While some people sadly think Beats headphones are the epitome of headphones, other companies are innovating in a variety of ways. Here are four headphones with their own unique spin on the audio experience. Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Definitive Technology describes their Symphony 1 over-ear Bluetooth headphones as "where precision, elegance, and comfort intersect." The … [Read more...]
SanDisk Dual drive bridges USB Type-A and Type-C
Technology transitions can be painful especially when it comes to hardware. Suddenly your device isn't compatible or it is less convenient to use with any of those new-fangled accessories. The same is true when you have a new device and you have to buy new accessories for it or have limited compatible options with it. SanDisk is trying to make the transition from USB type-A … [Read more...]
Corsair Gaming LAPDOG accommodates living room keyboard and mouse
Corsair has created a "gaming control center" with its LAPDOG. The LAPDOG is a keyboard and mouse area that you can rest comfortably on your lap while gaming in the living room or anywhere else that does not have a generous flat surface. The LAPDOG hold the Corsair K65 or K70 series keyboards and provides a 11" by 11" area for the mouse to … [Read more...]
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 reaches general availability
Microsoft has released SQL Server 2016 for general availability. The announcement on the SQL Server Blog boasts its new and improved feature set including simplified analytics, leading benchmarks, performance improvements, unmatched security, and unmatched value. You can learn more about SQL Server 2016 from its product page, including a free ebook that covers 'Introducing … [Read more...]
Resolve duplicate package errors in YUM
Something went awry this weekend while installing updates for my CentOS server. Using the standard 'yum update' command for the yum package manager, there were suddenly a large number of updates to install. I should not have approved them but what do I know compared to the package manager. Foolishly, I proceeded with the updates. Upon its completion, yum began complaining of … [Read more...]