Bit Goblin (2024)

09/02/2023

I've starting searching for a new wireless mouse for my laptop, and I recently decided to try out the Steelseries Rival 3 Wireless mouse. Watch the video to see what I think about it!

Steelseries Rival 3 Wireless Mouse Review

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I've starting searching for a new wireless mouse for my laptop, and I recently decided to try out the Steelseries Rival 3 Wireless mouse. Watch the video to ...

30/01/2023

In today's video I'm reviewing the fs.com S3910-24TS network switch... and it's actually pretty decent! Watch to find why!

FS.com S3910-24TS Network Switch Review

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Today I'm reviewing the fs.com S3910-24TS network switch... and it's actually pretty decent! Watch this video to find out!Join the Bit Goblin Discord! https:...

24/12/2022

If you've got multiple gamers in your home, you can speed up your game downloads with Lancache! Watch this video to find out how.

Speed Up Your Game Downloads with Lancache!

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If you've got multiple gamers in your home, you can speed up your game downloads with Lancache! Watch this video to find out how.Lancache website: https://la...

15/12/2022

In today's episode of Linux Basics, I show you all my top 5 most useful Linux networking commands to help you get started on your Linux networking adventures!

Top 5 Linux Networking Commands | Linux Basics

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In today's episode of Linux Basics, I show you all my top 5 most useful Linux networking commands to help you get started on your Linux networking adventures...

08/12/2022

How To Flash AMD GPU VBIOSRecently I purchased a used graphics card off of eBay that needed resurrecting with a VBIOS flash. Watch this video to find out how!

How To Flash AMD GPU VBIOS

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Recently I purchased a used graphics card off of eBay that needed resurrecting with a VBIOS flash. Watch this video to find out how!TechPowerUp website: http...

21/07/2022

Today's video is a vivid re-telling of me troubleshooting some dead PC hardware and finding a resolution. Grand-parental guidance advised.

I Broke Some Hardware... Don't Be Dumb Like Me!

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Today's video is a vivid re-telling of me troubleshooting some dead PC hardware and finding a resolution. Grand-parental guidance advised.Join the Bit Goblin...

30/06/2022

Have you just built a brand new PC, but don't know what to do next? Watch to find out how to install Windows 11!

How To Install Windows 11

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Have you just built a brand new PC, but don't know what to do next? Watch to find out how to install Windows 11!Windows 11 Media Creation Tool: https://u.bit...

09/06/2022

"Not Your Father's Tech" returns today... with a new name! Check out today's video for some useful and affordable tech items for around your home.

Cheap and Useful Tech Ep. 3 - Stuff For Around Your Home

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"Not Your Father's Tech" returns today... with a new name! Check out today's video for some useful and affordable tech items for around your home.Products fe...

03/06/2022

If you're new to Linux and want to play some games, it's actually really easy to get started! Install Steam, change a couple settings, and you're off to the races. Watch to see how!

Install Steam and Play Windows Games on Linux!

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If you're new to Linux and want to play some games, it's actually really easy to get started! Install Steam, change a couple settings, and you're off to the ...

21/04/2022

I've talked about Linux a lot on this channel, and today I want to introduce you all to FreeBSD. It's kinda-sorta similar to Linux, but it has a LOT to offer. Let's take a look!

Let's Take a Look at FreeBSD 13.0

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I've talked about Linux on this channel, and today I want to introduce you all to FreeBSD. It's kinda-sorta similar to Linux, but it has a LOT to offer. Let'...

31/03/2022

In this video I demonstrate how to update your PC's BIOS. It's not that hard to do, and can be very useful at times!

How To Update Your Motherboard's BIOS

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In this video I demonstrate how to update your PC's BIOS. It's not that hard to do, and can be very useful at times!Join the Bit Goblin Discord! https://disc...

24/03/2022

Gamers rejoice! GPU prices are in decline, but let's approach this with cautious optimism.

GPU Prices Are Going Down! Here Are My Thoughts...

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Gamers rejoice! GPU prices are in decline, but let's approach this with cautious optimism.Join the Bit Goblin Discord! https://discord.gg/uVNAJ4nrB9Support m...

10/03/2022

There are multiple ways to connect your PC to a network. But which one is the best? Let's find out!

Ethernet vs WiFi vs Powerline - Which is the Best?

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There are several ways to connect your PC to a network. But which one is the best? Let's find out!Note: it looks like the pricing for Ubiquiti's access point...

04/03/2022

The Logitech G502 Mouse is a long-standing, popular mouse amongst gamers, so today I'm just checking in with my thoughts after using it for just over a year.

Logitech G502 Hero Mouse 1 Year Later

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The Logitech G502 Mouse is a long-standing, popular mouse amongst gamers, so today I'm just checking in with my thoughts after using it for just over a year....

24/02/2022

Today we take a look at another popular Linux distro: Fedora! It's a popular version of Linux for many reasons, and it's even used by Linus Torvalds himself!

Let's Take a Look at Fedora 35

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Today we take a look at another popular Linux distro: Fedora! It's a popular version of Linux for many reasons, and it's even used by Linus Torvalds himself!...

18/02/2022

It's a day late but better late than never! If you're building a PC then you'll need to consider what cooler to get for your CPU... but which one should you get?

How Much CPU Cooler Do You REALLY Need?

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If you're building a PC then you'll need to consider what cooler to get for your CPU... but which one should you get?Coolers featured in the video:be quiet! ...

10/02/2022

The Keychron K2 got a lot of attention online a couple years ago when it was released and I was asked to check it out. It is a very solid keyboard, though it's not "perfect". Here's my review!

Keychron K2 Wireless Keyboard Review

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The Keychron K2 keyboard got a lot of attention online a couple years ago when it was released and I was asked to check it out. It is a very solid keyboard, ...

03/02/2022

A while ago I did a video on how to setup unRAID, so to be fair, I made a tutorial on how to setup TrueNAS. It's a very capable OS if you're looking to build a NAS for your home - so come check it out!

How To Install and Setup TrueNAS

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A while ago I did a video on how to setup unRAID, so to be fair, I made a tutorial on how to setup TrueNAS. It's a very capable OS if you're looking to build...

27/01/2022

In this video, I go over how to install packages using Flatpak, and then later discuss some of the advantages of using Flatpak vs native packages, snap, and appimage.

How To Install Flatpaks on Linux

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In this video, I go over how to install packages using Flatpak, and then later discuss some of the advantages of using Flatpak vs native packages, snap, and ...

20/01/2022

It's time! I finally have all of the parts I need to build my new NAS for storing video project files, so come join me for the ride!

Building the New Bit Goblin NAS!

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It's time! I finally have all of the parts I need to build my new NAS for storing video project files, so come join me for the ride!Join the Bit Goblin Disco...

13/01/2022

Now that the holidays are over, I have most of the components I need to build my upcoming NAS. It's not flashy with RGB or anything like that, but the case is actually pretty cool.

Fractal Design Define 7 Case

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Now that the holidays are over, I have most of the components I need to build my upcoming NAS. It's not flashy with RGB or anything like that, but the case i...

06/01/2022

I upgraded to Windows 11 recently to see what's up with Microsoft's latest OS release, and there's a lot that I like and dislike about it. Watch to find out how it's gone.

I Decided to Upgrade to Windows 11...

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I upgraded to Windows 11 recently to see what's up with Microsoft's latest OS release, and there's a lot that I like and dislike about it. Watch to find out ...

16/12/2021

It's always a sad day when your hard drive dies unexpectedly taking your data with it. Thus it's a good idea to get ahead of any drive failures and check its health using the "smartctl" tool.

How To Check a Hard Drive for Failures

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It's always a sad day when your hard drive dies unexpectedly taking your data with it. Thus it's a good idea to get ahead of any drive failures and check its...

14/12/2021

While it may not look special at first glance, the new Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse is actually a good step towards a more sustainable future. Come check it out with me!

Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse Unboxing

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While it may not look special at first glance, the new Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse is actually a good step towards a more sustainable future. Come check it...

10/12/2021

After a week off, I'm returning with another Linux video where I see if OpenSUSE Leap will be good as a daily driver... and I actually kinda liked it!

I Was Pleasantly Surprised... | OpenSUSE Leap 15.3

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My Linux Distro Intro series makes a return today with me venturing into some caves and swamps... metaphorically speaking of course. Join me while I see if O...

26/11/2021

If you're looking for a cheap processor for gaming in 2021, should you settle for the dual-core AMD Athlon 3000G? Come find out!

Is a Dual-Core Processor Enough for Gaming in 2021?

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If you're looking for a cheap processor for gaming in 2021, should you settle for the dual-core AMD Athlon 3000G? Come find out!Join the Bit Goblin Discord! ...

19/11/2021

I need to build a NAS to store my video project files on, so today I bring you along for the processor where I select parts for the build.

How To Properly Plan a PC Build

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I need to build a NAS to store my video project files on, so today I bring you along for the processor where I select parts for the build.Join the Bit Goblin...

11/11/2021

In today's video I show you how host a Windows file share on Linux, using Samba. It involves a little bit of command-line magic, but I promise it's pretty painless!

How To Setup a Windows File Share on Linux

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In today's video I show you how host a Windows file share on Linux, using Samba. It involves a little bit of command-line magic, but I promise it's pretty pa...

04/11/2021

In today's video I show you how to turn a plain old Raspberry Pi into a pretty slick Media Center PC! Oh, and it's also really easy and pretty cheap too!

Build a Media Center on the Cheap with a Raspberry Pi!

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In today's video I show you how to turn a plain old Raspberry Pi into a pretty slick Media Center PC! Oh, and it's also really easy and pretty cheap too!I de...

28/10/2021

I love free and open source software, and Clementine is just that... plus it's an awesome music/audio player! It's got plenty of great features and today we take a look at my top 5. Come join me for the ride!

Top 5 Reasons to Use Clementine Player

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I love free and open source software, and Clementine is just that... plus it's an awesome music/audio player! It's got plenty of great features and today we ...

21/10/2021

If you're like me then you like using controllers to play games. But there are many options to choose from, and the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller seems like a solid, versatile option to consider.

8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller

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If you're like me then you like using controllers to play games. But there are many options to choose from, and the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller seems like a soli...

14/10/2021

Sometimes you just need a faster connection to do what you want to do. Today we take a look at a way to add a 10Gb network connection to your PC for cheap (relatively speaking). Oh and it's pretty easy too!

Add 10 Gigabit Networking to Your PC for Cheap!

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Sometimes you just need a faster connection to do what you want to do. Today we take a look at a way to add a 10Gb network connection to your PC for cheap (r...

07/10/2021

I've been looking to change my daily driver Linux distro, so today I'm taking a look at Linux Mint 20.2 and see if it's up-to-snuff for me.

Let's Take a Look at Linux Mint 20.2

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I've been looking to change my daily driver Linux distro, so today I'm taking a look at Linux Mint 20.2 and see if it's up-to-snuff for me.Links mentioned in...

30/09/2021

I went shopping recently to find a new mouse for my gaming laptop, since my previous one gave up the ghost. I got the Razer Mamba wireless mouse, but was it worth the $45 I spent on it?

Razer Mamba Wireless Mouse... Is It Any Good?

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I went shopping recently to find a new mouse for my gaming laptop, since my previous one gave up the ghost. I got the Razer Mamba wireless mouse, but was it ...

23/09/2021

If you're worried about your computer getting damaged during a power outage or brownout, then an UPS might be a good investment for you.

Why an Uninterruptible Power Supply is Important

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If you're worried about your computer getting damaged during a power outage or brownout, then an UPS might be a good investment for you.UPSes mentioned in vi...

15/09/2021

Minecraft may be fun and all, but hosting a Minecraft server is where the real fun is at. Roll up your sleeves and hike up your pants - it's time to get dirty setting up a server.

How To Setup a Minecraft Server!

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In this video I demonstrate how to setup a Minecraft Java Edition server and also show some helpful tips to make hosting a server a little bit easier. In thi...

08/09/2021

Most of us connect to the internet using wireless or good ole' fashioned ethernet cables. But sometimes you need something in between those two and powerline adapters are just that!

Extend Your Network with Powerline Adapters

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Most of us connect to the internet using wireless or good ole' fashioned ethernet cables. But sometimes you need something in between those two and powerline...

01/09/2021

In today's video I show off how you can use MSI Afterburner to overclock your graphics card. Doing this will let you squeeze every little bit of juice you can from your PC.

How To Overclock Your Graphics Card with MSI Afterburner

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A guide to overclocking your GPU using MSI Afterburner. It's really easy to do so, and in this video I give you some simple tips and tricks to get a quick an...

26/08/2021

To get the best performance out of your NVIDIA graphics card on Linux then you need to install NVIDIA's proprietary driver. It's pretty easy, and in this video I show you how to do that.

How to Install the Nvidia Driver on Linux

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If you need the best performance out of your NVIDIA graphics card while using Linux then you need to install NVIDIA's proprietary driver. Thankfully this pro...

21/07/2021

I wasn't planning on doing a video on Pop!_OS 21.04, but when I saw that they released a new desktop - called COSMIC - I had to check it out and see what it's all about. Come along for the ride since it seems pretty cool!

Pop!_OS 21.04 Looks AWESOME!

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I wasn't planning on doing a video on Pop!_OS 21.04, but when I saw that they released a new desktop - called COSMIC - I had to check it out and see what it'...