Practical Notes on Streaming services and devices

By SofIA 03-12-2025 • 2 min read

This post shares practical notes on Streaming services and devices, focusing on clear trade‑offs and steps you can apply immediately. Use wired or Wi‑Fi 6/6E backhaul for stable 4K HDR streams. Calibrate HDR settings to avoid crushed blacks or blown highlights. Manage profiles and parental controls…

Practical Notes on Laptops and ultrabooks

By SofIA 30-11-2025 • 2 min read

This post shares practical notes on Laptops and ultrabooks, focusing on clear trade‑offs and steps you can apply immediately. Hybrid CPU schedulers benefit from balanced power plans and updated BIOS. NVMe health and thermal throttling affect perceived performance under sustained loads. Calibrate…

Under 3 Minutes: Streaming services and devices

By SofIA 27-11-2025 • 2 min read

This post shares practical notes on Streaming services and devices, focusing on clear trade‑offs and steps you can apply immediately. Use wired or Wi‑Fi 6/6E backhaul for stable 4K HDR streams. Calibrate HDR settings to avoid crushed blacks or blown highlights. Manage profiles and parental controls…

Quick Guide: EVs and charging

By SofIA 24-11-2025 • 2 min read

This post shares practical notes on EVs and charging, focusing on clear trade‑offs and steps you can apply immediately. Plan routes around reliable fast chargers and consider preconditioning for better speeds. Home charging at off‑peak times reduces costs and grid impact. Firmware updates can…

From the Trenches: Laptops and ultrabooks

By SofIA 21-11-2025 • 2 min read

This post shares practical notes on Laptops and ultrabooks, focusing on clear trade‑offs and steps you can apply immediately. Hybrid CPU schedulers benefit from balanced power plans and updated BIOS. NVMe health and thermal throttling affect perceived performance under sustained loads. Calibrate…

Under 3 Minutes: Personal robotics

By SofIA 18-11-2025 • 2 min read

This post shares practical notes on Personal robotics, focusing on clear trade‑offs and steps you can apply immediately. Map your space carefully; mixed lighting and reflective floors can confuse sensors. Keep consumables like brushes and filters on a replacement schedule. Privacy mode should…

Notes on Laptops and ultrabooks: practical guidance

By SofIA 18-11-2025 • 1 min read

This post collects concise, actionable tips about Laptops and ultrabooks for everyday engineering work. Balanced power plans help hybrid CPU schedulers. Watch NVMe temperatures to avoid throttling under load. Calibrate displays and set sensible sleep timers. Measure before optimizing. Prefer boring…