NVIDIA Shield TV – Enable Automatic Refresh Rate (Part 2)
I forgot to document the final step in the process of setting up automatic refresh rate changing in the previous video. Part 2 demonstrates how to enable per-app rate changing.
Read moreI forgot to document the final step in the process of setting up automatic refresh rate changing in the previous video. Part 2 demonstrates how to enable per-app rate changing.
Read moreThe 2019 NVIDIA Shield TV is a welcome update to the solid platform which replaced my need for a HTPC in the A/V stack. Unboxed, and with a few hours on the device, I wanted to share my thoughts and some of the issues I encountered so far.
Read moreUsing HDMI-CEC with the NVIDIA Shield TV makes it really easy to control the Shield with your TV’s remote control. When paired with the Refresh Rate app shown in a previous video, we can take it a step further to manage display settings and add a “Home” button.
Read moreI recently purchased an ASROCK X570M PRO4 mostly because it has an Intel I211 network adapter (NIC). Unfortunately, the network performance of the integrated NIC is very slow. I’ve contacted ASROCK about the problem several days ago, but haven’t heard anything back from their support.
Read moreWith front and rear 1080p camera the Wi-Fi enabled BlackVue DR590W-2CH offers good performance for the price point. As a “budget” dashcam, there are some trade-offs, but in general it is a solid car DVR.
Read moreThe NVIDIA Shield TV has replaced a HTPC at each of our TVs because it does everything the HTPC did, better, plus it provides first-class access to OTT providers like Netflix, Amazon Prime via a 10′ UI. One feature it was lacking compared to my HTPC, and the Apple TV, is automated refresh rate shifting. This video outlines how to […]
Read moreWahoo rolled out a firmware for the 2019 Kickr and Kickr Core smart trainers a couple days ago. This update provides support for multiple Bluetooth connections (no more WHY WON’T ZWIFT FIND MY KICKER issues), and more interestingly support for reporting cadence via the Kicker. This removes the need to use a discrete cadence sensor, which makes use with devices […]
Read moreI recently swapped in a Specialized S-Works Power Crank on my bike. This video provides an overview of my thoughts on the crankset and power meter. There will be a later video which looks at the accuracy and performance of the power meter specifically.
Read moreThere are quite a few options for fitting a 24mm Shimano crank in a BB30 bike frame. I chose the Wheels Manufacturing angular contact bottom bracket because of its ease of installation and perceived quality.
Read moreI discovered a few weeks ago that when using my Garmin EDGE 530 with the Shimano DI2 system and an 11-34 cassette, the gears that are displayed are wrong. This video demonstrates one way to fix that. Update: Fixed in v4.10
Read more