For those of us neck-deep in the world of consumer technology, acronyms like CPU, GPU, and RAM are all too familiar. But if you’ve ever stumbled upon the term “SoC” and found yourself scratching your head, you’re not alone. SoC, or System-on-a-Chip, is a term that’s gaining prominence as our gadgets get smaller, yet more…
In the realm of computing, the architecture that powers your devices is much like the engine under the hood of a car—it’s essential, complex, and fascinating for those of us who care to delve deeper. As someone who’s spent countless hours dissecting various technologies, I find the debate around processor architectures—namely, Arm, x64, and x86—particularly…
Following on from my previous Bluetooth guide, this article covers the main Bluetooth codecs used by various wireless earphones today. Lossy vs Lossless Audio Codecs Bluetooth earbuds currently use lossy audio codecs as the bandwidth available to Bluetooth can not accommodate lossless audio. Codec Comparison Table Bluetooth Codec Overviews SBC The Low Complexity Subband Coding…
I would say most people know roughly what Bluetooth is and use it regularly. But how much do you really know about this wireless technology that’s now over 25 years old? When buying a new phone or earbuds, are you aware of all the different technologies that can affect the performance of Bluetooth? This is…
For home users that are interested in NAS devices such as Synology and TerraMaster, setting up a Plex media server is often one of the key features they want to use. As much as I love streaming services like Netflix and Disney, they are starting to get expensive, and it is not uncommon for me…
Alexa service, which powers the Echo range of smart speakers and other smart devices, is free to use. When you purchase an Amazon Echo device, you won’t need to pay any additional fees to use Alexa. It comes along with the gadget, ready to assist you with various tasks like answering queries, controlling smart home…
In the UK, EE was the first network to support eSIM, beginning with the Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular model in late 2017. EE later extended eSIM support to other devices, such as iPhones, in late 2018. Other UK networks, such as Vodafone and O2, introduced eSIM support in the years following, offering compatibility with…
If you have both an iPad and an iPhone, there’s a useful feature that you can activate. This feature enables your iPad to make and receive cell phone calls. This can be particularly beneficial if you use your iPad as your main working device and prefer to handle calls via a Bluetooth headset connected to…
Fake DMCA infringement notices are among the most annoying forms of spam link-building emails that I get. Genuine DMCA Claims If you have ever published content online, you will be aware you can’t use any old images you find online. In my early career, when I was running a web development company, someone, possibly me,…
iMessage is Apple’s instant messaging service. It allows users to send texts, documents, photos, videos, contact information, and group messages over the Internet to other iOS or macOS users. It is a superior alternative to SMS/MMS messaging for most users with devices running iOS 5 or later. iMessage is unique because it’s integrated with the…
We are all familiar with SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards. The small card that goes into your mobile phone allows you to connect to your mobile network. Have you ever thought about how they work, though? I got my first phone in the late 90’s, back when the Nokia 6110 was the best phone you…
Coil whine refers to the high-pitched noise emitted by electrical coils when they vibrate as current passes through them. This phenomenon is most commonly associated with computer components, especially graphics cards, power supplies (PSUs), and sometimes motherboards or other electronic devices. The vibrations arise due to the magnetostrictive properties of the components’ materials, where the…
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