Articles for tag: components, manufacturers

The Boss

PC
Why do components almost never do what the manufacturers say?

Why do components almost never do what the manufacturers say?

When we see the presentation of a completely new component, there are many moments in which we can observe how the brands ensure that compared to those of the competition they are much better in all aspects. But then when we get to try and use them for the first time we realize that the ...

Geralt of Sanctuary

Console manufacturers, stop with the “limited edition” colors

Console manufacturers, stop with the “limited edition” colors

Artificial scarcity sucks for all sorts of reasons, from encouraging a completely unnecessary scalping industry to ruin an indefinite number of Christmases. And where it makes less sense than elsewhere is “limited editions” of video game hardware in different colors. Just stop it. The Week in Games: Return to Hyrule earlier this month Valve announced ...

NinFan

Its CEO advances plans to beat current manufacturers

Its CEO advances plans to beat current manufacturers

The launch of Xiaomi’s first car was the most talked about event in the automotive sector. It’s not every day that a true “newbie” in the sector manages to compete with the best, both in terms of performance and quality, as well as in terms of sales. And far from being satisfied with that, the ...

The Boss

PC
Driver CDs, why don’t manufacturers add more?

Driver CDs, why don’t manufacturers add more?

If you are over 30 (like a server), you have surely opened a box containing a computer component and inside was a CD with drivers. A few days ago I was cleaning and I found about twenty of these optical disks with drivers. Currently, already no components bring a CD with driversbut do you know ...

NinFan

The ‘Right to Repair’ comes into force in Europe. Here’s what Android manufacturers will have to do to comply with the standard

The ‘Right to Repair’ comes into force in Europe. Here’s what Android manufacturers will have to do to comply with the standard

Last April, the European Union approved a reform aimed at protect the right to repair devices users, including televisions, washing machines and, of course, smartphones. With this new legislation, manufacturers will be obliged to offer repair of devices, even outside their warranty period. This reform has already entered into force throughout the European territoryalthough manufacturers ...