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I get asked from time to time what sort of network I have setup at home. It’s nothing very exotic, though at the same time it isn’t the standard basic broadband router setup that most people have at home. ...
Category: Technology
All technology things, computers, networking, IT security, etc.
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TV streaming devices have become really popular in the last couple of years, particularly with the falling prices. Google launched their original first generation Chromecast in 2013 for just US$35. The 2nd generation ...
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I have a Google home. You see, everyone at home uses an Android smartphone. We have a couple of other Google stuff too, like a Chromebook and a Chromecast. Then, recently, a Google Home. Yes, that smart speaker thing ...
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My Tomato router, actually a Linksys E3200 with Tomato software installed, was getting a bit outdated. I’ve let quite a number of software versions pass by, and a couple of days ago, I thought I should finally get around ...
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Home security cameras that transmit data wirelessly are not new. The Blink wireless security camera is a bit different though. You see, it is truly wireless. It doesn’t need a wired powered source. Instead, the ...
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Google is determined to make the web better. PageSpeed Insights, which I mentioned last year, is a great tool for owners to quickly determine how their websites fare, in terms of mobile speed, desktop speed, and usability on ...
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Another one of those accessories needed as we transition into the new world of USB Type-C ports is this StarTech.com USB-C to SATA adapter cable. This is used to connect a 2.5-inch drive, including both SSDs and hard disk ...
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We all know it’s only a matter of time that more USB Type-C (USB-C) devices will creep into our lives. Sooner or later, we would be buying USB-C stuffs. Here I have my first USB-C flash drive. It’s a SanDisk Ultra USB ...
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Our computers, and IT in general, are fraught with all sorts of security issues. Every day, I read about something or other that will give rise to concerns. Most of the time, they don’t demand immediate action from casual ...
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Apple’s late-2016 MacBook Pros are cool, but they cost more than before. Even the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro, which is without the Touch Bar, costs more than its comparable model in the previous generation. For ...