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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. [Read more…]
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About a year ago I decided to put together a basic solar power system to power my home office so I could keep working during our somewhat frequent short-term power outages.
Being new to the world of solar power, I spent quite some time researching how it all worked and what types of components are needed to build a basic off-grid solar power setup.
It actually ended up being quite simple as there are only a few parts that are really needed to make it work. [Read more…]
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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 here’s one of the best I’ve ever used: the Bertech 2’x3′ Anti-Static Mat Kit with Wrist Strap and Grounding Cord
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I’ve written several posts explaining why it’s important to keep the dust blown out of your computer, so I won’t rehash the reasons here.
There are several safe options for removing dust from a computer’s innards, including the tried and true method of wielding a can of compressed air.
In the past I always hated using cans of compressed air because they are so expensive, and now I’m happy to announce that I’ve found something I like a lot better.
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Is your home or office in an area that’s prone to frequent power outages?
Does it receive fluctuating power levels from the main grid?
If so, you’re surely aware of the need for a high-quality Battery Backup System or UPS.