Best of Hardware — December 2024

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    The Best Keyboards For Programming👨‍💻 in 2024✨

    Selecting the right keyboard is crucial for programmers due to the extensive hours spent typing. This guide provides an overview of the best keyboards for programming in 2024. Factors like comfort, reliability, and responsiveness are emphasized. The post contrasts mechanical and membrane keyboards, highlights the importance of key switches, and explores ergonomic designs. Additionally, it compares features of both programming and gaming keyboards. Detailed reviews of top keyboards such as the Das Keyboard 4, Keychron K2, Microsoft Sculpt, Logitech MX Keys, and others are included to help programmers make an informed choice.

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    Evolving my ergonomic setup (or, my laptop with extra steps)

    The post details the evolution of the author's ergonomic laptop setup through multiple prototypes, addressing issues of weight, portability, and comfort. It describes the latest iteration, which is lighter, more ergonomic, and easier to travel with. The author also shares insights from their workshop experience, emphasizing the benefits of having a dedicated space for creating such projects.

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    Flexbar Brings Apple’s Touch Bar Back from the Dead

    Flexbar is a crowdfunding project aiming to resurrect Apple's discontinued MacBook Pro Touch Bar as a standalone device compatible with Windows, macOS, and potentially Linux. Developed by ENIAC, the Flexbar will support major desktop software and offer customization through a JavaScript-based tool and a future plugin marketplace. Despite its novelty, the project raises concerns due to a low funding goal and potential manufacturing challenges.

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    Indiana bakery still using Commodore 64s originally released in 1982 as cash registers — Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg sticks to the BASICs

    Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg, Indiana, continues to use Commodore 64 computers, originally released in 1982, for its cash registers. Despite modern pressure to upgrade hardware, the bakery finds the processing power of the Commodore 64 sufficient for point-of-sale transactions. The bakery, established in 1974, prefers to avoid unnecessary upgrades, which also helps reduce e-waste and maintains a unique customer experience.

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    Evolving my ergonomic setup (or, my laptop with extra steps)

    The author shares their journey through multiple iterations of ergonomic laptop setups, highlighting the challenges and solutions in each. From a bulky stationary tray to a highly portable and adjustable tray, they describe their design process and how each version addressed specific issues. The final iteration, Tray.One, is lightweight, travel-friendly, and ergonomic. Additionally, they mention their experience building a projector mount for working while lying down. The post emphasizes the importance of custom setups for preventing discomfort and promoting healthier computer use.

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    A Monitor Designed Just for Programmers? | BenQ RD Series Review

    The BenQ RD Series, specifically the RD 280U and RD 320U, are designed with programmers in mind, featuring dedicated coding modes and advanced eye care features for long coding sessions. The RD 320U is a 32-inch display with a 4K resolution, while the RD 280U is a 28-inch monitor with a unique 3:2 aspect ratio. Both monitors include several customizable color modes, reduced glare panels, and features like automatic brightness adjustment and night hours protection to reduce eye strain.

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    PlayStation 3 Emulator RPCS3 Now Supports Raspberry Pi 5

    RPCS3, the open-source PlayStation 3 emulator, now supports Raspberry Pi 5 with native ARM64 support for Linux and macOS on Apple Silicon. The Raspberry Pi 5's weaker GPU presents challenges, requiring overclocking to achieve playable performance at lower resolutions like 272p and 30FPS. The emulator performs impressively on stronger hardware, such as Apple Silicon running Asahi Linux. Detailed steps for setting up and overclocking on Raspberry Pi 5 are provided, emphasizing caution and the need for an active cooler.

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    Why Dumb TVs Deserve a Comeback

    Smart TVs often become obsolete quickly due to lack of software updates, suffer from bloatware, and pose privacy risks. Dumb TVs, when paired with streaming devices like Roku or Chromecast, offer a simpler, more privacy-conscious viewing experience. For a comeback, dumb TVs need larger screen sizes, better features, and should be marketed for their longevity, privacy advantages, and affordability.

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