by Devin | Jun 9, 2023 | Apple, Computers, Hardware, Intel, Software
Every few years, a new video compression technology has the chance to go mainstream. Hardware-accelerated decoding for playback usually comes first, then hardware allows for accelerated (near real-time) encoding for content creation, and finally major corporations...
by Devin | Apr 24, 2023 | Apple, Computers, Hardware, Intel, Internet, iOS & iPad OS, macOS, OS, Server, Software, Uncategorized, Windows
We are testing a variety of new technologies so far this year, so I thought I’d write about a few of them. Our latest upgrades include faster Internet, a CPU and GPU upgrade, and WiFi 6E. It’s also our first RGB build. Upgrade to Ryzen 7 5700G + Intel ARC...
by Devin | Dec 23, 2020 | Android, Gadgets, Google, Hardware, IoT, OS, Software, UI / UX
After nearly 60 days with the Chromecast with Google TV, we have some thoughts. It’s powered by Android, but branded as something else entirely. There are some things to celebrate and some head-scratchers. Let’s explore! Everything about Google’s new...
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...
