FFmpeg encoding speed testing and analysis
I decided to do some testing with FFmpeg in seeing the time, filesize and bitrate differences when choosing different presets and crf plus some upscaling. Test computer: Ryzen 7 1700…
Category: Technology
AMD Threadripper gen 2 compared to gen 1
August 2018 a year on from the introduction of the Threadripper CPU from AMD we finally know the Threadripper 2 specs (Cores, speed and TPD) and prices. Here is a…
CCleaner has shot itself in the foot
This post comes from the following ghacks.net article CCleaner is a very popular and recommended software that can clean, free up and refresh your computer. Whilst you could get CCleaner…
Apple you’re killing the MacBook Pro
From dodgy keyboards, speakers, circuit boards, removing ports and unjustified price hikes its like Apple do not care that they are driving one of their masterpieces into the ground. Right…
No info for what the app update addresses
“We hope you enjoy our app! Please keep it updated to get our latest and greatest improvements” says the multi-billion dollar corporation who most likely used the “update” as a…
The 2018 MacBook Pro refresh
The tldr: High priced, decently spec’d with no obvious keyboard fix. In all seriousness the base line has a six core i-7 on the 15″ and four core i-5 on…
More CPU cores or speed; Which is better?
To find out if more cores is better than more speed is going to depend on the tasks you’re doing, there is no direct answer because they both have advantages….
Content streaming has a bleak future in Australia
4k streaming has arrived, with 8k around the corner and the world moving and shaping up for a mass stream and media consumption era Australia unfortunately is going to slip…
The story of AMD & Intel; The modern CPU battle
It’s best to get this written up and posted now because the way things are shaping up AMD is about to become the giant in the CPU market and Intel…
Recording in less frames equals more detail
The great debate; 24fps vs 30fps vs 60fps. I’m not going to touch on the use case or pros/cons for each but I will leave you with this little quirk….