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Energy Usage Research on Mini PCs, SFF, ITX, and Micro Computers


Information Although there are many articles and published papers on energy consumption related to computer equipment and electronic devices, it’s almost impossible to find detailed or exact energy usage profiles based on environment, type of use and specifications. Here, you will find both: actual measurements (not averages or estimates) and also the specifications of the […]

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Beelink SER8 Missing Chipset Drives from Windows 11


Unfortunately, even with the released updates to Windows 11 (including 24H2) there are still several Drivers for these Mini PCs that are not native to the Operating System. If you plan to reinstall your Operating System (and you always should as soon as you get these types of systems in), you may struggle to find these Drivers. You can […]

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Repairing a Samsung QN75Q800TAFXZA 8K Smart TV


In October 2021 I had shared a blog post about how I repaired a Samsung UN55NU710DF Smart TV. Depending on the problem, I recommend owners, who probably spent hundreds or thousands on these TVs, attempt to at least replace one of the boards that seems to be the culprit. This year, I came across a […]

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Drivers for GMKtec Ryzen Mini PCs


Unfortunately, even with the released updates to Windows 11 (including 24H2) there are still several Drivers for these Mini PCs that are not native to the Operating System. If you plan to reinstall your Operating System (and you always should as soon as you get these types of systems in), you may struggle to find […]

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BOSGAME P2 Mini Intel High Definition Audio Driver Problem


While working with this amazing Mini PC, I ran into a small problem. After reinstalling the OS, which is normal for me when I purchase a new PC, I was unable to install one Driver, the Intel High Definition Audio device. All Drivers were available at the BOSGAME support website, but this driver would not […]

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SSL Error 61: You have not chosen to trust Entrust Root Certification Authority


This particular error: SSL Error 61: You have not chosen to trust Entrust Root Certification Authority is related directly to the Citrix Workspace app. In this case I was troubleshooting a remote connection to a medical facility that uses CernerWorks / PowerChart, in order to view MRI Scans. Even though some SSL Certificates on the […]

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Pairing Software for Wireless Keyboards/Mice


At almost every office I visit I will find discarded or unused wireless mice and keyboards because of missing or damaged receivers. It’s not rare for me to collect anywhere between 20 to 80 of these devices every year. This happens because most users don’t know or just won’t bother searching for a new receiver. […]

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Garmin Aviation PC Trainers – Blank or Black Screen


Garmin’s Aviation PC Trainers are very useful for Avionics familiarization and training. They are available for many Aircraft including single engine, multi-engine, Turbroprops and Jets. Although I have been informed they are working on newer versions of these trainers, many aircraft owners have CDs with older versions which can be buggy. In Flight Simulators, such […]

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How to Quickly Test Electrical Devices


This video shows you how to create a fully portable, easy-to-remove Tool which you can use to test devices such as light fixtures, outlets, switches, LEDs, Fans, and many more devices. This will also allow you to connect any of these devices to a power meter, so you can analyze its power usage / energy […]

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How to create your own Backup Internet (Failover)


If you lose Internet at home or at the office due to an outage or hardware failure (such as your modem’s ports no longer working), you can resume some operations on your Smart Phone using 3G, 4G, LTE or 5G. But what if you have certain devices at home that critically need a physical network […]

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