Learn about our favorite computer hardware and other electronics that can help you around the office or the house.
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 of...
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 fun...
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 outlets....
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 at a...
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 the...
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 pack...
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 how...
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 one....
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. Yes,...
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 a...
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 Ventura,...
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 twenty...
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 You...
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. Yes,...
