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IBM PS/2 vs PC

Dave Farquhar Retro Computing June 9, 2017July 4, 20181980s, 1990s, apple, apple ii, asus, ATX, compaq, CPU, DOS, hard drive, IBM, intel, ISA, layout, motherboard, motherboards, PC, PCI, PS, screwdriver, screws, server, upgrade, VGA, x86, XT 1 Comment

The IBM PS/2 line was a fairly radical departure from the older IBM PC line. This was deliberate, as IBM wanted to disrupt the clone industry, which it saw as a threat to its business. Here’s a look back at the IBM PS/2 vs PC, the line it replaced.

IBM succeeded with the PC because it created an ecosystem, not just a PC. IBM’s misstep was creating an open architecture and then trying to close it back up after the fact with the PS/2. In IBM’s defense, it’s not clear whether they knew this at the time. If nothing else, in the case of the IBM PS/2 vs PC, IBM created a classic case study of open architecture vs closed.

Fix MLB.tv loading please wait on Roku

Dave Farquhar Baseball April 19, 2017April 17, 2017720p, AC, asus, baseball, ISP, Megabit, MLB, netflix, reliability, Roku, router, upgrade, video, wireless, World Series 3 Comments

It’s frustrating to watch baseball and get constant interruptions from black screens that say “loading, please wait.” Here are six ways to fix problems with MLB.tv loading please wait on Roku.

Tablet battery replacement

Dave Farquhar Android January 27, 2017August 6, 2017apple, Apple Ipad, asus, Asus Memopad, best buy, ipad, motherboard, tablet, USB 0 Comment

Can you replace a battery in a tablet? That’s a good question. It’s almost always possible. The question is whether tablet battery replacement is practical. Some companies make it really easy to replace a battery, and some make it really hard.

Is the Linksys WRT54G obsolete?

Dave Farquhar DD-WRT January 26, 2017October 28, 2017802.11g, asus, CPU, flash memory, linksys, longevity, Megabit, netflix, RAM, router, routers, smartphone, tablet, TP, video, WR, WRT, wrt54g 0 Comment

Is the Linksys WRT54G obsolete? Depending on how many devices you have and how fast your upstream connection is, it may be.

History of overclocking

Dave Farquhar Retro Computing January 11, 2017March 6, 20181980s, 1990s, 6502, amd, amiga, asus, BIOS, Chuck Peddle, CPU, DIY, early 1990s, England, hard drive, IBM, intel, microsoft, motherboard, motherboards, motorola, overclocking, PC, pentium ii, phenomenon, tweaks, upgrade, video, video card 2 Comments

Overclocking didn’t start in the 90s, and it wasn’t limited to PCs either. Here’s a history of overclocking from a guy who did it some, and talked to guys who did it a lot in the 80s.

I don’t recommend overclocking, and today Microsoft can prove it’s a bad idea. But overclocking has a long and colorful history. It’s less common than it used to be, perhaps. But it’s not completely extinct.

Buying used computer parts

Dave Farquhar Hardware December 20, 2016July 14, 2017amd, asus, CPU, hard drive, hard drives, intel, laptops, life expectancy, micron, motherboards, reliability, seagate, ssd, video, video card, Western Digital 2 Comments

Someone asked me the other day about buying used computer parts. I recommend it actually, although I more frequently buy the whole computer. But you can save a lot of money and get higher quality by buying used computer parts.

Asuswrt-Merlin vs Cisco

Dave Farquhar security, Servers and Networking December 16, 2016July 14, 2017AC, address space, asus, best buy, cisco, Firmware, good security, ISP, life expectancy, linksys, linux, reliability, router, routers, upgrade, vulnerability, wifi, workday 0 Comment

I recently saw advice to buy a Cisco RV130W instead of buying an Asus router such as an RT-AC66U and souping it up with Asuswrt-Merlin. I can see both sides of the argument but in the end I favor the Asus solution when I consider Asuswrt-Merlin vs Cisco. Here’s why.

Now, if you’re arguing business vs personal use, there’s no contest. In a business setting, buy the Cisco.

Asuswrt-Merlin vs DD-WRT

Dave Farquhar DD-WRT December 12, 2016February 18, 2018802.11n, asus, ethernet, ethernet cable, FCC, firewall, ISP, proprietary software, router, routers, TL, TP, WRT 5 Comments

I’ve been using DD-WRT for years, but a friend convinced me to try Asuswrt-Merlin and now I’m a convert. DD-WRT is still my second favorite solution, but here’s why I favor Asuswrt-Merlin vs DD-WRT.

How to set up and optimize an Asus RT-AC66U

Dave Farquhar Servers and Networking December 5, 2016March 7, 2018AES, asus, bulbs, encryption, Firmware, flash drive, GPL, IP, IP address, ip addresses, LAN, linux, malware, NVRAM, Password, printer, RAM, router, routers, SSH, Universal Plug and Play, upgrade, video, vulnerability, WAN, wi-fi, wifi, wireless, wpa2, WPS, WRT 8 Comments

Consumer routers drive security professionals like me crazy. I’m happy to say I finally found a router that doesn’t drive me nuts. I want you to buy an Asus RT-AC66U. I’m going to tell you why, and I’m going to tell you how to configure it. Here’s how to set up an Asus RT-AC66U and how to optimize an Asus RT-AC66U.

New computer, old monitor

Dave Farquhar Hardware May 26, 2016August 3, 20171980s, 4K, acer, adapter, asus, budget, dell, DisplayPort, HDMI, hp, IBM, laptops, LCD, lenovo, Mini Displayport, monitors, PC, PS, VGA, video

New computer, old monitor: I see questions fairly frequently about using a new computer and older monitor together. More often than not, it’s possible to do, but you may need to know where to look for the cables and adapters you’ll need.

Here’s some help.

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