Hardware Archives

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 their...

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...

Loyal readers will know that I’m very interested in automating my home. In July 2018 I wrote Automating a House with Alexa Devices about how I was automating my home in Loreto, Mexico. I wrote more about the topic in Smart Wall Outlets Provide Another Option for...

About three years ago I wrote Switching Our Phone Service to Ooma and Connecting to Alexa. We’re still using the same system described in that post. But the folks at Ooma have updated their hardware since then and I thought it was time to look at the new...

I admit that I’m an Intel guy and almost always choose their processors for my computers. That may not always be the best choice, just the choice I’ve made. So today I’m going to share one of the latest AMD processors to give you an alternative...

I’ve never really been a germaphobe. As with most everything in 2020, that has changed a bit. No, I haven’t gone overboard with it. I’m just more cautious than I’ve been in the past. What item gets really dirty? Your phone! Today we’ll...

If you have WiFi in your home or office, you likely have some dead spots that drive you crazy. Some will have it worse than others depending on what materials are involved. Today I’m going to talk about a potential solution. Yes, there will be an Amazon link...

Loyal readers will know that I love the Alexa family of products and use them extensively. A few days ago Amazon announced a list of updated products and I wanted to cover those here. Yes, there are links to purchase the products and I do get a very small commission...

There are never even power outlets when you need one and there are never enough USB ports either. Today we’ll talk about an adapter that can be a big help in solving the problem. I will provide you with an Amazon link to purchase and I do get a tiny commission...

I’ve always loved a good set of headphones. Long ago I lost count of how many I’ve had throughout my life. My only purpose used to be for music, though now they can be just as useful for the latest Zoom meeting. Today I’ll discuss a really good one...