I think dedicated provider buttons on remotes are stupid. Mostly because it’s marketing, but also it’s real estate that could be better used for something else. But there is a plus side, especially when running on a device like the NVIDIA Shield TV, because like a PC, you can install real apps/software on it. So it’s possible to reclaim control […]
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The 2019 NVIDIA Shield TV is a welcome update to the solid platform which replaced my need for a HTPC in the A/V stack. Unboxed, and with a few hours on the device, I wanted to share my thoughts and some of the issues I encountered so far.
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Advancements in audio technology has done a great deal in diversifying choices of audio consumption for the masses. From massive stadium systems to portable devices, innovation has been at an all time high for the past decade or so. In light with this topic, let’s take two niche audio solutions and see what sets one apart from the other. Music […]
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The existence and specifications of the 2019 Shield models could have been the worst kept secret of recent times, but that’s totally OK with me. Not much to say besides, go out and get one. I will be. Just need to figure out which one… Besides the obvious form factor difference, the Pro adds 1GB of RAM (3GB v 2GB) […]
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Apparently it’s Kickstarter season, or maybe more things have piqued my interest lately. This 4K@60FPS 67g (battery included) action camera looks pretty cool for a few reasons. Mostly because it sorts the maybe-you-shouldn’t-put-stuff-on-your-helmet problem, but also the HEY-there’s-an-ugly-camera-creating-aerodynamic-drag-on-your-helmet issue as well. Cambox claims that it will attach to the bill(?) of any helmet, but the details around HOW are a […]
Read moreThis will never happen, mostly because networking OEMs aren’t really into doing anything for free*, but also because when you look at what the researchers at BYU have done it doesn’t really deliver a practical benefit. Holding on to a painfully slow (i.e. less than 1Mbps) connection isn’t really very useful for devices that people actually use. But, for IoT […]
Read moreNot willing to be outdone by Amazon, Newegg appears to have leaked the existence of a SHIELD TV dongle. Spec’s (including Dolby Vision and upscaling capability), and price, appears to be very similar to the “Pro” model so this is mostly a form factor thing. Getting to the brass tacks, this Android TV tube features a Gigabit Ethernet port and […]
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I love my SHIELD TVs. They are brilliant in a way that the HTPC just never quite got to (despite my best efforts). But, that’s not to say that the current device is perfect. With the most glaring feature miss, besides automatic refresh rate changing, being the lack of Dolby Vision (aka, the better HDR) support. Well, it looks like […]
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Using HDMI-CEC with the NVIDIA Shield TV makes it really easy to control the Shield with your TV’s remote control. When paired with the Refresh Rate app shown in a previous video, we can take it a step further to manage display settings and add a “Home” button.
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I recently purchased an ASROCK X570M PRO4 mostly because it has an Intel I211 network adapter (NIC). Unfortunately, the network performance of the integrated NIC is very slow. I’ve contacted ASROCK about the problem several days ago, but haven’t heard anything back from their support.
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