Tech Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
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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There was a time when even a basic laser printer cost a small fortune, but that’s no longer the case.
You can now easily buy a good monochrome laser printer for less than what you’d pay for a quality inkjet.
I’ve been researching what’s available in laser printers recently, and I found an excellent model from Brother that will do a great job in any home, office or even a dorm room.
It’s the Brother HL-L2350DW Monochrome Laser Printer, and it packs a lot of features and utility into a small package.
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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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.