23Feb 2017 by Jim Blaich

February 22, 2017

AMD, computers, gaming, Intel, Microsoft, Windows
  Explained to David a friend what he would need to implement long range WiFi from his shop to his house.  I also picked up an all in one touch screen Acer.  BTW, do not buy all in ones.  They are too prone to problems and when the main board goes then you loose it all.  Also, there's no need for touch.  I don't think anyone even considers it as a day to day thing.  Maybe once in a while.  Besides, Microsoft isn't any good at touch.  They just shoehorn the shit in.  I tested the Acer's power adapter first.  That worked.  It measures the proper voltage output.  The plug looked like it might fit my Samsung 27" display that I picked up  yesterday from the goodwill.  Nope.  I set…
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14Jun 2016 by Jim Blaich

After a slow start, Dell turns up the dial on Steam Machines

alienware, gaming, Linux, steamOS, valve
From the article: "Dell had high hopes for the Alienware Steam Machine after its delayed release last year, but it did not become as popular as its twin, Alienware Alpha, a Windows-based PC gaming console. The viability of Steam Machines, a family of Linux-based PC gaming consoles with SteamOS, has been questioned, but Dell isn't giving up yet. With better hardware and an expanding list of gaming titles, Dell is hoping that interest in Alienware Steam Machines will grow." After a slow start, Dell turns up the dial on Steam Machines
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