Hardware Archives

The new and improved laptops get faster and smaller. But one way they get smaller is by removing something. DVD drives are very difficult to find in new laptops. Hard drives are almost all SSD drives now. What I find most frustrating is the lack of connections and...

I didn't know for sure what I'd write about today so I went searching for something interesting. The result is a unique printer that might help keep you on the right track. An Amazon link is provided that gives you the best price possible while earning me a tiny...

Flash drives have come a long way since the early days. Today we're not going to talk about the best available, but rather an inexpensive workhorse. Yes, I'll include an Amazon link so you can pick up a few at the best prices available. Use my link and I get a few...

Cutting the cord started a few years ago. That was magnified greatly in the past year as everyone was homebound and looking for something new to stream. Today I'll look at some of the best devices for streaming so that you can catch up on the bingeable content....

My neighborhood is very frustrated with the Internet service available to us today and very excited about options we hope to have available in the near future. I wrote about it in Internet Options in Loreto Bay Today and Tomorrow. When you look at the prices for...

Computer cases don't seem to need to do much more than hold the components and look decent. Yet there is much more that is truly important. Today we'll look at a really nice mid-tower case that is reasonably priced. I'll include a link to Amazon that gets you the...

Power supplies are a part of the computer that don't always get a lot of attention. We just want them to work. Today we'll look at a power supply that delivers the juice and more. Yes, there will be a link to buy it at Amazon and I do get a tiny commission should...

I'm a fairly light user of action cameras and my specific usage is almost always in and under water. Given my usage, I can't justify the cost of a GoPro. Thus I prefer a brand that delivers very similar functionality at a great price. Several years back I bought a...

I got a light box for photography more than a decade ago. It has come in handy on several occasions. While it is very simple technology, a lot has changed in the last decade since I got it. Today I'm going to look at a newer model and it should appeal to anyone who...

I've been suggesting for years that you should have a good SSD drive in your system. As time has passed, they've gotten larger and faster. Today we'll look at a series of drives that delivers good speed, large sizes and reasonable pricing. Yes, there will be Amazon...

In my life, I've purchased a very large number of products to give me more power outlets and lately with more USB ports. While I may find the right product at the time of purchase, there is always something I feel it could do better. Today I'll explore the latest...

As loyal readers know, I have a number of Alexa devices in my house. Plus a variety of smart switches and plugs. The dream of home automation I saw in the Jetsons as a kid is now possible. Today I'm going to talk about some new devices I got recently. While I got...

There are times you get something and hope you never have to use it. Other items you know will get used often. Today I'm going to write about one of each that have been essential to me in the last week. Both have been written about before, but they are worth...

I'm guessing that my primary desk is nearing its 25th birthday. It came with lights designed to integrate with the desk and those lights still work well. Honestly that surprises me since I've never changed the bulbs in them. Since Zoom has been such a big part of...

A few month's ago I wrote ASUS ZenWiFi AX Whole-Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System. At the time, I'd researched the system in detail but I hadn't actually used it. Now I've used it and I'll share my experiences with you. While I do receive a puny commission if you...

More and more software is provided as a download rather than on a physical disc. Combine that with a desire to make laptops smaller and less expensive and you'll find that rarely do new computers come with a DVD drive. While it may be less necessary going forward,...

When was the last time you looked under your desk at the cables connected to your computer? What about the wiring near your television? Your WiFi router? I could give more examples, but I think you've already seen a mess of cables. Today we'll look at an...

Anytime you purchase a printer, you need to consider two separate costs. First is the actual cost of the printer. Then you have to know the cost per page printed as the ink or toner could be quite expensive. Today we're going to look at a printer that covers the...

When you need to take a large amount of data with you, how do you do it? I've used numerous methods over the years and a USB flash drive is one of the better choices. But They don't always have the capacity and security that is desired so today we'll look at...

It has been a long time since I've thought about computer speakers. My current speakers aren't the best looking, but they provide sound that is good enough for my needs. The good thing about speakers is they typically outlast your computer system. If the time has...

I was on a Zoom call recently with other Web professionals. Often during these calls I learn not only about our main topic, but also about other things referenced at some point. On this particular call someone mentioned a product that was absolutely essential to...

More and more people have been working at home in 2020. Even those who went to an office were likely around far fewer people. Is the data created being protected in any way? I fear the data is in danger of some sort of hard drive crash. Today I'll provide a...

Just over two years ago I asked Should I Get a Ring Video Doorbell? Not long after that, I did order one via a Black Friday sale. Today I'll talk about my experiences with it and the latest and greatest from Ring. Yes, I'll include some links to purchase from...