Ten years ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing my first Noctua product, the iconic NH-D15 cooler. Noctua was one of the original companies that took a chance on me as an emerging reviewer, entrusting me with their top-tier cooler to deliver an unbiased opinion. Over the years, the NH-D15 has withstood numerous computer upgrades, maintaining its performance and modern appeal in every build. Noctua has become my go-to brand for PC cooling solutions, consistently proving their reliability and longevity. I have Noctua fans that have been running flawlessly for five to ten years essentially every single day since installation.…
Author: Justin Vendette
I recently started playing Diablo 4 with my brother and dad, and it’s been an super fun experience. From battling hell-bound demons to exploring the extensive player customization, the game has been a memorable adventure that will go down as a memorable game. My gaming journey with Blizzard games began back with Diablo 2. I played it on my dad’s old Dell laptop and I still remember those nostalgic graphics. Diablo 4 is that modern gaming memory that I’m recalling from the Diablo 2 days. A little while back, we revisited Diablo 2 recently when it was on sale, which…
If you’re an administrator of the cloud-based Azure DevOps and your teams use Azure Boards, you may have noticed that DevOps lacks a practical UI for managing Tags within a Board. By default, Microsoft states that unused Tags on a Board will be automatically deleted after a certain period. However, from personal experience, this is not always the case. To better suit my users’ needs, I installed the Tags Manager extension by Yod Labs. This extension provides a visual UI for the tags assigned to a specific process. By default, the extension only allows Project Administrators to update and/or delete…
Recently, I discovered Miekii, a Twitch streamer and bike messenger who navigates the bustling streets of New York City delivering DoorDash. It’s an entertaining experience to be able to see the busyness of Manhattan without being there. One of his money makers is his unique streaming hook of letting viewers use Twitch Bits to request songs on Spotify, which softly play from a speaker mounted on his bike. This interactive feature enriches his stream with continuous live entertainment, delighting not only hundreds of online viewers but also the countless New Yorkers he passes by during his deliveries. Ever since Apple…
HWiNFO is a comprehensive system information, diagnostics, and monitoring tool designed to provide deep insights into your computer’s hardware. The information provided from HWiNFO can help you, or a technician understand what your computer consists of. It supports all versions of Windows operating systems, from Windows 95 to the latest Windows versions, and also offers a DOS version for legacy systems. HWiNFO is tailored for both regular users seeking simple system information and professionals or enthusiasts needing detailed hardware analysis and monitoring capabilities for assessment and benchmarking. It displays information about the CPU, GPU, motherboard, RAM, drives, audio devices, network,…
About a month ago, I expressed my frustrations in an article on Qwerty Articles regarding Google’s decision to discontinue the Google Nest Secure system on April 8th, 2024, a demise just under a month away now. My critique centered on Google’s apparent disregard for its customer base, compelling us to transition to an inferior ADT system. Which was a decision that publicly proved highly unsatisfactory due to ADT’s myriad of issues ranging from software glitches and subpar customer support to a complete lack of features. Within less than a year, I found myself abandoning ADT’s poor service in pursuit of…
Renaming files can be a monotonous task, especially when dealing with a large number of them. Whether you’re organizing photos, documents, or any other type of file, doing it manually is time-consuming. This tutorial will walk you through how to use PowerShell to bulk rename files in a Windows environment, showcasing a practical solution for a common problem many users face. By the end of this guide, you will be able to quickly and efficiently rename multiple files at once, saving time and effort. Step 1: Open PowerShell To start, you need to open PowerShell on your Windows machine: Step…
In the ever-evolving world of cloud computing, making the right choice can be a Herculean task. With giants like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure dominating the scene, each platform brings its unique strengths to the table. However, when it comes down to seamless integration, unparalleled support, and innovative solutions, Azure Cloud stands a step ahead of its counterparts. Here’s a deep dive into why Azure is the preferred cloud computing platform for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike. A Seamless Bridge to Microsoft Products For organizations heavily invested in Microsoft ecosystems—ranging from Windows Server and…
Before Google’s acquisition, Nest Labs was soaring to success with its revolutionary thermostats and smoke detectors. These once-simple home devices were being transformed with smart technology, internet connectivity, and efficiency improvements, marking the dawn of a modernization era. In January 2014, Google acquired Nest Labs for an impressive $3.2 billion, an event that marked the beginning of the decline for the Nest brand. Google has a notorious reputation in the tech industry for discontinuing products, services, and hardware, a fact so well-documented that there exists a dedicated website tracking the numerous Google projects that have been terminated. As an enthusiast…
When a Virtual Machine (VM) or Container (CT) in Proxmox becomes unresponsive and does not react to the GUI’s Shutdown, Reboot, or Stop commands, there are alternative methods to force terminate the session directly from the Proxmox console. In extreme cases where Proxmox itself is malfunctioning, a hardware reboot of the Proxmox server may be necessary. Below are detailed methods to safely terminate VMs or CTs. Please take caution before force killing a VM or CT. Doing so could result in possible data loss or corruption. It’s recommended to use Proxmox along side Proxmox Backup Server in case of a…