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Review: Audio Technica AT-LP60XUSB-GM Turntable

Posted on August 7, 2019

Do you enjoy the retro sound of music played from a good old fashioned vinyl record?

Or do you have a stack of old LPs and “single” records that you’d love to transfer onto CDs?

If the answer to either of these questions is yes, a high-quality USB turntable will allow you to listen to your favorite vinyl records using the latest in modern audio technology.

I have checked out several very nice USB turntables, and one that I really like is the Audio Technica AT-LP60XUSB-GM Turntable. (#ad)

The sound quality produced by this turntable is superb, and the built-in pre-amplifer lets you plug it directly into a set of powered speakers or a stereo system with standard phono inputs. [Read more…]

Review: Bertech 2’x3′ Anti-Static Mat Kit with Wrist Strap and Grounding Cord

Posted on August 2, 2019

If you work on computers or other electronic items, you really need a high-quality anti-static mat to protect your gear’s sensitive electronic components from static electricity.

I’ve used a number of different anti-static mats over the years. Some of them were good, some of them not so good.

I’m always eager to try new out ones, and I recently received one of the best I’ve ever used for review: the Bertech 2’x3′ Anti-Static Mat Kit with Wrist Strap and Grounding Cord. (#ad) [Read more…]

Review: Inateck 2.5 inch to 3.5 inch SSD Mounting Bracket Adapter kit

Posted on July 17, 2019

Regular readers of this blog know I’m always talking about how replacing a computer’s hard drive with an SSD provides more “bang for the buck” than just about any other hardware upgrade you can make.

The only other upgrade that even comes close is a RAM upgrade, and that’s only true if the machine is running low on RAM in the first place.

Luckily, swapping out the hard drive for an SSD in most laptops is a breeze. Since both drives are typically 2.5 inch drives it’s literally as easy as removing the hard drive and installing the SSD in its place. A fast and easy process.

However, that isn’t the case with most desktop PCs. [Read more…]

Review: Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800

Posted on July 14, 2019

If you do a lot of typing, the keyboard is arguably the most important part of your computer.

It’s also one of the most neglected parts when it comes time to buy a new PC.

The truth is, we don’t usually give the keyboard much thought until we get a new computer home and begin typing on it.

If your current keyboard is acting flaky or you just don’t like the way the keys feel and respond to your touch, you might want to strongly consider replacing it with a better model. [Read more…]

Review: Recoverit Free Data Recovery Software

Posted on July 5, 2019

It’s a fact of modern life: If you use a computer you WILL lose important files at some point due to a drive crash or some other unforeseen catastrophe.

Of course you’ll probably be able to recover those lost files if you have a recent backup on hand, but what if the file(s) you need to recover aren’t included in your backup set?

Even worse, what if your backup gets lost or corrupted?

Luckily, there are data recovery tools you can use to recover lost files from a damaged or corrupted drive when the need arrives.

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