This blog post is for the FrameWork 16 notebook PC 6 months later. There was a change from the initial configuration which Windows 11 was replaced with Zorin OS. For those that would need a refresher on the specs, they are as follows:
The Motorola Razr 2025 is a flip style Android powered smartphone. It has an Octa Core CPU, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB storage. As with all flip phones, the phone is about half the size of a normal phone when closed, and full size (6.9″) when open. This allows me to carry both the Motorola Razr 2025, and the iPhone at the same time – albeit in different pockets. The phone is using Assurance Wireless for the carrier. Assurance Wireless is a lifeline provider which provides free service for low income households, and therefore – I qualify. The Motorola Razr 2025 supports 1 nano-SIM, and 1 eSIM which means I can have 2 carriers, and 2 telephone numbers on this one phone. And as with my personal policy, I will never buy a locked phone from the carrier. Read more “Motorola Razr 2025 – First Impressions”
On Friday June 6, I received my Assurance Wireless SIM card. Assurance Wireless is a Lifeline cellular service provider. They provide free cellular service to low income households. Lifeline is available to 1 per household, and that means you can’t have Lifeline service with 2 carriers. While every provider is slightly different, Assurance Wireless provides 3,000 minutes, unlimited SMS/MMS, and 4.5GB of data per month. I must use the service provider at least once every 30 days. And while the have premium phone service plans, I have chosen to stick with the base plan. Read more “Assurance Wireless – First Impressions”
I bought Windows 11 Pro for my Framework 16 notebook computer. I find myself using this new PC that has more RAM, and more storage than my other desktop and notebook combined so much less than either of my other machines. This would imply that there is something wrong with this picture. Why would I not use this what I would consider as a higher end machine more often? This notebook has 64GB of memory, and 2 NVMME drives with a total of 6GB, another 1TB module, and an SD card reader along with 4 USB-C ports. This sounds like a machine that most people will want to use? Read more “Windows 11 – A Waste”
This blog posting is my initial review of the Framework 16 notebook computer. I chosen the one with the 7840HS CPU from AMD, with the standard keyboard in addition to the number pad. For modules, I chosen 4 USB-C ports, a 1TB storage module, and an SD card module. I will go into modules a little later in this posting. In addition to the PC, I had to buy memory which I bought 2 × 32GB (64GB) of memory, a 2TB, and 4TB NVME storage drives. The 4TB drive didn’t fit because it was too high (a heatsink). All together, I paid a little more than $3,000 for all purchases. Read more “First Impressions – Framework 16”
This blog posting is the review of Ubuntu Desktop 24.04. This is the first time I ever made a Linux distribution as my primary OS. There are some things I like about it, and some things I don’t like about it. So far, the OS does almost everything I would need without too much of a fuss. However, that doesn’t make it smooth sailing. As with most Linux OSes, Ubuntu is free, and the download .iso file was 6GB in size. This meant it needed to be installed on a drive that was 8GB or larger to install the OS. Read more “First Impressions – Ubuntu”
This is a clock radio that has a number of features, however – I use it for the most basic of functions. First, it is smart set clock. Second, it is an FM radio. And third, it has a Qi Charging pad. All three of these features are important enough for me to select this clock radio over other choices. I don’t know things like memory, or CPU (yes, they will have one), but none of that is important considering it is a clock radio, and not a computer. Read more “Emerson CXSW0555 Clock Radio”
The Grandstream WP-825 is a SIP compliant Wifi phone. The phone was $130+tax from Amazon. While there were a couple of places that sold it cheaper, I wanted to the phone ASAP, and this one came 1 day after ordering it. I am sure the phrase SIP compliant Wifi phone means little to most, so I will go into detail what that means. SIP is an open protocol for Internet telephony. Wifi is obviously for the Wifi Network that your phone likely uses when home. When using SIP, you need a SIP UID, a SIP Password, and the SIP server. You would probably also need a credit/debit card as most SIP providers do not provide their service beyond network calling for free. Read more “Grandstream WP-825”
While my standard for pants are cargo pants, I didn’t like the fact that my keys was placed. I also didn’t like the fact that my phone slid outside of my top open pocket. With these two things in mind, I wanted alternatives for pockets. This is where I came across to get a cargo vest. This is a vest with multiple pockets, and boy does this vest have multiple pockets. The Yimoon Utility Vest supports all of my needs, and allows for better organization. I also have a dedicated closed pocket for the phone which is good because my phone is $1,500. I am also more confident on where my keys are located at, and can access everything easily, and not have to reach down to my knee to get my keys. Read more “Yimoon Utility Vest”
About a week ago (as of 2024-02-22), I been using a keyboard that I had to buy to replace my original Apple Keyboard that came with my iMac. The reason for this was the original keyboard was no longer functioning properly. With that in mind, I had to buy a new keyboard that will have functioning keys. I wanted to make sure that my new keyboard will support the Mac Layout for their keys. This meant the CMD, Option, and Control keys must be in the same position as the original keyboard. The new keyboard was $55 from Amazon.
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