Share HammerinHank's profile
 
Facebook Twitter
 
 
HammerinHank
 
 
 
HammerinHank's stats
 
  • Review count
    72
  • Helpfulness votes
    11
  • First review
    September 17, 2018
  • Last review
    December 28, 2022
  • Featured reviews
    0
  • Average rating
    4.8
 
Reviews comments
  • Review comment count
    0
  • Helpfulness votes
    0
  • First review comment
    None
  • Last review comment
    None
  • Featured review comments
    0
 
Questions
  • Question count
    0
  • Helpfulness votes
    0
  • First question
    None
  • Last question
    None
  • Featured questions
    0
 
  • Answer count
    40
  • Helpfulness votes
    5
  • First answer
    December 27, 2018
  • Last answer
    December 20, 2021
  • Featured answers
    0
  • Best answers
    2
 
 
HammerinHank's Reviews
<< 1 ... 4 5 6 7 8 >>
 
Quickly select which device to use with your TV using this Rocketfish four-port HDMI switch. The quartet of ports lets you connect a wide variety of devices to a single TV so that you can seamlessly switch between them using the remote. 4K 60Hz video compatibility ensures powerful images straight from this Rocketfish four-port HDMI switch.
 
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
  • Tech Insider Network
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great HDMI Switch Box
on April 10, 2020
Posted by: HammerinHank
Verified Purchase:Yes
After running out of ports on my smart TV, and getting tired of having to manually trade off connections, I bought this remote switch to do the work so I don't have to leave the couch! As long as I keep track of what device is in which port, all is well. (So I created a cheat sheet to remind me.)
Length of ownership: 16
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
Set up your home entertainment system with this Dynex Ultra HD HDMI cables. The 4-foot length creates a range of connection options, while Nickel plating shielding keeps interference to a minimum. Transfer speeds of up to 18 Gbps from this Dynex Ultra HD HDMI cable ensures a sharp picture and all-encompassing sound.
 
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
  • Tech Insider Network
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
My smart TV ran out of HDMI ports.
on April 10, 2020
Posted by: HammerinHank
Verified Purchase:Yes
My smart TV ran out of HDMI ports so was forced to purchase a multiport eswitch to allow all the devices I plan to connect to the TV. Along with the necessary switch, I needed cables, so bought several. Should have enough now to hold me for some time to come.
Length of ownership: 10
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
  • Tech Insider Network
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Another Classic
on April 10, 2020
Posted by: HammerinHank
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the third in the animated series that I believe my grandkids are needing to become familiar with.
Length of ownership: 7
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
  • Tech Insider Network
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great toon for kids.
on April 10, 2020
Posted by: HammerinHank
Verified Purchase:Yes
As with my previous review of Castle in the Sky, this is another in the series that I believe my grandkids need to know before they grow up.
Length of ownership: 7
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
  • Tech Insider Network
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
An annimated classic.
on April 10, 2020
Posted by: HammerinHank
Verified Purchase:Yes
I once owned this classic but lost it in a hard drive crash. I wanted to be sure my grandkids had the opportunity to see and enjoy it, so ordered a new one.
Length of ownership: 9
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
The USB 3.0 7-Port HUB allows up to seven USB 3.0 devices to be connected simultaneously at a transmission speed of 5 Gbps, while still providing connectivity and support for the older USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) and 1.1 (12 Mbps) devices. It works with high-bandwidth SuperSpeed USB 3.0 devices, such as an external disk drive, high-resolution webcam, multi-channel audio and more. In addition, it supports fast charging for smartphones, tablets and iPad.
 
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
  • Tech Insider Network
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Worked flawlessly
on February 3, 2020
Posted by: HammerinHank
Verified Purchase:Yes
My small-frame workstation has lots of power, but very few ports. The unit I was using had a couple of failed ports, so needed to purchase a new unit. With this addition to my workstation, I have plenty of USB ports available.
Length of ownership: 25
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
Store, share and transport files with the lightweight Western Digital My Passport Portable Hard Drive. The SuperSpeed USB port lets you transfer large files in seconds and 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep your files secure. The My Passport provides enough space to store thousands of files and documents. Auto backup capability allows you to select the time and frequency of file transfers.
 
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
  • Tech Insider Network
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great little portable storage device
on December 9, 2019
Posted by: HammerinHank
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had a need to exchange a large number of files with a friend so thought I would allow the exchange through this device.
It comes with imbedded software so doesn’t require any formatting prior to first usage. It functioned as expected and files were successfully exchanged.
Length of ownership: 32
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
Avengers: Endgame [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray]
 
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Member
  • Tech Insider Network
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
A Classic!
on September 2, 2019
Posted by: HammerinHank
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had already seen the movie twice in theaters, but having it in my collection was a must.
Length of ownership: 18
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
Store edited photos, videos, and games on this 3.5-inch Western Digital hard drive. It has dynamic cache for optimizing allocation between reads and writes, and there's plenty of space to store files with its 4TB capacity.
 
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Member
  • Tech Insider Network
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great Hard Drive for a great price
on June 3, 2019
Posted by: HammerinHank
from Dublin, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I operate a home server more or less as a hobby. It's forcing me to learn Linux but it also challenges other technical abilities, which isn't a bad thing. The server has over 15 drives in it so I expect occasional failures. This unit was purchased as a replacement. I try to buy replacement drives that are larger and faster than those being replaced. This unit will replace a 2TB, 5400 rpm device.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Member
  • Tech Insider Network
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Just Fun!
on December 31, 2018
Posted by: HammerinHank
from Dublin, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Setup was quick and easy. Before long I had linked an outdoor LED light set, an internal smart plug, and my Spotify account to the unit. It was just fun to say "Hey Google, turn on the Christmas tree!" and to have the tree light up.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
<< 1 ... 4 5 6 7 8 >>
 
HammerinHank's Review Comments
 
HammerinHank has not submitted comments on any reviews.
 
HammerinHank's Questions
 
HammerinHank has not submitted any questions.
 
HammerinHank's Answers
<< 1 2 3 4
 
Expand your home network without compromising quality with this TP-Link Powerline starter kit. The adapter uses your existing power lines to supply your home with a gigabit Ethernet connection, and its automatic power-saving mode conserves energy. This TP-Link Powerline starter kit installs with no configuration for a fast, efficient setup.
 

Will this device block the other plug-in position on the outlet?

The unit does not have a feed-through receptacle built in, so yes, it will block an outlet. In my case, I simply plugged it into the lower outlet which then allows the upper outlet to be used for other purposes.
5 years, 10 months ago
by
HammerinHank
 
Expand your home network without compromising quality with this TP-Link Powerline starter kit. The adapter uses your existing power lines to supply your home with a gigabit Ethernet connection, and its automatic power-saving mode conserves energy. This TP-Link Powerline starter kit installs with no configuration for a fast, efficient setup.
 

does this come with two Ethernet cables? please specify how many it comes with

I actually don't recall for sure, but believe it did. For my particular home layout, I ended up having to buy custom Ethernet cables anyway, to accommodate the different lengths to make my connections.
5 years, 10 months ago
by
HammerinHank
 
Expand your home network without compromising quality with this TP-Link Powerline starter kit. The adapter uses your existing power lines to supply your home with a gigabit Ethernet connection, and its automatic power-saving mode conserves energy. This TP-Link Powerline starter kit installs with no configuration for a fast, efficient setup.
 

Will this work with my PS4

Yes
5 years, 10 months ago
by
HammerinHank
 
Expand your home network without compromising quality with this TP-Link Powerline starter kit. The adapter uses your existing power lines to supply your home with a gigabit Ethernet connection, and its automatic power-saving mode conserves energy. This TP-Link Powerline starter kit installs with no configuration for a fast, efficient setup.
 

Most of the powerline adapters, these included, come in pairs. What if I need an odd number? Can you buy a single extra unit a la carte or must you get an additional pair?

I am an end-user so cannot answer all questions about what is available from the market. What I do know is that I believe they are sold in pairs because one is needed as a transmitter, and one us used at the receiver. That being said, I also know that they will work successfully in odd numbers. I presently have 3 in use, one, of course as the transmitter, one as a receiver for my TV, and one as a receiver for a laptop that consistently has issues staying connected to the WIFI. Extending the virtual Ethernet to that laptop indirectly solved its connection issues.
I might suggest that if you have need for one, you might have need for more in the near future, as I did. I was not able to find a single unit for sale, though I must admit I did not do an exhaustive search. I did suspect that I would have a need for expansion in the future so didn't shy away from having a spare laying around. (At some point in the near future, I plan to update the TV in the guest bedroom from dumb to smart, and when that happens, I will put the spare unit to use.)
I would also suggest that when you select a supplier, be sure to confirm that any units you buy meet the IEEE standard for Ethernet-over-power lines. That way you can be sure that all units you buy will work together, even if sourced from different manufacturers.
5 years, 10 months ago
by
HammerinHank
 
Print, scan and copy wirelessly from your device with this Epson Expressions Home all-in-one inkjet printer. The 100-sheet paper tray minimizes downtime to improve productivity, while the 2.4-inch LCD screen ensures simple setup and use. This Epson Expressions Home all-in-one inkjet printer features automatic duplex printing to save on paper.Prints up to 10 ISO ppm* in black, up to 5 ISO ppm* in color
 

Does this printer have fax capabilities? I saw few question asked about this and the answer was yes but then saw another one say no.

There are no options for attaching a phone line so I would have to say "no" to the question.
It can scan, and that scanned document can then be emailed.
6 years, 2 months ago
by
HammerinHank
 
Print, scan and copy wirelessly from your device with this Epson Expressions Home all-in-one inkjet printer. The 100-sheet paper tray minimizes downtime to improve productivity, while the 2.4-inch LCD screen ensures simple setup and use. This Epson Expressions Home all-in-one inkjet printer features automatic duplex printing to save on paper.Prints up to 10 ISO ppm* in black, up to 5 ISO ppm* in color
 

Can I sublimation this printer ?

I would have to say "no". it's an inkjet so doesn't use heat for setting the pring.
6 years, 2 months ago
by
HammerinHank
 
Store edited photos, videos, and games on this 3.5-inch Western Digital hard drive. It has dynamic cache for optimizing allocation between reads and writes, and there's plenty of space to store files with its 4TB capacity.
 

Is it compatible with XPS 8500 DELL DESKTOP ?

It should fit in any desktop and operate well with any operating system. It won't fit in a laptop.
I've used it for both Windows and Linux.
7 years ago
by
HammerinHank
 
Store edited photos, videos, and games on this 3.5-inch Western Digital hard drive. It has dynamic cache for optimizing allocation between reads and writes, and there's plenty of space to store files with its 4TB capacity.
 

Will this work with Linux Mint OS?

I'm presently using it in a Linux Redhat server, formatted to EXT4 and it works just fine.
So, yes, it will.
7 years ago
by
HammerinHank
 
Store edited photos, videos, and games on this 3.5-inch Western Digital hard drive. It has dynamic cache for optimizing allocation between reads and writes, and there's plenty of space to store files with its 4TB capacity.
 

i bought it sometime last year, and it just stopped working. My computer wasnt able to read it. ive tried it also at my friends PC, same result. what seems to be the problem?

Hard drives seem to fail randomly. Sometimes they fail with surface defects, but most time its the electronics that fail.
I suggest you double-check online and confirm that unit is still under warranty, then follow instructions to get and RMR so you can return it for a replacement unit.
7 years ago
by
HammerinHank
 
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

How do I set google home up

It comes with simple instructions but the setup takes place over your phone. In fact, all accessories I've attached to Google Home have been through the smart phone.
Download the app to your phone. The app will find the assistant, and help you log into your wifi. Once it's online, it can answer your questions.
If you bought any accessories, they too, come with their own app that needs to be downloaded to the phone. Once they are set up, they can be added to the Google app then the assistant will control them. For example, I bought a WEMO smart plug, which I can operate from my phone. I added it to the Google app the plugged my Christmas tree into the plug. Now all I have to do is say "Hey Google. Turn on the Christmas tree." and the assistant responds with "Okay. Turning the Christmas tree on." and the tree lights up.
7 years, 5 months ago
by
HammerinHank