Do you have an aging parent or relative who wants to live on their own, but you are concerned about fading health? They don’t want to live with you or in an assisted living facility, but you’d like a way to know what is happening with them on a daily basis? There are various monitoring devices …
Tempo wearable monitor for seniors helps you keep a discreet eye on your elderly relatives Read More
Small laptops are great when you need something that is ultra portable, but the trade off is that they usually have smaller displays which ends up making you feel cramped and squinty. The Venostech SideCar is an interesting solution that doesn’t require any power and uses devices you already own to add additional screen space …
Philip’s has just announced two new PowerSensor LED displays that cut energy costs up to 80% by detecting a user’s presence and automatically reducing the brightness when the person steps away from their computer. This not only reduces energy consumption and your electric bill, but it also helps prolong the life of the monitor. The …
Cut costs and energy with Philips new PowerSensor displays Read More
When I sold my 27 inch iMac a few years ago and switched to a 13 inch Macbook Air, it took me a little time to get used to having less screen real estate. For the most part I haven’t had too much trouble doing my work on the small screen. But for the last …
We’ve told you about USB monitors before, but the CINQ includes a special clip that allows you to mount the 10.1 inch 720p monitor right to the side of your laptop’s display. The monitor is compatible with PCs and Macs and has a max resolution of 1280 x 720. It features a matte / anti-glare coating, …
CINQ adds more screen real estate to your laptop without needing any table top space Read More
When I downsized from a 27″ iMac to a 13″ Macbook Air for my main computer, It felt liberating being able to carry around my computer anywhere I needed to go. But giving up a huge display for one much smaller did take some adjustment. When I’m couch surfing, I don’t really mind the smaller …
AOC’s latest USB monitor offers faster performance in a thinner package Read More
It doesn’t make a difference if you use a desktop computer connected to a huge display, or a laptop with an 11 inch display, you will always want more screen space. I know for me that it was a pretty big adjustment when I downsized from a 27″ inch iMac to a 13″ Macbook Air. …
Mimo Monitors Magic Monster 10.1″ Resistive Touchscreen USB Monitor review Read More
The AOC Aire iPlay (e2343Fi) is a 23″ inch monitor that is only 12.9 mm-thin and offers full HD 1080p resolution, a 50,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 2 ms response time. The feature that sets this particular monitor apart from all the others on the market is that it has a built-in 30-pin docking station …
AOC Aire iPlay is the First LCD Monitor with Built-in iPod/iPhone Docking Station Read More
The fitness/exercise equipment I typically use measures heart rate, speed, distance, cadence, etc. With this data, either the device, sync software, or website can approximate the calories burned during the periods of exertion. Measuring and tracking the data points is a great training tool but does not necessarily facilitate overall weight loss. The designers and …
“Don’t slouch!” “Don’t spend so long at that monitor!” “Turn off the power when you’re finished!” Sound like anyone’s mother? Well the new Phillips ErgoSensor range of monitors is now a mother substitute. The monitors feature: Optimal viewing distance measurement and advice Time-break reminder Neck posture detection and corrective advice User presence detection and behaviour …
Philips Monitor ErgoSensor – My monitor sounds like my mother Read More
This post brought to you by Lenovo. All opinions are 100% mine. Is it possible to have a computer monitor that is too large? I think not! More is always better when it comes to screen real estate. But adding a 2nd monitor to your desktop or your laptop setup can be a hassle because …
Lenovo ThinkVision LT1421 14″ LCD monitor with Plastic Cover Review Read More
Mimo Monitors has just announced their Magic Touch 10.1″ Capacitive Touchscreen. While a touch screen is nothing new and neither is video via USB connection, the Magic Touch manages to combine both and can be connected using a single USB 2.0 cable. Running a resolution of 1024X600 it’s only fully touch compatible with Windows 7 and …
Mimo Magic Touch – Capacitive Touchy Feely for your PC Read More
If you’re like me who sits in front of a computer monitor for long hours, in my case two monitors side by side next to a TV monitor editing music videos, PayPerView programs and PSA/TV commercials, your eyes tend to become strained from the effects of staring at the monitor. But never fear, there is …
I am a master of multiple monitors. At my last job, I wrangled my way into having a total of four LCDs connected to my workstation, which was pretty fantastic for multitasking. The downside was that such a configuration requires more than one video card (usually). Your run-of-the-mill video card has either one or two …
VillageTronics ViBook DisplayLink USB Video Card Review Read More
After writing up the article on DoubleSight Displays‘ new USB displays, I did a little exploring of the rest of their website, and it appears that they specialize in multi-monitor setups. I’ve never really given much thought to a multi-monitor stand, as I’ve never had more than two monitors at once, but after looking at …
DoubleSight Flex Stands let you use multiple monitors with style Read More