Metairieman55
 
 
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 ASUS - VG245H 24” FHD 1ms FreeSync Console Gaming Monitor (Dual HDMI, VGA) - Black
ASUS - VG245H 24” FHD 1ms FreeSync Console Gaming Monitor (Dual HDMI, VGA) - Black
See more of the action with this Full HD ASUS gaming monitor. Dual HDMI ports let you connect a computer and another device without switching cords, and the quick 1 ms video response time lets you play action games in real time without lag. This ASUS gaming monitor comes with a stand for use on any flat surface.
 
#2 makes it twice as good
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5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Metairieman55
from New Orleans, LA
on October 6, 2017
One of my dual monitors went out and purchased the first ASUS to replace it. Once I got it set up with the old Viewsonic (6 yrs. old), it took me about 10 seconds to decide I was going to get the second for a matching pair. I'm not a gamer but the clarity and eye candy colors are exceptionally nice especially at this $200 price point! If you're geeky, you might need to spend more but for modest use, you can't beat them!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0556433994
My Best Buy number: 0556433994
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 NVIDIA - SHIELD TV Gaming Edition - 4K HDR Streaming Media Player with Google Assistant
NVIDIA - SHIELD TV Gaming Edition - 4K HDR Streaming Media Player with Google Assistant
Upgrade your home theater system with this NVIDIA SHIELD Android console. It lets you stream 4K HDR movies and TV shows and play hundreds of PC-quality games via GeForce NOW or Android streaming. The 16GB of internal memory stores your favorite multimedia files, and the voice search feature of this NVIDIA SHIELD Android console lets you access content immediately.
 
Excellent!
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5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Metairieman55
from New Orleans, LA
on August 11, 2017
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I piddled around with Roku, Raspberry Pi and a laptop. The Roku II I've had for a couple of years and it does the "channels" job nicely. My goal was KODI, though, and the Pi was always freezing up (reboot!) and the laptop (thin model) worked better but shutting down then reopening the lid to start her up again was getting to be a pain. You can put the Nvidia Shield TV to sleep and press any button to wake her up again. Although the Nvidia Shield TV comes in at the $200 mark, you do get a great yoke-style game control along with its simpler, smaller remote with just a few buttons but it makes life so much easier in the KODI <> scroll world. So I figured I paid $100 for the box (Roku price range} and the other $100 for the fine controls and got a lot of expand-ability (Android-based apps from Google), add a storage drive (or go for the $300 model built in!) . . . If you have a SmartTV already, you might not need any of these. If you have an HDTV just pre-Smart like mine, the Nvidia Shield TV has more horsepower to keep the stream flowing, And Nvidia has been producing top notch video cards for years so they have the tech down! If you're strapped for cash, maybe go Firestick (for KODI) or Roku. If you have the cash, Nvidia Shield TV is a better choice!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0556433994
My Best Buy number: 0556433994
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 SanDisk - Ultra Fit 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - Black/Silver
SanDisk - Ultra Fit 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - Black/Silver
This SanDisk Ultra Fit SDCZ43-032G-A46 flash drive features a generous 32GB storage capacity, so you can easily take your music, movies, photos and other files with you. The 130MB/sec. maximum read speed ensures rapid data transfer.
 
Freenas Server on 32GB!
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Metairieman55
on July 14, 2017
My Windows Home Server 2011 hit end-of-life so I switched to a Freenas config which only requires a flash drive for the OS. The 2/4/6/8 GB (or more) internal drives just store and mirror data. After a month, not a hiccup, just data served.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0556433994
My Best Buy number: 0556433994
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 SanDisk - 120GB Internal SATA Solid State Drive Plus
SanDisk - 120GB Internal SATA Solid State Drive Plus
Expand computer storage with this SanDisk solid state drive. Its 120GB of space is ideal for those who need to store multiple video files, and the shock-resistant construction withstands accidental drops. This SanDisk solid state drive has read speeds of up to 520 Mbps and write speeds of up to 180 Mbps for fast response times and quicker updating.
 
SSD is the way to go for your Operating System
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Metairieman55
on July 14, 2017
Gone are the days of 3 minute boots! If you have SATA ports on your box, buy the SSD for your Windows 10 (or other OS) and at least another conventional drive for all the data until the SSD prices fall a little bit more. Then maybe another equal size drive to mirror your data for protection. Time will tell if this SSD with its price point is a winner, but for now it's doing just fine. If it does fail, buy another and clone the new one with your back up of the old one. Your data files are untouched AND backed up on the conventional drives.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0556433994
My Best Buy number: 0556433994
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Enhance your desktop with this WD Blue Mainstream Internal Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Drive, which features a 64MB cache buffer for rapid processing speed. Ideal for use as primary drives in desktop PCs and for office applications. With a range of capacities to store photos, movies and more, there’s a drive that’s just right for you.
 
Smaller Price, Bigger Drives
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Metairieman55
on July 14, 2017
I remember the days when a 100MB hard drive was extravagant and they cost three times or more than this one! RAM was also measured in either KB or MB. Now this 2TB behemoth is one of four drives I have for my Freenas home server and it's doing the job keeping all my data redundantly safe.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0556433994
My Best Buy number: 0556433994
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 ASUS - AC Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
ASUS - AC Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
Stream media, play games online, download files, and do it all at once on multiple devices. This ASUS router will keep everyone in the house connected without interruption. Plus, you can control your home network from anywhere with the ASUS router app.
 

What VPN service can I use with this router?

You can use almost any one you choose. There is an OpenVPN page in the internal software to configure connections to your choice. It took me a while to figure it out because the ASUS instructions are not that detailed and ASUS support merely emailed me the same instructions already included in their manual(!) but trial and error got it up and running. Be mindful that the VPN affects all computers behind it. I mention it because of the nature of bank security, let's say, they don't like rotating or out-of-region IP addresses and such. You will probably have to turn off the VPN feature to connect to those types of secure sites and use the local IP address from your ISP, not the VPN.
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 ASUS - AC Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
ASUS - AC Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
Stream media, play games online, download files, and do it all at once on multiple devices. This ASUS router will keep everyone in the house connected without interruption. Plus, you can control your home network from anywhere with the ASUS router app.
 

Does this router connect to wifi, but you can use it for your computer plugging it in with ethernet or does it have its own wifi. im using this to set it up next to my computer for better connnection

Confusing question, Rudy. I think I know what you mean though. A WiFi router (and others, I might add) such as this IS the hub to the internet via your cable or phone connection, ISP. This and other models can connect to your computer either through an RJ-45 network cable and/or WiFi signal (if your computer/phone(s)) are so equipped. Most computers have the RJ-45 jack (and maybe a wireless adapter, too) to connect. Laptops TEND to have wireless built-in these days and probably an RJ-45, too. Smartphone tend to just have wireless features. So to simplify, This modem has ample connections for whatever device you probably have unless it's over 10 years old or so. But--to be quite honest--there are cheaper routers out there that will do the job for you. This one has advanced features for people who like to tinker with settings to squeeze out more bandwidth for certain tasks. It is a fine piece of equipment, nonetheless, but based on your question, it may be overkill if you haven't a clue what those features mean.
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 Logitech - M570 Wireless Trackball Mouse - Gray/Blue
Logitech - M570 Wireless Trackball Mouse - Gray/Blue
Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball Mouse: Easily use your computer for long periods of time with this trackball mouse, which allows you to precisely navigate features with minimal wrist movement. Enjoy lasting comfort thanks to the sculpted shape, which supports the curves of your hand.
 

does the M570 have linux (mint 18.3) driver support?

I have been using my M570 on both my Raspberry Pi (Raspian) and my Freenas server without a hitch. Windows has software for adjusting parameters but I just use the basic mouse for my Linux builds.
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 CORSAIR - RAPIDFIRE K70 Wired Gaming Mechanical Cherry MX Speed Switch Keyboard with RGB Backlighting
CORSAIR - RAPIDFIRE K70 Wired Gaming Mechanical Cherry MX Speed Switch Keyboard with RGB Backlighting
Light up your gameplay with this Corsair RGB RAPIDFIRE mechanical gaming keyboard, featuring LED backlit keys in multiple colors. Create a customized key set, and take the shot accurately with the fast actuation of Cherry MX Speed RGB switches. This Corsair RGB RAPIDFIRE mechanical gaming keyboard uses USB for easy connectivity.
 

I assume this keyboard does not have on-board headphone and mic jacks? I do like the volume scroll wheel with the mute button right next to it.

Actually it doesn't. It has a USB port. And you could add a Bluetooth adapter along with BT headphones, I guess.
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 SanDisk - Ultra Fit 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - Black/Silver
SanDisk - Ultra Fit 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - Black/Silver
This SanDisk Ultra Fit SDCZ43-032G-A46 flash drive features a generous 32GB storage capacity, so you can easily take your music, movies, photos and other files with you. The 130MB/sec. maximum read speed ensures rapid data transfer.
 

Does this have a hole for attaching a lanyard?

No. I wanted a "permanent" small profile unit for a server OS and it fit that bill. (Freenas requires their system be run from a thumb drive!) I haven't even removed the clear cap from the package. I might suggest one of the "full-size" units if you're plugging/unplugging constantly. I use "slide open" units for transferring data and many of those have lanyards. This one is a fine unit but best for low profile, leave-it-in uses.
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