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Review: Hiearcool USB-C Hub / Laptop Docking Station

Posted on May 21, 2025

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As you probably know, every new generation of laptops seems to be thinner than the one before it.

While being thin is good with laptops, it also results in a few downsides.

One of the most important of those downsides is the lack of ports available for plugging external devices into the machine.

Luckily there’s a simple solution to this lack of available ports…

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Review: Logitech M510 Wireless Mouse

Posted on May 13, 2025

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Most of us who remember the good ole days of MS-DOS and Windows 1.0 also remember the first time we used a mouse with our PC.

Whether it was to control a graphics-intensive game or lay out a document in a desktop publishing program, the power and flexibility provided by the computer mouse quickly became apparent.

Mice have changed quite a bit from the rudimentary devices that we first used back in the day. [Read more…]

Review: Qinlianf 5-Outlet Surge Protector and 4-Port USB Wall Charger

Posted on April 23, 2025

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Have you ever considered the convenience of having a 1680 joule surge protector plus a 4 port USB charger built right into one standard 120 volt electrical outlet? If so, this is exactly what you need and it won’t cost you a small fortune.

I’ve been using several Qinlianf 5-Outlet Surge Protector and 4-Port USB Wall Chargers in my home and office for years and I’ve recommended them several times as the featured tech gadget in my newsletter, but it just occurred to me this morning that I have never written a formal review of them. Well, here you go… [Read more…]

Review: AmazonBasics Backpack for Laptops

Posted on April 19, 2025

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Laptops and notebook computers are getting thinner and lighter all the time.

And as you probably know, that makes it more important than ever to protect them from being damaged while you’re carrying them from place to place.

Laptop bags have been around as long as laptops themselves, but most people these days seem to prefer carrying their machines in laptop backpacks.

If you’ve been looking for a great laptop backpack at an affordable price, let me tell you about one that I really love.

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Review: CyberPower PR1500LCD Smart App 1500VA/1500W Sinewave UPS

Posted on March 22, 2025

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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’ve been using a CyberPower PR1500LCD Smart App 1500VA/1500W Sinewave UPS for about two years now and I can tell you that it’s hands-down the best UPS device I have used to date.

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