Patrick

Tech nomad, with specialty interest in the bits and bytes that keep us addicted.

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Umidigi Power 5 review

Smartphone technology has evolved in leaps and bounds the last few decades, but one area where it continues to lag is in the battery performance department. It’s hard to find an Android smartphone that lasts a few days – many manufacturers will claim many of their smartphones do, but in reality, this is rarely the …

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Buying a graphics card from AliExpress or Alibaba – what you need to know

You’ve probably seen the crazy graphics card deals on AliExpress, and like any other person looking to snag a pretty competent graphics card on budget, you’re thinking, maybe I should take a bite. But it’s Chinese-owned AliExpress, and Chinese e-commerce sites have a nasty reputation for dealing substandard products, right? Well, Not quite. First things …

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Top 5 best Chinese motherboards on AliExpress (updated for 2022)

Motherboards tie everything together in a computer. The best ones cost an arm and a leg, and if you’re here, I’m guessing you’re searching for a budget motherboard on AliExpress that’s easy on your pockets. Well, you’re in luck. AliExpress motherboards are famous for their drop-dead prices and bang for buck factor. This piece is …

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