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The Khadas Mind was pitched to me as a 'Workstation Replacement Mini PC' and a 'Mac Mini M2 KILLER'. (Their words, not mine). On paper, the specs are fantastic. In the flesh, the Khadas Mind exudes premium quality. So why do I hate it so much?
But first......
2024-01-22 15:05:41 +0000 UTC View Post
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! At 10:30a PT (about 30 minutes from now), I'll once again be on PC World's 'The Full Nerd' with Adam Patrick Murray.
And I'm probably going to fangirl just a bit, because also joining us is Maximum PC and Tested legend Will Smith!!!
Come stop by, say hi, and enjoy the show!
2024-01-17 17:59:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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One of the worst kept secrets in recent history is finally on my desk, with nVidia launching the RTX 4070 Super this week. At $599, it features 20% More CUDA cores than the RTX 4070, and according to nVidia, is faster than an RTX 3090.
But, bo...
2024-01-17 00:27:53 +0000 UTC View Post
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Ayaneo loves to play around with different form factors on their PCs, and the Retro Mini PC AM01 is no exception. This 1984-inspired Mini PC is rocking all modern hardware, but how well can it handle retro games?
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2024-01-13 20:39:58 +0000 UTC View Post
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Thanks to Supermicro for sending out the SYS-511R-M for this review. Make sure to check out https://www.supermicro.com for your next server!
Last month, among the ne...
2024-01-09 23:14:23 +0000 UTC View Post
@3DPrintingNerd and I decided to combine forces to build the Ultimate Video Editing and Home Backup NAS. Check out the unboxing and 3D Prints for this build over on Joel's channel - https://youtu.be/bp3rhKcO8Lk
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Like any homelab, my server rack is in a constant state of flux... equipment being moved around, servers being added and removed, but what do I actually use my server rack for? What hardware can I not live without? How much does it cost to run my server rack for...
2024-01-02 17:31:16 +0000 UTC View Post
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Small form factor GPUs are a thing of the past. These days, GPUs are pushing 4 slots tall, and like Pontiac in the 90s, it seems wider is better. The RTX 4000 Ada Generatio...
2023-12-27 17:41:15 +0000 UTC View Post
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Right around a year ago, I review...
2023-12-19 23:10:28 +0000 UTC View Post
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A couple weeks ago, I reviewed an Intel Core i5-6500 build inside a PC a rescued from a recycler. I mentioned the limiting factor in gaming might be that CPU's lack of hyperthreading, but wasn't able to upgrade to an 8-Thread c...
2023-12-16 20:16:07 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm down in San Francisco today, so I decided to crash the @pcworld headquarters :-) I'll be LIVE with Adam and the gang at 10:30AM Pacific for Episode 282 of The Full Nerd. Make sure to tune in and say hi!
2023-12-05 17:17:25 +0000 UTC View Post
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IceWhale has been making a bit of a name for themselves in the homelab community with low-power x86 SBCs for the last few years... the ZimaCube is a new beast entirely ...
2023-12-03 22:41:36 +0000 UTC View Post
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There's an age-old tradition of turning eWaste into a usable gaming PC, and I always love a challenge. I bought a Dell Optiplex 3040 Compact Tower for just $50 from a local electronics recycler, an...
2023-11-28 02:20:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Joining Brett and Mitch over at 45Drives for their What's Spinnin' podcast.
2023-11-22 18:35:09 +0000 UTC View Post
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AMD and Intel are battling for a new server space, and it's not with mind-melting performance. Today, we're taking a look at AMD's performance-per-watt entry...
2023-11-21 22:51:27 +0000 UTC View Post
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This video is going to focus on a ZFS Mirror inside Proxmox, but the commands and steps apply to nearly every type of ZFS array, regardless of the system the...
2023-11-15 19:18:22 +0000 UTC View Post
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The 45Drives team has been hard at work putting together their first HomeLab-focused product, and today we finally have hands on. The HL15 is a 4U server with a custom ...
2023-11-08 18:31:49 +0000 UTC View Post
When Mikrotik asked if I'd be interested in reviewing their all new 2.5Gb network switch with 10Gb backhaul, of course I said yes! This 10-Port switch might be my new go-to recommendation for homelabs and small business installs alike.
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2023-11-02 23:25:12 +0000 UTC View Post
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Augmented Reality is cool and all, but I'm still searching for the perfect Head-Mounted Display for a Steam Deck or ROG Ally to serve as the ultimate mobile display. The XREAL Air and Rokid Air offer some seriously impressive specs, but there's now a third challenger. TCL introduces the RayNeo NXTWEAR S, a 1080P/60 Micro OLED AR display, and it's priced to compete. But how well does it hang wit...
2023-10-26 16:18:43 +0000 UTC View Post
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2023-10-18 19:01:33 +0000 UTC View Post
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Latte Panda has a long history of integrating X86 PCs and Maker Boards, with the results often crushing ARM-based competition. While the Sigma offers their fastest PC yet, is this the maker board you're looking for?
But first... What a...
2023-10-13 22:36:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Keyboards and Mice can take up a ton of space, especially when you don't need them on your desk 100% of the time. Today, I take a look at Six Compact Keyboard and Mice options to see if any of them are worth your money.
But first... What am I drinking???
Parallel 45 Brewing (Independence, OR) Electric Dream Machine IPA (7.0%)
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2023-10-11 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
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Virtualization is great, but sometimes you just need access to physical hardware. If only there were a way to allow a virtual machine bare-metal access to PCIe cards in your server. OH WAIT! THERE IS! Whether you need access to a stor...
2023-10-06 01:48:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The ZimaBoard was a homelab and tinkerer's dream machine. Cheap, lightweight, and feature-packed. And they sold at a time when Raspberry Pis were basically unobtainable.
The ZimaBlade is an entirely different response to Single-Board ARM PCs, featuring full x86 CPUs, but priced to compete with even the most affordable hobbyist SBCs. But should you buy one?
But first... Wh...
2023-09-30 18:27:50 +0000 UTC View Post
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But first... What am I drinking???
Ninkasi (Eugene, OR) Eclipsosaurus IPA. I...
2023-09-29 19:22:33 +0000 UTC View Post
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When AOOSTAR reached out to request a review of their NAS + ROUTER combo, I was expecting your run-of-the-mill Celeron-powered generic PC. What I got was a Ryzen 5500U, 16GB powerhouse, complete with dual 3.5" SATA Drive Bays.
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2023-09-23 21:24:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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I was honestly excited to review the YoloBox Pro from YoloLiv. The concept is incredible... and All-In-One Live Broadcast Tablet, complete with 3x HDMI Inputs, Gigabit Ethernet, Multi-De...
2023-09-16 20:54:56 +0000 UTC View Post
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At LTX 2023, I stumbled across NexiGo and the Aurora Pro 4K Short Throw Tri-Color Laser Projector... an impressive combination to say the least, especially when you consider their asking price of $1699. But is this an instant-buy ...
2023-09-14 18:36:06 +0000 UTC View Post