![]() | The fix when the P5KPL-CM won’t sleepWho would have thought a motherboard wouldn’t sleep because of a default jumper setting? |
![]() | Samsung ML-1210 and Windows 7 – the driverGetting the Samsung ML-1210 driver to work well with Windows 7 wasn’t straightforward. Fortunately, the trick to get it working is easy. |
![]() | Reducing the Northbridge temps on the MSI X58 PRO-E motherboardThe northbridge on the X58 PRO-E is notorious for getting hot. I walk through the process of pulling the heatsinks and applying new paste to bring those temps down. |
![]() | Antec Sonata III case reviewI look at the Sonata III with a comparison against the old piano-finish variant. |
2.4Ghz vs 5Ghz, D-Link DWA-160 short review, a kink, and the fixA look at the DWA-160, with a deeper focus on the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz aspects. |
![]() | The lapping test – reducing temps by lapping a CPU’s heatspreader & heatsinkLapping a CPU – the process. |
![]() | Intel E2140 + ASUS P5B-VM SE overclockingA look at overclocking the E2140, and results! |
![]() | Optical SPDIF out on a Soundblaster Audigy 2A detailed pinout and instructions for using SPDIF via the Audigy 2. |
USB hub review – the i-rocks CRYSTAL IR-4300 4-port USB 2.0 powered hubI grabbed my first ever USB hub – the i-rocks IR-4300 and gave it a whirl. Pictures, specs, and instructions are included. |
Logitech Premium USB Stereo Headset 350 reviewA look at Logitech’s headset, and some problems I ran into 2 days later. |
Gigabyte GA-8I915ME-GL motherboard reviewA look at the GA-8I915ME-GL motherboard. Fairly spec oriented, though I do include screenshots of the BIOS as well. |
![]() | NITS M15AAA 15″ LCD Monitor ReviewA look at a monitor that nobody’s ever heard about from a company that nobody’s ever heard about. |
Buying a printer? Consider the cost of ink!Far too often, people compare the prices of printers at face value. Years later, they may have spent 10X the amount in ink. |
You should use a UPS with your computer.A UPS is one of those things that should be a no-brainer. No, it’s not an exciting purchase. Know what else isn’t exciting? Brownouts, power surges, blackouts, and fried computers. |
![]() | Review – Fortron Sparkle ATX-400PN – 400 Watt Power Supply (PSU)A solid $40 power supply without frills. |
Why your next PSU should be a high-efficiency oneSpoiler: Less wasted heat, less money wasted on electricity. |
![]() | Fixing worn out mouse feetFixing up worn out mouse feet with some common items. |