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How To Use CircuitPython on a Raspberry Pi

CircuitPython is a programming language designed to simplify experimenting with low cost boards, typically microcontroller boards made by Adafruit. CircuitPython can also be used on the Raspberry Pi and via two projects we introduce how to use CircuitPython with the Raspberry Pi. The first project is the humble LED, controlling how to blink an LED… Read more

23 of the best vocal tracks to test your system

The vocal: often the official moment that gets a gig under way, the determiner of the direction your eyebrows go when first listening to a new artist. The vocal has enabled ‘one-man bands’ to play to rooms of thousands of people with only a guitar in their hand or a piano at their fingertips. The… Read more

How to Use a Minidump File to Fix Your Windows BSOD

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) It finally happened. Out of the blue, you’re enjoying a game, watching a movie, or just reading on the internet, when your operating system decides it doesn’t want to cooperate and suddenly you’re facing down a BSOD or Blue Screen of Death. A BSOD is something that no Windows… Read more

Longer Orange 10 3D Printer Review: Cheap Price, Poor Performance

Our Verdict A small-format resin 3D printer with a bargain-basement price, the Longer Orange 10’s weak output and wobbly build quality make it a poor bargain. For + Inexpensive price + Small footprint Against – Laser-cut UV lid feels wobbly – Low XY resolution – Small build volume The Longer Orange 10 is the entry-level… Read more

How to Publish Highlights of Twitch to YouTube

Highlighting is a cool feature that lets you show off the best parts of your six-hour Twitch streams. If you highlight one stream multiple times, you can then string those together later for a highlight reel that could go up on YouTube. This allows you to immortalize your stream, especially because, if you aren’t a… Read more

How to Polish Acrylic Edges for Your PC Case Mod

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Acrylic is probably the most common material in PC Modding. It is widely used to make custom clear side panels, or any kind of custom panel because it can be painted to any finish and colour, it’s easy to work with and it doesn’t require expensive tools to cut…. Read more

Mavix M5 Gaming Chair Review: Polish Over Posture

Our Verdict The Mavix M5 looks and feels premium, backed by its tough mesh upholstery and pleasant faux leather accents. However, a backrest that forces you to recline and low lumbar support area leaves too much of your back, shoulders and neck unsupported when sitting up straight. It may be better for console or living… Read more

Cherry’s First Mechanical Laptop Switches Improved My Typing Speed, Comfort

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Whether you’re working or gaming on your computer, there’s nothing quite like the feel of a mechanical keyboard. All of the best gaming keyboards are mechanical, but when it comes time to choose a laptop, you’ll find not many come mechanical switches. While there have been a handful of… Read more

Flip it Off: How to Build a Website Blocker Switch with Raspberry Pi

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) If you’re like me, you spend a little too much time on a few websites, particularly social media sites. Try as you might to avoid them, you find yourself unconsciously typing in Facebook, Reddit, or something else into your search bar. There are a ton of browser extensions, desktop… Read more

Stemma, Qwiic and Grove Connectors: Which is Right for You?

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Electronics is a world of protocols, technologies and connections. From the humble jumper wire, the most basic of connections where individual wires are used to connect the GPIO to a device, to specialist connectors often polarized or keyed for use with a specific interface. If you are new to… Read more

CDC committee backs Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

The United States should resume use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for all adults, an independent advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today. There is a small risk of a rare type of blood clot in women under 50, and health officials should warn patients of that… Read more

PSA: Ignore that unexpected email from Twitter asking you to confirm your account

Twitter has apologized for accidentally sending out emails asking users to “confirm your Twitter account.” The company says the messages were sent out by mistake. “If you received one of these emails, you don’t need to confirm your account and you can disregard the message,” the company said. The Verge’s own Tom Warren was a… Read more

University Responds to Ban On Linux Contributions

Home News (Image credit: Shutterstock) The University of Minnesota Department of Computer Science and Engineering announced that it’s looking into a ban on contributing to the Linux kernel that was issued after its research attracted the ire of the stable release channel’s steward. That ban was issued on Wednesday by Greg Kroah-Hartman, a Linux kernel… Read more

TP-Link Archer AX6000 Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6 Router Review: Mid-Range Ranger

Our Verdict TP-Link’s mid-range AX6000 offers Wi-Fi 6, 2.5Gb WAN and lots of ports at a reasonable $270. While the software is simple and 2.4 Ghz performance isn’t great, this is a solid option, if you don’t expect too much. For + Affordable Wi-Fi 6 option + Abundant Ethernet ports + Ease of setup and… Read more

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Review: Thin, Convenient, a Little Slow

Our Verdict The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is just half-inch thick computer that lags behind similarly priced competitors on productivity, but is supremely classy and convenient. For + Extremely thin + Looks and feels classy + Great webcam Against – Priced for business, so more expensive – Haptic touchpad can feel unresponsive When it comes… Read more