PC Magazine has again named IDrive as one of the best cloud storage and file sharing services in 2019. This comes as no surprise and as you can see this makes IDrive online backup a 5 time winner (consecutive). We have been using and recommending IDrive for, well, I don’t know how long – but […]
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tp-link Smart WiFi Plug Review
Flip the Switch Remotely With Kasa Smart Plug App The tp-link Smart WiFi plug is an inexpensive internet electrical switch that you can use to control lights or appliances (check wattage loads) with an app on your smartphone from anywhere. Seems like this is a product a long time coming, and even though it’s […]
What To Do With Bad Image IP Camera
Making Use Of Worn Out Network Camera Call me a packrat, but I hate to throw anything away that might have a use, including an old Axis M1031W IP Camera whose color image is skewed out of whack. As you can see in the image above it’s not only a lower resolution camera from days […]
Foscam R2 WiFi NightVision IP Camera Review
Replacing Our TrendNet WiFi NightVision IP Security Cameras With Foscam Previously we have been quite happy with TrendNet IP cameras and especially those equipped with nightvision, pan-tilt-zoom (ptz) features and a price range of $100 plus or minus. We have no idea what happened but from scouring the Trendnet website and Amazon.com we can find […]
Here Is The Portable USB Drive You Want
WD My Passport Ultra 2TB Portable External Hard Drive There are many portable USB drives for sale, and I get questions about which to buy all the time. Here is my specific recommendation for an external USB hard drive and WHY to buy this one (WD My Passport Ultra). Most people just look at SIZE […]
USB Type C Chargers, Cables, Car Chargers
Reversible, Quick Charge Mobile Devices New mobile devices with USB Type C connectors have some people upset because they have to buy new USB type C home chargers, car chargers and cables. There are 3 things I have to say about that: Get used to it… At least the connector is reversible Thankfully the accessories […]