by Devin | Dec 30, 2021 | Computers, Hardware, Internet, IoT, Server
Good ideas deserve great connectivity. That’s why we use CAT6a and enterprise-grade hardware in the home lab. Each room in the lab has two drops and connects to the 10 GbE switch. This sort of upgrade can allow network-based file transfers to reach speeds...
by Devin | Apr 29, 2021 | 5G, Cars, Computers, Gadgets, Hardware, IoT
Whether they are heating your coffee to precise temperature, regulating the battery in your smartphone, or maintaining safety, emissions, and engine controls in your vehicle, semiconductors (often referred to as chips) are in everything around us. Imagine a shortage...
by Devin | Apr 25, 2021 | Apple, Computers, Gadgets, Hardware, macOS, OS
The original iMac was iconic for its colorful design, but Apple’s subdued design limited it to white (in the G5), silver, and black for the majority of its life. The design of the new iMac is very intentional and that’s the point, but it’s not...
by Devin | Dec 17, 2020 | Apple, Bugs, Computers, macOS, OS, Software, UI / UX
As M1 ushers in a new generation of Mac users, there are likely to be some questions about macOS abandonware. Some are likely to be a bit confused about Apple’s abandoned applications. Despite dropping dashboard in Catalina, macOS Big Sur still hasn’t...
by Devin | Dec 16, 2020 | Apple, Bugs, Computers, Hardware, macOS, OS, Software, UI / UX
Apple’s recent graphics switching bugs in Big Sur have specifically affected the most expensive MacBook Pros it sells, including new 16″ configurations released in 2020. The latest update has made workarounds increasingly disruptive to the regular use of...
by Devin | Dec 5, 2020 | Apple, Bugs, Computers, Hardware, macOS, OS, Software, UI / UX
As I’ve used Big Sur, I have noticed Messages in the battery menu, “Using Significant Energy.” Today I discovered that Messages and potentially some other applications are occasionally activating the dGPU. I’ve also seen Automator flash to...
