brand new price for this particular model is…
Freenas on X79 and Intel 3930K
I had some time this past weekend to clean up an old computer I no longer use. It was a X79 platform…
Using USB SSD on 2014 MacMini
Best Buy dropped the Mac Mini price by $100. Open-box versions got an additional 10% off. So the low-end MGEM2LL/A version was…
Anker SoundBuds Review: Solid Bluetooth Earbuds for $30
Anker SoundBuds Slim bluetooth earbuds offer IPX4 water resistance, 7-hour battery, and magnetic tips for $30. A budget alternative to AirPods worth trying.
Expanding Storage on Synology DS1815+
I still have about half of my storage available on my Synology DS1815+ NAS and I’m only using 5 of the 8…
Western Digital Elements WDBU6Y0020EESN
Staples recently had Western Digital Elements 2TB on sale for $60. I just got a new 2016 Macbook Pro, I figured I…
Surprise! 2016 MacBook Pro MLH42LL - first thoughts
I’ve been on MacOS since 2003. It’s a great platform to use and develop on. I’ve had three Macbook Pros (2006, 2009,…
Surface Pro 4 Review
I recently traded in my old 2011 MacBook Pro at the Microsoft Store for a gift card. I then used it to…
Upgrading from iPhone 6 Plus to iPhone 7 Plus
It’s been two long years since I got a new iPhone. It’s been a year since I bought a new cell phone…
Synology DS1815+
For many years I’ve been toying with different platforms to solve my local storage needs. I’ve used Windows Home Server and Freenas. Both…
Vanwalk 15-in-1 GoPro Accessory Kit
I recently got a good deal on a GoPro Hero+ so I decided to pick one up. It’s my first GoPro so…
The Nexus 6P Is Near Perfect
My experience with the Samsung S6 has been a shaky one. I went through 3 different ones before nearly switching back to…