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Get iMessage to Work on Windows PC (using Dell Mobile Connect on a non dell PC)

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Planned Dell Mobile Connect update will give iOS-based devices a ...

Works pretty great. Not sure why Microsoft half assed their phone app for windows. Dell Mobile connect can be installed on any PC with an easy work around through the Microsoft App Store.

Here’s what I did:

1. Login to Windows App Store on your BROWSER, not the actual app store application on Windows.

2. Search Dell Mobile Connect

3. Click on the 3 dots located next to GET, and select add to cart.

4. Check out (it’s a free app, don’t worry)

5. After checking out and “purchasing,” open the Microsoft Store application on Windows.

6. Login if you haven’t logged in on the Microsoft Store app. Click the three dots on the top right hand corner, go to My Library and download Dell Mobile Connect.

7. Follow the instructions after you install it. It will also make you download the app onto your phone from the AppStore

8. After you install it, make sure you allow all the requested permission on your phone (again follow the instructions carefully), download the required Dell Mobile App drivers and restart.

9. Launch the app on your phone and Windows

10. Congratulate yourself


MacBook Pro 16 Inch with eGPU NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super vs Gaming Desktop NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super 2020

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A week after building my first PC in 20 years, I decided to benchmark my new gaming PC against my previous gaming setup… the MacBook Pro 16-inch with an eGPU + NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super.

In this video, I benchmarked both of them on Shadow of Tomb Raider, Call of Duty Warzone, Control, and 3D Mark Time Spy and Firestrike. I knew there was going to be a performance variance between the two setups but I did not expect that much of a performance hit when using the eGPU!

If you want to jump right into the benchmarks, it starts at 3:32 of the video. Or if you don’t feel like watching here are my results:

Tomb Raider

   Desktop – 70 FPS
   MacBook- 64 FPS 

Modern Warfare Warzone

   Desktop – 85-95FPS
   MacBook – 55-65 FPS 

Control (DirectX 12)

   Desktop -75-80 FPS
   MacBook – 35-40 FPS 

3D Mark Time Spy

   Desktop 10220
   MacBook 7824 

3D Mark Firestrike

   Desktop – 22422
   MacBook – 14062

 


[Video] Long Time Mac User’s First PC Build in 20 Years

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This is my first PC Build in 20 years. This is a time lapse, of me building the PC. The whole process took about 3 hours, but if I could have completed it in probably less than 2 if I didn’t make idiot mistakes. And yes I did some cable management and I adjusted the orientation of the cooler after the build!


[Video] 600 Subscribers – Life Update

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Just hit 600 subscribers so doing sort of VLOG and update on the state of things right now on a personal level. Actually using this as an excuse to test out the new camera light and the $200 wireless mic that I’ve only used once or twice.

I did commit earlier this year to doing at least 1 video at least once every week or two weeks but so many things have happened in the past 3 or 4 months where I couldn’t dedicate time to doing any videos. Got laid off, switched jobs, working on school, changed my plans for 2020, etc etc.

Thanks for watching and thanks for your continued support. Please be good to each other, stay safe, stay healthy, and let’s get through 2020 together.


 

[Video] Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Review – Is it Worth It?

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My two month review of the Apple Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro 11-inch. Unfortunately, due to COVID, my business and personal travel plans have been canceled making it hard truly test how well it is to use away from home. I will however do my best to address if it’s worth the $300- $350 price tag, if it works well as a laptop replacement, and if it improves the overall experience of using your iPad as a computer.

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[Video] Surviving Quarantine Isolation Tech

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A look at some of the tech that I have been using to get through this whole quarantine isolation. Devices include a MacBook Pro, Nintendo Switch, Oculus Quest, and a Keurig Milk Frother just to name a few.


Dear Everyone

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This was supposed to be a sound check on a video that I’m working on about Quarantine Tech but ended up being a video of my sharing my thoughts of the whole COVID 19 isolation quarantine situation. Very grateful to my friends, family and subscribers that make this life awesome. I miss seeing everyone and hope we can all get together soon!

[Video] 50 Gadgets Under $50 by Jonathon Morrison

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Great video put together by Jonathon Morrison on the top 50 gadgets under $50 from 50 Youtubers! I’m on 5:42 of this video!


Working From Home Isn’t So Bad – My Mac and Windows Gaming Setup March 2020

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With everything going, a lot of us are now required or highly encouraged to work from home. For me, it’s just another day as I’ve been remote working for over a decade. In fact, I love working from home because I can count on my own gear, have a large high resolution display and not work off a smaller cheap screen they have at most offices.

My Mac setup is also my PC setup too these days. I switch to Windows Bootcamp to run Windows Applications and plug in an eGPU with an NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super when I want to run some demanding games. Sure, it’s not the same as an actual dedicated gaming PC but being able to do all this off one device is awesome.

Stay safe, wash your hands and be sure to practice your social distancing!

How I Went Back to College University On a Scholarship at 40

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New video up!

You’re never too old to go back to school. You’re never too old to qualify for a scholarship either. I went back AND I was able to get a scholarship for the online accredited university I’m attending at Western Governors University.