esp32 Building a Power Monitoring System with ESP32 and PZEM-004T: A Pull-Based Approach Frustrated with unreliable smart plugs, I built a power monitoring system using an ESP32 and PZEM-004T v3. It measures voltage, current, power, and energy, storing data in InfluxDB with a React frontend, with plans for Home Assistant.
minipc Kamrui E3B Review: A Machine Designed to Become An Office Staple The Kamrui E3B, powered by AMD’s Zen 3 Ryzen 7 5825U, is a cost-effective, quiet mini PC for office tasks under $300. With strong single-threaded performance and versatile ports, it excels in business settings but is hindered by a slow SATA SSD and single-channel RAM, limiting graphical capabilities
AceMagic W1 Review - A Rough Diamond Preface Mini PCs have come a long way from quirky desk ornaments to serious workhorses—can the AceMagic W1 prove it’s a cut above? My last deep dive into this category was with the AceMagic AM08 Pro, a Ryzen 7 7735HS-powered beast with Radeon 680M graphics. That little champ
server The Curse of 12th Gen C-States Discover why Intel’s 12th-14th gen CPUs, like the i3-12100, falter in homelab power efficiency, idling at 30W+ with PCIe devices due to a C-state flaw. Meanwhile, the older i9-10850K shines, dropping to 20W at idle.
minipc Aim Small, Miss Small: A Deep Dive into the Aoostar N1 Pro Mini PC If you're searching for a compact and affordable PC with dual 2.5GbE Ethernet ports, the Aoostar N1 Pro is worth considering. Our review thoroughly explores its networking prowess, powered by the Intel N150 processor, and analyzes its overall value for money.
minipc AceMagic V1 Vista: Your Tiny Power Efficient Proxmox Server for Frigate NVR and Beyond Unlock the full potential of your AceMagic V150! Learn how to install Proxmox and Frigate NVR for local, AI-driven security camera monitoring with object detection. This step-by-step guide covers iGPU SR-IOV, Docker LXC setup, and configuration, all while keeping power consumption under 8W!
nanokvm Featured Sipeed NanoKVM Review - Out-of-Band Management on a Budget? The Sipeed NanoKVM might just be the poor man's IPMI. This budget-friendly device unlocks remote BIOS access and power control without breaking the bank. Ventoy ISO booting? Absolutely possible. But be warned: input lag and occasional freak-outs come with the territory.
minipc How to Update MINI PC BIOS with EFI Shell: A Surprisingly Pain-Free Guide Learn how to safely update your BIOS using EFI shell when Windows isn't available. This step-by-step guide walks you through creating a bootable USB drive, gathering the necessary AMI tools, and performing a BIOS update without requiring a Windows installation.
ai Featured AI Whisperer: The Hidden Art of Getting Stunning Results from DeepSeek R1 Master AI communication with Deepseek R1: Learn how precise prompts, iterative task chunking, and feedback loops prevent errors in coding and design.
server Passthrough Intel Dedicated GPU While Using iGPU SRIOV Here's How to Use Intel Arc GPU While Using iGPU SRIOV
nas Featured IOCREST PCIe 4.0x1 10GbE NIC Review The IOCREST PCIe 4.0x1 10GbE NIC brings enterprise-grade networking to consumer desktops using just a single PCIe 4.0x1 lane.
nas IOCREST PCIe 3.0 x2 to 4x NVMe Expander Review Building an all-flash NAS has always been a dream for enthusiasts, and the IOCREST PCIe 3.0 x2 to 4x NVMe Expander might be the solution to one of the biggest challenges: PCIe lane limitations. The best part? It costs only $30.
Top 10 Must-Have Tech Gifts for 2024: Gadgets That Wow and Wow Again Discover the ultimate tech gift guide for 2024! From power banks and gaming mice to smart home devices and compact computers, we've curated the top 10 gadgets that will delight tech enthusiasts of all levels.
solar Slash Your Skyrocketing Electricity Costs: My 30% Power Bill Reduction Strategy Shocked by a $4800 annual electricity bill? Discover how I analyzed my power usage and developed a strategy to slash costs by 30%. Learn about Time-of-Use billing, the impact of peak hours, and how combining solar panels with battery storage can lead to significant savings.
server Optimizing My Proxmox Node: Journey of Upgrades and Challenges It costs me $260 to run a home server, now I am able to run four with even less money.
The Problem With YouTube Tech Reviews Should You Trust a Review That Was Done In Days, While You Have To Live With It For Months and Years?
macos What is A Worthy Upgrade - Used M1 Mac Mini Price Analysis Why you shouldn't get the storage upgrade, and which configuration has the best resale value.
macos ACASIS TBU405 Thunderbolt 3/4 to M.2 NVMe Enclosure Review The Best External Enclosure For The Storage-Challenged Macs
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hba A New Breed of HBA - Raiden Thunderbolt to SATA HBA, 8 Ports [Indiegogo Campaign] This is a breakthrough in the era of Thunderbolt.
macos Whisper.cpp - NVIDIA RTX 3090 vs Apple M1 Max 24c GPU Have you ever found yourself in the tech aisle, scratching your head and wondering, "Why should I pick the M1 Max when the PC is flexing its muscles with better test scores?" Well, my friends, it's a story worth telling, and it's all about what makes your tech heart happy!
minipc Kamrui AM08 Pro with AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS Review The AD08 Pro is a sleek and capable mini PC packed with Zen 3 and RDNA 2 superpower.
ssd Buyers Beware: Fanxiang S880 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD Review Fanxiang S880 is the latest challenger in the budget PCIe 4.0 SSD space. While being priced like other QLC SSDs like the Intel 670p 2TB, it offers tremendously more than its QLC counter parts, sometimes punching above it’s class to compete with the premium offerings from Samsung and Western Digital.
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