Linux Survival Guide #1: Distros & Drives
If Windows 11 has you got you pondering the future of Windows and curious about Linux, then this is the video series is for you. What is a Linux distro? Which distro should you choose? And how do drives and partitions work in Linux? This video explains, with a focus on users migrating from Windows […]
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Chromium OS for Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 4 Chromium OS installation and demo, including running Google Docs, Microsoft web apps, Photopea, YouTube, and more! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Getting Chromium OS 03:25 First Look 06:47 Browse as Guest 08:31 Applications 10:26 Just for Fun (Windows365 test) 14:42 Fast Boot Web Console
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Radxa Zero: a Tiny Quad Core SBC!
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Frank
- September 20, 2021
- Android Radxa Zero
- Armbian
- Armbian Radxa Zero
- Barnatt
- Christopher Barnatt
- Pi Zero alternative
- Radxa SBC
- Radxa Zero
- Radxa Zero Android
- Radxa Zero OS
- Radxa Zero review
- Radxa Zero software support
- Radxa Zero TwisterOS
- Radza Zero Armbian
- Radza Zero operating system
- small sbc
- tiny SBC
- Twister OS
- TwisterOS
- TwisterOS Radxa Zero
- Zero form factor SBC
- Zero formfactor SBC
The Radxa Zero (a quad core single borad computer!) is featured in this video. Imagine what can be built with something like this. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Specifications 06:36 Guess the OS 08:28 TwisterOS Armbian 13:41 Software Support 17:07 Wrap
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Windows 365: Testing a Cloud PC in Linux
Windows 365 is a new, online version of Windows that runs in what Microsoft call a Cloud PC. In this video, Explaining Computers sets up and accesses Windows 365 from Linux, including running some performance tests. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:18 A New Category of Computing 06:20 Windows on the Web 11:49 Performance 15:49 Remote […]
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Is the Linux Distro Zorin OS 16 a Good Windows Alternative?
ExplainingComputers reviews the Zorin OS 16 Linux distro, covering both Zorin OS 16 Core and Zorin OS 16 Pro. Includes installation, layouts and themes, applications and their installation, running Windows programs, and even a little on gaming. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Getting Zorin OS 05:04 Demo (Zorin OS Core) 09:23 Applications 16:36: Zorin OS 16 […]
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Quantum Computing 2021 Update
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Frank
- August 24, 2021
- Barnatt
- Christopher Barnatt
- IBM quantum computing
- IBM quantum roadmap
- most powerful quantum computer
- most powerful quantum processor
- photonic quantum computing
- PsiQuantum
- QCaaS
- quantum computational advantage
- Quantum Computing
- quantum computing 2021
- quantum computing as a service
- quantum computing review
- quantum computing roadmap
- Quantum Supremacy
- Xanadu quantum computer
- Zuchongzhi
- Zuchongzhi quantum computer
Here’s a review of the past 12 months of advances in quantum computing, including IBM roadmaps, Zuchongzhi and quantum supremacy, photonic quantum computing, and quantum computing as a service (QCaaS). Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Quantum Basics 02:18 Quantum Pioneers 03:19 IBM 06:00 Zuchongzhi 08:10 Xanadu & PsiQuantum 10:36 The Expanding Quantum Cloud (QCaaS)
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Raspberry Pi Plant Watering
ExplainingComputers built out a Raspberry Pi Zero plant watering system using a resistive moisture sensor, solenoid valve and relay HAT.
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Raspberry Pi Twister OS: Windows Themes & Apps on a Pi
ExplainingComputers demonstrates Twister OS, including a look at its different Windows and Mac themes, and running a Windows application using WINE.
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Raspberry Pi Battery Power
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Frank
- May 3, 2021
- 12 volt buck converter
- Barnatt
- battery power
- Belkin 10K
- Belkin USB power bank
- buck converter
- Christopher Barnatt
- power bank
- Raspberry Pi
- Raspberry Pi 12 volts
- Raspberry Pi 12v battery
- Raspberry Pi 4 battery
- Raspberry Pi batteries
- Raspberry Pi battery
- Raspberry Pi battery life
- Raspberry Pi power bank
- Raspberry Pi Zero battery
- Running a Raspberry Pi on batteries
- USB power bank
ExplainingComputers shows us how to run a Raspberry Pi on batteries — specifically a 12V lead acid battery and a USB power bank.
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Review of the Banana Pi M5: ARM SBC with eMMC
ExplainingComputers reviews the Banana Pi M5 single board computer, including demos running Android and Ubuntu MATE 20.10.
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