Author: Jay de Villa

A computer peripheral enthusiast and a hobbyist. I generally write about my hobbies like gaming(mostly Dota 2), computers, and plastic models.
Camp stacking and Creep pulling in Dota 2

Camp stacking and Creep pulling in Dota 2

Creep pulling and camp stacking are two important mechanics any Dota 2 player should learn. Understanding these maneuvers is crucial for any player aspiring to climb the ranks of Dota 2. Creep pulling helps control creep movements, maintain equilibrium, and make enemy creeps move toward your tower, it also helps deny your enemy of gold…

What are Ceramic Keycaps

What are Ceramic Keycaps

As the name ceramic keycaps suggests, its keycaps are made of ceramics. Unlike the usual ABS and PBT Keycaps, ceramics are more durable and shinier than plastic keycaps. Due to the material used, they can be more expensive and can be a more niche cosmetics enhancement to your keyboard. Casual keyboard users may not even…

Undervolting my Nitro 5 (2019 Model) – My Throttlestop Settings

Undervolting my Nitro 5 (2019 Model) – My Throttlestop Settings

Undervolting my Nitro 5 was inevitable due to the tropical climate from where I live. Room temperature would average around 30 degrees Celcius, which would contribute to significant heating issues that my Nitro 5 would get. The idle temperature would fluctuate 60 to 70 degrees, repasting and cleaning the fan would help reduce 5-7 degrees….

Is GPS Free?

Is GPS Free?

Global positioning system (GPS) might be free to use on some level by civilians but the US government and US military funds and develops the technology. The US taxpayers pay for the use of GPS. In 2023, the US government allocated at least 1.84 Billion dollars for GPS funding. This budget covers building and sending…

Why Do We Use HDMI to Transmit Video When Ethernet Cables Can Do the Same?
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Why Do We Use HDMI to Transmit Video When Ethernet Cables Can Do the Same?

Ethernet cables and HDMI are made for different purposes and use cases. Though Ethernet Cable can transmit large data like 4k video, its main purpose is for network and data transmission while HDMIs are specifically designed to transfer audio and video data. HDMI also has more features suited to improve the audio-video experience when watching…

Ergonomic Office Space Design

Ergonomic Office Space Design

In an era where work culture and health are increasingly coalescing, the relevance of ergonomic office space design is becoming more apparent. Balancing aesthetics with a high degree of functionality, ergonomic design contributes to a company’s productivity by promoting employee health, comfort, and efficiency. It’s not simply about having a ‘good-looking’ office, but rather, creating…

Close-up of a Gaming Keyboard

Compact Keyboards: A Guide to Small Mechanical Keyboards

When it comes to efficiency, aesthetics and customization, the spotlight is increasingly falling on the small mechanical keyboard, also popularly known as the ‘60% keyboard’. Shattering the traditional notion of keyboard designs, these portable, space-saving machines are more than just a neat desk accessory. They champion a versatile user experience coupled with unique technical specifications,…

Does a 4K Hz Polling Rate on a Gaming Mouse Impact Game Performance?
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Does a 4K Hz Polling Rate on a Gaming Mouse Impact Game Performance?

Early November 2023, Razer updated the firmware of some of their wireless mouse to be able to reach up to 8000MHz polling rate. This has been big news for many Razer mice users but this also presents a sign of a starting trend with regards to gaming mice standards. Gaming mice having a 4k Hz…