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Review: Genius LuxePad 9100 Ultra-thin Bluetooth Keyboard for iOS, Android and Windows

Posted on October 21, 2016

Mobile devices have changed the way we use technology more than perhaps any other innovation in history. They have truly been a game changer in my opinion.

There’s a great deal of freedom and empowerment that comes from being able to pull a computer that’s more powerful than a vintage desktop PC literally out of a shirt pocket and use it for virtually any task one can think of.

But as powerful and empowering as they are, mobile devices have always had one serious drawback: the lack of a truly usable mechanical keyboard. And as I’m sure you are aware, there are times when we really need one. [Read more…]

Review: How To Make Money Blogging: The 14 Day Guide To Starting A Successful Blog

Posted on September 16, 2016

New blogs are created every day, for a variety of reasons. Some aspiring bloggers simply want to share their thoughts and expertise with the world while others want to generate a steady income. But the fact is it’s possible to do both!

If you’ve been kicking around the idea of starting a blog of your own, a great way to start is by reading How To Make Money Blogging: The 14 Day Guide To Starting A Successful Blog (#ad) by Michael Wiechert.

In this wonderful Kindle e-book, Michael walks you step-by-step through a 14 day series of steps for planning, setting up, writing, promoting and monetizing your new blog. Nothing is left out.

I’ve been blogging for over 5 years and thought I knew pretty much everything there is to know about the subject, but I was wrong. This is truly a blueprint for success that is a must-read for anyone who wants to start and run a successful blog.

Here’s an overview of what you’ll learn during the 14 day plan: [Read more…]

Review: HGST Touro 1TB 7200RPM High-Performance USB Hard Drive

Posted on September 6, 2016

hgst-touro-s-1tb-7200rpm-portable-hard-drive-small — (#ad)

Portable USB hard drives make it easy to back up the hard drives in our computers and share large quantities of files among machines that aren’t on the same local network.

If you’re looking for the fastest high-capacity USB drive around, a portable Solid State Drive (SSD) would fit the bill quite nicely.

But if you’re just looking for something that’s faster than the typical USB hard drive yet doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, you can’t beat a 7200RPM USB hard drive.

There aren’t that many consumer-grade 7200RPM USB hard drives on the market right now, but I recently had the chance to check one out. [Read more…]

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545 20B20011US 15.6-Inch Laptop

Posted on August 26, 2016

I’m often asked if it’s still possible to buy a new PC that comes with Windows 7, and the answer is yes. A perfect example is the excellent Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545 20B20011US (#ad) laptop.

Actually, this laptop gives you a choice between two operating systems: Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.

It comes with Windows 7 Pro pre-installed, but it also comes with a Windows 8 installation DVD and license. You can always replace Windows 7 with Windows 8 at no additional charge, then update Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 for free.

But the flexibility you get in terms of the operating system isn’t the only great thing about this machine. The hardware is quite capable (and expandable) as well. In a nutshell, this is what you get: [Read more…]

Review: Truffol Station 7 Aluminum Desktop USB 3.0 Hub and Charger

Posted on August 21, 2016

truffol-station-7-port-usb-hub-and-charger-1 Now that virtually all new external USB hard drives and USB flash drives can connect at blazing USB 3.0 speeds, a quality USB 3.0 hub is now pretty much a necessity.

And if you own an ultrabook or other small device that has just a single USB 3.0 port, it’s virtually impossible to get along without one.

And since we all seem to have multiple mobile devices these days, we also need a handy way to keep them all charged up and ready for use.

In an effort to simplify things and keep my desk from becoming cluttered with a dozen boxes of various types, I’ve been on the lookout for a high-quality USB 3.0 hub and charger combo unit. Well, I recently found exactly what I’ve been looking for, and more. [Read more…]