Samsung Galaxy Note 9 ReviewSamsung Galaxy Note 9 Review
After the VoLTE saga [1] and the problems with battery life on the PinePhonePro [2] (which lasted 4 hours while idle with the screen off in my last test a[...]
Author: etbe
Computer Adavances in the Last DecadeComputer Adavances in the Last Decade
I wrote a comment on a social media post where someone claimed that there’s no computer advances in the last 12 years which got long so it’s worth a blog[...]
VoLTE in AustraliaVoLTE in Australia
Introduction In Australia the 3G mobile frequencies are to be reused so they are in the process of shutting down the 3G service. That means that everyone has to use[...]
Links June 2024Links June 2024
Modos Labs have released the design of an e-ink display connected by USB-C [1]. They have provided a lot of background information on e-ink displays which isn’t available elsewhere. Excellent[...]
Links May 2024 (late)Links May 2024 (late)
VoltageDivide has an interesting article on Unconventional Uses of FPGAs [1]. Tagline – Every sensor is a temperature sensor, nearly everything is a resistor or a conductor if you try[...]
Creating a Micro Users’ GroupCreating a Micro Users’ Group
Fosdem had a great lecture Building an Open Source Community One Friend at a Time [1]. I recommend that everyone who is involved in the FOSS community watches this lecture[...]
USB-A vs USB-CUSB-A vs USB-C
USB-A is the original socket for USB at the PC end. There are 2 variants of it, the first is for USB 1.1 to USB 2 and the second is[...]
Respect and ChildrenRespect and Children
I attended the school Yarra Valley Grammer (then Yarra Valley Anglican School which I will refer to as “YV”) and completed year 12 in 1990. The school is currently in[...]
Kogan 5120*2160 40″ MonitorKogan 5120*2160 40″ Monitor
I’ve just got a new Kogan 5120*2160 40″ curved monitor. It cost $599 including shipping etc which is much cheaper than the Dell monitor with similar specs selling for about[...]
Links April 2024Links April 2024
Ron Garret wrote an insightful refutation to 2nd amendment arguments [1]. Interesting article from the UK about British Gas losing a civil suit about bill collecting techniques that are harassment[...]