- S12E07
- November 21, 2018
SBC Price vs. Performance Volume 1: Rock64, RockPro64, Pine A64-LTS and Raspberry Pi 3 B+
How does one compare the value of a single board computer when the prices are from around $5 to $150? Are the more expensive boards less value? We set out to answer these questions in our new SBC Price vs. Performance (PVP) series, featuring a new algorithm called Ģiggles. In Volume 1 we'll also look at how we powered all these boards, and discuss how the scoring system works to prepare you for the series.
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- S12E06
- November 14, 2018
[FIX] Windows 10 Start Menu Gone After Update - Tablet Mode
Some users faced a strange side-effect to Windows Update and found the typical start menu has been replaced with a strange menu instead of a desktop, and pressing the Windows button does nothing. Let's check what's happened, and correct it in just a few mouse clicks.
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- S12E06
- November 14, 2018
A Look at Single Board Computers: Some Serious Competition
Single Board Computers aren't just about education and breaking the $25 mark anymore. These days, you can get yourself an incredible little computer with some serious power and features. As we prepare to launch into our SBC benchmark comparison series, let's get a quick look at a small selection of these pocket-sized computers.
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- S12E06
- November 14, 2018
Sasha Installed CloudReady on her Laptop
Stepping outside her comfort zone and replacing the old Ubuntu Mate that was in need of updating, Sasha took a leap of faith and installed CloudReady, turning her old notebook computer into a Chromebook - for free! Let's find out how she likes it.
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- S12E05
- November 7, 2018
Convert an Old Laptop into a Chromebook for Free with Neverware CloudReady
Neverware CloudReady lets you convert virtually any old (or even new!) notebook or desktop computer into a Chromebook! The sophisticated reworking of ChromiumOS, combined with their easy installation procedure and novice-friendly user interface, CloudReady truly breathes new life into ageing hardware.
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- S12E04
- October 31, 2018
Unboxing NanoPi M4 6 Core SBC with 4 GB RAM and a KILLER Heat Sink
The NanoPi M4 single board computer is an affordable and powerful SBC. It boasts 6 cores, up to 4 GB RAM, 4K60 HDMI, and an impressive heat sink.
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- S12E04
- October 31, 2018
Amazon's Cheapest "Pro" Mic Reviewed and Tested - NEEWER NW-882 KIT
Could a super-cheap microphone kit be worthwhile for your podcast or home studio production? Let's unbox and try the NEEWER NW-882 kit, which we got off Amazon for just $16.
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- S12E03
- October 24, 2018
Making LibreOffice 6.1 Load Faster (Other Versions Too!)
A viewer just built a dreamy computer, but LibreOffice still loads slowly! We'll look at the most likely way to speed up load time with LibreOffice (all versions, including 6.1+). Since airing this video, the viewer confirmed this fixed their problem. Does it fix yours? Let us know.
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- S12E03
- October 24, 2018
$10 ATX PSU to Lab Bench DC Power Supply Adapter
Have a spare PSU kicking around? Want to save yourself the trouble of converting it into a universal DC power supply? There's little need to buy a lab bench power supply when you can easily convert a decent computer ATX PSU into a multi-voltage DC power supply with this cheap breakout board.
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- S12E03
- October 24, 2018
Build Your Own Retro Handheld with Game Boy, GameGear, NES, Game Boy Color + More
The ODROID-GO is a DIY kit that you can pick up for around $30. It takes a few minutes to assemble, and will provide the ultimate pocket nostalgia machine: retro gaming handheld ala Game Boy, GameGear and more, plus it can even play Nintendo Entertainment System ROMS.
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