For the last few months I've been tinkering with a couple of Nvidia’s top-of-the-range GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics cards.
It’s sometimes difficult, with technology featuring what is such clearly unprecedented potential, to produce a fair, real-world-use review without sounding like a paid shill. Benchmark results are fine only … Continue Reading ››
Not all solid-state drives are built equal, and not all M.2 solid state drives are built equal, either. Crucial’s P1 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD’s promise to revolutionise PC storage transfer speed.
The relatively new M.2 form-factor allows SSD drives to be plugged directly into a compatible … Continue Reading ››
Losing your phone and keys is a thing of the past thanks to the folks at Tile.
One phrase that fills me with dread is when my wife says,” Have you seen my keys?”. What follows is usually a frantic joint effort checking pockets, down the sides of the sofa and in toy boxes (we have … Continue Reading ››
Razer’s Infrit is a lightweight, low-profile headset designed to provide maximum performance without obscuring your face. Primarily aimed at streamers and content creators, the headset provides an alternative to strapping a couple of huge cans to your head.
The Infrit is light, but don’t think that this reflects poorly on the quality. The very discreet rubberised … Continue Reading ››
Whilst I’ve seen commemorative coins and stamps, I’ve never seen a commemorative CPU.
Intel’s Core i7 8086K is exactly that. The special edition chip celebrates 40 years since the launch of the original 8086 processor and 50 years since the founding of Chipzilla.
Back in 1978, Intel’s 8086 processor was a game-changer, paving the way for the … Continue Reading ››
Nvidia’s ridiculously expensive RTX graphics have arrived full of promise, but with very little to actually show for themselves.
I’m currently reviewing a GeForce RTX 2080ti graphics processing unit. I’m not really ready to present my findings, because, well, to be honest, I’ve not really got anything for you.
But, before I go on, I really do … Continue Reading ››
A little while ago I was shown the little “+” on the Intel stickers adorning laptops powered by the latest 8th Gen CPUs. The plus means that the computer uses Intel’s Optane memory.
Chipzilla promises that adding Optane memory to your 8th generation i5, i7 or i9 Intel CPU will let you enjoy a faster, smoother, … Continue Reading ››
D-Link provides a professional video surveillance solution at a consumer price.
The peace of mind provided by today’s Wi-Fi security camera systems is remarkable. D-Link have a camera for everyone. From the tiny, inconspicuous, DCS-8000LH Mini HD Wi-Fi Camera to the wide angle of the DCs-8100LH and DLC-2530L. For a relatively small amount of money, you … Continue Reading ››
