Andy Chen

Former electronics technician for the FBI, current Fire Prevention Officer. Background in electronics, trained EMT, Eagle Scout/Assistant Scoutmaster and dad.

Fluke Networks LinkSprinter 300 network tester review

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When it comes to home networks, I always prefer a wired internet connection over WiFi. Β When you’ve got a bunch of unmarked cables hidden behind the walls, you need all the help you can get. Β I’m not an IT professional, but I thought I’d add the Fluke Networks LinkSprinter to my β€œbag of tricks” when

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CHOETECH Desktop Multi USB Power Strip review

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More power! Β That’s the cry of today’s desktop. Β If you’re anything like me, you probably have a tangled web of mismatched chargers, or you may find yourself looking behind furniture for that spare outlet to test out some gadget. Β TheΒ CHOETECH Desktop Multi USB Power Strip aims to address this in one simple package.

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Inateck HB4009 cross platform USB hub review

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So you’ve got two computers on your desk. Β Windows, Mac, or one of each? Β OK, now what if you wanted to move files between the two? Β Instead of flash drives, setting up a home network and storage, or even emailing yourself a file (we’ve all done that before!), how about just one USB device that

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Zone Shield AC Adaptor HD DVR hidden video camera review

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I’ve had my eye on something like this for a long time: Β A self-contained camera hidden in plain sight that doesn’t require any fancy installation. Β The Zone Shield AC Adaptor HD DVR is disguised as an ordinary β€œwall wart” power adapter. Β Just plug it in and go! Β Let’s see how well it works.

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