An Ode to the Nuphy Air96 v2 Mechanical Keyboard
This is not a review of the Air96 v2 low profile mechanical keyboard. These are just my impressions of using one for almost a month, after using the v1 model ...
View ArticleMacBatt Brings the Promise of a Modern PRAM Battery Solution to Apple Macs
I have a soft spot for old computing technology, specifically vintage Apple computers. Long time readers may recall that I documented the process of bringing back an old Mac SE ...
View ArticleZen and the Art of Cleaning My Keyboard
To paraphrase The Beatles, “Happiness is Clean Tech Gear”. I take particular satisfaction when it comes to keeping my computing equipment in tip-top shape. The old rule still applies: I ...
View ArticleHow I Prepare DVDs for Use in my Media Server
Full confession: We have a rather decent stack of our favorite movies and TV shows on DVD but we never watch them. Why? It boils down to inconvenience. The fact ...
View ArticleLinux: Let’s Make It Better for New Users.
Linux has come a long way since I first tried it in the early aughts. The Desktop Environment (DE) has improved considerably, and in many ways, meets and surpasses Windows ...
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Second-Hand Review: XP-Pen Artist 22 (Second Generation)
If the subject line of this post is giving you some déjà vu, you’re correct. Krishna reviewed this pen display back in February of 2021. And when I say “this pen display,” I literally mean this very...
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Review: XP-Pen Artist 22 (2nd generation)
As a digital artist, I have reviewed many drawing tablets over my career. But the landscape has changed considerably in the past few years. What used to be an extremely large investment for an artist...
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Bringing Color to the Mac SE/30 with an 8 inch Pimoroni LCD
A few months ago, I wrote about my experience in rehabilitating a derelict Mac SE/30. It was an immensely satisfying project, but ultimately, not fully realized as I could not find a replacement SE/30...
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Review: Kodak Scanza Slide Scanner
A few years ago, I moved the last vestiges of my belongings from my parents’ place. In the process, I was talked into bringing home boxes and boxes of old 35mm slides, 16mm and Super8 films, 4-track...
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What It Means When your APC UPS is Beeping
Investing in technology goes hand in hand with investing in methods to protect it. To keep my Mac mini and assorted computing gear safe from brown-outs, power surges, and power outages, I use an APC...
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First Impressions: OWC Thunderbay 4
It’s a sad moment when an old computer has outlived its intended purpose. Such was the case with my venerable 2008 Mac Pro. Since I purchased a 2018 Mac mini last November, my Mac Pro has turned into...
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Mac mini meets Mac IIci
Mac IIci with a Sonnet eGPU. But this is no ordinary IIci… Hotrodders love to customize and trick out their cars. Whether it’s frame off builds or restomods, it’s always exciting to see what people...
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Review: Ineo USB-C SSD Enclosure
“You can never have too much money or too much storage.” I’m not sure who deserves credit for coining that phrase, but I can add credence to the quote in that my storage needs seem to grow with every...
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What I Want in a new Mac Mini
Visit any Apple news site and you’ll see plenty of buzz surrounding the inevitable release of a new MacBook Air and Mac Mini. I’m stoked about both announcements, but what I’m really excited about is...
View ArticleWacom Cintiq Pro 24 Reviewed
Fellow artist Brian Allen, of Flyland Designs, recently purchased a brand new Wacom Cintiq 24″ (non-touch) tablet for his studio. In addition to a comprehensive blog post on the subject, he’s also...
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Sony STR-DH 770 Unboxing and First Impressions
“That looks retro, dad.” were the exact words my daughter uttered when I first hoisted our new Sony STR-DH 770 out of its well-insulated box. She’s not too far off. At first glance, the Sony STR-DH...
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Does the Nintendo Switch Make Sense for a Non-Gamer?
There are plenty of Nintendo Switch reviews online, so I don’t plan to tread old ground here. Instead, I want to focus on my impressions of the Nintendo Switch as a console for folks who may not...
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On Renting vs. Owning a Cable Modem
I got complacent. For years, we’ve had our service with Brighthouse (now Spectrum) and in the past, our modem was included as part of the monthly Internet fee. Then, at some point, we were being...
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Studio Tour: early 2018
As an artist, I’ve always taken a keen interest in other folks’ studio setups. I feel that there is always something to learn from seeing other people’s work areas – whether it be tools they use, their...
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Cintiq 27QHD woes
If you’ve been following me on Instagram (@krishnadraws), you know that I had to send my Cintiq 27 QHD (purchased about a year ago) back to Wacom. I’ve been without my Cintiq for approximately a week,...
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