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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...
When was the last time you got the dust out of your computer? Be honest. I bet it has been too long. If you don't know the important of doing so, I'll refer you to Blow Out Your Computer Before It Blows Up and Cave Creek Geek Removes Dust From a Computer in...
Loyal readers know that I love to write about Alexa devices and ways to automate your home. Today I have a story about something I automated, but only because it was being really annoying at the wrong times. Yes, I'll provide an Amazon link for which I get a tiny...
It's hard to believe how many years I've spent perched over a computer keyboard. Thankfully I've been able to type millions of words without any physical discomfort. I think a small part of avoiding pain is because I've used an ergonomic keyboard for the last...
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...
Keyboards can be pretty disgusting. Apart from looking bad and being covered with germs, some of that dirt can prevent them from working well. A few years ago I took a very drastic step to get a keyboard clean. If you don't remember it, check out What Happens When...
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...
