Forum software phpBB has released the finalized version of phpBB 3.2. The milestone release includes many changes such as a revised installer with command line support, a new BBCode system, emoji support, and full support for PHP 7.0 and 7.1. The PHP 7 support is a big deal for many sites because it will allow them to move up to the newest version of PHP which is able to … [Read more...]
AmpliFi will bring mesh wifi to your existing router
AmpliFi, the consumer-side of Ubiquiti, will announce at CES 2017 that the "meshpoints" part of their AmpliFi system will be available separately AND that they can be used with your existing wireless router to add the benefits of mesh wifi to your home network. By working with your existing WiFi, this can actually solve the criticisms I have seen that the router is not … [Read more...]
Reflecting on 404 Tech Support in 2016
2015 was a calm year for 404 Tech Support. I had recovered from a Google search algorithm and kept a rhythm. 2016 has been a different story. I moved and began commuting to work in July which took up a lot of my free time and posting to 404 Tech Support became less consistent. I recently landed a new job in information security so the commute is gone but I work with different … [Read more...]
Open source video transcoder HandBrake reaches 1.0
HandBrake is a popular video transcoder. It is open source and available on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. It is useful for converting videos from one format to another or reprocessing a video to have different properties such as making it smaller in file size and quality for your mobile device or converting it to a compatible file format. The project has been under active … [Read more...]
California passes energy efficiency standards for computers, monitors, and small servers
California passed new legislation to require new energy efficiency limits on monitors, desktop computers, workstations, notebooks, and small servers. The limits will be phased in over time beginning on January 1st, 2018. January 1, 2018 - Standards for workstations and small-scale servers January 1, 2019 - Standards for notebook computers and Tier 1 desktop computers … [Read more...]