If you’re running any flavor of Linux on your computer, then you have an even easier life when it comes to getting Raspbian on to your Pi Linux users can get Raspbian set up from the comfort of their operating system, too. Much the same as on Windows and Mac, the first steps are to … Read more
Getting hooked up to a local network and the wider internet is easier than you might think, as long as you have all the right bits… Everyone (and, it seems, everything) is online these days, and that means that if you want your Raspberry Pi to do anything “interesting” – even if that’s just browsing … Read more
Master your day with a Pi-powered organised with Nate Drake One staple in futuristic films is that everyone has a handy panel on the wall showing their appointments for the day. While we have calendars on our smartphones and tablets, now, thanks to the Raspberry Pi, it’s possible to have an economic wall-mounted calendar in … Read more
An exceptionally lightweight package that provides only a basic level of protection Windows Defender – the latest version of Microsoft Security Essentials – is built in to Windows 8. It’s therefore our benchmark for system responsiveness, and, it must be said, it sets a high bar. In our real-world tests, no other package this month … Read more
With the market booming of slimmer and wider devices, you might think that no one would have the courage to launch a device that looks like a retro radio. Well, the Chinese producer Pipo shocked the market with the Pipo X9, a device that combines the features of a tablet and the specifications of a … Read more
Lexar demonstrates well that the limits of SDXC are about to be breached With people starting to transition to 4K video capture, the SD and micro-SD card really needs to up its game, given that it’s the most popular flash storage media for cameras. The standards for SD cards were enhanced first by micro-SDHC and … Read more
If it were to compare the Xiaomi Mi Box Mini FHD with some of its direct competitors (reference to the MINIX NEO X8-H Plus TV Box and the Tronsmart MXIII Plus), you will find a huge difference in size and style. If the more traditional devices feature a big antenna and a medium sized box, … Read more
The Tronsmart MXIII Plus is one of the most popular TV boxes with Android on the market. This is due to the fact that even though it is quite advanced and offers a lot of features, users can simply plug it in and run the apps or visualize high-quality videos. This makes this device extremely … Read more
The Maxone CX-X8 is quite an interesting product, even though the brand is not as well known on the US and European market. This actually proves that high-quality products don’t necessarily have to be related to a renowned brand and also, that you don’t have to break the bank for a high-end Smart TV. With … Read more
Portable charger with style Powerful batteries and slim phones share an asymmetrical relationship. Superslim featherlight flagship smartphones usually feature weak batteries which usually last for a day or less. They need to be charged frequently, sometimes a couple of times or more a day. In such scenarios, power banks are a boon. PNY has launched … Read more
Mark Pickavance looks at Stephen Elop, the ex-CEO who infamously made huge amounts out the failure of Nokia, the company he once controlledOn 17th June, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made public a series of structural changes within his company. One of these was to consolidate the Microsoft Devices Group under the Windows Division, with the … Read more
My first thought when I unpacked the new Core X2 from Thermaltake was ‘they’ve sent me the wrong case’. I didn’t think something this sire could be classed as small form factor, but because of its horirontal motherboard tray it can only accommodate m ATX or mini-ITX boards. Also it’s a little smaller than a … Read more