“Tech” collection
Stay informed on the rapidly evolving world of consumer electronics, high-performance hardware, and digital innovation. This central tech hub provides a deep dive into the physical components and software ecosystems that power your modern life.
HTD Tech Briefs
View all →March 26, 2016
Solartab Review: Tablet-Size Battery Packing Power from the Sun
Review of Solartab - a tablet-sized solar portable battery charger with two USB output to allow for charging of 2 devices on the go.
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March 22, 2016
How to Upgrade a MacBook Pro/Air SSD the EASY Way – TarDisk Pear Review
How to easily upgrade a MacBook Pro/Air SSD hard drive using flash storage solutions called TarDisk Pear 2.0. Review of TarDisk Pear 2.0 & how to install.
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March 15, 2016
How to Set Up OpenVPN with NETGEAR R8500 WiFi Router for Smartphone VPN Connections
How to set up OpenVPN with the NETGEAR WiFi router on a smartphone for secure connectivity on your own private network. Discusses iOS configuration.
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March 14, 2016
Slingbox 500 Review: Placeshifting TV the Way YOU Want To
Review of the Slingbox 500 which allows you to time & place shift your cable or satellite video content so you can view on the go from a tablet/smartphone.
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March 1, 2016
Upgrading my Logo…On my Belt Buckle…Done by FosterWeld
A few years ago, FosterWeld made me a custom belt buckle with my logo. I just got the custom buckle upgraded with great results.
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February 23, 2016
“Remote” Can Describe a lot: Distance, Control, Access & Viewing
The definition of "remote" has many meanings: remote control, remote access, remote viewing. Slingbox encompasses all of these definitions.
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February 18, 2016
How to Set Up & Sync your iTunes Playlist using iCloud Music Library
How to set up and sync your iTunes playlist to automatically copy between connected devices using the iCloud Music Library
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February 17, 2016
NETGEAR’s Arlo Q Rounds Out Video Security with Wired-power HD Camera Offering [Review]
Review of the NETGEAR Arlo Q - a high-definition WiFi security camera with 2-way audio, night vision and free cloud storage. And it's powered by a wall plug!
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February 10, 2016
How to Set Up a Portable Camping Theater with the AAXA P5 Pico Projector
Camping purists may disagree with bringing tech, but here's a How-To for those who want to bring a portable camping theater using the AAXA P5 Pico Projector
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February 8, 2016
“His” or “Her” Cross Pens – A Valentine’s Day Dilemma
Cross pens provides a way to match a writing instrument with the personality and use case of the receiver, matching style with function.
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February 4, 2016
ASAP Dash Portable Battery – 0 to 100 Percent in Minutes, Not Hours
A review of the ASAP Dash, a light-weight, portable battery charger, which promises to charge in minutes to give you power for multiple device charges.
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January 25, 2016
Wink-ing Cree Connected Light Bulbs On and Off
The Cree Connected LED Light Bulb, in conjunction with the Wink Hub (or other IoT hub) allows you to save energy while also automating your home. Review of the Cree Connected LED Light Bulb.
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