Learn about our favorite computer hardware and other electronics that can help you around the office or the house.
With each passing day, more people receive video content via streaming. If you want to watch that content on a TV, you need some type of device to provide the streaming content. Today we'll look at the latest offering from Amazon. Yes, I'll include some links to...
There are times when I'm not at my computer. I know, that may be hard to believe. One thing I've tried to do in the past few years is to grow a garden. Today, I'll share an option that anyone can use to grow a garden indoors. Yes, it will have Amazon links from...
If you are a loyal reader, you know I love finding ways to automate my home. Most recently I wrote Four Pack of Kasa Smart Plugs for Voice Control. Using these smart plugs is inexpensive and very easy. But they do stick out from the wall so they aren't the most...
I've recently discussed some of the powerful parts you might want to use in building a computer for Windows 11. Now we'll look at a case to house all of those parts. Yes, there will be an Amazon link that earns me a tiny commission if you use it to buy something....
For the last few weeks I've been listed parts for a new computer designed to run Windows 11 (released yesterday). If you've missed the previous parts, I've listed them below so you can get caught up. Intel Core i9-10900KF CPU Good Start For Windows 11 Computer Asus...
The release of Windows 11 is now less than a week away. To prepare for it, we've discussed the parts need to build a really good computer. The first two pieces are found in Intel Core i9-10900KF CPU Good Start For Windows 11 Computer and Asus ROG Strix Z590-E LGA...
With Windows 11 just around the corner, we're putting together the pieces for a new computer that can run it at top speeds. Last week we selected a CPU and this week we'll select a motherboard. Yes, there will be Amazon links that earn me a tiny commission. No, I...
Windows 11 is less than a month from its official release. Older computers won't be able to run it. It is hard to give you an exact answer, but computers older than five years are probably out for sure. Beyond that, the older it is then the less likely it will...
Keeping track of network cabling isn't a very exciting subject. It also seems to be misunderstood at times. Today we're going to talk about some of the steps need to upgrade from Cat5 to Cat6 cabling as well as why you might want to do it. There will be some Amazon...
When you leave your office for the day (even if it's a home office), do you know your data will be safe when you return? Many users are notoriously bad at backing up their data at all. Fewer users backup their data as robustly as they should. Yes, I'm guilty myself...
How much more time have you spent on Zoom or some other video conferencing platform in the last 18 months? I know it has gone up dramatically for me. Now it is time to make my sessions even better and I'll tell you what I got to help. Plus I'll throw in something...
Loyal readers know that I write about ways to expand power outlets on a regular basis. I'll first follow up on the BESTEK USB Power Tower With 8 Outlets and 6 USB Ports I wrote back in early February 2021. Then I'll walk about an option for expanding the wall...
There were days long ago that sound wasn't absolutely necessary on a computer. It isn't uncommon that I put my computer on mute and it seems so eerily quiet that I immediately turn the sound back on. Today I'll share some computer speakers that provide good sound...
Each day we create more and more data that needs to be stored. If it isn't stored safely, you can lose a lot of time and money. Today we'll look at a hard drive that can resolve both of these issues without breaking the bank. Yes, there will be an Amazon link that...
These days it seems like we all have a number of electronic devices, including computers, that may need a minor repair. Often they require tools that may fall outside of the standard kit of tools. Or at least the tools I remember in the days before computers ruled...
A couple of years ago I got a travel router not knowing if it would truly be useful for me. It has traveled with me on numerous occasions and has truly been a digital lifeline for me. Today I'll tell you about another travel router that could be what you need to...
Some friends ask for my help recently and it was a situation I'd not encountered so the answer didn't come quickly to me. After spending some time on it, they held up a small adapter and the light bulb came on. Today I'll tell you a bit about one such adapter and...
Loyal readers know that I love to talk about ways to power devices and having the ability to automate devices. Today we'll look at a device that provides both power and automation. I'll provide an Amazon link to purchase and I do earn a tiny commission if you buy...
Loyal readers know that I'm a big fan of going all out on your computer monitor. The bigger, the better. Today we'll look at just such a monster. As usual, I'll provide links to buy the monitor on Amazon that get you the best prices available while earning me a few...
Last week I wrote Tips to Protect Yourself From a Ransomware Attack and one of the best tips is to have a backup that is not connected to your computer. Since it had been more than two years since I looked at an external backup drive, it's time to look again. I'll...
It is fairly common that we need to take our data with us. But what happens if the drive you use to transport the data falls into the wrong hands? Or maybe the elements are out to damage the drive. Today we'll look at an option that keeps your data safe under many...
I've heard about 3D printing for many years now. But I've honestly not looked at the various printers as I thought they were well out of a price range I'd consider. Now I know there are affordable options for getting started and I'll talk about one in this post....
Now that I know fiber optic Internet is coming to my neighborhood, I'm having visions of all the cool things I'll be able to do with new-found speed. One of those is streaming 4K video. Today I'll talk about an important component for making that happen. Yes, I get...
Think about how much you have invested in your computer equipment and the data it contains. While each of us has a different value on it all, it is not a small number. Especially if you properly value your data. So how do you protect it all? I'm guessing most users...
