Tech Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
By now you probably know that adding a solid state drive (SSD) to most any computer will make it run a lot faster.
But did you know SSDs are now available as external USB drives?
An external USB 3.1 SSD basically offers the convenience of a USB flash drive along with the speed and storage capacity of an internal solid state drive!
I recently had the opportunity to check out the Samsung T5 Portable 2TB USB 3.1 SSD, and I immediately fell in love with it! [Read more…]
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I receive dozens of tech questions every week, and many of them ask me for advice on the best way to cover a large multi-story home with a strong and fast Wi-Fi network.
I’ve written several posts about this very topic over the years, and the solution that I recommend tends to depend on the state of wireless technology at that particular point in time.
I recently had the opportunity to check out the amazing Netgear Orbi Tri-band WiFi system, and I can tell you that this is hands-down the best solution for ensuring that every room in your home has a strong and super-fast Wi-Fi connection to the Internet.
The Orbi system is extremely powerful, yet dead-simple to set up. Simply connect the Orbi base station router to your modem, then place the satellite unit in a central location in your home and set up your Wi-Fi network using the simple browser-based setup utility.
Here’s a very short video that demonstrates exactly what you can expect after installing an Orbi mesh WiFi system in your home: [Read more…]
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Viruses, trojans and other malware infections are spreading like wildfire these days.
And as you probably know, all of those nasties can allow identity thieves and scammers to steal your info without you even knowing about it.
There are a number of excellent anti-malware programs out there that can rid your computer of most of these exploits, but some infections are so insidious that they won’t even allow Windows to boot up.
And even when Windows somehow manages to boot up, the malware that has taken control of your computer will often prevent your anti-virus program from loading into memory or running correctly. [Read more…]
As you probably know, a battery backup / UPS device can help protect your computer and other sensitive electronic gear from the hazards and inconvenience of power blackouts and brownouts.
And if your home or small office is located in an area that’s served by an unreliable power grid, it’s absolutely essential that you have your computer and other important equipment plugged into one.
I’ve tested and reviewed a number of these devices over the years, and for the most part they have all been quite reliable and effective.
I recently had the opportunity to check out the CyberPower PR1500LCD Smart App 1500VA/1500W Sinewave UPS, and I can tell you that it’s hands-down the best UPS device I have seen to date.
I’m sure you’ve noticed just how many portable chargers there are to choose from these days.
Truth be told, there are so many to choose from that deciding on the best charger for keeping all your devices up and running can be a daunting task.
I have always preferred the Anker line of portable chargers because of their exceptional durability and ease of use.
That’s why I was excited to open my mailbox the other day and find that I’d received an Anker PowerCore 20000 Redux High Capacity Portable Charger for review.
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