OpenGearsinCodeXNavigating USB fast charging: USB-PD Power Delivery, Qualcomm Quick Charge (QC), Apple and GaNTeaching you USB fast charging and explaining how to pick the best reviewed USB-C chargers, cables and equipment.14 min read·Feb 18, 2024----
OpenGearsThe Unity Gaming Crisis: problems of Unity’s new pricing model, and the problem of vendor lock-inUnity, Unreal Engine, App Stores — and history repeating for developers.13 min read·Sep 17, 2023----
OpenGearsAll-AMD Ryzen notebooks for creators and enthusiasts: USB4, Bluetooth 5.4, dedicated GPUAll-AMD notebooks are rare, but there are AMD dGPU systems in the wild which are amazing for gaming and content creation on Linux!4 min read·Jul 9, 2023----
OpenGearsNoise reduction for podcasting and recording. Part 1: sound proofing the studioHow to reduce unwanted noise in your recordings and how to optimize your recording studio and surrounding. Part 1 of a series.5 min read·Jan 8, 2023----
OpenGearsinCodeXBest of podcasting & sound gear equipment (2023 edition)Recommended low-budget audio, sound, and studio gear for enthusiasts, podcasters, and professionals. Repairable, refurbished, and new.7 min read·Jan 6, 2023--1--1
OpenGearsinCodeXWi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 on Linux: overview of supported dongles and chipsets (M.2, PCIe and USB)Definite guide Bluetooth 5.0 to 5.3 host hardware: working USB dongles, M.2 NGFF cards and PCIe solutions for Linux, Mac, and Windows.7 min read·Nov 6, 2022--1--1
OpenGearsinCodeXLenovo L14 AMD G1, G2, G3: which is the better mobile Ryzen choice for 2023?Lenovo has recently announced a new and updated version of their L14 AMD Ryzen notebook: The L14 AMD Gen3 comes with a few updates, which…4 min read·Oct 23, 2022--1--1
OpenGearsinCodeXOpen-Source Hardware for a better Future of RepairOn every continent, repair extends the life of the things we use every day. In the process, it teaches skills, strengthens communities…5 min read·Oct 14, 2022----
OpenGearsinCodeXMozilla Firefox and Chromium in the new threat landscape: electron, browser security, forks, and…tldr; Mozilla Firefox is the most secure desktop browser out there. If you are concerned, do your own research to harden Mozilla Firefox…8 min read·Apr 3, 2022----
OpenGears3 printers with repairable hardware: refurbished hacks and tweaks to optimize the officeRepair-ability, durability and price per page are interconnected when choosing a printer. Here are 3 top picks for Linux, Mac OS and…4 min read·Dec 25, 2020----