Category: Hardware
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Introducing the Raspberry Pi 500 and Official USB Monitor: The Next Step in DIY Computing
Raspberry Pi has introduced two exciting new products: the Raspberry Pi 500 and an official monitor. The Raspberry Pi 500, an updated version of the popular keyboard PC, is powered by the Raspberry Pi 5’s Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Cortex-A76 SoC, making it significantly more powerful than its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 400. This new model…
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Reviving the Touch Bar: How Flexbar Breathed New Life into Apple’s Features
A new crowdfunding initiative called Flexbar aims to resurrect Apple’s Touch Bar as a standalone device compatible with Windows, macOS, and, potentially, Linux. The project is currently seeking support through Kickstarter. The Touch Bar was a controversial feature on MacBook Pro laptops, providing a touchscreen strip that replaced physical function keys. Despite the feature’s initial…
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Introducing Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5: The Modular Upgrade to Raspberry Pi 5
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has officially launched the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, marking the latest addition to its Compute Module series. This modular version of the Raspberry Pi 5 is powered by a 2.4GHz Quad-Core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A76 processor, and is offered with a choice of 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM, alongside…
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Raspberry Pi Unveils Major Upgrade for Its Compact Touch Display
Raspberry Pi has unveiled a new version of its 7-inch ‘Touch Display’ accessory. Considering the previous model was introduced 9 years ago, an update for this device was certainly anticipated. The Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 features a higher-resolution display compared to its earlier version and adopts a more compact form factor, as the display…
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Raspberry Pi Unveils Affordable Own-Brand SSDs Starting at Just $30
One of the standout features of the Raspberry Pi 5, aside from its enhanced performance compared to the previous model, is the ease with which you can incorporate an SSD. If you’re utilizing a comprehensive desktop operating system such as Ubuntu, opting for an SSD is advisable: boot-up times are incredibly quick, and the input/output…
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Introducing the TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen6: The Ultimate High-End Linux Laptop for Desktop Replacement
TUXEDO Computers, a German-based Linux hardware vendor, has introduced the TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen6, a Linux-powered laptop featuring enhanced processor, graphics, and display technology. At its core, the TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen6 is equipped with an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor boasting 24 cores and 32 threads. It offers up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics…
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The Return of PineNote: A Linux-Powered e-Ink Tablet Makes Its Comeback
Pine64 has announced the revival of its open-source e-ink tablet. The PineNote was first introduced in 2021, building on the achievements of its various non-SBC devices such as the PinePhone, including the Pro model, as well as the PineTab and PineBook. As is typical with Pine64’s offerings, software support is largely driven by the community.…
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Exploring the High Cost of the Juno Tab 3 Ubuntu Tablet: Is It Really Worth It?
Juno Computers has introduced their new Linux-based tablet, the Juno Tab 3, now on sale with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS pre-installed. This is fantastic news. The device features a low-power Intel N100 processor, includes 12 GB of RAM, has a 512 GB M.2 SSD for storage, and sports a 12.1-inch 2K touch display. Quite pleasing indeed.…
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Introducing the Juno Tab 3: A $699 Linux Tablet Featuring Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Today marks the launch of the Juno Tab 3, a new tablet from US-based hardware vendor Juno Computers. This device runs on Linux and offers users the choice of Debian-based Mobian Linux or Ubuntu/Kubuntu 24.04 LTS as its operating system. The Juno Tab 3 is equipped with an Intel Alder Lake-N Celeron N100 processor, featuring…
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Introducing the KDE Slimbook VI: A Must-Have Laptop for KDE Enthusiasts
Looking for a powerful new Linux laptop? The new KDE Slimbook VI may very well appeal. KDE Slimbook VI Specs Display: 16.1-inch IPS (16:10, 2560×1600, 120Hz) CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (octa-core @ up to 5.1 GHz) GPU: AMD 780M (12 cores @ 2700 Mhz) NPU: AMD Ryzen AI @ 10 TOPS RAM: 16 GB…