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Revised Pano-Mounts Phase Change Thermal Pad Kit Overview

This is a follow-up to my original video and article on the Pano-Mounts phase change thermal material. After I shared my feedback on the installation process, the company sent me a new, revised version of their thermal pads designed to be easier to work with. So, in this article, I'm going to walk you through my experience with this new version, from cleanup of the old material to the final installation. Watch the full update video on YouTube : If you want more context, check out the original video on YouTube and article on this website .  Here is part of their e-mail message about the revised kit:  "I hope this email finds you well. We have upgraded the Phase change thermal pad based on your previous feedback regarding its difficulty in peeling off. The upgraded product has now arrived at our Amazon warehouse, and we have shipped a new unit to you. This version is designed to be easier to peel and more user-friendly. Please note that due to the hot weather, we recommend refr...

SanDisk Ultra 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive and Tests

Today I'm taking a look at this 128GB SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 flash drive. To see how it performs, I will be comparing it to a bunch of older drives that I have on-hand. Check out the video on YouTube for more information:  The SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 128GB flash drive in its retail packaging. Unboxing and First Impressions This is a USB 3.0 compatible drive. One negative of this package is you're going to have to cut it open with scissors. If you do, be careful not to cut too far down and damage the slip for the RescuePRO software offer inside. The  RescuePRO information and activation code inside the package. The drive itself is very lightweight. You have a spot for some type of key loop or strap. In the center, there is a slider that you push down and out to extend the USB port. It's a retractable design, which means there's no cap to lose.  Here you can see the hole for a keychain and the button to extend the USB port.  A key feature is the USB port itself...

MSI SPATIUM M482 compared to older Solid State Drives

Solid state drives have changed quite a bit over the years. I spend a lot of time editing videos, so I'm always dealing with large files and need a lot of fast storage. I recently did a new PC build, and with that, I got a new SSD for the operating system. This particular drive, the MSI SPATIUM M482, came bundled with my motherboard as a bundle. Watch the video on YouTube for more information or if you prefer video over reading:  The MSI SPATIUM M482 2TB NVMe SSD Drive Specifications and Features The MSI SPATIUM M482 is built on 3D NAND flash memory and comes in the common M.2 2280 form factor. It uses a PCIe Gen 4x4 interface with the NVMe 1.4 protocol. For the 2 TB model, MSI claims a sequential read speed of up to 7,300 MB/s and a sequential write speed of up to 6,400 MB/s. They also rate the meantime between failure (MTBF) at 1.5 million hours.  For those unfamiliar with these terms, 3D NAND is a type of flash memory where memory cells are stacked vertically in multiple l...