I don’t mention these utilities in my reviews unless they make a meaningful difference in performance. I’m mentioning HP’s Command Center specifically because I don’t want to leave anyone with the impression that this is a slow laptop. It’s not — you just need to make judicious use of the utility. That can either be a bother or a boon, depending on how much attention you want to pay to such things. I like Command Center, because most of the time I don’t need superfast performance and appreciate cool and quiet performance more — but when I need pure speed, it’s just a mouse click away. … [Read more...] about HP Spectre x360 14 review: The convertible 2-in-1, perfected
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Prepare for UFC 257 by rewatching UFC 178: Poirier vs. Mcgregor 1 on ESPN+
ESPN+ is a premium streaming service that was rolled out in 2018. Due to regional restrictions regarding airing rights, sports broadcasters like ESPN+ have been slower to catch up to TV and movie platforms when it comes to streaming. ESPN+ finally solved that little problem, making it easier than ever for sports fans to stream all sorts of live and on-demand content including boxing, MMA, and more. ESPN+ is also the only way to watch live pay-per-view events like UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2, although you can also go back and rewatch many previous fights including UFC 178, where these two fighters had their first encounter in the Octagon. … [Read more...] about Prepare for UFC 257 by rewatching UFC 178: Poirier vs. Mcgregor 1 on ESPN+
AOC 31.5-inch 155 Hz Curved QHD Gaming Monitor Spotted in Early Listing
Two 5W speakers are built in, and connectivity is handled by two HDMI 2.0 ports, Two DisplayPort 1.4a ports, audio jacks, and a four-port USB 3.2 hub. The low-resolution images available also appear to suggest the rear of the monitor will have some kind of RGB ring, along with a stand that has a full range of adjustments. … [Read more...] about AOC 31.5-inch 155 Hz Curved QHD Gaming Monitor Spotted in Early Listing
The best Google Photos alternatives
Best overall: Amazon Photos Best for iPhone users: iCloud Best integration: Dropbox Best for photographers: Flickr Best features: OneDrive Bonus: Build Your Own Best overall: Amazon Photos The surprise victor here comes with Amazon Photos. Not only does Amazon Photos have an app that automatically syncs on all major operating systems, but the service is free with a Prime membership. That is unlimited photo storage for no additional cost if you’re a Prime user already — though videos over 5GB in total will cost extra. … [Read more...] about The best Google Photos alternatives
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Industrial Cluster
The ClusBerry 9500-CM4 is a customizable platform that enables the end-user to adapt their units to serve their needs via a series of modules. For example, there are modules for a SATA-based file server, LAN / WAN router, and extra USB 3 ports. If reliability is important to your use case, then a power management module sees a backup power supply in the form of a Li-ION battery and a supercap. This high-capacity capacitor charges quickly and can be used to power devices in the event of power loss. … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Industrial Cluster