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As a patient with type 2 diabetes, I regularly and carefully inform myself about current methods of blood glucose measurement, especially about developments in the field of non-invasive technologies. In this context, I am increasingly confronted with a flood of online advertisements that are distributed via various channels and supposedly [...]
After a few rather exotic Mini-PCs with an external PCIe slot or Oculink connection, today we are taking another look at a more normal model for everyday use. Packaging and scope of delivery This time, our box is even properly printed and shows the two available colors on the front. On the back, a table provides rough information about the [...]
In recent years, phase-changing thermal interface materials such as Honeywell’s PTM 7950 have increasingly established themselves as a high-performance alternative to classic thermal pastes – especially where permanent, stable thermal coupling under high mechanical loads is required. Despite their basic user-friendliness, however, the [...]
When it comes to OLED monitors, there are currently two topics that I think everyone is talking about. Firstly, the overrated burn-in risk and secondly, of course, the usually far too high price. The AOC AGON Pro AG276QZD2 could turn out to be a big seller here, as it currently only costs around EUR 530. Some time ago, you paid at least the same [...]
Recently, several current graphics card models in the RTX 5000 series, including the RTX 5080, 5070 (Ti) and 5060 Ti in particular, have shown thermal anomalies in the area of local hotspots on the back of the board in my tests. These affect cards from major board partners such as Palit, PNY and MSI as well as variants from other manufacturers [...]
Introduction and presentation Today I have something from my own collection: the Liberi Custom Keyboard impresses me with its first-class workmanship, clear, minimalist design and very good sound when typing. Here, high-quality technology meets a well thought-out design in which every detail is tailored to functionality and aesthetics. Whether [...]
White components with RGB lighting are all the rage at the moment. And be quiet! is getting in on the act with the Light Loop 360mm White, promising not only a stylish look but also first-class cooling performance. But does this all-in-one water cooling system deliver what it promises? I put it to the test to see whether it has more than just a [...]
On May 5, 2025, Siewert & Kau Computertechnik GmbH, based in Bergheim, filed for insolvency at Cologne Local Court. Lawyer Marion Rodine was appointed as the provisional insolvency administrator. The company’s online store and cloud marketplace were no longer available the week before the insolvency application was filed, leading to [...]
Even though we normally philosophize about silicon, voltage converters and FPS here, today it’s worth taking a look at the other side of the hardware – the human side. It may sound like a break in topic, but it’s not: anyone who knows anything about computers knows that any system is only as stable as its power supply, its [...]
Before the curtain falls this afternoon at around 1 p.m. on a product launch that has so far been kept top secret, this news item provides a fitting prelude – a journalistic warm-up that shortens the waiting time, lifts the spirits and draws attention to the absurdities of a policy whose consequences can be measured not in percentage points [...]
The PS5 has apparently decided to set new standards not only graphically, but also thermally. With a passion usually only found in lava rocks or bad-tempered toasters, it has heated up to such an extent that the wall behind it now looks like a mediocre barbecue. Instead of ray tracing, there were traces of soot, and the term “next-gen [...]
Prologue In a world where even the seasons work to a clock and the festive season is increasingly characterized by firmware updates, regulatory interventions and logistical parallel universes, a tried-and-tested protagonist was in danger of disappearing in the shadow of algorithmically controlled competition: the Easter bunny. For a long time, he [...]
NVIDIA is now officially releasing the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti onto the end customer market, which means that the previously theoretical discussions about features, positioning and market strategy are now being put into practice. The classification of this card within the existing portfolio is likely to depend largely on how well it can hold its own [...]
With the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, NVIDIA is bringing its new Blackwell architecture to the particularly price-sensitive mid-range segment. The new models will be available in stores from April 16, 2025 – in two variants with 8 GB and 16 GB GDDR7 memory. The target group is primarily gamers who are planning to upgrade from older generations such [...]
At the end of last year, we took a look at Anycubic’s answer to the popular Bambu Lab A1, so it was only a matter of time before another competitor to the P1S was launched. Because what is being targeted here is obvious in more than one place. So let’s take a look together at what this CoreXY printer has to offer. If you want to read [...]
It’s spring 2025, and the graphics card market has become a bizarre hybrid of carnival, lottery, and geopolitical chessboard. Anyone looking to buy a new GPU today needs not only a solid grasp of technical fundamentals, but also patience, an above-average income—and ideally, an insider’s understanding of the economic backrooms in Washington, D.C [...]
Update from 12.04.2025 The MCT is now also compatible with RDNA4 (download see below). A different SDK was used in today’s update to avoid incompatibilities with the latest Microsoft update -ADLX 1.4 support -RDNA4 bugfixes -ImageSharpening Sharpen Desktop feature Preliminary note and introduction Since AMD massively restricted the use of [...]
We recently published a detailed review of the Liv Plus Onyx White Wireless. Now it’s time to put its two more compact siblings in the spotlight – in this short article, we’ll take a closer look at them. There are a few differences compared to the Liv Plus. However, there are no differences in terms of appearance, design or [...]
Today’s review of the MSI RTX 5070 Gaming Trio also provides an opportunity for a detailed look at the current market conditions and the specific features of this graphics card. Currently, street prices for the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Trio in Germany are around €729, although the import tariffs recently introduced by the US government [...]
Today I’m testing the Shin Etsu MicroSi X-23-7921-5 , the MicroSi X-23-7783D and the MicroSi G7762. Once again, my thanks go to the community for the kind procurement. All three pastes are actually not that bad, but they show the typical problem when the manufacturer tries to generate great values. That’s why I’m using the whole [...]
What actually makes a good gaming mouse? Light weight, precision, clear feedback from the buttons, high rigidity and a very fast sensor. It should also sit comfortably in the hand. These characteristics have been combined quite well here and Endorfy shows in a very impressive way how they have implemented these requirements. Unboxing and scope of [...]
As I was also surprised by the high memory temperatures on many (but not all) of the RDNA4 cards I have tested so far and have received various inquiries from readers, this was the trigger for me to take a closer look at the problem. The reason was as trivial as it was surprising, but it is also a good reason to take a closer look at the basics [...]
