Taking a break this week means keeping these reflections concise. I'll be busy with my yearly tech tidying and confronting some personal realizations I'd rather not tackle solo.
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Right now, I'm debating which items to retain, which to give away, and which to dispose of properly (farewell to my 2008 iPod). It's unclear what will stay or go, but I anticipate trimming my old laptop hoard down to no more than five—possibly even four.
(Perhaps the trade-off is justified if I can preserve my retro Lian Li enclosures for showcasing.)
On this installment of The Full Nerd, hosts Adam Patrick Murray, Brad Chacos, and Will Smith explore whether a fresh wave of external GPU innovation is emerging, along with the latest Steam Controller. I have opinions on Valve's newest controller designed for PC gaming, though I'll hold back until I test it myself.
What stood out most in this session? Simply observing Adam's delight amid a collection of eGPU housings.
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Consider this a preview of ongoing trends—a light distraction before stepping out to savor the pleasant outdoors. (At least improved from my recent experiences.) I'm looking forward equally to outdoor cookouts, fresh berries, and budget-friendly Raspberry Pi builds.
See you next time! With any luck, minimal distress from letting go.
This newsletter honors the legacy of Gordon Mah Ung, originator and presenter of The Full Nerd, and hardware executive editor at PCWorld.
With 15 years in tech and gaming media, Alaina Yee addresses diverse subjects for PCWorld. Joining in 2016, she has reported on processors, Windows, system assembly, Chrome, Raspberry Pi, and beyond—while acting as the outlet's deal finder (#slickdeals). Her current emphasis is cybersecurity, guiding users on effective online safeguards. Her articles have also featured in PC Gamer, IGN, Maximum PC, and Official Xbox Magazine.