… QD-OLED behaves differently While there aren't many QD-OLED TVs Samsung is the rare exception , we're blessed with the sheer number of QD-OLED computer monitors on the market. And that's awesome for those who are sensitive to color banding, because QD-OLED isn't affected in the same way as WOLED. …
… Plus, it doesn't hurt that Mini-LED is the closest to OLED panels on the market today, without demanding OLED-level prices. After three months of owning a TCL 55-inch 4K 144Hz Mini-LED TV, I genuinely can't believe I ever thought 120Hz was overkill. …
… For just over $400, you can get the Samsung 27" Odyssey OLED G5 with a 1440p 180Hz QD-OLED panel. Even a year or two back, buying a modern OLED monitor for $400 was unthinkable. Newer technologies like tandem OLEDs are also coming to market at prices I never thought I'd see. …
… On the software front, installing Proxmox to run VMs opened a new horizon. I now run a number of containerized self-hosted services. Most importantly, I moved Home Assistant from the Pi to the mini PC. …
… As a result, the dark parts of your screen appear much darker than they actually are, giving you that OLED effect, thanks to literal biology. …
… When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with his head stuck inside a PC or tinkering with a server operating system. …
… After that, I moved away from Windows and installed a lightweight Linux system. …
… I scheduled backups, assigned static IPs for most devices, set up a guest network for visitors, and installed Pi-hole to curb the telemetry noise. …
… GMKtec Mini PC GMKtec might not be a well-known brand, but you get a lot of mini PC for under $150 with this option. It features the Intel Processor N150, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Plus, it includes Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. …
… Related I run my entire smart home from a single mini PC with Home Assistant If you'd have told me my smart home would be controlled from one box I wouldn't have believed you I found energy monitoring the most useful Whether it's keeping tabs on what hardware is using the most power or ensuring ele… …