This Raspberry Pi Drink Mixer Machine Is all the Bartender You Need

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You could mix the perfect drink every time with this Raspberry Pi -powered drink management system. Someone known as Balmy-summer on Reddit created and shared the project earlier Sunday. It uses a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ to accept, process and implement drink orders using a web interface.

Users can choose from a pre-programmed list of drinks on the web-based menu. The MixMakr machine uses a stepper motor, servomotor and several sensors to move a glass under the right

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Aorus K1 Keyboard Wraps Cherry MX Red Switches in Cyberpunk Styling

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Gigabyte announced its latest keyboard over the weekend, a follow-up to its Aorus K7.  The new Aorus K1 features Cherry MX Red mechanical switches, full per-key RGB light, n-key rollover anti-ghosting technology and programmable macros. While Gigabyte is fairly new to the keyboard business, this marks its latest attempt to expand beyond attempts at making the best motherboards to hopes of offering some of the best gaming keyboards .

The Aorus K1 largely features the same insides

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Galax Reveals RTX 2080 and 2070 Super Graphics Cards Dripping in Pink

Galax GeForce RTX 2080 Super EX Pink Edition

Galax GeForce RTX 2080 Super EX Pink Edition (Image credit: Galax)

Galax has expanded its Turing-powered arsenal with two unique models. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super and RTX 2070 Super EX Pink Edition arrive with an attractive theme that's flushed with pink.

The two new graphics cards are identical on the outside. Both are 295mm in length and employ the same dual-slot cooling solution as Galax's other EX models. However, the EX

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Roccat Kain 200 Aimo Mouse Review: Feature-Packed Wireless

Our Verdict

The Roccat Kain 200 Aimo has a lot of features, a pleasant feel and good gaming performance. But the shape of the mouse won’t mesh well with some palm grippers.

For

  • Rechargable, long-lasting battery
  • Can use wired
  • White exterior stays clean
  • Good scroll wheel
  • Advanced software

Against

  • Can be uncomfortable for palm grips
  • Ugly DPI button
  • Brushed metal looks cheap
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How to Shade Every Other Row in Excel / Google Sheets

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Shading cells in Excel or Google Sheets is a great way to format and organize your data and make your tables easier to read and present. You can easily apply alternate shading or color banding to rows or columns by using Excel’s style tools or Sheets’ formatting menu. There are multiple built-in templates readily available on both applications for you to choose from. But of course, if none of these options suit your preference or purpose, you can customize your worksheet

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Razer Viper Gaming Mouse Review: Lefties’ Bestie, Righties’ Meh-stie

Our Verdict

The Razer Viper is a middling gaming mouse with solid technology undermined by its build, which is too small for palm grippers to use comfortably. But it’s among the best options for left-handed players.

For

  • Solid performance
  • Razer Speedflex cable
  • Doesn’t hinder left-handed players

Against

  • Half the side buttons are useless
  • No standout features
  • Too small for most palm grippers
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Seasonic Connect 750W Power Supply Review: The Solution To Cable Management Problems

Our Verdict

A high-performance power supply combined with a backplane that allows for shorter cables, an easier installation, and increased airflow.

For

  • Unique design and features
  • Full power at 47 degrees Celsius
  • Improved cable management and airflow thanks to the Connect module
  • Straightforward installation
  • High performance
  • Good build quality
  • Compact dimensions (PSU)
  • Large amount of provided connectors
  • 10-year warranty

Against

  • Noisy
  • Not so good EMI performance
  • Lower than 70% efficiency with 2% load
  • Not compatible with the alternative sleep mode
  • Small distance between the 4-
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Get the MSI GS75 Stealth with RTX 2080 for $300 off

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For the rest of the month, MSI’s Intel and Nvidia-powered GS75 Stealth gaming laptop is $300 off on Newegg .

This laptop normally sells for $2,899, but is now marked down to $2,599, making for a total 10% discount. With a 9th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU, 32GB of

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Xbox Series X SSD Loads Gears of War 5 4 Times Faster, Developer Says

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Gears of War 5 runs 4 times faster on the Xbox Series X with no changes to its code, one of the game’s technical directors told Windows Central .  In a series of interviews with various game developers, the publication dived into the console's move from HDD to SDD .

“With Xbox Series X, out of the gate, we reduced our load-times by more than 4x without any code changes,” Gears of War 5 technical director Mike Rayner said “

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Philips Preps for PS5 and Xbox Series X with 144Hz Ultrawide Monitor

Phillips Console Gaming Monitor
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Philips unveiled its new 34-inch ultrawide 345M1CR Momentum this week that competes with the best gaming monitors with a 144 Hz refresh rate. There's one caveat through: it’s intended for consoles, not PCs.

Capable of supporting 21:9 resolutions up to 3440 x 1440 and running at 144 Hz with a 4ms response time (1ms with the blur reduction mode), Philips