Tag Archives: hardware

5G and the USA dictating technology choices

Posted on May 8, 2019 by DocDock

I cannot remember how we got to discussing about technology and the new 5G standard.  My buddy Otto was a bit surprised at how adamant the US government with their demand that all of its allies must not purchase Huawei … Continue reading →

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Wireless Access point – EDIMAX

Posted on March 6, 2018 by DocDock

I don’t really feel the need to pimp out various hardware manufacturers but we just recently moved and our wireless network no longer reached all of the rooms. The goal was to have seamless internet across the apartment without having … Continue reading →

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From computers to microcontrollers

Posted on July 27, 2017 by DocDock

I kept telling Mikhail that the big advantage to using the Raspberry Pi was no matter what project I put it into I could set it on the window sill and ssh to it.  It was a fast small and … Continue reading →

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Unsuccessful Post attempt(s) – BIOS

Posted on April 15, 2016 by DocDock

Don’t believe the hype.  Just as soon as you get an unofficial title of “expert” with your friends and family, they will throw you for a loop.  I was sitting at my desk when I received a phone call from … Continue reading →

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Building a monster personal computer

Posted on November 30, 2015 by DocDock

Just a few days back I wrote “Purchasing a personal computer in the new millennium” which is how to get the absolute best computer by paying with a bit of elbow grease. If not elbow grease then perhaps a small … Continue reading →

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IOGEAR 2×4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch

Posted on November 29, 2015 by DocDock

Share up to four USB devices between two computers. The unique feature of this particular switch is that the actual switch is the placement of the button.  The button for switching the peripherals is on the end of a long … Continue reading →

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ROCCAT SIRU pitch black mouse pad review

Posted on November 19, 2015 by DocDock

At 340 x 250 mm this is a large mouse pad advertised as a gaming mouse pad. Selling points Optimized gaming surface Non-Slip backing Easy to Clean Optimum size Top Notch compatibility Knife-edge thin Knife edge thin is no joke.  … Continue reading →

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Purchasing a personal computer in the new millennium

Posted on November 15, 2015 by DocDock

It is easier to let your fingers do the shopping for a new personal computer now than at any time in history.  You can purchase everything you like from one of the various online retailers, find a nearby location selling … Continue reading →

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