Tenda AC15 Smart Dual-band Gigabit AC1900 WiFi Router – Nemo Memo

This new WiFi and Ethernet router has excellent performance at an affordable price. The physical unit is attractive, and the setup process is the quickest I’ve ever done. An included paper instruction sheet will be easy to understand for techies, and somewhat less so for ordinary people. Phone support is available, and the product carries a generous three-year warranty.

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Mobile and Online Gaming

People who are concerned with security on the internet are likely to acquire a mobile phone like iPhone or Android over a PC. This

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TechFan #256 – Bad Graphics

Owen Rubin joins Tim Robertson for a long and lively discussion on Classic Macs, Arcades, HP, Freedom of the Press, Peter Thiel and Gawker, Magic Eraser, PS4, and much more. This episode of sponsored by MacSales.com

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Creative’s iRoar Mic and Sound Blaster Roar Pro, plus (Original) Sound Blaster Roar – Nemo Memo

The versatile new iRoar Mic is a career-changing gem for educators, musicians, lecturers, and presenters everywhere. In conjunction with Creative’s Sound Blaster Roar Pro, this battery-powered Bluetooth wireless microphone fills rooms with voice and music. The audio source can be either direct via live voice, direct via external microphone into the iRoar’s AUX port, or remote using the LINE input. The microphone is on the top of the small unit, and the two ports are on the bottom.

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Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball – Review

First off a confession. I hate Apple’s Mice. They have come in all shapes and sizes over the years and they give you one for free with almost (except the Mac Mini) every desktop computer they sell. I look at them with contempt. I know there are those misguided people that like, love, or endure them, but they end up in a dusty drawer that I view with loathing each time I think about them.

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Curo Dopp Kit – Review

This ain’t your father’s Dopp Kit, you say? It may not be, but it represents the quality and attention to detail of another time. This bag is carefully made by hand in San Francisco from distressed full-grain leather with a water-resistant woven lining and meticulous stitching throughout.

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TimePorter for Apple Watch – Review

That new Apple Watch will be going on your next trip, be it business or pleasure.You will need to take along an extra band or two and the charger and perhaps even a small USB battery pack to keep the watch and phone topped off with charge power. The TimePorter for Apple Watch can do all that and more.

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OtterBox Symmetry Series Hybrid Vital Protection iPad Pro Case – Review

Since the original iPad Pro is so large, I have been using a portfolio style case similar to a laptop case to lug around my personal device. After reviewing this OtterBox case I may change my mind. This new OtterBox Symmetry Series Hybrid Vital Protection iPad Pro Case offers very good front, back, and side protection to the full size 12.9-inch iPad Pro and is still slim and reasonably light in weight. Let’s look closer at what this case is all about.

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Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7NC SonicPro High-Resolution Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation – User Report Review

These new headphones add active noise cancellation to an outstanding and award-winning over-ear model from Audio-Technica. The sound is exceptional in the midrange through the treble, with a tight and accurate bass that supports the primary frequencies above. Comfort, weight, and build quality are very good, with decent passive sound isolation when active external sound abatement isn’t necessary.

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TechFan #255 – Google IO

David and Tim discuss the news out of Google this week, including Daydream, Chrome, Due and Allo, and what it all means. Tim also decided to tweet one of his arcade machines and gives and update on that. Finally, David looks at picking up a used MacBook Air from our sponsor, OWC!

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MindShift UltraLight Dual 36L Multipurpose Camera Backpack – Review

This unusual medium-size daypack from MindShift Gear has a split personality. The included removable dedicated camera and lens with strap insert is large enough to carry a jumbo six-pack of your favorite beverage plus cold block and a few sandwiches when it’s not being used to hold your photo gear. You can use it separately or stow in in the bottom half of the UltraLight Dual 36L, with access to the insert from a side zipper. A folding trap door panel divides the interior of the main pack into two compartments, whether or not the camera/drink insert is in place.

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Cell Phone Monitoring_ A Powerful Tech or a Huge Threat

The trend of cell phone monitoring would certainly not be breathing its last anytime soon despite strong protests by privacy advocates. In fact, people from all walks of life, e.g. parents, employers, law enforcement agencies, etc., are increasingly throwing their weight behind monitoring cell phone communications and activities, believing it to be the only viable solution to certain digital threats and nuisances. On the other hand, the naysayers have a completely different take on the matter. They are refusing to acknowledge monitoring tools as anything but a threat to the concept of privacy, thus giving rise to a seemingly never-ending debate.

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FotoMagico 5 – Review

FotoMagico is much more than a slideshow presenter. With it, you can make professional presentations that include music, photos, animation, video, text, titling, beautiful transitions, and more. One of its best features is the ability to export your slideshows in an array of formats: DVD, Blu-Ray, iOS, Apple TV, YouTube, and several others. With the Pro version, you can even save a copy of your presentation as a standalone, self-playing file that doesn’t need the FotoMagico application to run. Imagine the convenience of taking your presentation to a venue on a flash drive and using their computer (running macOS X 10.10 or 10.11) to show it—no resident application required.

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