Apple doesn’t want you to go into DFU Mode, and won’t tell you how. But sometimes you need to get in and fix your iPhone. Here’s how.
Source: Everything You Need to Know About DFU Mode for iOS Devices – iFixit
Category Archives: Hardware
Learn how to clone a large HDD to a smaller SSD without reinstalling Windows 10/8/7 and applications. Free AOMEI Backupper allows you to easily clone hard drive to a smaller SSD without a scratch.
Requirements Test
Requirements test. Find out if your computer meets or exceeds the requirements for a computer game.
Source: Requirements Test
Lenovo switches to Windows 10 Signature Edition image for its future ThinkPad laptops – MSPoweruser
Ahead of CES 2017, Lenovo today announced the major changes coming to its ThinkPad lineup of laptops and PCs. Most of them are very welcome changes and consumers are going to love the new improvements. First, Lenovo has decided to ship 2017 ThinkPad models with Microsoft’s Signature Edition Windows 10 right out of the box. […]
Source: Lenovo switches to Windows 10 Signature Edition image for its future ThinkPad laptops – MSPoweruser
The Best Computer Monitors of 2017 | PCMag.com
The right monitor can really change your daily outlook. Our buying guide outlines the specs that matter most and offers up our top-rated displays in a variety of sizes and at various price levels.
Caveat Emptor: USB-C cable compatibility and safety are turning into a nightmare – ExtremeTech
Source: Caveat Emptor: USB-C cable compatibility and safety are turning into a nightmare – ExtremeTech
Review: 6 slick open source routers
DD-WRT, Tomato, OpenWrt, OPNsense, pfSense, and VyOS suit a wide range of devices and networking needs
Nvidia stuffs desktop GTX 1080, 1070, 1060 into laptops, drops the “M” | Ars Technica
In everything from 4K thin-and-lights to huge machines with 120Hz G-Sync screens.
Source: Nvidia stuffs desktop GTX 1080, 1070, 1060 into laptops, drops the “M” | Ars Technica
AMD Zen Is Twice As Fast As The FX 8350 – Zen 8 Core CPU Die Shot Revealed
AMD has revealed that Zen will have double the performance of the FX 8350 and will trade blows with Intel’s eight core i7 5960X Extreme.
Source: AMD Zen Is Twice As Fast As The FX 8350 – Zen 8 Core CPU Die Shot Revealed
Meet the Megaprocessor: A 20kHz behemoth CPU you can actually see in action | ExtremeTech
James Newman was tired of trying to intuitively understand how modern microprocessors work — so he built his own
Source: Meet the Megaprocessor: A 20kHz behemoth CPU you can actually see in action | ExtremeTech
New PC motherboard teases Intel Skylake chipset, integrated GTX 1070 | ExtremeTech
There might be a new kid in town in the GPU/motherboard integration game: How does a 1070 attached to Skylake sound?
Source: New PC motherboard teases Intel Skylake chipset, integrated GTX 1070 | ExtremeTech
Game Plan: System Builders Say Intel’s New NUC Mini PC Kit Will Wow Enthusiasts
Intel’s new Skull Canyon NUC packs a sixth-generation Core i7 processor and integrated higher-end Iris Pro graphics 580 chipset, two improvements that partners say are key to the gaming enthusiast space.
Source: Game Plan: System Builders Say Intel’s New NUC Mini PC Kit Will Wow Enthusiasts
Windows Keeps disconnecting and reconnecting USB devices/Hard Drives [Solved] – Windows – Windows 7
Windows Keeps disconnecting and reconnecting USB devices/Hard Drives [Solved] – Windows – Windows 7.
Dual Monitors: Six Good Reasons to Upgrade
John says 3 monitors are even better. If you want more, we have them.
Digital Drills: The Monster Machines that Mine Bitcoin
If you have heard about BitCoin mining, then have a look at the machines that do this today. Click on the link below
The future needs fixing – the future needs fixing – sugru
Check this out. This looks like a great product. Click on the link.
Is Your Windows 8 Computer Having Trouble Keeping the Correct Time?
Right click on the clock icon in the bottom right corner of your Windows 8 screen. When the options menu pops up, select ‘Adjust date / time.’ A new window will then appear. Click on the ‘Internet Time’ tab and then click ‘Change settings.’ From the next screen you can select the option ‘Synchronize with an Internet time server.’ Once the drop-down menu appears you can select the option ‘time.windows.com.’ After that’s complete, simply tell the system to ‘Update now.’
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
When a DVD-drive disappears in your “My Computer”, then here is a Link from Microsoft to repair this problem. Works most of the time.
Alfa 1000mW 1W 802.11g/n High Gain USB Wireless G / N Long-Rang WiFi Network Adapter – Also works with Viewsonic vmp75
1000mW 1W 802.11g/n High Gain USB Wireless G / N Long-Rang WiFi Network Adapter – Also works with Viewsonic vmp75
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Product Details
This is an 802.11n wireless USB adapter with a maximum output power of 1 watt (that’s 1000 mW#. This is a single band #2.4 GHz) 1T1R 802.11n adapter with maximum transfer speeds of 150 megabits per second (mbps#. This is for one brand new #in retail box) AWUS036NEH wireless adapter with 5 dBi gain antenna. Also included in the retail box is the installation software on CD.
Watch what you do with your digital devices (Computer, Phone etc.)
Here is some good advice about data on our digital devices.
Oasis computers can clean your old drives so nothing can be found on the drive anymore.
RAID Levels Explained
Are you confused by all the RAID levels? Here is a link to an article that explains it. Click below for article.
For a windows 7 performance overview of your computer.
In search from start type in perfmon.exe.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc748864(WS.10).aspx
Wanting to buy a new computer, when infected? Why?
I totally agree with Leo here about wanting to buy a new computer when it is badly infected. I like his comparison to moldy bread and the toaster.
Read for yourself in this article. If you are infected you can always bring it to Oasis Computers http://oasis-computers.net/ and get it cleaned.
http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2010/11/19/ask-leo-massive-malware-infection-time-for-a-new-machine/
Boosting the wireless signal for your network.
An article from PC-Mag about increasing your wireless signal for your computers.
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