Hardware

If you've found yourself working from home in the aftermath of the pandemic, don't muddle through with an inferior keyboard.

Everyone plotting Chia is trying to maximize their plots generated per day via many different hardware or software tweaks. I've tested RAM speed impact on plot times to explore how much upside is in optimal RAM.

If you want to maximize your chances of earning Chia, you'll likely be digging around for hardware to do some plotting. This guide covers whether or not that old machine in your closet is viable for the job.

Farming the Chia cryptocurrency promises to be different and more green than mining other coins. However, this means understanding how to optimize different types of hardware to avoid costly bottlenecks.

I was searching for an HD-capable webcam with an effective microphone and the ability to operate in low-light conditions. Nexigo's N680E, which is equipped with a ring light, appeared to be the perfect fit.

I was searching for a video conferencing camera that would provide an enhanced experience for those attending virtual meetings. Coolpo's AI Huddle Pana appeared to be a good choice.

An external USB hub allows a variety of devices to be attached to a laptop or hard drive for the transfer of data. It is similar to an extension lead. If you buy a powered USB hub it also has its own adaptor. It uses the power from the adaptor to charge all of your devices.

Miniature desktop PCs don't have to be so sluggish. Adding more RAM can add a little zip and bring more value to older hardware that you might not be ready to replace so soon. These instructions apply to the HP ProDesk 600 G1 DM and EliteDesk 800 G1 DM models.

I was searching for an inexpensive HD webcam that could operate effectively in my dimly lit office. The eMeet Nova appeared to be a good choice.

The DeskLab Monitor killer meets all of your portability needs at a fraction of the cost. Read on to learn more details about this awesome monitor.

With a budget of around $1,000, we can build a good computer for not only gaming, but for photo editing and streaming as well.

Aukey's USB-C Hub Adapters can connect to your Mac/Android and add card readers, Ethernet, USB-C PD, and multiple USB ports for peripherals like flash drives, a mouse, printers, hard drives, etc. Turn your laptop into a workhorse at little cost.

We tested some consumer-grade cat7 and cat5e cables in our household network to see if there was any significant difference in measured speeds. The results may surprise you.

Apple’s Mac Mini is a much maligned and generally ignored computer. Even some Apple salespeople are unaware of its power and value.

You want to get audio into your computer, but there's just a headphone jack. What are your options? This article will show you how to build your own audio breakout box out of salvaged parts.

This article looks at computer hardware. It explains what hardware is, what distinguishes internal components from external components, and lists 20 examples of hardware.

Digital data storage devices are essentially media for holding recorded digital information. In this article, I list 10 common examples.

The Redragon K561 VISNU Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is an inexpensive mechanical gaming keyboard for both PC gaming and typing. It comes with RGB lighting and media function keys. It's a great product but has some drawbacks. Is it worth buying if you're gaming on a budget? Let's find out!

Output devices are devices that receive data or instruction from a computer. This article lists 10 examples of output devices.

External drives should always be removed correctly using the Safe to Remove Hardware icon but sometimes there is a problem and it will not work. By running services.msc, the problem can usually be fixed.

In this GR8 Tech 2Day article, I review the EVGA Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti Black Gaming edition graphics card and provide gaming benchmarks for 6 Triple-A PC games.

In this article, I review the AMD Radeon VII. The Radeon VII was released on February 7, 2019 and is AMD's latest offering to compete with Nvidia's RTX 20-series graphics cards.

In this article, I am reviewing the performance of the Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti in early 2019. How does it perform? Read below to find out.

Android things is Google's port of open source Android OS for embedded devices such as low powered IoT devices. This article is about how to setup your Raspberry Pi 3 with Android Things OS and harness the power of vast amount of Low level as well as Android APIs for purpose of IoT.

In this article I bring to you a quick look at AMD's CrossFire technology in 2018. I test and review benchmarks of CrossFired RX 580s and CrossFired RX Vega 64 across 2 games and give you my recommendations. So, is CrossFire worth it in 2018? Red below and find out.

Is the Intel Pentium Gold G5400 worth the money? Read on to find out.

In this article, I review the be quiet! Straight Power 11 1000-watt ATX power supply.

In this article, I review the RTX 2080 and pit it against the GTX 1080 Ti via three of my favorite YouTubers' test results. All credit for results go to them. Check out their videos included in this article.

Nvidia, on August 20, 2018 introduced a line of GPUs based on the Turing architecture. This will allegedly challenge video and image reality and should provide gamers with exceptional graphical quality in games. But is this the real deal?

B450 motherboards are a lot cheaper than 570 and B550 motherboards and offer a lot of the same features. Here's a look at some B450 and B350 boards to look at if you're on a budget.

AMD's Ryzen 3000 CPU thrives off of fast memory speeds. So, here's a list of some good Ryzen compatible memory to help you reach that 3600MHz sweet spot in 2021.

Looking for a good build to go with AMD's Ryzen 5 3600x processor? Here's a look at four builds to compare at the $1,000 to $1,100 price point.

In this article, I will update benchmark results on the GTX 1080 Ti, GTX 1080, RX Vega 64, RX Vega 56, RX 570, and RX 580 graphics cards (GPU).

In this article, I review the EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Gaming graphics card. I have tested this card in multiple games and provided benchmarks of those games as well as a quick review of the card, its specifications, and performance.

In this article, I am bringing you a review of the Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 CPU cooler along with benchmarks of temperatures and sound levels. Check it out below.

If you're a computer user with a small or limited workspace, the BenQ ScreenBar is a beautiful, minimalist LED task lamp that takes up virtually no space physically. It's awesome.

In this article, I tested the PowerColor Red Devil RX Vega 64 graphics card undervolted and overclocked to assess the rumored performance of the AMD Vega line of graphics cards in such scenarios. Read on to find out the results of the testing.

In this article, I bring you a review of the PowerColor Red Devil RX Vega 64 graphics card along with benchmarks. How does this card stack up? Check out the results and review below.

Looking for a good USB-C compatible monitor for your MacBook Pro or Mini? Here's a look at 8 monitors we highly recommend.

We review the top AMD AM4 Ryzen X370 motherboards according to budget. Here are our picks for budgets under $250, $200, and $150 in 2018.

Want a good motherboard for your Coffee Lake system? Here's a look at our favorites from under $150 to $500.

In this article, I compare the Noctua NH-D15 tower CPU cooler to the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU Cooler to find out which is quieter and performs better.

In this article, I review and benchmark the PowerColor Red Dragon RX Vega 56 graphics card. I test this card in 5 games from 5 different genres of gaming. How did it perform? Read on and find out.

One of the premium air coolers for CPUs on the market is the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 dual tower cooler and I have a review of that very cooler here. I detail my testing methods and results as well as my recommendation to buy or not.

In this article I review the Thermaltake Contac Silent 12 CPU air cooler and give my recommendations on whether you should buy it or not.

In this article, I bring to you the February 2018 Gaming PC build guide. With prices of PC components on the rise and a little outrageous, I focused on quality and ability to upgrade here.

If you use your keyboard a lot, don't just buy any old model when it comes time to get a new one.

In this article, I am comparing the Intel Pentium G4560 to the AMD Ryzen 3 1200. I have benchmarked five games with an average of five benchmarking runs. Which will be declared the "Budget King?"

In this article, I compared the Zotac GTX 1070 Ti to the MSI GTX 1080 by benchmarking seven games. Finally, I make a recommendation on which one to buy based on those benchmarks and the costs of each card.

In this article I review and compare the Sapphire Nitro+ RX 570 4GB graphics card to the MSI GTX 1080 Duke 8GB graphics card. I have included a review of specs, benchmarks, and my recommendation.