“Hardware” collection
Explore the physical components and high-performance peripherals that power the modern digital environment. This category features rigorous testing of computing hardware, advanced power solutions, and durable equipment built for demanding tech enthusiasts.
HTD Tech Briefs
View all →May 31, 2017
Getting Rid of Annoying Flying Pests Outside with Dynatrap – Review
Review of the Dynatrap DT2000XL which uses a 3-way method to attract, capture, and kill flying insects like mosquitoes, moths, wasps, flies, & other pests.
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May 23, 2017
A Real-World Pixie That Helps You Find Your Stuff – Pixie Point Review
Review of Pixie, Pixie App, and Pixie Point location system which uses Bluetooth & a fun, Augmented Reality location system to find lost Pixie-tagged items.
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May 10, 2017
April Showers Bring May Allergies – Blueair Air View Brings Air Insights
Blueair is working hard to increase awareness outside of the house with Air View. This complements its air quality monitoring and purification solutions it has for inside the house. Breathing can get just a little bit easier!
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April 26, 2017
6 Tips to a More Enjoyable & Energy-Efficient Swimming Pool
If you want a more energy-efficient and enjoyable residential swimming pool, here are six tips you can do to achieve that.
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April 22, 2017
Amplifying Your Mesh Network with AmpliFi HD WiFi Mesh Router – Review
Review of the AmpliFi HD Mesh WiFi router that enables you to easily blanked all corners of your home or business. Elegant design & easy-to-use interface.
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April 4, 2017
The Dyson V8 Absolute Vacuum Really “Sucks”…Dirt Off of the Floor – Review
Review of the Dyson V8 Absolute, a portable, powerful, lightweight, cordless vacuum that has massive "sucking" power to clean hard floor & carpets.
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March 28, 2017
Bring the Bass, Bluetooth & Bamboo! Review of ARCHEER A320 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Review of the ARCHEER A320 portable Bluetooth speaker - it has an elegant bamboo front and back, and for such a small portable speaker, a solid bass!
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March 7, 2017
Want a True “Smart Home”? The Sense Power Monitor Gives You Energy Insights Using Machine Learning
As it monitors your home energy consumption by device, the Sense power monitor uses Machine Learning to discover electrical devices magically.
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March 5, 2017
What is a Mesh WiFi Network & How Does the NETGEAR Orbi Do It Better? (Review)
Mesh WiFi networks are hot right now. This review of the NETGEAR Orbi talks about different ways to extend your WiFi network using Mesh networking.
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January 19, 2017
Kanex GoPower Watch Battery Charger Lets You Leave the Cable at Home
The Kanex GoPower Watch is a portable battery charging solution for the Apple Watch and smart devices letting you leave a specialized cable at home.
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December 20, 2016
HighTechDad’s 2016 Tech & Gadget Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for gadgets & gizmos for the holidays? The HighTechDad 2106 Tech & Gadget Holiday Gift Guide is available to help you find that perfect gift!
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December 19, 2016
True Wire-Cutting: Qi Enables Cordless Charging Solutions
Qi is a wireless charging standard by the Wireless Power Consortium. Learn how Qi integrates into a lifestyle with a variety of wireless charging options.
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