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- First ReviewJanuary 13, 2014
- Last ReviewOctober 16, 2017
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NETGEAR - Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router
The NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Router, with breakthrough Tri-Band WiFi 5 delivers multiple bands for homes with many WiFi devices. WiFi speed up to 3.2Gbps and 6 high performance antennas provide maximum speed and range. Smart Connect allows you to game, stream, and download mega-sized files without lags.
Great range and transfer rates!
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5.0
Posted by: FamilyTechGuy10
from Richmond, VA
on October 16, 2017
I installed this as an upgrade to a previous Netgear router due to increased demand for bandwidth in more remote areas of the house. This router successfully delivered an excellent signal around a large stone fireplace. It improved signal strength in the basement and upstairs. Instead of 1-4 mbps throughput with the old router in challenged areas we were hitting a minimum of 50mbps. The old router wasn’t a bad one, but was three years old and became inadequate with the addition of two smart tvs and tablets in more remote areas of the home.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With a Serial ATA interface, this WD Blue WD10EZEXSP internal hard drive easily connects to your PC or Mac. The 1TB capacity offers ample space to house important files, such as pictures, videos and music.
Great Hard Drive
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5.0
Posted by: FamilyTechGuy10
from Richmond, VA
on August 24, 2017
As magnetic storage goes, I have used WD for over 20 years. You can't go wrong with them for non-SSD storage.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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NETGEAR - Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender with Ethernet port
NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender: Broaden your network connection with a range extender that gives you extra Wi-Fi coverage in your home. Smart LED indicators will direct you to the optimal location to plug the extender into the wall, so you can easily enjoy improved range and speed on your mobile and wired devices. Save on data usage by connecting your smartphone or tablet to your home network.
Fair product
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: FamilyTechGuy10
from Richmond, VA
on April 20, 2017
This is an inexpensive network extender. I found the performance to match the general consensus of the other reviews in that it drops to 2-3 Mbps after some time. After a reboot or restart the performance improves for a while. Try a more expensive product, you will get more.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Skullcandy - Jib Earbud Headphones - Black
Listen to your favorite tunes with these Skullcandy Jib S2DUDZ-003 earbud headphones that feature Supreme Sound technology for vivid high-frequency sound, robust bass and lifelike vocals. Three sizes of silicone ear gels help ensure a comfortable fit.
Great for a trip~
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5.0
Posted by: FamilyTechGuy10
from Richmond, VA
on October 20, 2016
These inexpensive headphones are fabulous for a plane ride!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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PNY - CS1311 480GB Internal SATA III Solid State Drive
Handle more data than ever before with this PNY 480GB solid-state hard drive. Fast operation is assured thanks to the SATA III connection that delivers at data up to 6 Gbps, and a lack of moving parts means reliability is exceptional. Reduce energy use and enjoy quieter operation with this PNY 480GB solid-state hard drive.
Great cheap drive for aged laptop
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5.0
Posted by: FamilyTechGuy10
from Richmond, VA
on August 27, 2016
I have a 2008 Asus mt2070 laptop. So old they don't support it anymore on the web. However, I managed to load xp, Win7, Win8.1 and fonally Windows 10. It came with Vista. It has been an outstanding laptop and this is the last OS I will load on it. The demands on the HDD are not extravagant but the space was very welcome. Get this drove to speed it all up!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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PNY - Performance 16GB (2PK 8GB) 1.6GHz DDR3 Desktop Memory - Green
Accomplish more on your PC with these PNY desktop DIMM modules, which have a clock frequency of 1600MHz. The DDR3 sticks have a combined capacity of 16GB to let you load and utilize more applications at the same time. These PNY desktop DIMM modules have excellent thermal performance to prevent overheating.
Great RAM for the price
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5.0
Posted by: FamilyTechGuy10
from Richmond, VA
on August 27, 2016
Was looking for an inexpensive RAM upgrade for Windows 10 to speed up a machine and this fit the bill perfectly!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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WD - My Cloud 4TB External Hard Drive (NAS) - White
This WD My Cloud drive features a 4TB capacity and lets you stream media to compatible DLNA-/UPnP-capable devices or upload and access data on the go via PC, Mac and compatible mobile phones and tablets. Automatic backup helps safeguard your files.
Fabulous personal cloud for a beginner!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: FamilyTechGuy10
from Richmond, VA
on January 16, 2016
This personal cloud exceeds my expectations in terms of throughput and accessibility. This is a plug and play cloud. I had no troubleshooting to perform just plugged it in and went for it.
There are caveats to utilizing this device if you have a metered data plan as I do. When enabling UPnP on your router, it allows the cloud to advertise to your app and other devices. This advertising costs data which is very relevant to a metered connection but of no consequence to the wired broadband user (comcast, cox, fios, etc.).
There are caveats to utilizing this device if you have a metered data plan as I do. When enabling UPnP on your router, it allows the cloud to advertise to your app and other devices. This advertising costs data which is very relevant to a metered connection but of no consequence to the wired broadband user (comcast, cox, fios, etc.).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Linksys - N300 Wi-Fi Router - Black
Get the Wi-Fi range and speed you need to work and play online. This Linksys router provides advanced wireless security, guest access options, and parental control with Linksys Connect. Plus, you can install the router in 3 easy steps.
Good standard router
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4.0
Posted by: FamilyTechGuy10
from Richmond, VA
on November 29, 2015
Not a router for high capacity usage but a good and inexpensive starter router.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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NETGEAR - 8-Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Unmanaged Switch
The NETGEAR SOHO Ethernet Unmanaged Switches provide easy and affordable network connectivity to small offices and home/offices. With these Plug-and-Play switches, you can quickly and easily expand your network connections to multiple devices, with no configuration required.
Fixed the issue it needed to repair
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: FamilyTechGuy10
from Richmond, VA
on November 29, 2015
The network switch this unit replaced must have had a bad port. As soon as this was installed, everything was working great!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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My Best Buy number: 0020554583
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Power the devices you love with Energizer MAX Alkaline AA Batteries. These Energizer batteries fuel the technology that helps you live, work and play, whether you need remote batteries, clock batteries, or backup batteries for your child's favorite toys and games. Energizer's #1 longest-lasting MAX, these double A batteries keep your favorite devices running longer. Powerseal Technology helps protect your devices against damaging leaks for up to two years after these AA Energizer MAX Batteries are fully used. With a shelf life of up to 12 years in storage, these long lasting batteries are ready to keep your devices operating when you need them most. Depend on the power of Energizer MAX AA Batteries to power your everyday electronics.
Great batteries
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5.0
Posted by: FamilyTechGuy10
from Richmond, VA
on January 27, 2015
These batteries promise and deliver on greater power to the devices than their predecessors, many of which have leaked on my components. These do not appear to be doing so, in fact, they hold their charge very well!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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NETGEAR - Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender with Ethernet port
NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender: Broaden your network connection with a range extender that gives you extra Wi-Fi coverage in your home. Smart LED indicators will direct you to the optimal location to plug the extender into the wall, so you can easily enjoy improved range and speed on your mobile and wired devices. Save on data usage by connecting your smartphone or tablet to your home network.
WD - My Cloud 4TB External Hard Drive (NAS) - White
This WD My Cloud drive features a 4TB capacity and lets you stream media to compatible DLNA-/UPnP-capable devices or upload and access data on the go via PC, Mac and compatible mobile phones and tablets. Automatic backup helps safeguard your files.
My wife has both a Mac and a Windows OS run computers..
My wife uses a Mac for her creating of art type stuff and the Windows computer to run her websites. She wants to use this cloud hard drive to be able to store files to use interchangeably and also as back for both computers. Is this possible with this hard drive?
I believe the answer to your question actually lies in the file types she is using. Is she using files that cross platforms (ie .doc files for Word) or is she using MAC specific file types and trying to get them to a Windows platform? Since the Mycloud is a Linux device (Debian I believe) it simply provides a network storage area and will be OS agnostic in this regard.
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WD - My Cloud 4TB External Hard Drive (NAS) - White
This WD My Cloud drive features a 4TB capacity and lets you stream media to compatible DLNA-/UPnP-capable devices or upload and access data on the go via PC, Mac and compatible mobile phones and tablets. Automatic backup helps safeguard your files.
I am worried that is someone can gets into the cloud and then they can have access back into my computer system or network
access back into my computer network through the cloud. Is there a way that extra security can be added to the clouds software? Maybe Bitlocker.
I found this link, though it seems outdated since updated firmware has been released and you are prompted to update firmware on accessing the device. Nevertheless, Here is the article from September 2015:
https://www.latesthackingnews.com/hackers-can-access-your-western-digital-my-cloud-device/
https://www.latesthackingnews.com/hackers-can-access-your-western-digital-my-cloud-device/
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WD - My Cloud 4TB External Hard Drive (NAS) - White
This WD My Cloud drive features a 4TB capacity and lets you stream media to compatible DLNA-/UPnP-capable devices or upload and access data on the go via PC, Mac and compatible mobile phones and tablets. Automatic backup helps safeguard your files.
How many hard drives are in the 4TB unit (NAS) and can it be setup for RAID.
Does anyone know how many hard drives come inside of the 4TB unit and is the system software robust where it can be configured to run RAID
There is only room for a single 4TB WD drive in the device. I looked at a teardown of a 4TB cloud, it looked like a WD Red drive (NAS specific) and while the software on the attached board might allow for a hack to allow for a RAID configuration, there is only one SATA connection on the board and there is no room in the case for a second drive. So hacking a 4TB to make a RAID might be possible, but you would be better served to just purchase a mirrored 6TB unit or using a different unit for RAID functionality.
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Samsung - Galaxy Note 2014 Edition - 10.1" - 32GB - Black
Samsung Galaxy Note 2014 Edition - 10.1" - 32GB: This sleek, stylish tablet comes with a 10.1" Full HD touch screen to display movies, Web sites and more with impressive visual fidelity. The included S Pen is pressure sensitive and allows you to draw, write, edit and more as easily as if you were using a real pen.
How do I transfer Pic's from my tablet to my computer?
There are several ways to do this, one of which is using a cloud as an intermediate. Just make sure that there is a way to get to the cloud from both the PC and tablet. In this way, you can make your photos available anywhere you log in on most devices. If you don't want to try that, try attaching your tablet to the PC with a micro USB cable and browsing the filesystem. Generally, look for files ending in .jpg and once found, they can be dragged and dropped onto a desktop or new folder for these photos.
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Samsung - Galaxy Note 2014 Edition - 10.1" - 32GB - Black
Samsung Galaxy Note 2014 Edition - 10.1" - 32GB: This sleek, stylish tablet comes with a 10.1" Full HD touch screen to display movies, Web sites and more with impressive visual fidelity. The included S Pen is pressure sensitive and allows you to draw, write, edit and more as easily as if you were using a real pen.
how come this tablet does not come as a 64 gb, so you could have 128 gb
There are three probable reasons for this:
1. Costs - a 64 GB unit could be cost prohibitive and boost the price of the tablet into the $850 range.
2. Controller - there may not be enough space for the controller and chips required to make it a 64 GB device
3. No market or diminishing market for a device above 64 GB.
1. Costs - a 64 GB unit could be cost prohibitive and boost the price of the tablet into the $850 range.
2. Controller - there may not be enough space for the controller and chips required to make it a 64 GB device
3. No market or diminishing market for a device above 64 GB.
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