by Devin | Jul 7, 2022 | Apple, Computers, Hardware, Intel, IoT, macOS, Windows
We will not tell you to buy just anything. And the day before you think you should buy something is one of the better times to reconsider it. So tonight we’ll go through a few of aspects of M2 that could make it feel lackluster in a couple years. It’s...
by Devin | May 28, 2020 | Computers, Hardware, Linux, OS, Server, Windows
As it has become increasingly clear that pandemic is only getting worse, I took inventory of spare PC parts in the closet and decided to build what I’m calling the Pandemic PC. Micro Center is my store of choice and I did an in-store pick up, masked and slightly...
by Devin | May 11, 2019 | Bugs, Computers, Hardware, Intel, Server, Software, Windows
Intel is a trusted brand for individuals, corporations, and even government entities. Does it deserve this level of public trust? As a consultant, I only like to recommend products I’ve personally tested, but sometimes things don’t go as expected. Several...
by Devin | Sep 8, 2018 | Computers, Hardware, Intel, Server, Software, Windows
I built a new Intel NUC for Welch | Hall Architects. After proposing several candidates, we selected the NUC7i7DNHE powered by the i7-8650U hyperthreaded quad-core CPU. This is the second NUC I’ve built and should do nicely for serving CAD data through ArchiCAD’s...
by Devin | Jul 11, 2018 | Computers, Hardware, Intel, OS, Server, Software, Windows
The main goal for this build is a server system with ultra-low power consumption and 4K HDMI output, as well as PLEX video streams for friends and family. Below is a size comparison with the AppleTV (4K). As you can see, it’s super-tiny. After tinkering with...
