Day: May 10, 2020

iPhone SE is not as small as people want it to be. And I don’t think Apple cares – CNET

Commentary: Apple seems to wave goodbye to tiny iPhones with the launch of its “small” iPhone SE. …read more Source:: CNet


One month with Apple’s new MacBook Air. Three annoying problems

Apple has solved the keyboard issues with the new MacBook Air. Which doesn’t mean it’s the perfect product for a committed Airhead. …read more Source:: ZDNet


How iPhone SE compares to other 2020 budget phones: Pixel 3A, Galaxy S10E, Galaxy A51 – CNET

See how Apple’s newest iPhone SE 2020 stacks up against its other affordable rivals. …read more Source:: CNet


Massive Python Survey Reveals Popularity of Linux and PyCharm, Just 10% Still Using Python 2

The Python Software Foundation and JetBrains collected over 24,000 responses for the third annual Python Developer’s Survey. Among its findings: 59% said they used Python for data analysis, “followed by web development at 51%, and machine learning at 40%,” reports ZDNet: Other major applications of Python include DevOps and system administration (39%), programming web tools…


Should you buy a used phone? My results were mixed – CNET

I got an iPhone, two Samsung Galaxy phones and more for just $650 total. …read more Source:: CNet


Pulling A Crystal By Grinding It

If you own a radio transmitter, from a $10 Baofeng handheld to a $1000 fancy all-band transceiver, setting the frequency is simply a case of dialing in where you want to go. A phase-locked-loop frequency synthesizer or a software-defined radio will generate your frequency, and away you go. There was a time though when synthesizers…


Forget The Matrix — Existenz is the film for our odd times – CNET

Over 20 years later, why I can’t forget Cronenberg’s immersive vision… more than ever. …read more Source:: CNet


iPhone SE 2020 vs. iPhone X comparison: Is a cheaper, refurbished iPhone X better? – CNET

Apple sells the iPhone X refurbished for $600. But is its 2017 flagship still better than its new budget iPhone SE? …read more Source:: CNet


Is the heat from wireless charging damaging your phone?

Wireless chargers are increasingly common, but some are concerned that the heat that is generated by the charger damaging the iPhone or Android smartphone? …read more Source:: ZDNet


Turn an Unused Pi Zero into a Parts Bin WiFi Extender

We know a lot of you are sitting on an unused Raspberry Pi Zero W, maybe even several of them. The things are just too small and cheap not to buy in bulk when the opportunity presents itself. Unfortunately, the Zero isn’t exactly a powerhouse, and it can sometimes be tricky to find an application…