Kevin Chen, Author at Seeking Tech

PS5 Console Storage vs. M.2 SSD Storage vs. USB Extended Storage

With the PlayStation 5, as well as the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, you can use up to three different storage types. So, what are the differences between the Console Storage, M.2 SSD Storage and USB Extended Storage?

You can find out in this comparison guide from Seeking Tech.

What is the Console Storage on PS5?

The Console Storage refers to the built-in solid state drive of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.

What is the M.2 SSD Storage on PS5?

The M.2 SSD Storage refers to the solid state drive that is currently installed on the M.2 slot of the PlayStation 5 system.

What is the USB Extended Storage on PS5?

The USB Extended Storage refers to the external hard disk drive or external solid state drive that is connected to the USB Type-A port or USB Type-C port of the PlayStation 5 system.

Requirements

When it comes to requirements, the Console Storage is built right into the PS5. Thus, it doesn’t have any requirements.

The M.2 SSD Storage has the most complicated requirements as the PlayStation 5 only supports the PCIe Gen4 x4 interface with a maximum sequential reading speed of at least 5500 MB per second as well as a socket type of Socket 3 (Key M). Furthermore, a single-sided or double-sided heatsink is also recommended.

The overall size of the M.2 should be no more than 110 mm (or 4.33 in) in length and 25 mm (or 0.984 in) in width. Moreover, the SSD should be not taller than 11.25 mm (or 0.442 in) with 2.45 mm (0.096 in) of clearance below the SSD as well as 8 mm (0.314 in) clearance above the SSD.

For the USB Extended Storage, you need either a USB Type-A connector or USB Type-C connector with the SuperSpeed USB (5 Gbps) or later.

Capacity

The Console Storage of the PlayStation 5 has a capacity of 825 GB. However, a good chunk of the free space is reserved for the system files. Therefore, you have a very limited amount of space available.

With the M.2 SSD Storage, the capacity ranges from a required minimum of 250 GB to a maximum of 4 TB.

The USB Extended Storage offers the biggest capacities with a maximum of 8 TB. It also has a minimum capacity requirement of 250 GB.

Installation

The Console Storage doesn’t require any installation as the SSD is already soldered onto the motherboard of the PlayStation 5.

The M.2 SSD Storage easily has the most complicated process as it requires you to remove the outer case of the system. To find out how you can install the FireCuda 530, WD_BLACK SN850 and AORUS 7000S to your PS5, you can check out this tutorial.

The installation process for the USB Extended Storage is simpler although you do need to format the drive. To see how you can format the Samsung T5 and Samsung T7 for the PS5, you can check out this guide.

File Types

The Console Storage offers the best compatibility when it comes to storing different file types. With the internal solid state drive of the PlayStation 5, you can store PS5 games, PS4 games, saved data, screen shots and video clips.

With the M.2 SSD Storage and USB Extended Storage, you can only store PS5 and PS4 games.

Speed

The Console Storage and M.2 SSD Storage should be much faster than the USB Extended Storage when it comes to reading and writing speeds.

Playing Games

You can play both PS5 games as well as backwards compatible PS4 games directly on the Console Storage and M.2 SSD Storage.

With the USB Extended Storage, you can only play backwards compatible PS4 games.

Where to find the Console Storage, M.2 SSD Storage and USB Extended Storage?

To find the location of your Console Storage, M.2 SSD Storage and USB Extended Storage in the PlayStation 5 menus, you need to take the following steps:

1. You should be in the Home Screen on the PlayStation 5. This is the main system menu where you can go to the PlayStation Store, select which videogame to play and more.

If you are playing a game or using an application on the PS5, you can press and hold the PS button on your DualSense controller to bright up the Home Screen.

2. From the Home Screen, you need to get to Settings.

You can do so by selecting the “Settings” option, which has the gear icon, located on the top right corner of the Home Screen.

3. Inside the “Settings” menu, you need to select the “Storage” option.

4. Inside the “Storage” menu, you will find the Console Storage, M.2 SSD Storage and USB Extended Storage.

You can use this menu to reformat a drive, delete files and move files between the three storage types.

How to hard reset and power cycle your Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

by Kevin Chen

When using your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, you may run into crashes, glitches and issues. A common fix for these problems is to perform a hard reset or power cycle on the console.

To find out how to do so, you can check out this step-by-step tutorial from Seeking Tech.

How to hard reset your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X using Power Center

To hard reset your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X console by using the Power Center, you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, you need to press and hold the Xbox button on your controller. This button has the Xbox logo and will light up when pressed.

2. You should now be in the Power Center menu, which will ask what do you want to do.

Here, you need to select the “Restart console option.”

3. The next screen will ask if you want to restart your Xbox console.

Select the “RESTART” option to hard reset your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X.

The console will then reboot itself.

How to hard reset your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X using the Guide menu

You can also hard reset your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X console by using the Guide menu although this will take longer than using the Power Center.

If you are still interested in this method, then you need to do the following:

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to bring up the Guide menu.

2. Inside the Guide menu, navigate over to the Profile & system tab.

3. On the Profile & system tab, select Settings.

4. Once you are in the Settings menu, select General on the left side.

5. In the General Settings menu, select the “Power mode & startup” option.

6. Inside the General Power mode & startup menu, select the “Restart now” option.

7. You should get a message asking if you want to restart your Xbox console.

Select the “YES” option to reboot the system.

How to power cycle your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X

In order to power cycle your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, you need to take the following steps:

1. Press and hold the Xbox button located on the console for around 10 seconds.

2. After you console has been shut down, you can press the Xbox button on either the console or your Xbox controller to turn the system back on again.

How to reset the power supply of your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X

To reset the power supply of your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, you need to do the following:

1. Press and hold the Xbox button on your console for approximately 10 second to turn off its power.

2. Wait until the console completely shuts down and then unplug the power cable on the console.

3. Wait at least 30 seconds.

4. Once the time has passed, plugged the power cable back into the console.

5. Press the Xbox button on your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X to turn it back on again.

What’s the difference between the Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max?

by Kevin Chen

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a new streaming stick released by Amazon in 2021. So, how does the new product compare against the similar Fire TV Stick 4K, which was released in 2018?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these two media playing sticks.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, the newer Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max adds support for HDMI ARC, Wi-Fi 6, Live View Picture-in-Picture and Auto Low Latency Mode.

The Max version also comes with an updated remote that adds a guide button in addition to shortcuts to several streaming services.

So, if you want to use any or all of the aforementioned features, then you should get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

If you don’t mind missing out on the new features, then the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the more affordable option.

Fire TV Stick 4K vs. Fire TV Stick 4K Max Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max below.

	Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K	Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
What’s in the Box	Fire TV Stick 4K 2nd Generation Alexa Voice Remote USB cable and power adapter HDMI extender cable 2 AAA batteries Quick Start Guide	Fire TV Stick 4K Max 3rd Generation Alexa Voice Remote USB cable and power adapter HDMI extender cable 2 AAA batteries Quick Start Guide
Remote Buttons	Power Microphone Voice Button Navigation Select Back Home Menu Fast Forward Play/Pause Rewind Volume Up Volume Down Mute	Power Microphone Alexa Voice Button Navigation Select Back Home Menu Fast Forward Play/Pause Rewind Mute Volume Up Volume Down Guide Amazon Prime Video Preset App Button Netfilx Preset App Button Disney+ Preset App Button Hulu Preset App Button
Weight	53.6 g	48.4 g
Dimensions	99 mm x 30 mm x 14 mm for only housing 108 mm x 30 mm x 14 mm with USB connector included	99 mm x 30 mm x 14 mm for only housing 108 mm x 30 mm x 14 mm with USB connector included
CPU	Quad-core 1.7 GHz processor	Quad-core 1.8 GHz MT8696 processor
GPU	IMG GE8300	IMG GE9215 at 750 MHz
RAM	1.5 GB	2 GB
Ports	HDMI output micro-USB for power only	HDMI ARC output micro-USB for power only
Storage	8 GB	8 GB
Cloud Storage	Free for contents directly purchased from Amazon	Free for contents directly purchased from Amazon
Wi-Fi Features	Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac	Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0 + LE	Bluetooth 5.0 + LE
Refresh Rates and Resolutions	Up to 60 frames per second at 720p Up to 60 frames per second at 1080p Up to 60 frames per second at 4K	Up to 60 frames per second at 720p Up to 60 frames per second at 1080p Up to 60 frames per second at 4K
HDR Features	Dolby Vision HDR10 HDR10+ HLG	Dolby Vision HDR10 HDR10+ HLG
Video Codecs	Dolby Vision H.263 H.264 H.265 (HEVC) MPEG-2 MPEG-4 VP8 VP9	Dolby Vision H.263 H.264 H.265 (HEVC) MPEG-2 MPEG-4 VP8 VP9
Audio Codecs	AAC-LC AC3 (Dolby Digital) AMR-NB Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC) eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus) HE-AACv1 (AAC+) HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+) FLAC MIDI MP3 Opus PCM/Wave Vorbis (Ogg and Mkv)	AAC-LC AC3 (Dolby Digital) AMR-NB Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC) eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus) HE-AACv1 (AAC+) HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+) FLAC MIDI MP3 Opus PCM/Wave Vorbis (Ogg and Mkv)
Image Formats	BMP GIF JPEG PNG	BMP GIF JPEG PNG
Voice Control	Alexa Voice Remote Fire TV Smartphone App Linked Echo Device	Alexa Voice Remote Fire TV Smartphone App Linked Echo Device
Live View Picture-in-Picture?	No	Yes
Miracast?	Yes	Yes
DRM	HDCP 2.2 PlayReady 3.0 Widevine L1/L3	HDCP 2.2 PlayReady 3.0 Widevine L1/L3
System Requirements	HDTV or 4K TV with HDMI input Wi-Fi internet connection	HDTV or 4K TV with HDMI input Wi-Fi internet connection Wi-Fi 6 router for Wi-Fi 6 connection TV with HDMI 2.1 port for Auto-Low Latency Mode
Warranty	1-year limited warranty and service Optional 2-year or 3-year extended warranty for US customers	1-year limited warranty and service Optional 2-year or 3-year extended warranty for US customers
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

In addition to the stick, both products also come with a HDMI extended cable, quick starter guide, two AAA batteries along with an USB cable and power adapter.

The Fire TV Stick 4K comes with a second-generation Alexa Voice Remote while the Fire TV Stick 4K Max comes with a third-generation Alexa Voice Remote.

You can check out a breakdown of the content included inside each box for both products below:

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K:

Fire TV Stick 4K
2nd Generation Alexa Voice Remote
USB cable and power adapter
HDMI extender cable
2 AAA batteries
Quick Start Guide

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max:

Fire TV Stick 4K Max
3rd Generation Alexa Voice Remote
USB cable and power adapter
HDMI extender cable
2 AAA batteries
Quick Start Guide

Remote Buttons

The 3rd Generation Alexa Voice Remote that comes with the Fire TV Stick 4K Max has an additional guide button in addition to shortcut buttons to various video streaming services.

You can check out the available buttons for both remotes below:

Fire TV Stick 4K:

Power
Microphone
Voice Button
Navigation
Select
Back
Home
Menu
Fast Forward
Play/Pause
Rewind
Volume Up
Volume Down
Mute

Fire TV Stick 4K Max:

Power
Microphone
Alexa Voice Button
Navigation
Select
Back
Home
Menu
Fast Forward
Play/Pause
Rewind
Mute
Volume Up
Volume Down
Guide
Amazon Prime Video Preset App Button
Netfilx Preset App Button
Disney+ Preset App Button
Hulu Preset App Button

Weight

The newer Fire TV Stick 4K Max weighs a little less than the older Fire TV Stick 4K.

You can find the weight specifications below:

Fire TV Stick 4K: 53.6 g
Fire TV Stick 4K Max: 48.4 g

Dimensions

The two streaming sticks in this comparison are the same when it comes to the physical size.

You can check out the measurements for both below

99 mm x 30 mm x 14 mm for only housing
108 mm x 30 mm x 14 mm with USB connector included

CPU

For the CPU, the Fire TV Stick 4K is equipped with a quad-core 1.7 GHz processor while the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is equipped with a quad-core 1.8 GHz MT8696 processor.

GPU

As for the GPU, the Fire TV Stick 4K uses IMG GE8300 while the Fire TV Stick 4K Max uses IMG GE9215 at 750 MHz.

RAM

The Fire TV Stick 4K comes with 1.5 GB of RAM while the Fire TV Stick 4K Max comes with 2 GB of RAM.

Ports

When it comes to ports, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max features a HDMI ARC output while the Fire TV Stick 4K features a regular HDMI output.

Both sticks come with a micro-USB port that is only used for power.

You can find a breakdown of the ports below:

Fire TV Stick 4K:

HDMI output
micro-USB for power only

Fire TV Stick 4K Max:

HDMI ARC output
micro-USB for power only

Storage

The two 4K streaming sticks have 8 GB of internal storage.

Cloud Storage

The cloud storage for both devices are free for contents that were directly purchased from Amazon.

Wi-Fi Features

With the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Amazon added support for 802.11 ax, which is known as Wi-Fi 6.

You can find the Wi-Fi features for both media players below:

Fire TV Stick 4K:

Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO)
802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Fire TV Stick 4K Max:

Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO)
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax

Bluetooth

For Bluetooth connections, both of these devices utilize Bluetooth 5.0 + LE.

Refresh Rates and Resolutions

The two sticks are capable of displaying the following refresh rates and resolutions:

Up to 60 frames per second at 720p
Up to 60 frames per second at 1080p
Up to 60 frames per second at 4K

HDR Features

Both also support the following HDR features:

Dolby Vision
HDR10
HDR10+
HLG

Video Codecs

The Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max are compatible with the following video codecs:

Dolby Vision
H.263
H.264
H.265 (HEVC)
MPEG-2
MPEG-4
VP8
VP9

Audio Codecs

The following audio codecs are also supported by both of the streaming devices in this comparison:

AAC-LC
AC3 (Dolby Digital)
AMR-NB
Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC)
eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus)
HE-AACv1 (AAC+)
HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+)
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
Opus
PCM/Wave
Vorbis (Ogg and Mkv)

Image Formats

The Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max can display the following image formats:

BMP
GIF
JPEG
PNG

Voice Control

You will be able to use your voice to control both streaming media players with the following methods:

Alexa Voice Remote
Fire TV Smartphone App
Linked Echo Device

Live View Picture-in-Picture

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the only one to support Live View Picture-in-Picture, a feature that lets you conveniently view other video feeds without having to interrupt what you are currently viewing.

Miracast

The two sticks support Miracast, a feature that lets you mirror the screen of a compatible Amazon Fire device to your television screen.

DRM

The Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max have the following DRM protections:

HDCP 2.2
PlayReady 3.0
Widevine L1/L3

System Requirements

For the system requirements, you will need either a HDTV or 4K TV with HDMI input in addition to Wi-Fi internet connection.

To use Wi-Fi 6 with the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, you will need a Wi-Fi 6 router. To use ALLM with the Max version of the Fire TV Stick, you need a TV with a HDMI 2.1 port.

You can find the system requirements below:

Fire TV Stick 4K:

HDTV or 4K TV with HDMI input
Wi-Fi internet connection

Fire TV Stick 4K Max:

HDTV or 4K TV with HDMI input
Wi-Fi internet connection
Wi-Fi 6 router for Wi-Fi 6 connection
TV with HDMI 2.1 port for Auto-Low Latency Mode

Warranty

The 1st Generation Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and 1st Generation Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max each comes with 1-year limited warranty and service. US customers can also purchase an optional 2-year or 3-year extended warranty for both these products.

Resources:

How to unlock Motorola Edge 2021 without PIN, pattern or password

by Kevin Chen

The Motorola Edge 2021 has a security feature that requires you to input a PIN, pattern or password in order to unlock the screen and use the smartphone.

If you lost your PIN, pattern or password, then you can check out this guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can still unlock the Edge 2021.

Can you recover your PIN, pattern or password on Motorola Edge 2021?

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to recover your lost PIN, pattern or password on the Motorola Edge 2021.

The only way to bypass the locked screen is to perform a factory reset. This procedure will erase the stored PIN, pattern and/or password on the Edge 2021 in addition to other personal data you have stored on the phone.

After the factory reset process, you should be able to restore some of the personal data that are linked to the same Google Account you used on your phone. Other data that was backed up to the cloud may also be recovered.

How to factory reset the Motorola Edge 2021?

In order to factory reset the Motorola Edge 2021, you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, make sure that you have enough battery life on your phone to start the factory reset procedure. Motorola recommends that you should have at least 20% remaining.

If you have less than 20% battery life, recharge your phone first.

2. After making sure you have enough battery life, turn off the Motorola Edge 2021.

3. Next, you need to open the boot menu.

To do so, press and hold both the power button and volume down button at the same time while the phone is turned off.

4. In the boot menu, use the volume down button to select Recovery Mode.

5. Press the power button to enter the Recovery Mode.

6. Next, press and hold the power button

7. While holding the power button, you need to press the volume up button.

8. You should see a list of options.

Here, you need to select Wipe data/factory reset.

9. Press the power button to confirm your choice.

10. Afterwards, select Factory data reset by using the volume down button.

11. Press the power button to confirm your selection.

12. Select Reboot system now.

13. Press the power button one last time to start the factory resetting process.

14. After the factory resetting process is completed, your Edge 2021 phone will automatically reboot itself.

15. You can then set up your phone like it was brand new.

When setting up a PIN, pattern or password, make sure you make a copy and keep it safe so that you don’t have to reset your phone again if you forgot its security passcode.

You can also recover some of the data that was deleted from the factory reset by signing into the same Google Account you previously used on the same phone.

If you have data, such as photos and videos, stored on a cloud service, then you should be able to download these files back to your phone as well.

How to disable quick resume on Xbox Series S and X

by Kevin Chen

Quick resume is a new element introduced for the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X.

This feature will allow you to quickly switch between multiple games by creating a temporary save state. As a result, there will be very little loading in between switch games as you will be able to bypass the start-up and save loading screens.

However, quick resume may cause bugs, glitches and other issues even for games that support the feature.

You can check out this tutorial at Seeking Tech to see how you can disable quick resume on the Xbox Series consoles.

Can you universally disable quick resume on Xbox Series S and X?

Unfortunately, you can’t universally disable quick resume on your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X.

Instead, you need to manually disable this feature on a game-by-game basis.

How to manually disable quick resume on Xbox Series S and X

In order to manually disable quick resume for a game, you need to take the following steps:

1. Press the Xbox button (which is the top middle button with the Xbox icon that lights up when pressed) on the Xbox controller.

Doing so will open the Guide menu.

2. In the Guide menu, select the “My games & apps” option.

3. In the “My games & apps” section, you should find a list of games that you have currently using the quick resume feature.

The Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X can store the temporary save states of up to three games that have been built specifically for the Series S and X consoles.

Backwards compatible Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One games that up less memory, which means that you can have more of these games stored via quick resume.

In “My games & apps”, you need to navigate to the game with a quick resume save state that you want to remove.

4. With the game highlighted, press the Menu button (which is the small button that has the three horizontal lines icon) on your controller to bring up a pop-up menu.

5. In the pop-up menu, you need to select the “Remove from Quick Resume” option.

6. Afterwards, you will be back at the “My games & apps” section of the Guide menu.

If you want to disable the quick resume feature for another game, then you can repeat steps 3 through 5.

What happens when you disable quick resume on Xbox Series S and X

By disabling quick resume on a videogame running on the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X console, you will close the game and delete its temporary save state that was previously created. There’s no way to recover this save state data, which means that you will lose any unsaved progress in the game.

Furthermore, you have to go through the startup loading sequence when you open the game again.

Quick resume will automatically be enabled when you open the game as well, which means you need to manually remove this feature again to disable it.

Do quick resume take up SSD space on Xbox Series S and X?

The quick resume feature should not take up any additional space on your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X console.

Does using quick resume affect the performance of your Xbox Series S and X console?

The quick resume feature use temporary save states. Therefore, it should not lower the performance of your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X console.

Amazon Fire TV 4-Series wall mount specs

by Kevin Chen

The Amazon Fire TV 4-Series is a new 2021 4K UHD Smart TV. If you want to mount this screen on a wall, then you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to find the most suitable options.

Mounting Specifications

You can check out the mounting specs for the 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch Fire TV 4-Series below:

43″ Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV (4K43N400A)

Dimensions without Stand: 38.1” x 22.3” x 3.5”
Weight without Stand: 15.5 lbs.
VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300 mm x 300 mm
Mounting Screw Type: M6
Mounting Screw Length: 15 mm

50” Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV (4K50N400A)

Dimensions without Stand: 44.2” x 25.6” x 3.5”
Weight without Stand: 20.6 lbs.
VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300 mm x 300 mm
Mounting Screw Type: M6
Mounting Screw Length: 15 mm

55” Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV (4K55N400A)

Dimensions without Stand: 48.7” x 28.3” x 3.5”
Weight without Stand: 25.0 lbs.
VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300 mm x 300 mm
Mounting Screw Type: M6
Mounting Screw Length: 15 mm

For the uninformed, the VESA Wall Mount Standard measures the horizontal and vertical distances of the four mounting holes located at the back of the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV.

VESA Mounting Pattern (example from different TV).

Compatible fixed mount

If you are looking for a simple fixed wall mount for your Amazon Fire TV 4-Series, then we suggest getting the Mounting Dream Fixed TV Mount, which has a model number of MD2163-K.

When paired with this mounting bracket, your Fire TV set will be sitting at just 1.2 inch away from the wall, giving you a slim profile.

The MD2163-K fits the 300 mm x 300 mm VESA Wall Mount Standard and can hold a maximum weight of 132 pounds.

When it comes to installation, you will be able to install this fixed mount on a brick wall, concrete wall, wall with studs that are 16 inches apart, wall with studs that are 18 inches apart and wall with studs that are 24 inches apart.

If you are interested, you can purchase our recommended fixed mount on Amazon via the following link:

Mounting Dream Fixed TV Mount (MD2163-K)(#CommissionsEarned)

Compatible tilt mount

You may end up getting screen glares or poor viewing angles when you put your Amazon Fire TV 4-Series on a wall. To prevent these potential issues, we recommend getting the Made for Amazon Universal Tilting TV Wall Mount from Sanus.

With this product, your Fire TV set will be 2 inches away from the wall. The distance will let you tilt the screen down at a maximum of 10 degrees or tilt it up at a maximum of 5 degrees. You should also be able to re-center and re-level the screen after installation.

This mount is built specifically for Amazon Fire TV sets. Therefore, it should support the 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch screen sizes of the Fire TV 4-Series.

The Made for Amazon Universal Tilting TV Wall Mount can be installed on concrete as well as a single stud.

You can buy our recommend tilt mount, if you are interested, with the following Amazon link:

Sanus Made for Amazon Universal Tilting TV Wall Mount(#CommissionsEarned)

Compatible full motion mount

If you want to watch your Amazon Fire TV 4-Series from many viewing positions, then we recommend checking out the Made for Amazon Universal Full-Motion TV Wall Mount from Sanus.

This motion is designed to let you extend the screen from 3.22 inches to all the way out to 15 inches away from the wall. Thanks to the extension, you should be able to swivel your 4-Series TV set at a maximum of 45 degrees to the left or a maximum of 45 degrees to the right.

You should also be able to tilt your Fire TV 4-Series down at a maximum of 12 degrees or up at a maximum of 5 degrees. Last but not least, you can also re-level the screen post installation.

This Sanus mount is made specifically for Amazon Fire TV sets, including the 43”, 50” and 55” versions of the Fire TV 4-Series.

The Made for Amazon Universal Full-Motion TV Wall Mount can be put on a concrete wall as well as a wall with a single stud.

If you are interested, you can purchase our recommended full motion mount on Amazon with the following link:

Sanus Made for Amazon Universal Full-Motion TV Wall Mount(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s the difference between the XPG GAMMIX S70 and S70 BLADE?

by Kevin Chen

ADATA has two similar PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 Solid State Drives currently available with the XPG GAMMIX S70 and GAMMIX S70 BLADE.

You can check out this guide to see what the major differences are between these two internal SSDs.

Quick Summary

The ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 and ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE have identical maximum sequential reading, maximum sequential writing, maximum random reading and maximum random writing speeds.

Both solid state drives also have the same endurance and reliability ratings.

The only difference is the cooling solution. The XPG GAMMIX S70 uses a built-in heat spreader, which offers better heat dissipation although it makes the SSD bulkier. While the optional aluminum heatsink of the GAMMIX S70 BLADE is not as effective at heat dissipation, it takes up a lot less space.

XPG GAMMIX S70 vs. XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the GAMMIX S70 and GAMMIX S70 BLADE below.

	ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70	ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE
Capacity Options	1 TB 2 TB	1 TB 2 TB
Model Numbers	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: AGAMMIXS70-1T-C 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: AGAMMIXS70-2T-C	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: AGAMMIXS70B-1T-CS 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: AGAMMIXS70B-2T-CS
Form Factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Memory Components	3D NAND	3D NAND
Interface	PCIe Gen4x4	PCIe Gen4x4
Cooling Solution	Built-in heat spreader (up to 30% heat reduction)	Optional aluminum heatsink (up to 20% heat reduction)
ATTO Maximum Sequential Read Speed	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 7400 MB per second 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 7400 MB per second	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 7400 MB per second 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 7400 MB per second
ATTO Maximum Sequential Write Speed	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 5500 MB per second 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 6400 MB per second	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 5500 MB per second 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 6400 MB per second
CDM (QD32-T1) Maximum Sequential Read Speed	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 7400 MB per second 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 7400 MB per second	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 7400 MB per second 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 7400 MB per second
CDM (QD32-T1) Maximum Sequential Write Speed	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 5500 MB per second 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 6400 MB per second	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 5500 MB per second 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 6400 MB per second
AS SSD Maximum Sequential Read Speed	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 5600 MB per second 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 5700 MB per second	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 5600 MB per second 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 5700 MB per second
AS SSD Maximum Sequential Write Speed	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 5000 MB per second 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 5500 MB per second	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 5000 MB per second 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 5500 MB per second
4K Maximum Random Read Speed	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 350K IOPS 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 650K IOPS	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 350K IOPS 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 650K IOPS
4K Maximum Random Write Speed	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 720K IOPS 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 740K IOPS	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 720K IOPS 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 740K IOPS
Endurance	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: 740 TBW 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: 1480 TBW	1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: 740 TBW 2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: 1480 TBW
Reliability	2,000,000 hours MTBF	2,000,000 hours MTBF
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C
Shock Resistance	1500G/0.5ms	1500G/0.5ms
Certifications	BSMI CE EAC FCC KC Morocco	BSMI CE EAC FCC KC Morocco
Warranty	5-year warranty	5-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

The regular and blade versions of the GAMMIX S70 both offer a 1 TB and 2 TB capacity option.

Model Numbers

You can find the model numbers attached to each capacity of these ADATA SSDs below:

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: AGAMMIXS70-1T-C
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: AGAMMIXS70-2T-C

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: AGAMMIXS70B-1T-CS
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: AGAMMIXS70B-2T-CS

Form Factor

When it comes to the form factor, the GAMMIX S70 and GAMMIX S70 BLADE are M.2 2280 solid state drives.

Memory Components

As for the memory components, both of these internal storage drives use 3D NAND.

Interface

For the interface, the two SSDs utilizes PCIe Gen4x4.

Cooling Solution

For cooling, the ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 comes with a built-in heat spreader that features up to 30% heat reduction.

On the other hand, the ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE comes with an optional aluminum heatsink that can provide up to 20% heat reduction.

Read and Write Speeds

When you compare the same capacities, the XPG GAMMIX S70 and XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE have identical maximum sequential reading, maximum sequential writing, maximum random reading and maximum random writing speeds.

You can find the speed specifications for each capacity of both products below:

ATTO Maximum Sequential Read Speed

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 7400 MB per second
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 7400 MB per second

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 7400 MB per second
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 7400 MB per second

ATTO Maximum Sequential Write Speed

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 5500 MB per second
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 6400 MB per second

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 5500 MB per second
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 6400 MB per second

CDM (QD32-T1) Maximum Sequential Read Speed

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 7400 MB per second
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 7400 MB per second

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 7400 MB per second
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 7400 MB per second

CDM (QD32-T1) Maximum Sequential Write Speed

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 5500 MB per second
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 6400 MB per second

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 5500 MB per second
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 6400 MB per second

AS SSD Maximum Sequential Read Speed

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 5600 MB per second
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 5700 MB per second

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 5600 MB per second
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 5700 MB per second

AS SSD Maximum Sequential Write Speed

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 5000 MB per second
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 5500 MB per second

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 5000 MB per second
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 5500 MB per second

4K Maximum Random Read Speed

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 350K IOPS
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 650K IOPS

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 350K IOPS
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 650K IOPS

4K Maximum Random Write Speed

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 720K IOPS
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: Up to 740K IOPS

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 720K IOPS
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: Up to 740K IOPS

PlayStation 5 Compatibility

When it comes to PlayStation 5 compatibility, both XPG GAMMIX S70 and XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE meet the sequential read speed requirement.

With that said, the built-in heat spreader of the XPG GAMMIX S70 is a little too tall to fit into the M.2 expansion bay of the PS5 system. The total size of this SSD structure measures at 80 mm x 25.2 mm x 15 mm.

On the other hand, the XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE, with the aluminum heatsink installed, should easily fit into the bay. The total size, with the heatsink, for this SSD is 80 mm x 22 mm x 4.3 mm.

Endurance

These two internal storage drives have identical endurance ratings when you compare the same capacities.

You can check out the endurance specifications below:

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: 740 TBW
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70: 1480 TBW

1 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: 740 TBW
2 TB XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE: 1480 TBW

Reliability

The XPG GAMMIX S70 and XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE also have the same reliability rating at 2,000,000 hours Mean Times Between Failure (or MTBF).

Operating Temperature

The recommended operating temperature range for both SSDs is 0°C to 70°C.

Storage Temperature

The recommended non-operating, storage temperature range for these storage drives is -40°C to 85°C.

Shock Resistance

Both products also have the same shock resistance specs at 1500G/0.5ms.

Certifications

The regular and blade versions of the XPG GAMMIX S70 have received the following certifications:

BSMI
CE
EAC
FCC
KC
Morocco

Warranty

The XPG GAMMIX S70 PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 Solid State Drive and XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 Solid State Drive each comes with a 5-year warranty.

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How to extend the battery life of the Nokia XR20

by Kevin Chen

The Nokia XR20 features a two-day battery life. That life span can be shorter, however, depending on the phone’s settings as well as how you use the phone.

You can check out this guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can extend the battery life of the XR20.

1. The first step to extending the battery life of the Nokia XR20 is to use as little apps, especially those that run passively in the background, as possible.

To close a currently running app, you need to go Settings > App & notifications. Here you can see a list of apps you have installed on your phone. Select the app you want to close and then tap Force Stop.

2. We also recommend turning off location services if you aren’t using this feature.

In order to do so, you need to go to Settings > Location. Here you can disable the Use location feature.

3. Furthermore, you should turn off Bluetooth if your XR20 is not connected wirelessly to another device using this connection type.

To do so, go to Settings > Connected devices. Here, you can disable Bluetooth.

4. You should also disable Wi-Fi if you are using it to connect to the Internet.

If you are interested in doing so, go to Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Here, you can disable the Wi-Fi connection.

5. You might want to consider using the Airplane phone, which disables Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and mobile data.

To use this feature, go to Tap Settings > Network & Internet. Here, you can enable Airplane mode.

Keep in mind that, if you disable mobile data, you won’t be able to make any calls.

6. Another way to save battery consumption on the Nokia XR20 is by using a wired headphone as using the loudspeaker or Bluetooth headphone instead will consume more power.

7. You should also consider lowering the volume as louder volumes consume more energy.

In order to do so, go to Settings > Sound. In this menu you can lower the Media volume, Alarm volume and Ring volume.

8. Furthermore, you may want to disable certain sound and vibration notifications.

If you are interested in doing so, go to Settings > Sound. Here you can disable the “Also vibrate for calls” feature. You can also tap Advanced to reveal “Other sounds and vibrations.” This will give you the following list of sounds and vibrations that you can disable:

Dial pad tones
Screen locking sounds
Charging sounds
Touch sounds
Vibrate on tap
Emergency tones

9. Another trick is to lower the brightness level of the screen.

You can do so by going to Settings > Display. Here, tap Brightness level and then adjust the brightness of the phone screen.

10. The screen timeout feature will also extend the battery life of the Nokia XR20.

To use this feature, go to Tap Settings > Display > Advanced > Screen timeout. Here, you can set the length of inactivity before the screen will be switch off.

11. Our last suggestion has to do with recharging the battery. Every time you recharge the battery of your Nokia XR20, its ability to hold a charge will slightly worsen. As a result, you will get shorter battery life over time.

To slow the degradation of the Nokia XR20 battery, we recommend only recharging the battery fully every time. You may also want to limit recharging the battery as much as possible.

What’s the difference between the MP600 PRO and MP600 PRO XT?

by Kevin Chen

Corsair recently released the MP600 PRO XT. So, how does the new version compare to the similar MP600 PRO?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these Corsair solid state drives.

Quick Summary

The Corsair MP600 PRO XT is faster than the Corsair MP600 PRO at maximum sequential reading, maximum random reading and maximum random writing.

For maximum sequential writing, MP600 PRO XT is faster at the 1 TB and 2 TB capacities while the MP600 PRO is faster at the 4 TB capacity.

The MP600 PRO is also expected to last a little bit longer than the MP600 PRO XT in terms of reliability.

MP600 PRO vs. MP600 PRO XT Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the MP600 PRO and MP600 PRO XT below.

	Corsair MP600 PRO	Corsair MP600 PRO XT
Capacity Options	1 TB (CSSD-F1000GBMP600PRO) 2 TB (CSSD-F2000GBMP600PRO) 4 TB (CSSD-F4000GBMP600PRO)	1 TB (CSSD-F1000GBMP600PXT) 2 TB (CSSD-F2000GBMP600PXT) 4 TB (CSSD-F4000GBMP600PXT)
Form Factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Cooling Solution	Built-in aluminum heatspreader	Built-in aluminum heatspreader
Interface	PCIe Gen 4.0 x4	PCIe Gen 4.0 x4
Memory Components	3D TLC	3D TLC
Encryption	AES 256-bit	AES 256-bit
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second 2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second 4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second	1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 5,500 MB per second 2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 6,550 MB per second 4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 6,850 MB per second	1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 5,800 MB per second 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 6,800 MB per second 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 6,800 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed	1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 360K IOPS 2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 660K IOPS 4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 650K IOPS	1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 900K IOPS 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1000K IOPS 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1000K IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed	1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 780K IOPS 2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 800K IOPS 4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 700K IOPS	1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS
Endurance	1 TB MP600 PRO: 700 TBW 2 TB MP600 PRO: 1400 TBW 4 TB MP600 PRO: 3000 TBW	1 TB MP600 PRO XT: 700 TBW 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: 1400 TBW 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: 3000 TBW
Reliability	1,700,000 hours MTBF	1,600,000 hours MTBF
Operating Temperature	0℃ to 70℃	0℃ to 70℃
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C
Operating Humidity	90% RH (40°C)	90% RH (40°C)
Storage Humidity	93% RH (40°C)	93% RH (40°C)
Shock Resistance	1500 G	1500 G
Vibration Resistance	0 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G	0 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G
Warranty	5-year warranty	5-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

Both products are available in capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB.

You can find the model numbers attached to each capacity for both storage drives below:

Corsair MP600 Pro:

1 TB (CSSD-F1000GBMP600PRO)
2 TB (CSSD-F2000GBMP600PRO)
4 TB (CSSD-F4000GBMP600PRO)

Corsair MP600 PRO XT:

1 TB (CSSD-F1000GBMP600PXT)
2 TB (CSSD-F2000GBMP600PXT)
4 TB (CSSD-F4000GBMP600PXT)

Form Factor

The MP600 Pro and MP600 PRO XT both utilize the M.2 2280 form factor.

Cooling Solution

When it comes to the cooling solution, the two internal solid state drives are both equipped with a built-in aluminum heatspreader.

Interface

Both Corsair SSDs also use the PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 interface.

Memory Components

As for the memory components, the MP600 PRO and MP600 PRO XT both use 3D TLC.

Encryption

For the encryption, AES 256-bit is used for these storage products.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The MP600 PRO XT is 100 MB per second faster, or 1.43% faster, than the MP600 PRO at maximum sequential reading.

You can find the max sequential read speed specifications for each capacity of both SSDs below:

1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second
2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second
4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second

1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second
2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second
4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

When you compare the same capacity options, the 1 TB MP600 PRO XT is 300 MB per second faster, or 5.45% faster, than the 1 TB MP600 Pro at maximum sequential writing.

The 2 TB MP600 PRO XT is also 250 MB per second faster, or 3.82% faster, than the 2 TB MP600 PRO.

On the other hand, the 4 TB MP600 PRO is 50 MB per second faster, or 0.74% faster, than the 4 TB MP600 PRO.

You can take a look at the maximum sequential write speed specs below:

1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 5,500 MB per second
2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 6,550 MB per second
4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 6,850 MB per second

1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 5,800 MB per second
2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 6,800 MB per second
4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 6,800 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed

As for maximum random reading, the 1 TB MP600 PRO XT is 540K IOPS faster, or 150% faster, than the 1 TB MP600 PRO.

Furthermore, the 2 TB MP600 PRO XT is 340K IOPS faster, or 51.52% faster, than the 2 TB MP600 PRO.

Finally, the 4 TB MP600 PRO XT is 350K IOPS faster, or 53.85% faster, than the 4 TB MP600 PRO.

You can check out the maximum random read speeds below:

1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 360K IOPS
2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 660K IOPS
4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 650K IOPS

1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 900K IOPS
2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1000K IOPS
4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1000K IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

For maximum random writing, the 1 TB MP600 PRO XT is 420K IOPS faster, or 53.85% faster, than the 1 TB MP600 PRO.

The 2 TB MP600 PRO XT is also 400K IOPS faster, or 50% faster, than the 2 TB MP600 PRO.

Lastly, the 4 TB MP600 PRO XT is 500K IOPS faster, or 71.43% faster, than the 4 TB MP600 PRO XT.

You can find the maximum random writing speeds below:

1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 780K IOPS
2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 800K IOPS
4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 700K IOPS

1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS
2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS
4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS

Endurance

The MP600 PRO and MP600 PRO XT have identical endurance when you compare the same capacity options. Page BreakYou can check out the endurance specifications below:

1 TB MP600 PRO: 700 TBW
2 TB MP600 PRO: 1400 TBW
4 TB MP600 PRO: 3000 TBW

1 TB MP600 PRO XT: 700 TBW
2 TB MP600 PRO XT: 1400 TBW
4 TB MP600 PRO XT: 3000 TBW

Reliability

When it comes to reliability, the MP600 Pro has a Mean Time Between Failures rating that is 100,000 hours longer than the MP600 PRO XT.

You can take a look at the MTBF specs below:

MP600 Pro: 1,700,000 hours MTBF
MP600 PRO XT: 1,600,000 hours MTBF

Operating Temperature

In terms of operating temperature, the MP600 Pro and MP600 PRO XT have the same range at 0℃ to 70℃.

Storage Temperature

The storage temperature ranges are also identical for both of these Corsair SSDs at -40°C to 85°C.

Operating Humidity

Furthermore, the operating humidity is the same at 90% RH (40°C).

Storage Humidity

The storage humidity for the MP600 Pro and MP600 PRO XT are also identical at 93% RH (40°C).

Shock Resistance

The shock resistance for both internal storage drives has been rated at 1500 G.

Vibration Resistance

Both Corsair SSDs also have the same vibration resistance at 20 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G.

Warranty

The Corsair MP600 PRO M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen. 4 x4 Solid State Drive and Corsair MP600 PRO XT M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen. 4 x4 Solid State Drive each comes with a 5-year warranty.

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How to fix network, picture and sound issues with Amazon Fire TV 4 and Omni Series

by Kevin Chen

The Fire TV 4-Series and Fire TV Omni Series are two of the newest 4K UHD smart TVs from Amazon.

If you are having network, picture and sound issues when using either of these television sets, then you can check out this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech.

This guide will be covering the following TV models:

43″ Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV (4K43N400A)
50” Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV (4K50N400A)
55” Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV (4K55N400A)

43″ Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV (4K43M600A)
50” Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV (4K50M600A)
55” Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV (4K55M600A)
65” Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV (4K65M600A)
75” Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV (4K75M600A)

How to fix wireless network issues with Amazon Fire TV 4-Series and Omni Series

If you are experiencing issues with using the Wi-Fi on your Amazon Fire TV 4-Series or Omni Series, then you can try taking the following steps:

1. First off, make sure that your TV is connected to the correct network.

You can find the list of networks detected by the television set by going to Settings > Network from the main menu of the TV.

If your network is locked, you will need to enter the password you set for your Wi-Fi connection.

2. Amazon also recommends using 5 GHz over 2.4 GHz for Wi-Fi. So, if your wireless networking equipment supports 5 GHz, then we recommending switching the Wi-Fi band over to the 5 GHz on your TV.

3. You should also make sure that you have a strong Wi-Fi signal.

In order to do so, you should place the Wi-Fi router and your Amazon TV as close together as possible.

You should also avoid any physical obstructions, such as a wall or metal objects, that may hinder the wireless signals.

Other wireless signals, such as microwave and Bluetooth, may also weakened your Wi-Fi signal. So, try to turn off your Bluetooth devices and/or don’t use the microwave to see if your Wi-Fi connection improves.

How to fix wired network issues with Amazon Fire TV 4-Series and Omni Series

If you are having issues when using an Ethernet cable to connect to the Internet with your Amazon Fire TV 4-Series or Omni Series, you can try doing the following:

1. Make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected properly to both your networking device and your television set.

2. You should also make sure that the Ethernet cable is not damaged in any way. If you believe it is, you can try a different Ethernet cable.

3. Furthermore, you can also try using a different Ethernet port on your networking device.

4. If you believed that there are no issues with the Ethernet cable or your networking device, try restarting your Fire television set to see if doing so will resolve your issues.

How to fix no picture and no sound issues with Amazon Fire TV 4-Series and Omni Series

If you aren’t getting no picture or sound when using your Amazon Fire TV 4-Series or Omni Series, then you can try doing the following:

1. Check to see if your television set is correctly plugged into the power outlet.

2. You can also try using a different power outlet.

3. Try to change the input source on the menu of your Amazon Fire TV 4-Series or Omni Series as you could simply be viewing the wrong source.

How to fix no sound issues with Amazon Fire TV 4-Series and Omni Series

If you are getting a picture but no sound from your Amazon Fire TV 4-Series or Omni Series, then you can take the following actions:

1. Your television set may be muted.

To unmute, press the Volume + button.

2. You should also see if the TV speaker has been turned off.

To do so, you need to go to Settings > Display & Sound from the main menu.

3. If you are using an external equipment for the sound, make sure that the external equipment has been turned on and set up properly to work with your Amazon Fire TV 4-Series or Omni Series TV.