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A Montreal-based creator modeled a miniature replica of IBM's iconic 1401 computer system. Nicolas Temese told Business Insider that the scale model includes everything from the setup at the time: a punchcard reader, tape drives, a query console, a central unit, and a line printer. Temese said his model is going to be displayed in Silicon Valley's Computer History Museum, which also showcases a working, real-size 1401 computer system. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Nicolas Temese doesn't work as a modeler full-time — he's a technical director at a small animation studio in Montreal, Canada, where he's based. But he's spent hours creating a mini version of IBM's successful 1401 computer. The machine celebrated its 60th anniversary last year. It debuted in 1959 and became one of the first mass-produced computers. It was relatively affordable and sold 12,000 units, with standard businesses gravitating

Sure, a truly tiny mini PC isn't going to have you playing The Witcher 3 on ultra settings – there simply isn't enough room for the necessary high-end components in such a gaming rig. But it can get you playing most games at 1080p on low to medium settings, all while taking up no more room than a shoebox. For an almost comically small PC build, you're going to want a similarly small chassis to fit all your components in. We actually tried building the smallest PC we could manage for our guide on the best mini PCs for gaming, and we found the InWin Chopin chassis to perfectly fit the bill. Sure, it might not be as small as the "world's smallest gaming PC", but it's about as close as you can get without having to put your carpentry skills to the test. Buy this today is our list of brilliant stuff you could and probably should own. That includes games, hardware, tech, board games, toys, and more. For all of our product recommendations foll

When it comes to stepping into the Apple Mac ecosystem, the cheapest way to do it is with the desktop system called the Mac mini. Apple fans looking for a new desktop computer can save $120 off the late 2018 version of the Mac mini at B&H. The regular retail price for that computer is $799, and after the discount is applied, the computer is available for $679. For the money, what buyers are getting is the entry-level version of the Mac mini fitted with a 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 quad-core processor. The machine also has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD storage. This machine uses eighth-generation Intel Core processors meaning the hardware is significantly outdated compared to newer computers on the market from other manufacturers. Graphics are handled via Intel UHD Graphics 630, and the machine has Thunderbolt 3 ports featuring native DisplayPort outputs. It also has an integrated HDMI 2.0 port, allowing up to three 4K displays to be supported. The machine can also support one 5K display

September E-mini NASDAQ-100 Index futures are trading lower late in the session on Wednesday as investors trimmed positions on concerns that the speed of the economic recovery would be slowed by rising coronavirus cases. Earlier in the week, the top White House infectious disease official Anthony Fauci said the next two weeks could be critical in containing the outbreak. At 18:40 GMT, September E-mini NASDAQ-100 Index futures are trading 10007.50, down 188.50 or -1.85%. Sellers were also influenced by a report from the International Monetary Fund that said the pandemic was causing wider and deeper damage to economic activity than first thought, and it slashed its forecast for a contraction in global output to 4.9% from 3.0%. Shares of Dell bucked the trend, gaining 4.1% after the Wall Street Journal reported that the company was examining options including a spinoff for its roughly $50 billion stake in VMware Inc. as the PC maker seeks to boost the value of its shares. Apple shares wer

To support the Apple Silicon Macs shipping by the end of 2020, the company is sending developers a transition kit to help them prepare code to run on the new architecture. The new box effectively shoehorns an upgraded iPad Pro into a Mac mini box. Here's why. What's a computer? A lot of us assumed, however, that Apple's latest SoCs used in iPhones and iPad Pro would need to be significantly overhauled to power even the most basic MacBooks, and that Apple's higher-end desktop Macs might stick with Intel processors entirely. Surely the benchmarks showing that Apple's A12Z is faster than most PC laptops was some sort of marketing delusion! However, the more we learn about Apple's existing SoCs, and the Apple Silicon effort as a whole, the more confidence we have that Apple is indeed beating Intel in many respects already. The idea that Apple's custom silicon can only handle "mobile" workloads is the same sort of disparaging presumption that fueled

(AP) — Apple on Monday provided a glimpse at upcoming software changes designed to make the iPhone even easier to use and also announced a long-anticipated shift to a new type of chip to power its line of Mac computers. The preview of the next version of the iPhone's operating system, known as iOS 14, highlighted Apple's annual conference for computer programmers and mobile app makers. The event, which was delayed for three weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic, took place in a virtual form via a webcast from the company's Cupertino, California, headquarters. In recognition of the pandemic, Apple's next iPhone operating system will include an option to put a face mask on a personalized emoji. Upgraded software for the Apple Watch will also detect when wearers wash their hands. Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off Monday's session with remarks that acknowledged the nationwide protests triggere

Portable wireless Bluetooth speakers have dropped in price as the audio quality has improved over the years. Some of the most compact speaker models have sonic limitations including possibly inferior bass quality, but a Bluetooth speaker is still a good way to take music with you anywhere you want. Not only can you stream music from a computer, phone, or tablet, you can use a Bluetooth speaker as a speakerphone for calls or meetings that you actually want to hear. We continue to review mini Bluetooth speakers at a steady clip here at CNET. This buyer's guide offers a look at our current favorites, with a focus on small and lightweight models that are best suited for travel. Those are the o

PC Engine Mini By: Konami WITH the heirs to Microsoft and Sony's hardware now revealed, it appears the next generation of gaming will see what looks like a mini-fridge battle a giant Wi-Fi router. But there was once a time when the most powerful console on the block was positively tiny, and following the success of the SNES and Mega Drive Mini, the latest dinky do-over resurrects this curio from Eastern climes. While the great unwashed frolicked with their Super Nintendos and Mega Drives, a loyal band of Japanophiles sought out more exotic meats. The arcade-perfect Neo Geo was undoubtedly the Rolls-Royce of consoles, but in early 90s Northern Ireland you could buy a house for less. There was a third way, however, in the diminutive form of the PC Engine from Japanese giant NEC. An 8-bit machine jacked with 16-bit graphics chips, the palm-sized underdog outsold even the NES in its native Japan, with those powerful guts giving its impressive

The majority of mini desktops will use SSD storage, which doesn't require as much physical space as HDD storage. However, because SSD is a more expensive type of storage than HDD, this format will limit how much storage space you receive in a mini with SSD (usually 64GB to 256GB). An HDD could give you 512GB or 1TB of storage. Top 10 Best Desktop Mini PC

Retro-inspired 2D Action-RPG CrossCode, will have a "unique miniquest" for each platform when it comes to Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4, the game's publisher Deck13 said in a Reddit AMA. In an Ask Me Anything on the Nintendo Subreddit with representatives from developer Radical Fish Games and Deck13, Michael Hoss of Deck13, responded to a user's question asking if it was true that the console ports would each have a unique quest. "Each console (will) have a unique miniquest with a unique mini dungeon and a unique bossfight. Also the PC will get this, too," Hoss wrote. He further explained that platform holders give better support to games with exclusive content, but the miniquests are will share a connection, which will give the community a reason to come together. He said all the quests together will culminate in "something... else." Hoss also said that while updates and patches will be fr

Exploring the stars, thousands of light years away from Earth, sounds pretty great right about now. While Darian Johnson hasn't invented intergalactic travel, he has created a tiny desktop computer that looks straight out of Jean-Luc Picard's ready room, letting you at least pretend that you're safely aboard a distant starship.It's a testament to Star Trek: The Next Generation's production designers, including technical consultant Michael Okuda, that the fictional LCARS (short for Library Computer Access/Retrieval System) operating system used on the computers aboard the USS Enterprise-D still look futuristic, despite the show first airing 33 years ago. Gene Roddenberry himself insisted that the computer screens aboard the ship be as minimal and clean as possible to give the impression of the technology being incredibly advanced, and it's an aesthetic that many fans of the show are still fans of, including Johnson. Johnson's LCARS computer is based on an exi

The Mac Mini often gets overlooked, as computers like the MacBook Pro or iMac get a lot more attention. However, it is a surprisingly versatile and powerful computer and priced much lower than many other Mac models. This great video compares two versions of the Mac Mini to tell you which one is right for you. Coming to you from 9 to 5 Mac, this great comparison takes a look at the i5 and i7 models of the Mac Mini to see which is right for your work. I personally think the Mac Mini is one of the best-kept secrets. Most creatives either opt for a MacBook Pro or an iMac, but Mac Minis are quite affordable, and if you are like me and like to use your own monitor, they are a great option. In fact, I have been using the same Mac Mini for eight years, and I am only now beginning to think about purchasing a new model. You might be surprised to see just how well the i5 model holds up in the video editing test, and if you need an affordable Mac for creative work, I definitely recommend tak

Publisher Merge Games and developer Still Running have announced "horrorpunk" action RPG Morbid: The Seven Acolytes for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2020. Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page: You are the last surviving Striver of Dibrom. Your duty, for which you have trained your whole life for, is to defeat the Seven Acolytes, accursed and powerful beings, possessed by malevolent deities called Gahars. Experience epic bosses and a multitude of bloodthirsty encounters as you build your character. Challenging foes, mini-bosses, and memorable large-scale boss fights with fully orchestrated music, are central to the world of Morbid. To overcome these obstacles you must master the combat, as well as improve your character and gear through a wealth of elements such as Quests, Perks, Runes, Upgrades, and Looting. Explore the diverse fantasy world of Mornia abundant with deep and imme

Dame Joan Bakewell was fined by police after leaving her keyless Mini running when she left home for a weekend away, court papers have revealed.  Officers were called out to reports of a "suspicious" vehicle on a roadside in Primrose Hill on November 29 last year where they found a Mini. The car, owned by Dame Joan, was parked at an angle with the engine and lights still on but no one at the wheel. They called the Labour peer, 87, who said she was away for the weekend and gave the officers permission to smash a window and disable the locked car. Dame Joan also admitted to the officers that this was not the first time she had accidentally left it running because it was a keyless vehicle. However, rather than damaging the vehicle by smashing a window, the officers decided to try and stall the car by using a police evidence bag. But the plan failed so they instead decided to leave the Mini, as it was almost out of fuel and was not deemed a safety risk, Willesden ma

Did you know: Alex Kidd served as Sega's mascot for a brief spell during the late 1980s but as Nintendo's flagship Mario character gained momentum, the company went in a different direction as Alex Kidd wasn't resonating with consumers as much as Sega had hoped for. In 1991, Sega introduced Sonic the Hedgehog and stuck with him as their official mascot for the long haul. One of Sega's lesser-known mascots is making a return to gaming. Alex Kidd, the protagonist of several video games in the late 80s, will return early next year in Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX. A remake of the 1986 Master System game, the new version will include all of the content from the original as well as new levels, alternative bosses, tweaked combat, movement mechanics and menu system plus new modes including a boss rush mode. There's also a retro mode should you prefer the blocky mid-80s visuals. The remake, announced during

June 9, 2020, WIN Enterprises, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of embedded x86 motherboards and appliances for electronic OEMs, announces the MB-50040. The MB-50040 is a high performance Mini-ITX single board computer (SBC) for graphically-oriented factory process monitoring and IoT applications that require high performance. Features 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Mini-ITX DDR4 2400MHz SODIMM up to 64GB Supports 3 independent displays: LVDS + DP/HDMI + DP/HDMI (Auto-detecting) DP++ resolution supports up to 4096x2304 @ 60Hz Multiple expansion: 1 PCIe x4, 1 M.2 M Key (SATA/PCIe), 1 M.2 E key (PCIe/USB) Storage: 2 SATA 3.0 Rich I/O: 2 Intel GbE, 4 USB 3.1, 4 USB 2.0 15-Year CPU Life Cycle Support Until Q1' 31 Three independent displays are supported for factory-line visualization. One display has DP++ resolution up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz. To meet the requirements of a complete IoT architecture, the unit supports 2 S

New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI) The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Tuesday said it cut production by 97.54 per cent in May at 3,714 units amid coronavirus pandemic, according to a regulatory filing by the company. The company had produced a total of 1,51,188 units in the same month last year. Total passenger vehicle production stood at 3,652 units last month as against 1,48,095 units in May 2019, a decline of 97.53 per cent, it added. The company cut production of its mini cars comprising Alto, and S-Presso by 98.32 per cent at 401 units as against 23,874 units in the year-ago month. It reduced production of compact cars, including WagonR, Celerio, Ignis, Swift, Baleno, OEM Model (Glanza supplied to Toyota) and Dzire by 97.69 per cent at 1,950 units as compared to 84,705 units in May last year. Production of utility vehicles such as Vitara Brezza, Ertiga and S-Cross, declined by 96.25 per cent to 928 units as compared to 24,748 units a year ago. Mid-sized sedan Ciaz

© Provided by T3 DJI Mavic Mini review DJI's latest addition to its rosy roster has landed and it's a cracker. We've unpacked it, unfolded it, activated it, flown it, fiddled with the settings, used the camera and viewed the rushes, and we're frankly gobsmacked not just by the all-round quality of the drone itself and the footage it shoots, but also the amazing price. So, without further ado, let's go into a little more detail… Or maybe you should just head straight off and buy one. If any further encouragement were needed, we also decided to crown it Best drone at the T3 Awards 2020. • Buy the DJI Mavic Mini at Amazon DJI Mavic Mini review: the price © Provided by T3 The DJI Mavic Mini costs just £369 (Image credit: DJI) The new Mavic Mini is priced to perfection and is arguably the first high quality camera-carrying drone for the masses. At just £369, it's the perfect price point for a spur-of-the-moment pre-holiday