We humans are all unique in our own way. We have different styles, voices, functions, looks, and features which all differ between one another. Strangely enough, what is also unique are computer mice. As long as it’s not a revision of a previous model, every computer mouse on the market just so happens to look a little different and offer different features. There are oblong shapes, ones that use a ball, some are meant for high speed, while others can function on glass. Since computer mice happen to be so different, we tend to become attached to a certain style…
Author: Justin Vendette
Nothing is truly free. Everywhere we go, if something is advertised as ‘Free’, there’s a good chance that somebody else is just covering the bill. The public radio is open to all and everybody can freely listen to it. Songs, news, and talk shows are all streamed right across the country and you can pick and choose your favorite stations without anybody telling you that you can’t listen to one or the other. Many of us may say that the public radio is free, but it’s really not. The radio host needs to be paid a salary, the equipment needs…
Camera equipment isn’t something that I have heavily reviewed on Tech Support Forum, but the opportunity for it is slowly growing. From point-and-shoot cameras to action-based GoPros, to slow motion photography, it always puts a smile on my face when I can capture the moment and then share it with others at a later point. Yet, what if I’m looking to record content over a long period of time? Living in Wisconsin, we have wild seasons with the winter being brutally cold and full of snow, while spring and summer can reach into the upper 90s. How cool would it…
A good friend of mine just recently moved house and he was troubled about the new house’s lack of networking cabling. His initial thought was to run new networking cable all over the house. He wanted cable access in centralized rooms, to which he could install a network switch and run more network lines. Not only did that seem like a lot of work, it was a lot of unneeded cabling for devices that already have wireless capability. My recommendation to him was to use a system that I reviewed a bit ago called eero. By using multiple bases, you…
The song ‘Going to California’ by Led Zeppelin is such a relaxing and heartwarming song that it makes you think of the positives. Then, when it’s time to feel like a total badass, ‘When the Levee Breaks’ just makes you feel like you can accomplish anything. Memories, emotions, and time are trapped into the music we listen to and I’m not sure we could function without it. Music speaks to us and helps us progress as a society. If we were in a classroom where I asked those to raise their hands if they listen to music while working, I…
Just the other day, I was at a popular bike racing event and when one of the fans had the opportunity to do a ride-along, he put on his helmet and then attached an action camera to it. I never got to see the footage of the ride-along, but it dawned on me that it had to have looked fantastic. Small and durable action cameras have really picked up in popularity with the assistance of YouTube and the ability to share your action recordings with millions of people. The most notable action camera used among YouTubers is the GoPro. GoPro…
In a recent review, I took a look at a computer that is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. That same company even makes computers small enough to fit inside an HDMI stick that plugs directly into a TV. With computers becoming portable and tablet sales back on the rise, typing on small or far away screens isn’t always the ideal situation. In fact, sitting at a table or desk with your fingers cramped on a tight keyboard can cause strain on your hands and even your neck if you need to look at a flat…
It was three years ago that I reviewed the original BlackVue DR600GW-HD in-car dash camera. It was an interesting time, because when I wrote that review dash cameras were really beginning to pick up in popularity. The proof of concept for a dash camera is easily explained. In the United States, the person who has frontal car damage is almost always given the blame. Yet, the person with frontal car damage isn’t always at fault. There have been countless close calls in my driving life where people pull out in front of me, cut me off, or nearly accidently backup…
In most magic-inspired fictions, the wizard uses a wand or magic-infused weapon to cast their spells. It’s their own words and magic that casts the spells, but without a wand, they are essentially powerless. In modern times, we lack the power of magic, but we do have the power to control things. Instead of a magic-infused wand, we use internet-enabled devices that send commands to our receiving devices. It may not be the same as the magic in movies, but to somebody born a century ago, it may as well be magic. Most of us will be familiar with how…
I used to be an avid reviewer of portable battery banks because of their unique design aspects. Some would have flashlights, others could start a car, and there was even a couple that could charge a smartphone seven times over. However, as the reviews continued on, I began to notice that once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. You can still find them on Tech Support Forum, but battery banks aren’t quite nearly as exciting as a new smartphone review or similar product. While I may have slowed down the reviews on battery banks, there are a few new…