Jamie Balfour

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The Xbox Price Hike Shows the Real Cost of the AI Boom
25Jun2026 / Technology
Microsoft raising the price of Xbox consoles again is shocking.
Why is Windows scaling so bad in 2026?
15Jan2026 / Technology
This article explores why UI scaling on Windows still feels inconsistent and fragile in 2026, despite modern hardware and years of platform updates. It examines how decades of legacy frameworks, compatibility decisions, and mixed-DPI realities continue to shape the everyday Windows experience.
Computer Connectivity Guide
12Apr2025 / Technology
This is my computer connectivity guide. In this article I'm going to talk about connectivity over the years. It will take some time for me to finish this article.
Computer Connectivity Guide
A new interface is on the horizon
29Sep2024 / Technology
It's an interface that has existed for a long time, but it's now starting to take form.
What is branch prediction?
30Jun2024 / Technology
The other day, I was asked why the Pentium 4 was considered a lousy processor when discussing clock frequencies given that it had such a high clock frequency. I explained that the longer pipelines were the issue. In this article, I'm going to discuss what this means.
What is branch prediction?
What the Post Office scandal has highlighted in issues in IT
27May2024 / Technology
The Post Office Horizon scandal is an absolute disgrace. As an IT issue, I felt the need to describe this in more detail and why this kind of thing should never happen.
What the Post Office scandal has highlighted in issues in IT
ZPE transpilers
12May2024 / Technology
A new wave of transpilers is underway for ZPE, starting with Python. The new transpilers are important for ZPE's plans. This article talks about what these transpilers are and what they are not.
Is SATA dead?
24Jul2023 / Technology
It's an ongoing debate that seems to crop up everywhere. SATA was once the world's fastest and most popular technology for internal storage, and even at one point the fastest external interconnect. But it's since been replaced by so many technologies. So is it dead?
Is SATA dead?
Why I will never buy another Apple Mac again
24May2022 / Technology
I love Macs and have used them for so long, but I also hate them for what they are. But moving back to a Windows machine as my daily driver is not an easy task.
Why I will never buy another Apple Mac again
Should the TV License be replaced?
21Jul2021 / Technology
The UK's TV License is an expensive yet very dated idea that needs to be looked at. In this article I take a look at the problems with the TV license as well as the difficulties that are faced with bringing in a replacement.
Should the TV License be replaced?
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