BobH
 
 
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    March 1, 2019
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This NETGEAR Gigabit unmanaged switch helps businesses cost effectively expand their network to Gigabit speeds and high port counts. The GS105 switch comes with 5 Gigabit copper ports in a desktop metal case and is wall-mountable. This switch is energy-efficient, built to last, and rigorously tested to provide the reliability businesses need. 802.1p traffic prioritization and jumbo frame support allow for seamless integration with sophisticated networks.
 
basic, solid unit
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Needed to add to an existing home network to hardwire some smart-home controllers. Solid as always from Netgear.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
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Length of ownership: 23
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 Batman: The Movie [Blu-ray] [1966]
Batman: The Movie [Blu-ray] [1966]
 
Fun story from simpler times
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on January 1, 2021
The classic, campy Adam West Batman from the 60s. Picked this up to show the kids given the recent grimdark movies. RIP, Bright Night.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Insignia™ - NS-PNK8001 Full-size Wired USB Keyboard - Black
Insignia™ - NS-PNK8001 Full-size Wired USB Keyboard - Black
Easily control your computer or laptop with this Insignia wired keyboard. It includes a full-size number pad so that you can quickly input data, and a row of flexible function keys ensures easy operation of your device. The USB connection that comes with this Insignia wired keyboard makes it simple to install.
 
oops, replace after spill
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Quick replacement after a spill, actually hard to find a basic keyboard anymore. Glad BB had this on the shelf at our local store.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
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Length of ownership: 30
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Type comfortably and navigate the Web with ease using your Microsoft Surface Pro. Well-spaced, backlit keys and a large trackpad make it simple to input data or type up notes, even in dim lighting. The Surface Pro Type Cover adjusts to virtually any angle and clicks easily into place, transforming your Surface Pro from tablet to laptop.
 
quick replace after oops
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Quick replacement for our HS senior after a coffee spill. Glad BB had them on the shelf to grab before school started back.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
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Length of ownership: 2
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Find a reliable storage solution for large files with this WD easystore external desktop hard drive. The USB 3.0 interface and backward-compatibility with USB 2.0 offer broad connectivity, while the automatic backup solution reduces the risk of data loss. This WD easystore external desktop hard drive features a 14TB capacity to provide ample space for videos and photos.
 
good update for media stirage
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Excellent way to combine a bunch of small HDDs that had piled up over the years. Just worked on plugging in.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
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Length of ownership: 30
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 HP - Pavilion x360 2-in-1 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD
HP - Pavilion x360 2-in-1 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD
Streaming, chatting, and getting things done is way more fun when you find your perfect position. Flex, bend and flip from anywhere with a 360-degree hinge and long lasting battery life.
 
great update
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Had to replace an MS Surface where the screen crackled out from overheating, every just worked. Would recommend as a good full HD screen MAINTAINABLE laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
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Length of ownership: 28
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 OtterBox - Symmetry Series Case for Samsung Galaxy S10e - Stardust
OtterBox - Symmetry Series Case for Samsung Galaxy S10e - Stardust
Help keep your device clean and damage-free with this OtterBox Symmetry Samsung Galaxy S10e clear case. The slender design is great for carrying devices in pockets or purses. This OtterBox Symmetry Samsung Galaxy S10e clear case features dual-material construction to provide the shock absorption and cushion needed to protect against impacts.
 
good protection
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Excellent protection for my kid's phone. Simple install. Would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
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Length of ownership: 10
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 NETGEAR - Nighthawk X4 AC2200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender - White
NETGEAR - Nighthawk X4 AC2200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender - White
Extend your existing Wi-Fi with Nighthawk X4 AC2200 Wi-Fi Mesh Extender, and get the speeds that you pay for throughout your home. This Mesh Extender improves coverage and works with your home Wi-Fi to create a powerful Wi-Fi System. Includes Mesh features like Smart Roaming and One Wi-Fi Name. Easily connect all your smart home devices to one network, no new Wi-Fi names and passwords needed. Move from room-to-room while streaming video on your mobile device without any interruptions. Other powerful features like MU-MIMO and Smart Connect ensure every device is assigned the fastest available Wi-Fi connection. Easy setup with a touch of a button. Boost your Wi-Fi to the extreme with this Nighthawk X4 Wall-plug Wi-Fi Mesh Extender. Works with your existing Wi-Fi router, gateway, or ISP provided gateway.NOTE: Firmware upgrade & factory reset required to unlock Mesh Wi-Fi features.
 
upgrade for streaming service
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Replaced older Netgear extender to get a bit more bandwidth in the back of the house. 15 min to configure, switched out and nearly twice the bandwidth.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: true
Length of ownership: 2
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Chromecast with Google TV brings you the entertainment you love, in up to 4K HDR.* Get personal recommendations from your subscriptions - all in one place. No jumping between apps to decide what to watch. Watch content from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, Apple TV app, Peacock, HBO Max and many more.**
 
dumped the dish and went streaming
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Perfect streamer replacement for cable & satellite television. Dumped DIRECTLY and went with Hulu Live through this, easy interface.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
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 WITHit - Band Kit for Samsung Galaxy Watch 46mm, Gear S3, Gear S3 Frontier, and Fossil Sport - Woven Black/Bluestone/Black
WITHit - Band Kit for Samsung Galaxy Watch 46mm, Gear S3, Gear S3 Frontier, and Fossil Sport - Woven Black/Bluestone/Black
Add comfort and style to your Fossil Explorist HR Gen 4, Fossil Sport (43mm), Samsung Galaxy Watch 46mm, Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, Samsung Gear S3 Classic or Samsung Gear S3 Frontier with these soft WITHit smartwatch bands. The woven silicone offers breathability, and the adjustable design lets you select the best fit. A stainless steel buckle keeps your watch securely on your wrist. These WITHit smartwatch bands have easy-release connectors for simple changing.
 
good replacement
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Band on my S3 Frontier gave out, needed a replacement. This went on easily and is comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
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This NETGEAR Gigabit unmanaged switch helps businesses cost effectively expand their network to Gigabit speeds and high port counts. The GS105 switch comes with 5 Gigabit copper ports in a desktop metal case and is wall-mountable. This switch is energy-efficient, built to last, and rigorously tested to provide the reliability businesses need. 802.1p traffic prioritization and jumbo frame support allow for seamless integration with sophisticated networks.
 

I have one Ethernet connection on the back of my ARRIS SURFboard Modem and I need two. what can I do to add the 2nd Ethernet Connection?

Connect the one ether port to a small unmanaged switch then plug the devices into it
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Organize needed peripherals with this Microsoft USB-C travel hub. The HDMI ports support 4K monitors for enhanced performance, while the USB ports let you connect and charge your wireless mouse, keyboard and other accessories. This black Microsoft USB-C travel hub works seamlessly with PC systems and all Surface laptops for increased compatibility.
 

With the hub plugged into my Surface Pro 3, can I simultaneously operate a second screen monitor, plug into a network, and access files on a thumb drive?

the hub gives you HDMI and VGA video ports for the monitor, a GigE RJ-45 jack and two USB ports, one C-type and one A-type, so yes you could plug in your thumbdrive.
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Organize needed peripherals with this Microsoft USB-C travel hub. The HDMI ports support 4K monitors for enhanced performance, while the USB ports let you connect and charge your wireless mouse, keyboard and other accessories. This black Microsoft USB-C travel hub works seamlessly with PC systems and all Surface laptops for increased compatibility.
 

If I plug a USB-C 100W PD 3.0 charger into the USB-C receptacle on the hub, will it charge laptop battery? If so, at what max charge rate for Go, Go2, Book2, Book3, Laptop 3, Pro7, ProX - i.e. how much power is reserved for the hub vs passed-through?

specs page on the Microsoft site says: 1 USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2 port (10 Gbps data transfers and pass-through accessory charging) NOTE: Supports compatible accessory charging. Does NOT support laptop charging. (emphasis added)

You might want to try a different USB-C hub with PD ports (I believe you need 3A@15V for Surface) and a third-party USB-C to Surface Connect cable
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 WD - easystore 12TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
WD - easystore 12TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Back up files and expand your computer's storage with this 12TB Western Digital easystore desktop drive. The USB 3.0 technology quickly reads and writes data, and compatibility with USB 2.0 ports lets you connect to older devices. This Western Digital easystore desktop drive includes preloaded software, so you can easily schedule automatic backups on Windows PCs.
 

Can this be a networked drive accessible from multiple machines on same WiFi?

This just has USB off the back, you'd need something like a RasPi to connect it to and advertise it onto your network.
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 WD - easystore 12TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
WD - easystore 12TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Back up files and expand your computer's storage with this 12TB Western Digital easystore desktop drive. The USB 3.0 technology quickly reads and writes data, and compatibility with USB 2.0 ports lets you connect to older devices. This Western Digital easystore desktop drive includes preloaded software, so you can easily schedule automatic backups on Windows PCs.
 

Can this drive be partitioned with each partition having a different file systems? Does this drive come with the software to do?

Doing that now, with both EXT4 and FAT32 partitions. You need disk software that can handle a GPT drive
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 WD - easystore 12TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
WD - easystore 12TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Back up files and expand your computer's storage with this 12TB Western Digital easystore desktop drive. The USB 3.0 technology quickly reads and writes data, and compatibility with USB 2.0 ports lets you connect to older devices. This Western Digital easystore desktop drive includes preloaded software, so you can easily schedule automatic backups on Windows PCs.
 

Can I attach this to my 4TB My Cloud to increase the storage capacity? I currently have a 5TB Easystore portable drive connected to MY Cloud but will need much more space. The shared contents are streamed to a WDTV box.

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Should work fine if the smaller Easystore has worked for you. That WDTV box is old though, you might want to look at something like a Roku to plug it into...
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 Dynex™ - 6' 4K Ultra HD HDMI Cable - Black
Dynex™ - 6' 4K Ultra HD HDMI Cable - Black
Only @ Best BuyConnect your audio-visual components with this Dynex HDMI cable, and enjoy a theater experience in your home. The 6-foot cable offers enough room for hookup, and triple-layer shielding keeps interference out of video and audio transfers. This Dynex HDMI cable supports resolutions up to 4K UltraHD, giving you an amazing lifelike experience.
 

I'm using HP ZBook G5 laptop with HDMI 2.0 and Samsung monitor(S24F350FH, it may have HDMI1.4). Would you confirm the " Dynex™ - 6' 4K Ultra HD HDMI Cable - Black " is well operated when it will be connected between both items?

Should be fine for this, have the dock for my work laptop (HP G5) running with this.
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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.
 

Primary HD

I can install Windows 7 or higher OS and make this a bootable drive, right?
Absolutely capable of being your boot drive
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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.
 

What r pm does this drive spin at?

Spec shows this as a 5400 RPM drive, so if you're out for performance this is probably not enough.
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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.
 

Hey look I been trying to shop around for a internal hard drive for my ps4 I need more specs is this a 7mm thick or a 12mm

Afraid this is a 3.5" drive so not appropriate for this, you want a 2.5" SSD for Playstation
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