
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.
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
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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?
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)
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