User:Aradan

Aradan

Primary work area: Laptops
Additional work areas: BETA, A/V Testing

Other parts of Free Geek I have worked in previously: Thrift Store, Hardware Testing, and Server Build

Projects

Desktops, Laptops, & Servers

• Worked with database coder to develop features for the DB (or network boot) that can provide more complete/accurate hardware information at any point in the Triage/Evaluation/Build/QC process
  • Matches information provided by hardware to huge tables of CPU info in the DB
  • Reports back clear, accurate, and consistent information for 2000+ CPU models
  • Accessible via network boot or through a web interface (thanks to Ryan for all the frontend)
  • Could be made part of the digitized Systems Evaluation flow charts

A/V

• Prepare and provide training to other staff
  • Detailed triaging of A/V gizmos
  • Terminology and identification of gizmos/technologies/cable types
  • Testing methodology

Past Projects

• Developed and implemented updated Laptop build specs and CPU triage processes
• Developed a system for pricing graphics cards and incorporated into Thrift Store pricing system
• Mapped gizmo flow to the Thrift Store - what comes from where and how (very outdated now, though)
• Developed A/V testing infrastructure - Mobile Operations Platform MEGAWEAPON and the U.S.S. Standard Resolution
• Updated A/V triage procedure, signs, and documentation
• Updated motherboard testing labels
• Cross-trained as Server Build instructor
  • Updated Server labels and documentation for better usability
  • Server Catalog - establishing more consistent system for labeling, cataloging, and pricing built servers to ease sales/disbursement process
• Working Group on 360-degree reviews for Collective members

Documentation

A/V Testing

• DVD Player Testing Checklist
• Receiver Testing Checklist
• LCD TV Testing Checklist
• A/V Gizmo Triage Charts:

DO NOT WANT

DO WANT

Other areas

Server Build

• Server Spec Labels
• Checklist Labels for Server Builders/QC'ers to follow
• Server Numbering Labels S1 - S80
• Server Numbering Labels S81 - S160

Testing Procedures

• DVD Player Testing
• A/V Receiver Testing
• LCD TV Testing
• Identifying A/V Cables

Internal Links

Laptops
Thrift Store
A/V Testing
Server Build
Hardware Testing
Wiki Text Formatting Example Page
FreekiWiki Special Pages

Interesting Links

CPUs

• Great comparison of AMD's K8 and Intel's Core architectures
• Performance of Core 2 Duo in modern workloads with current High-End GPU, SSD installed

SSDs

• Excellent article about SSDs from Anandtech
  • Follow-up to the article above

GPUs

• Comparison of nVidia GPUs through the ages
• Comparison of ATI/AMD GPUs through the ages

RAM

• Good basic explanation of RAM timings and access
• Really in-depth article on RAM

Code

• Great starting lessons in Command Line