66: From Star Trek To Reality : Microbots That Can Heal

08/12/22 • 53 min

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Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we’re going to be talking nanotechnology and how little robot armies can be used in the future to extend all of our lives. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss anti-forgery signatures on a camera.

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Technology Discussed:

Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones https://amzn.to/3p8OX9Q
Bluetooth Dongle https://amzn.to/3do8q3M
Ideapad 5 Laptop: https://tinyurl.com/3fwkk39t
Tiny Robot Video: https://youtu.be/oVCeGlrRGeY

Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Technology Discussed:

Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones https://amzn.to/3p8OX9Q
Bluetooth Dongle https://amzn.to/3do8q3M
Ideapad 5 Laptop: https://tinyurl.com/3fwkk39t
Tiny Robot Video: https://youtu.be/oVCeGlrRGeY

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65: Unlimited Power! Understanding Laptop Battery Ratings & Maintenance

Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we’re talking about batteries in laptops. What ratings are important, how do these batteries work, and how to maintain your batteries to get the most life out of them. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss a tilt only lens.

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Products Discussed:

cloud lifter = https://amzn.to/3aF7eHZ
fethead = https://amzn.to/3ANucHx
Phase One Tilt Lens: https://petapixel.com/2022/07/13/phase-one-launches-an-11990-40mm-tilt-lens-for-the-xt-camera/

Commands to check battery life:

In Windows you can open powershell in admin mode and run a command like: powercfg /batteryreport /output “C:battery-report.html”
In Linux you can use the upower command.

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67: CPU Ultimate Fighter: AMD vs. Intel - Zen 4 or Raptor Lake?

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Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we're going to be talking about AMD's new Zen 4 versus Intel's Raptor Lake...which one should take your upgrade dollar bills. Is Intel finally ready to take back their crown?
Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss Making Full Frame Affordable

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Products Discussed:
Luna Controller: https://amzn.to/3QNmSRB
Lego Robotics Kit: https://amzn.to/3KiKETb
Ducky Keyboard: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=8806

Zen 4 vs Raptor Lake Rumored Specs:

AMD Cores: Cores / Threads Up to 16 Cores / 32 Threads
Intel Cores: Up to 8P + 16E | 24 Cores / 32 Threads

AMD Speed: Peak Clocks ~5.7 GHz
Intel Speed: 5.8 Observed and 6.0 Rumored

AMD TDP: 170W /230W
Intel TDP: 125W / 241W

AMD Memory: DDR5 Only (No DDR4 support)
Intel Memory: DDR4-3200 / DDR5-5200 (5600)

AMD PCIe: 5.0 - 24 Lanes
Intel PCIe: 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x4 (SSD)