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Smaller than an Oreo, Faster than a Raspberry Pi

July 15, 2019 by CrackedConsole

The NanoPI-NEO2 is a newly released super tiny ARM board by Friendly Elec. It uses Allwinner’s 64-bit H5 quad-core SoC (ARM Cortex-A53). It has internal hexa-core Mail450 GPU, 512M DDR3 RAM. A Ubuntu Core and Armbian image files are ready for it.

The NanoPi NEO2 inherits NEO’s form factor and has compatible interfaces and ports with NEO. In addition in such a small dimension it has Gbps Ethernet and one USB host port. These features make it especially suitable for applications that require high data throughput, speedy data transmission and high performance. Hobbyists and makers will just love it.

Star Wars Fans Direct Traffic With Lightsabers During New York Blackout

July 14, 2019 by CrackedConsole

On Saturday night, a power failure in New York City left the West Side of Manhattan in the dark. Some of the city’s denizens became trapped in subway cars. Others had to navigate the roads of the city without the aid of streetlights or stoplights. Some good Samaritans took to the streets, using what light sources they could find to help direct traffic through the city. These included cell phones as well as lightsaber blades.

Honey, I Shrunk the Raspberry Pi!

February 12, 2020July 13, 2019 by CrackedConsole

The Raspberry Pi is available in a couple of form factors. There is the standard Model B (85.6 x 56.6mm) with a full complement of I/O connectors.
If you are willing to give up some features, you can get the squarish A+ model (65 x 56mm), the Compute Module form factor (67.6 x 30mm), or even the ultra-compact Pi Zero (30 x 65mm).

Raspberry Pi 4 Lakka & Kodi emulation tests Sega Saturn, N64, PS1 + Retroflag SuperPi Case Mod

February 12, 2020July 12, 2019 by CrackedConsole

Emulation Tests for the new Raspberry Pi 4 using Lakka with Retroarch and LibreElec with Kodi. Plus I will show my Retroflag SuperPi case mod to fit the Pi 4.

Buy a Raspberry Pi 4 Here!
RetroFlag SuperPi Case

A New Ransomware Is Targeting Network Attached Storage (NAS) Devices

February 12, 2020July 11, 2019 by CrackedConsole

A new ransomware family has been found targeting Linux-based Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices made by Taiwan-based QNAP Systems and holding users’ important data hostage until a ransom is paid, researchers told The Hacker News.

Ideal for home and small business, NAS devices are dedicated file storage units connected to a network or through the Internet, which allow users to store and share their data and backups with multiple computers.

Third parties confirm AMD’s outstanding Ryzen 3000 numbers

July 11, 2019 by CrackedConsole

AMD debuted its new Ryzen 3000 desktop CPU line a few weeks ago at E3, and it looked fantastic. For the first time in 20 years, it looked like AMD could go head to head with Intel’s desktop CPU line-up across the board. The question: would independent, third-party testing back up AMD’s assertions?

When comparing two CPUs, you should generally be looking at three golden criteria: price, performance, and power consumption. It’s fairly easy to win on a single criterion—for example, even in the Piledriver era, comparing an FX-9590 to an i7-4770 could get you an anemic multi-threaded performance win. But the Piledriver part cost more than the Intel one and consumed tremendously more power. Moving forward to the Ryzen 2 era, things got much closer to even: when comparing a Ryzen 7 2700 vs an Intel i7-8700, the Intel CPU takes the performance win, and power consumption is relatively even, but the AMD part has a big price advantage. This is arguably an even heat for that particular lineup—but if you care more about performance, moving the AMD side up to a Threadripper 2950x brings you to an enormous win for Intel on both power consumption and price.

Demmel Releases Java-Based Javaino JoC Reference Board and Module

July 11, 2019 by CrackedConsole

Austrian-based Demmel has released a Java on Chip (JoC) programmable module and reference board that aims to minimize programming and development time for smart applications.
The company states that their module simplifies PCB design efforts and provides a fast way to configure and program the JoC without having to deal with low-level functions. The Javaino JoC Reference Board and Module can be used with Arduino Shields as well, making them a more versatile platform for any number of projects.

Microsoft Closes The Book On Its E-Library, Erasing All User Content

July 10, 2019 by CrackedConsole

Coffee poured. Pillow fluffed. E-book loaded. You’re ready to begin a delightful afternoon on your e-reader when, poof, the book disappears.

Starting in July, Microsoft will be closing its e-book library and erasing all content purchased through the Microsoft e-bookstore from devices. Consumers will receive a refund for every e-book bought.

Raspberry Pi admits to faulty USB-C design on the Pi 4

February 12, 2020July 9, 2019 by CrackedConsole

The Raspberry Pi 4 was announced two weeks ago as a major new upgrade to the line of cheap single-board hobbyist computers. The Pi 4 featured a faster CPU, options for up to 4GB of RAM, and a new, modern USB-C port for power delivery. The Pi 4 was the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s first ever USB-C device, and, well, they screwed it up.

DIY Endless Dog Water Supply

February 12, 2020July 8, 2019 by CrackedConsole

Here’s an easy do it yourself endless infinite water supply for your dog, cat, pet or farm animal. Animals love it. Water level stays constant and is always the same. Fresh water is always being supplied. Never runs out of fresh water. Constant water for your thirsty pets and animals. Garden hose is all that is connected.

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