I Tested Creative Pebble V2 on My Sim Rig – Surprising Results!

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The Creative Pebble V2 are some of the most popular compact speakers, but how do they hold up for sim racing? In this video I test them across different racing games, compare them to my monitor speakers and MacBook Pro, and explain the features that make them a great budget audio upgrade for sim rigs.

Everything You Must Know About Logitech PRO Racing Wheel!

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I’ve just got my hands on the Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel (PC-only version) in April 2025, and here’s my unfiltered take after a few days of testing across ACC, Dirt Rally 2.0, EA WRC, and more. Whether you’re upgrading from a G29 or just curious about how it feels now, this might help!

After hundreds of hours with the G29, I finally upgraded to the Logitech PRO Racing Wheel, and the difference is night and day. In this video, I share my unboxing, initial impressions, and how it feels to actually drive with it across games like ACC, Dirt Rally 2.0, EA Sports WRC, F1, and more.

The TCL 34R83Q is Insane... But There’s a Catch! My (Almost) PERFECT MiniLED Curved Ultrawide Yet.

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The TCL 34R83Q is a 34-inch ultrawide curved gaming monitor with a VA panel and Mini-LED backlighting.
Designed to offer strong contrast, very high brightness, and fast refresh rates, it competes against premium monitors at a significantly lower price point.

Choose Your Perfect Mic / Lavalier | AIQIU M31 vs. Boya BY-M3/BY-M2 & Puluz PU425

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Are you a content creator, vlogger, podcaster, or professional looking for studio-quality sound on the go? Look no further. AIQIU M31 is designed to deliver clear audio with low-latency transmission, making it perfect for recording, streaming, interviews, online meetings, and presentations.

Play Steam Games on iPhone with Backbone One Playstation Edition gen2 USB-C / Steam Deck Alternative

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Backbone One PlayStation Edition is an officially licensed mobile controller that mostly works as Xbox controller. Enticed?
There are two versions: usb-c and lightning. The one presented in this video is with USB-C port, which means it works with Android phones but also with iPhone 15 and 15 pro.

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Server-Ready MS-01 - A Small PC with Everything: SFP+, USB4, 2.5gbps LAN, Enterprise SSD, TPM 2.0

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The MinisForum MS-01 is a compact yet powerful mini PC designed for versatility and connectivity. It features a high-performance processor, multiple USB-C and USB-A ports, dual Ethernet ports, and support for NVMe SSDs and SATA drives, making it an excellent choice for server-side applications. With TPM 2.0 for enhanced security, compatibility with Windows 11, and efficient thermal management, the MS-01 delivers robust performance in a space-saving design. Ideal for networking, file storage, and IT infrastructure setups.

The TCL 34R83Q is Insane! But There’s a Catch. Honest Review About a Real Product. Read Description.

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The TCL 34R83Q is a 34-inch curved ultrawide monitor designed for gaming, productivity, and content creation. Boasting a 3440x1440 resolution, a 170Hz refresh rate, and HDR support, it promises an immersive experience - but is it all smooth sailing? Well… not exactly.

Nagios: UNKNOWN: Drive S/N : No health status line found,

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So, you added check_smart.pl to a new server and ran into this error:
UNKNOWN: Drive S/N : No health status line found

This means the Nagios user doesn’t have the necessary permissions to execute the command—pretty clear from the error, right?
Fortunately, you’ve found the right place to fix it! If check_smart.pl is located in /usr/lib/nagios/plugins/, just add the following line to the sudoers file:

macOS: tmutil set quota

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Hey, I had today a very difficult task (ironic): to modify quota on a destination time machine.
So, as usual, without too much blabbing, below is an example of how I have modified quota for TM destination.

fmbp16:~ zub$ tmutil destinationinfo
====================================================
Name          : mbp16TM
Kind          : Network
URL           : smb://zub@MINIVM._smb._tcp.local./mbp16TM
ID            : 1
> ==================================================
Name          : TM
Kind          : Network

macOS: How to Show and Hide Hidden Files in macOS Finder

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So you are here wondering how to see hidden files in macOS? Actually, in finder but you know.

Well, first of all, you need to know what hidden files are. They are somewhat important and normally you cannot see them in finder for various reasons. One of them is: they are UGLY! Kidding :) No, they are.

5 Months with iPhone 15 Pro: Not PERFECT But... Must See. From Gaming to ProRes Requirements.

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Forced by the situation (details below), I had to upgrade my phone and my choice this time was iPhone 15 Pro.
As a short recent history, I have used so far: iphone 3g, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5s, iPhone Xs.
But in my family, and also with my job, I had the chance to test and use also: iPhone 6s, iPhone SE, iPhone 12 mini.

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Who Said GPTK is Hard to Get? A Walkthrough Installing GPTK On macOS Sonoma | Whisky: a neat UI that integrates GPTK, Wine and a bit of CrossOver

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Hello guys,
In this video you will see how (amazing, I know) whisky is easier than wine!
You will see how to install Whisky with GPTK on macOS Sonoma. It is quite easy; you will see! And to complete the transaction, I have installed also Steam and presented a game (or two). And, by the way, behind Whisky we have Wine (with a bit of crossover). Whisky is a graphical wrapper for Wine built in native SwiftUI.

macOS: create a password protected zip file (archive)

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So, you are on your mac, you right click on a file and search for "compress with password".
Tough luck, there is no such thing out of the box.

But fear no more! There is a simple way to do this, via terminal! Come on, do not be scared. It is not that difficult.
All you have to do is open terminal and:

MacPorts: The Xcode Command Line Tools package appears to be installed, but its receipt appears to be missing.

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I was installing something today and I got an error. Looking closer I found there is a warning in the output:
Warning: The Xcode Command Line Tools package appears to be installed, but its receipt appears to be missing.

In this article, we will focus on that and fix it, of course!

The Wooden Playhouse Project

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I love woodworking! I love also metalworking, computerworking and alotofthingsworking but I am inventing words now so let's stick to wood this time :)

My kid was begging for a playhouse for years and I finally gave up and made one! As usual, without proper planning I started building and this is what I got. My kid loves it and it's big enough to be repurposed if one day is no longer used for playing.

Apple Watch Series 9? Not Yet! I Still Love My "Seven of Nine" 19 months later

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Apple Watch Series 7 of 9: After 19 months and worth upgrading to 9?

Apple Watch Series 9 has just been released and I do not have it! However, I have it's specs and was not that difficult to compare it with Series 7, the one that I currently own and use for more than 19 months. And I have a lot to say about it. And the most important: I have to say something about upgrading from 7 to 9.

Samsung 870 QVO 2TB: Speed Tests and comparison with Adata SU650 and Kingston K600

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I have used for some time already 1TB Crucial MX500 and it broke down unexpectedly. Whoever things SSDs will last forever is very wrong. SSDs not only do not last forever but they can be "gone" anytime without warnings. So, as I have mentioned many many many times in my videos, always do backup!
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