Kanex MultiSync Mini Bluetooth Keyboard – Review

Kanex designed this keyboard to be portable. It’s small, light, and includes a velvety drawstring pouch so it will be protected in your bag or briefcase. The back of the keyboard is aluminum. The black Macintosh layout keys make an unobtrusive clickety sound, and the feel is comfortably familiar. It is compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled iOS devices, Bluetooth Macs, and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation Apple TVs. The keyboard’s 300Ah Lithium-ion battery is rechargeable using the included USB to micro-USB cable. It sleeps after thirty minutes of inactivity to save power.

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TechFan #260 – Not Professional

Tons of feedback this week, which makes Tim and David very happy! Also, Freebooksy, Sony Xperia Xa, Motorola Verve Ones, Social Media proposal by the US Customs and Border Protection, Evernote, Disney cancelling Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions, and The Essential Apple Podcast.

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NEC MultiSync E245WMi 24″ Widescreen Monitor – Review

To paraphrase an old adage: One cannot be too rich, too thin, or have too much screen real estate. This is especially true for me when working in multiple applications with many windows and tool palettes. The benefits of working with a second monitor became apparent as soon as the NEC 24″ Widescreen Monitor came to life when connected to my MacBook Pro.

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Kensington Presenter Expert – Review

If you give a lot of presentations on your computer the last thing you want to do is have to flip through slides using the arrow keys on the keyboard. Wouldn’t it be better the have something that can allow you to stand away from the computer and wirelessly switch through the presentation? The Presenter Expert by Kensington might just be the tool you are looking for.

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MyMac Podcast 611: Update Upgrade

The old question pops up again. Is it better to update your Mac for a new (or newer) one or upgrade your existing one? Apple seems to be making that choice easier these days but in an odd way. Many Macs just simply can’t be upgraded at all. The Gmen talk about this serious question, but in their own way. So that means the question remains.

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Vimtag P1 Series Smart Cloud IP Camera – Review

Vimtag Smart Camera P1 Series is a 720P smart cloud camera with remote control and two-way audio for home security and monitoring. The camera can connect to WiFi directly without using a computer. It provides audio video application services which include real-time monitoring and recording storage meeting the consumer needs for monitoring elder, babies, pets and home security. The easy installation taking only minutes to complete and provided high definition video via tablet, smartphone, or computer from anywhere.

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The best apps of 2017 for iPhone.

We are all used to having our good old apps, but what about giving our phone a bit of a revamping and adding a few new applications you didn’t even know exist? In this article, we would like to help you out a little bit and provide a comprehensive list of the apps we think are the current best.

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Atelier iPad Gear Case for iPad Pro 9.7″ – Review

When I purchased my Apple Pencil to use with the new iPad Pro 9.7″, I was apprehensive about losing not only the Pencil, but the extra Pencil tip and the small Lightening port adaptor. Apple Inc., doesn’t offer any viable storage solution to keep all of the Apple Pencil and the new iPad Pro accessories in one safe place. Enter WaterField Designs; a San Francisco company that designs and manufactures stylish cases, sleeves, and bags for tech devices. Their Atelier iPad Gear Case is the perfect answer to keep your iPad Pro 9.7″ and Apple Pencil accessories in one handy place.

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Beef up your 2013-2015 MacBook Air/Pro Storage with Aura – Review

I have owned a Mid 2013 13″ MacBook Air (MBA) since 2014. I bought the MacBook Air for several reasons. I needed something light to carry since I also lug around a MacBook Pro issued to me from the company where I work. While I have a Mac Pro at home (Cheese grater version) I needed something portable so I could update my website while mobile, and quite frankly, something that would get me out of the home office. I do love working from my back porch during the summer.

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