When using the uninstall routines from AMD, Intel, or Nvidia, remnants often remain that can cause problems. To uninstall the existing graphics driver cleanly, you should always use […]
Modified drivers for AMD Radeon GPUs
Not too long ago, I came across modified drivers for AMD Radeon GPUs that are supposed to fix bugs and maximize performance. First, I read about the so-called […]
USB-C Li-Ion battery replacement for alkaline – charging and storage holder
After using several of these AA Li-ion batteries for some time, we needed a way to store them sensibly. At the same time, it should be possible to […]
Adequate replacement for AA and AAA alkaline batteries
We’ve all been there: the moment you need a device, the batteries are dead. Or how often do we throw away alkaline AA or AAA batteries, especially in […]
Performance reference:
Memory cards
For reference and comparison purposes only, I try to test all Secure Digital memory cards (SD / SDHC / SDXC, including Mini and Micro) that come my way […]
Performance reference:
USB flash drives
For reference and comparison purposes only, I try to test all USB sticks that come my way using CrystalDiskMark v9.0.1 (64-bit) with default settings and collect the results, […]
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero: Computer does not start after pressing the power button
The ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero is one of the highest quality and most expensive AMD X570 motherboards available. This is especially true if you ignore the […]
Setup:
RetroBook
As described in detail beforehand, our two HP EliteBook 8540p laptops are equipped with the following components, some of which differ significantly from the standard configuration. Both are […]
RetroBook 8540p #12:
Conclusion and thoughts
Based on everything I now know about the 8540p, if I were to tackle a similar project again, or if I were to come across another model like […]