Topaz Video AI (v5) benchmarks
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen4:
Combined two unallocated 2TB partitions into 4TB [SOLVED]
Recently I started to repurpose a 4TB 2.5″ SATA SSD but ran into an issue utilizing the entire SSD. Specifically, even after deleting the existing partitions I could only allocate ~2TB and ~2TB (as shown on Disk1 below) Eventually, I realized that the issue was the drive had been setup as MBR instead of GPT. Here are the steps to remedy that and create a large contiguous 4TB partition. First the screenshot shows the steps, then the commands are listed
Photoshop keeps moving the wrong layer [SOLVED]
Recently when using Photoshop 2024 to move some small rasterized calendar text with a transparent background, Photoshop kept moving the wrong layer. Specifically the layer behind the object that I wanted to move. I checked that I was on the correct layer (and I was). Finally I realized that “Auto-Select” was checked in the move tool options dialog. After unchecking that, all was well! Short summary: if you are having difficulty getting photoshop to move the correct layer, try checking
April 2024 Transparent Calendar (free download)
EINs for Trusts and various other trust issues
https://www.irs.gov/instructions/iss4#:~:text=For%20trusts%2C%20the%20responsible%20party,personal%20representative%2C%20or%20other%20fiduciary. https://www.calt.iastate.edu/article/settling-revocable-living-trust-death-grantor
CAT D5M (XL) Dozer Fuse Panel (6V2150)
Photo of Caterpillar D5M fuse panel:
AMD Ryzen 3700X (Desktop) vs AMD Z1 Extreme (Ally portable)
Hands-On Experience: Ryzen 3700X Triumphs in Handbrake Encoding Over Asus ROG Ally’s Z1 Extreme CPU While compressing some video recently, I conducted a hands-on test to compare two contenders in my personal collection: my trusty desktop PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 3700X CPU (released in 2019 almost 5 years old!), and the compact portable powerhouse, the Asus ROG Ally mini gaming system (released 2023), equipped with an AMD Z1 Extreme CPU. The battlefield chosen for this performance duel was
HP Jornada 560 Series F2915A ABA, retro PocketPC
Remembering the HP Jornada 560 Series: A Vintage Tech Tale In the world of handheld devices, there’s a rich history that paved the way for the smartphones we wield today. One such relic from the past is the HP Jornada 560 Series, a pocket-sized marvel that once captured the imagination of tech enthusiasts. Let’s take a nostalgic journey back in time to explore how this vintage gem (which I owned) stacks up against the modern powerhouses like the iPhone 15