Best Computer Memory Card Accessories
- Data transfer rates are subject to the speed of the memory card itself and your computer's USB ports. With the Uspeed USB 3.0 Card Reader, you can fully enjoy the transfer rates of current high speed cards formats including SDXC, Micro SDXC, high-speed CF(UDMA), UHS-I, and high-speed MS (HX). Wave goodbye to First World tech woes, like low batteries and limited ports, and say hello to an easier, smarter life. Founded by a group of spirited Google grads, Anker is a multinational team of techies. We approach all angles from a user's perspective, starting with affordable, high-quality materials and ending with satisfaction. Fully powered via your USB port — no additional power supply required.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I don't use SD or MicroSD cards much any more like I did in college, but when my girlfriend's Android freaked out and corrupted her entire Micro SD card (I think that's what it was), I told her to let me borrow it. Using this card reader, I was able to plug her Micro SD into my computer, and, with the card still in the reader, ran a data recovery program that rebuilt all her photos that weren't corrupted. Like I said, I don't use card readers very often any more, but this is one of those things that I feel like everyone should have in case of an emergency, like needing to download photos after a digital camera's computer cable is lost, or when you need to get files off an Android."
"Very nice card reader."
"Great idea."
"I bought this based off other good reviews, being as I wouldn't have normally picked it out myself because it seemed too cheap to be good."
"This is a small USB device that will accept both an SD card and a Micro SD card without an adapter."
"Purchased in tandem with a PNY card for my wife's new camera, works just as you'd expect for data transfer."
"The side SD ports cause the SD card to interfere with the USB port next to it."
"The first time I used it it seemed fine, it read the card and was able to pull access my photo's."
iPhone and iPad Bone View Trail Camera Viewer for Apple iPhone & iPad, View Photos and Videos from any Wildlife Scouting Game Cam on Smartphone, SD & Micro SD Memory Card Reader for Deer Hunters. Works with any Apple iPhone or iPad - includes Free extender adapter to fit most phone cases.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Product works great."
"This is an amazing product."
"I highly recommend this product for SD card viewing by cell phone, iPad, iPhone or any tablet."
"I recommend this product to everyone who wants to view their SD card in the field."
"I had bought this for my husband so he could easily check his game camera while waiting in the tree stand."
"Husband loves this for the woods to check deer camera."
"This is handy for viewing trail camera card on the iPad."
"it also come with an adapter to extend the device to compensate for phone/pad cases like the Life Proof."
Saicoo® - Smart companion for your life CAC smart card reader is an easy-to-install USB device suited for all contact smart card operations like online-banking or digital signature applications. - Can be used for CAC (Common Access Card), Government ID, National ID. - For all contact smart card operations like online-banking or digital signature applications: ActivClient, AKO, OWA, DKO, JKO, NKO, BOL, GKO, Marinenet, AF Portal, Pure Edge Viewer, ApproveIt, DCO, DTS, LPS, Disa Enterprise Email etc. - Compatible with a wide variety of smart card operations for digital authentication and security, Network ATM transfer, payment, balance inquiries, Tax, water, electricity payment, Credit card bill payment, cash card payment. DOD Military CAC USB Smart Card Reader for Government ID, National ID, ActivClient, AKO, OWA, DKO, JKO, NKO, BOL, GKO, Marinenet, AF Portal, Pure Edge Viewer, ApproveIt, DCO, DTS, LPS, Disa Enterprise Email etc.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Works great most the time, but sometimes confuses my USB ports on startup, and doesn't work anymore."
"Also despite having it into a USB 3.0 port directly on my motherboard, I noted that my transfer speeds dropped in half while trying to transfer from 2 cards at the same time."
"When I plugged mine into the usb port the light did not come on and when I inserted my CAC card the red light came on."
"When my SD card slot on my MAC decided to malfunction and eat my SD cards, I bought this so I could view my photos."
"used Windows media player, and at first viewed the files on the card, then deleted the video's I had on the SD card. I had just gotten a pair of GBeatz BT Headphones with a built in MP3 player for review that utilizes an SD card. I can use this for my Video camera as well."
"The problem was that given the placement of my computer, I am constantly bumping it with my elbow and eventually, it broke."
"I needed more SD card slots to move pictures to my computer."
"(Raspberry pi -> Amazon powered USB hub -> seven MicroSD card readers)."
Best Computer Memory Card Adapters
Super Speed on Data Transfer. Support super faster data transfer up to 5Gbps through USB 3.0 interface -10X faster than USB 2.0, transfer HD movies or files in just seconds. Card Slot Compatibility. *SD slot:SDXC/SDHC/SD/Extreme I III SD/Ultra II SD/MMC. *Micro SD/TF slot: Micro SD/TF/Micro SDXC/Micro SDHC/UHS-I. *CF slot: CF I 3.0/4.0 /Extreme I III CF/Ultra II CF/HS CF/XS-XS CF/CF Elite Pro/ CF Pro/CF Pro II. One Reader for Multi Cards: Ugreen USB Card Reader is designed with 4 card slots: SD, Micro SD, CF, MS slots and USB 3.0 connector, which allow you to read and transfer data the most popular flash media on the computer, laptop, tablet through USB 3.0 interface, including SDXC/SDHC/SD/Extreme I III SD/Ultra II SD/MMC/RS-MMC or Micro SD/TF/Micro SDXC/Micro SDHC/UHS-I or CF I 3.0/4.0 /Extreme I III CF/Ultra II CF/HS CF/XS-XS CF/CF Elite Pro/ CF Pro/CF Pro II or MS/MS PRO/MS PRO-HG/MS XC DUO. Super Speed&High Capacity: Ugreen USB Memory Card Reader support SD/Micro SD card up to 512G and allows super fast data transfer up to 5Gbps - 10X faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbps), which allows you to transfer HD movies or files in just seconds, when your host is equipped with USB 3.0 port.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have several devices with the Sony memory stick (short & long) and needed a dependable reader."
"I bought this after one of my cheaper card readers had failed on me- assuming it was because I began to use larger CF cards (32 GB) and it was just unable to read that kind of size, and when it did, it would create glitches on my images."
"My desktop computer has no card reader."
"My compact flash card will transfer to my computer and then over ethernet at 650Mb/s."
"finally able to take pics again and send them by email with this tool."
"New laptop with no optical drive or card reader."
"I like that this unit isn't bulky and not super about branding so it doesn't ruin my set up."
"Works great and very fast."
Best Computer Memory Card Cases
The SD Card Storage Case is secure storage for your memory cards done the Pelican way. Stores 12 SD cards, 6 mini SD cards and 6 micro SD cards*.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The case is sturdy and has provided adequate protection for the cards for daily storage and for travelling."
"I purchased my first two Pelican 0915 SD Card cases back in November 2012 from Amazon and with my ever growing number of SD cards, I found myself purchasing another one just recently, in January 2014. Storing 12 SD cards in one case may seem like a bit much, but you don't really have to store 12 SD cards in the case. When I didn't have more than 12 cards, I would designate one side of the Pelican case for "Empty/Formatted Cards" and the other side would be designated for "Used Cards.""
"I bought the "ESUMIC Colorful Multi-Purpose PU Spring Keychains Clasp Flexible Coiled Tether Lanyard Stretchy Cable Cord" package and attached one of those to it, where I'll clip it to something like a camera bag, helmet bag, etc."
"I have been using a Pelican SD card case for years. The new case is great, except the plastic seems a little cheaper than my original case."
"Such a brilliant case for your SD cards."
"It has a grey closed cell foam insert liner that's designed to absorb shock and protect the memory cards, and it has a sturdy water-resistant polycarbonate housing with a water resistant seal. Not noted on the product page, Pelican offers a lifetime guarantee on these, and they are a good way to protect your investment in memory cards."
"The foam holds Micro-, Mini-, and standard SD cards securely, contrary to what I'd been led to believe by other reviews."
Best Computer Memory Card Readers
- Data transfer rates are subject to the speed of the memory card itself and your computer's USB ports. With the Uspeed USB 3.0 Card Reader, you can fully enjoy the transfer rates of current high speed cards formats including SDXC, Micro SDXC, high-speed CF(UDMA), UHS-I, and high-speed MS (HX). Wave goodbye to First World tech woes, like low batteries and limited ports, and say hello to an easier, smarter life. Founded by a group of spirited Google grads, Anker is a multinational team of techies. We approach all angles from a user's perspective, starting with affordable, high-quality materials and ending with satisfaction. Fully powered via your USB port — no additional power supply required.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I don't use SD or MicroSD cards much any more like I did in college, but when my girlfriend's Android freaked out and corrupted her entire Micro SD card (I think that's what it was), I told her to let me borrow it. Using this card reader, I was able to plug her Micro SD into my computer, and, with the card still in the reader, ran a data recovery program that rebuilt all her photos that weren't corrupted. Like I said, I don't use card readers very often any more, but this is one of those things that I feel like everyone should have in case of an emergency, like needing to download photos after a digital camera's computer cable is lost, or when you need to get files off an Android."
"I didn't have a way to view the video that was recorded from my drone and mini-camera and this worked perfectly to view on my desktop computer."
"Very nice card reader."
"There are some Windows 10 issues affecting a certain family of built-in laptop readers and this is the perfect workaround for getting things off the camera and into the computer."
"Great idea."
"This is great, My grandsons liked it so much I had to buy extras for them to take to camp so they could see the pictures from their game cameras on their phones."
"I bought this based off other good reviews, being as I wouldn't have normally picked it out myself because it seemed too cheap to be good."
"This is a small USB device that will accept both an SD card and a Micro SD card without an adapter."
Best Computer Monitor Accessories
Recently upgraded design with added features such as removable VESA plates and more Features: - Tilt: -15 to +15 degree - Swivel: 360 degree - Rotate: 360 degree - Height adjustable - Ultra heavy duty "C" clamp - Integrated cable management system - Monitor can be installed either in portrait or landscape shape - Fully adjustable arms - Vesa Standard: VESA 75 (hole pattern: 75 x 75 mm), VESA 100 (hole pattern: 100 x 100 mm) - Center Post is 18" tall and the mounting brackets are exactly 29" on center (apart), please see product diagram for further details. INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT – Keep your power and AV cables clean and organized with detachable cable clips on the arms and center pole.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This weekend I drilled a hole in the top portion of the desk and attached the mount using the 4” grommet. When I ordered the mount, I didn’t realize that the 4” grommet would work for passing it through a desk with a hole in it. It has allowed me to have the left monitor arm fully extended and then the right one it adjusted to be next to it. My opinions are solely mine and are NOT influenced by anything other than the QUALITY and PERFORMANCE of this particular product."
"The clamp and pole are quite a bit heavier than you'd imagine looking at the picture. I opened this late at night after the kids were asleep excited to get everything mounted, only to find the bolt that clamps the arms onto the pole wasn't included. Unfortunately, because I opened it so late, there was nothing I could do and had to let everything sit in a pile until the next morning when I could run to the hardware store to get a bolt."
"But, the top shelf of the standing desk was holding my monitors, and that space was completely wasted. I bought this mount, hesitant and the monitors belong to my company and I didn't want to risk them on something that might fail."
"My desk is not a big computer desk and I used the attachment to mount it on the table (not through the table). Also easy to put your monitors on it."
"I own two 24" monitors and although the arms, pole and desk mount work about as I would expect, the rotation design is pretty bad. If a speck of dust hits the top part on the left or right side of one of the monitors, or your cat's tail brushes the monitor, the entire monitor begins to rotate (see provided picture)."
Best Computer Hard Drive Accessories
Compact case to store or transport medium and larger portable hard drives.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have several of these case to carry my WD My Passport external HD while travelling."
"There are many good reviews about this product, so I added few photos for you to look at it. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase, and it is well worth the five stars rating!"
"I purchased the "regular" size as the description seems to state that it fits the Seagate Slim drives. If you own the Seagate Slim, the "My Passport" version is the one that will fit, not the regular one."
"The case is good, fits perfectly with Seagate Backup Plus."
"My only note on this is I would say it should be referred to as a "rigid" case and not a "hard" case."
"Very small and light weight but seems to have good quality."
"This case will fit most 1-2 TB (regular and slim) external hard drives—. Just check the measurements of your hard drive and compare it to the measurements provided for this case."
"Case itself is not hard enough to withstand an impact in case if it falls with a drive inside."
Best Computer Scanner Accessories
Compatible Form 100 Questions Total 50 per Side. 2 Sided Form Dimensions: 4.25"x11" with stack alignment notch.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was a little worried they wouldn't work, but I worried for nothing."
"Only downside, they came alone in a huge box when they could have been put in an envelope and fit in my post box."
"But since I'm usually only required to fill out my name and the date, the fact that this sheet doesn't have a space for section number isn't too important."
"The school doesn't furnish them any more, but I am not gonna stay until 6 p.m. everyday grading papers by hand when this "old" technology works great for me."
"I bought 125 of these so that my high school students could take their final exams (since the district didn't have testing forms)."
"I bought these for my students because the bookstore charges $1.25 for a pack of five."
"I'm not sure if I got a bad batch, but I've already had 4 or 5 forms that mysteriously refused to scan, necessitating hand grading."
"They are not only made of great material, but they are less expensive the purchasing them from school."
Best Computer Audio & Video Accessories
Designed for an excellent listening experience, Mpow Bluetooth headset with CSR chip and around-ear cushion design can provide robust, immersive and Hi-fidelity sound. The Bluetooth headset can easily and quickly connect with smartphones, tablets, TVs and other Bluetooth devices within 33 feet, bringing you crystal clear sound effect. In the wireless mode: With a built-in 420mAh battery which provides 13 hours' continuous wireless playback and let you get rid of the tangled cables on the move; In the wired mode: Used as a wired headphone with an audio cable. 1x Mpow Bluetooth Headset. 1x 3.5mm Audio Cable. 1x USB Charging Cable. 1x Packing Bag. 1x User Manual. The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. Gentle Reminder: Depending on your head/ear size/shape, it may be a little tight(feels like“on ear”) for someone to wear which is designed to avoid sound leakage. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
"Need a nice value bluetooth headphones with durability, good sound quality, & can be wireless OR wired? while also testing the ability for folding the headphones (worked great, very solid feeling). 2) Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and pair the MPOW headphones / connect. 4) Operate the headphones (connected and streaming from your BT-enabled phone) for 10 hours continuous streaming and wired mode (using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable) along with conducting a test phone call. I turned on the headphones (the headphones provide an initial. "powering on" along withe a "not paired" audio cue), then paired the device and connected by phone using Bluetooth (yet another audio cue "phone 1 connected"). I next disconnected from bluetooth and attempted to test wired connection using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable that was supplied by MPOW to connect to my phone's headphone jack. I've done a test with the headphones running while streaming music using bluetooth, my test ended after 10 hours and it was still running! *Conclusion*. This MPOW Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear delivers in what they said this device could do. Mpow Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headset, Foldable, Soft Memory-Protein Earmuffs, w/ Built-in Mic and Wired Mode for PC/ Cell Phones/ TV."
Best Computer Printer Parts & Accessories
Durable metal construction ensures long lasting use; flat clinch stapling operation forms staples flat on the back of the bottom sheet so that many stapled items can be neatly stacked without toppling over.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You need to follow it through until the entire staple closes with a second click, and then you'll get a perfect staple every time. I have a feeling people who get jammed staples is because they didn't staple all the way through, like mentioned above. I have used both generic staples (though it's still Swingline branded) and premium SF.3 staples and I have no problem with either."
"The old one was softer touch but jammed; this is softer touch than traditional staplers."
"This stapler is one of the easiest staplers to use I have ever encountered."
"I can't test anything over 25-sheets with the staples I bought because the staples have a stated capacity of 25 sheets. UPDATE 10/10/2016: This actually works on 47 sheets even with the Optima staples, which claims 25 sheets capacity (Swingline Staples, Optima Premium, 0.25 Inch Leg Length, 210 per Strip, 3,750 Staples per Box (S7035556))."
"Every day when I showed up to work in the afternoon I'd have to play scavenger hunt in order to find it."
"This is the best little desk stapler I've ever owned."
"bought this for myself because my stupid government job wouldn't buy me a high capacity stapler. Good thing too because I take it to and from work with me and use it equally at work and at home... some of my syllabi are 30+ pages and a regular stapler would never have worked for those."
"I print out scientific papers and they tend to be thick and this little and mighty stapler does the job very well. Donate the old one so we don’t end up with a bunch of Stanley Bostitch staplers in the land fields."
Best Computer Keyboards, Mice & Accessories
With extra controls at your fingertips, M510 lets you browse the web, flip through photo albums and navigate documents faster and easier. 2-year battery life practically eliminates the need to replace batteries Battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After doing a deep dive for some information, the internet scholars on a couple first-page forums have confirmed a few facts for me. Laser sensors have inherent issues - some complaints on the old 510 were that it exhibited cursor stutters, jitters, and shakes - and the modified design is likely to address those concerns. Fortunately, the folks at Logitech seem to be pragmatists and have figured that, while they took away some of the super-awesome DPI's, the mouse actually performs more satisfactorily during real-world use. I almost didn't even open the packaging because I thought it was counterfeit, so my first time using it was littered with skepticism."
"The new 2nd generation M510 uses a "laser grade" optical sensor whereas the 1st generation M510 used an actual laser sensor."
"This one is only a couple months old (a replacement through Amazon for another purchased one), and will no longer accept a left-click input (and will actually randomly toss in its own). Logitech makes great products, ordinarily, but I cannot recommend a model that has malfunctioned on me three times--especially since it's failed in roughly the same way all three times."
Best Computer Video Projector Accessories
Homegear screens are made from an engineered three layer construction consisting of: a black PVC back, a terylene fabric middle layer and a matte white PVC top layer. Screen Material. High contrast 1.3 gain screen that is washable with soap and water. 1" black masking borders to enhance picture contrast. 160° viewing angle perfect for residential or commercial use. 3 layer black backed screen which eliminates light penetration and produces top quality color reproduction. Static resistant, fire retardant, mildew resistant. High contrast 1.3 gain screen that is washable with soap and water, 1" black masking borders to enhance picture contrast, 160° viewing angle perfect for residential or commercial use, 3 layer black backed screen which eliminates light penetration and produces top quality color reproduction, Static resistant, fire retardant, mildew resistant.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Also, the ad for this screen states it has an IR control-- it does not. I found out that there are indeed two adjustment knobs on the screen that will change the travel distance of the screen both in the up and down direction. Lower the screen a bit using the control box button, press the stop button and then raise it back up. When it stop turn the control, and as you do the screen will either raise or lower (depending on which way you turn the wrench) a small amount. To adjust the down direction you do the same procedure using the other control adjustment...you simple lower the screen all the way using the control box and then make the fine adjustment by turning the control knob using the wrench. UPDATE: 4/22/15. As I posted in my original review I was a little disapointed when I discovered that the projector remote was RF (radio frequency) controlled and not IR (infrared) controlled as stated in the ad. This is only because I use a Harmony remote to easily control all my AV gear with a simple click of the remote, and it only works with IR controlled device. Having an extra remote to simply raise and lower the screen really bugged me, since most all my home is automated to some degree and I also wanted the projector screen to be included in that category. Since the Homegear screen also has a manual control box that can be used to raise and lower the screen it seemed possible to wire in the MK-161 to the Homegear control box to simulate actually pressing the keys when the relay closed to raise and lower the screen. The next perfect thing was that the Harmony already knew about the MK-161in it's database, so it was easy to add the codes to my remote and then add the device into my Harmony activities so that everytime I selected "watch a movie" on the remote it would send the IR codes to the MK-161, which in turn would pulse the appropriate relay and manually make the switch in the Homegear control box temporarily close-- the same was if I had pressed the actual button on the control box. I ended up putting the MK-161 in a project and mounting next to the Homegear control box and you'd think it actually came with the screen. UPDATE: 5/3/16. It's been over a year now and I just wanted to follow-up and let everyone know that the screen, projector and MK-161 control box is still working flawlessly."
"From what I can tell, this screen is nearly identical (or perhaps entirely identical) in terms of the quality of image you'd get compared to the brand names that are offered at two or three times the price."
"The screen arrived in a timely manner, opened the package immediately and discovered 3 different bents and dents as it was mentioned by other buyers as well ( I was feeling lucky when ordering) - So, i am installing it and will be covering it in a box to make if a hidden screen so I did not make a big deal out of it - the outter part is thin metal and you will mostly like have them too, but the bend and dents do not affect the operation."
"Today, while closing, a loose wire connecting the motors (inside the housing) got all tangled up with the screen, choking up the mechanism and preventing it from functioning. I didn't expect this and had windows in the way, so I ended up having to suspend it from the ceiling, dropping it a couple feet using 2' pipes and flanges from home depot."
"So you have a choice to make with this screen: either mount your screen so the case off center or mount is so that the case is centered but the screen is off center when rolled down."
Best Computer Security Cables
Patented T-bar locking mechanism and super-strong carbon tempered steel cable provide maximum protection that attaches to the standard Kensington security slot found in 99% of notebooks, and many flat panel monitors, desktops, projectors, printers, docking stations, tablet PCs, and other devices. Patented T-bar locking mechanism and super-strong carbon tempered steel cable provide maximum protection that attaches to the standard Kensington security slot found in 99% of notebooks, and many flat panel monitors, desktops, projectors, printers, docking stations, tablet PCs, and other devices. Kensington Lock Comparison Chart ClickSafe. ClickSafe Master Keyed -. On Demand. ClickSafe Anywhere. ClickSafe Twin. MicroSaver. Micro DS. MicroSaver Retractable Model Number. K64637WW. K64663US. K64661WW. K64638WW. 64068F. K64590US. K64538US. Key Type / Lock Type. Flat / Disc Style. Flat / Disc. Flat / Disc. Flat / Disc. Round / Barrel. Flat / Disc. Round / Barrel. Security Anchor Locking. Security Slot / T-Bar Locking. Cable Length. 6'. 6'. 6' & 4'. 5' 8". 6'. 6'. 4'. Master Key Available. Number of Devices Secured. 1. 1. 2. 2. 1. 1. 1. Lifetime Warranty. NOTE: Not compatible with several 2016 Dell laptops and tablets including some Inspiron, Latitude, Venue, XPS, and Chromebook 13 models that use the Noble lock slot.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"So far it seems to do it's job, who h is keeping my laptop out of sticky fingers 😉 so glad I went with the key lock over the combination."
"I did try wiggling it a little, though, and it seemed like it was not coming out."
"These work really well in our dell laptops."
"A solid cable and lock to insure that my laptop is right where I left it!"
"Bought this to secure a Drobo backup drive."
"After quite a bit of research, I can confirm the Kensington 64068F MicroSaver Keyed Laptop Lock is compatible with the Dell Inspiron N7010."
Best Computer Game Hardware
Quad-stream x4 architecture delivers speeds up to 2.33Gbps and the 1.4GHz dual Core processor and dynamic QoS, give you unparalleled performance for gaming and streaming. Powerful 1.4GHz dual Core Processor and dynamic QoS for smooth jitter-free gaming.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"All of my devices are much faster now... PS4, iPhones, iPads, Epson Printer, Baby Monitor, Tablets, Roku 3 box, Roku Streaming Stick, etc... 2) Cables .... Please note, one other thing I did in addition to getting this router is that I also bought all new cat6 cables (from Amazon Basics), and that has helped the router to connect well to the cable modem. In all conditions, wired with Cat6 cables and/or wi-fi, this Nighthawk router has delivered the speeds I was missing for years. One thing to keep in mind is that some older devices can only use 2.4g so it is that old device itself that limits the connection speed (not your wi-fi necessarily)."
"In extremely rudimentary, lay terms, the Nighthawk has the strength of three routers. It can handle three times the number of connections a single-band router ever could (presumably), yet all the devices are able to "see" one another and play nice together. *. Our friends make fun of us because we have totally embraced the concept of the "Internet of Things." Besides the usual gadgets (iPads, phones, game consoles), we use a Nest thermostat, a Nest Cam, Philips Hue bulbs, an Amazon Echo on our kitchen countertop, and a Sonos. But by far the biggest hassle has been the simple fact that our trusty old Linksys router just could not handle the workload. When you have this many gadgets and gizmos connected to the 'net, it's pretty easy to bring the whole home infrastructure down. After a couple years of frustration, my husband and I agreed to go with a beefier router. About a jillion of my friends (all of whom work in tech) endorsed the Netgear Nighthawk without reservation. Sitting here, I just ran a speed test, and on my wireless connection I'm getting 58.37 Mbps download speeds—not too shabby, considering we pay for 50."
"I have been using a cable company provided router/modem combo for years. I hooked this router to SB6183 SURFboard modem and for the first few hours everything went as expected. I did a soft reset on the router, rebooted the PC, tried another 2.4 GHZ device in the same location, but nothing fixed except a hard reset of the router by unplugging and re plugging. If you are thinking of purchasing this, please do an internet search for R7500v2 dropping wireless or R7500v2 losing wireless."
Best Memory Cards
High-performance for 4K UHD video recording, high resolution pictures, mobile gaming and music, for use in Smartphones, Drones, Android Tablets, Tablet PCs, Action Cameras, DSLRs and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The cards tested are a. - Samsung 128GB EVO Select. - SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro. - SanDisk 128GB Ultra. Testing equipment. - Samsung SM-G955U (Galaxy S8+) using A1 SD Bench. - Kingston FCR-HS3 card reader via USB3 port using CrystalDiskMark 5.2.1 x64 (UWP). The Samsung 128GB EVO Select and SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro performed comparably at the PC with the SanDisk 128GB Ultra dropping behind in write speed."
"The cost is lowest I've seen among all branded companies for a U3 speed class micro SD cards."
"I did not get paid for this review, just a regular guy going on a road trip and wanted video using my GoPro. I tested both cards driving locally and they both recorded fine, the cards are easy in and out (if you have a little bit of finger nail) the videos downloaded rather quickly, BUT that may be because I used a Lexar USB card reader."
"After the original two arrived, I placed an order for two more, and originally the shipping time was 1-2 months, but I was notified today (25th) that they are shipping today."
"Not sure what problems some other people had, maybe doing crystal mark through their phone via a usb cable instead of directly in a desktop?"
"Samsung has long made high quality MicroSD cards and supports them well; I have never had one fail from normal usage."
"6 months after the purchase of the first memory card for my phone the memory card stopped writing and caused my phone to completely stop responding, pulled the card and my phone was fine, then i purchased another figuring i got a dud."
Best Computer Cable Adapters
Compatibility List : Can sync and charge well with: Samsung Galaxy Note 8,Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus, Nintendo Switch, New Macbook Pro, Google Pixel C, Pixel/Pixle XL, Nexus 5X/6P, LG G5/G6/V20, Lumia 950/950XL, Huawei P9/P9 Plus/Mate 9, GoPro Hero 5, Asus Zen AiO, Nokia N1, ZTE Axon 7,Moto G5, Moto Z/Z Force, Nextbit Robin, HTC 10, OnePlus 2/3/3T, Lenovo Zuk Z1/Z2, other devices with Type C connector. 【All-round Adapter】: It allows you to connect a USB C device with a standard Micro USB cable for charging, sync or data transfer,For some specific model, you need to install a USB drive for sync and data transfer.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They aren't just plastic, they're metalic & the chains actually do the intended job - it keeps the adaptor in place."
"When you have a mix of regular usb and type c devices used in the home this is the perfect product to meet everyone's needs."
"With the key chain, I have one on my key ring, just in case, and more importantly it keeps the adapter attached to the old style USB cable, as I switch out devices."
"Exactly what I wanted - not only a great adapter, but one that is not easy to lose."
"The stay attached and are very handy when switching between devices."
"I've attached an adapter to all my existing charge cords and now I don't have to worry about separate cords for my Note S8 and my kindles."
"instead of a steady resistance as the adapter is being plugged in, it stays very loose then clicks as it makes the connection. Once it clicks, it is very secure, actually harder to remove than the normal adapters."
"I've managed to standardize on MicroUSB, and this keeps me from having to carry yet another cable around."
Best Computer Input Devices
Thumb-operated trackball and laser sensor for smooth, precise cursor control Works anywhere you do—even your sofa Powerful 30 ft. wireless range** with tiny leave-in Logitech Unifying receiver Up to 18 months of power on a single AA battery* Scroll wheel and Back/Forward buttons for easy document and web page navigation Enhanced comfort—refines the time-tested shape of the popular Logitech Trackman Wheel. Now there's no limit to where you can get precise cursor control. This hand-friendly wireless trackball lets you work and play wherever you want. Download Spec Sheet Stay-put comfort Thumb-controlled trackball stays in one place No need to slide around a mouse or move your arm to move your cursor Sculpted shape supports your hand for comfortable control all day long. Work and play anywhere Get precise cursor control wherever you want to use your trackball Works on hard tables, comfy sofas, even your leg Compact footprint—great for tight work spaces with limited room to use a mouse. Fingertip-based control and comfort. Cordless freedom, comfort and fingertip-based control. The ultimate in trackball freedom, comfort and thumb-based control Connection Choices Wireless: The higher the signal strength, the more reliable the connection. 27 MHz connection. Up to 6 ft. wireless range**. 2.4 GHz connection. Up to 30 ft. wireless range**. Unifying Receiver: Tiny wireless receiver stays in your laptop and connects multiple Unifying-compatible devices. Corded USB. PS/2 Connection Design Features Shape. Ambidextrous. Right-handed. Right-handed. Trackball Operation. Fingertip-based control. Fingertip-based control. Thumb-based control. Rubber Side Grips Control Features Laser Tracking. Scroll Wheel. Customizable Buttons for one-touch zoom and more. 4. 8. 4. Back/Forward Buttons for quick web page navigation Compatibility Windows XP, 7, Vista. Mac OS. Style: 910-001799. Now there's no limit to where you can get precise cursor control. This hand-friendly wireless trackball lets you work and play wherever you want. For Windows or Mac OS: Robust 2.4 GHz wireless connection lets you control your laptop, desktop computer or home theater PC wirelessly from up to 30 ft. away** (** Actual wireless range will vary with use, settings and environmental conditions) Please refer the User Manual before use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To make it 10x more ergonomic, place a wedge with a 30 degree incline under it to make it the most natural wrist angle and keep you from resting any weight on the nerves in your wrist."
"I would highly recommend this product especially with a padded rest and angled stand like the one I made."
"It connects just fine and works on several different surfaces without difficulty (it uses Microsoft's Bluetrack technology for better tracking). If you don't make this change the mouse is almost useless because if it sits idle for a few minutes, windows will turn off Bluetooth and - no more mouse. I have medium sized hands, and a smaller mouse feels a little more comfortable to me, but this too, is simple what I'm used to. Anyway, those of you that are reluctant to use this mouse due to the connection problems, there is a simple fix, and once that's done the mouse works great with no disconnect problems."
"Pros: - Internal battery. - 6 programable buttons. - Works on glass. - Ergonomic shape. - Bluetooth/Unifying receiver. Cons. - Scroll wheel. - Loud. - Matte texture. The things that I don't like about this mouse are mostly trivial but they're things I'm not a big fan of."
"There's no mention anywhere of the 6th mouse button under the thumb rest, I only found it because rubber molding pops up a little for it and I tried to push the molding back down only to hear a click. The 4th and 5th buttons are utterly useless due to their size and placement so far back on the mouse."
Best Computer Cables & Interconnects
![iPhone Charger Syncwire Lightning Cable - [Apple MFi Certified] 3.3ft iPhone Cord for iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 6, 6 Plus, SE, 5s, 5c, 5, iPad mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPod - White](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61HCnLk3aSL._SS600_.jpg)
Made for iPhone, iPad, iPod. Syncwire Apple cable contains a unique, verified serial number and an authorization chip issued by Apple to ensure 100% compatibility with any Lightning device. -Our lightning cables are tested on at least 3 different Apple devices to ensure that the quality of your charging experience is never compromised. Apple MFi Certified - MFi certificate and strict quality control ensure that your Apple devices are loaded safely at maximum speed. Perfect Compatibility - Work with Apple iPhone X / 8 / 8 Plus / 7 / 7 Plus / 6s Plus / 6s / 6 Plus / 6 / SE / 5s / 5c / 5 / iPad Pro / iPad Air / Air 2 / iPad mini / mini 2 / mini 4 / iPad 4th gen / iPod Touch 5th gen / iPod nano 7th gen.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have run out of power in airports, meetings, my car only to find my cable will not charge my iPhone. So I bought 10 and gave them to my kids, replaced all of the cables in my cars, house, bags."
"8/7/2017 New update: after using it for more than 6 months (use it 5 days per week in office), the cable is still in good condition and still look like new. I have confident about this product because (Base on my pervious purchased syncwire product experiences): (1) High quality Material: strong enough to protect the cables and prevent broken. (2) Good after sell service: even the cable is broken, their life time warranty would able to replace another one for u."
"Sticking with products that are certified by those guidelines will insure the quality of the products and in return lengthen the life of your phone or tablet battery as well."
"After going through wire after wire that would last anywhere from 1-4 months and costing $6-$12, it was time for me to invest in a good quality wire that was going to last me. The best part is that I contacted them about a replacement, and all they had me do was send a picture of the ruined wire, confirm my address, and I received a new wire in the mail(took about 8 days.)."
"This one looked good, shipping was fast, price was right and I'd definitely buy again if I ever needed to."
"I am very happy with my Syncwire cable."
"Nice well constructed equal to if not better (I think) than the original cable that came with my phone."
"I need a smooth cable, but if your ok with a metal roughness feel, go for it."
Best Computer Printer Ink & Toner
Colors: Black, tri-color.For troubleshooting kindly contact the HP support number is 1 (800) 474-6836 for installing the ink cartridges. Print laser-quality text and vivid color graphics and images, using Original HP inks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I thought it was weird, because I thought all "61" ink should work in all printers that take "61" ink. Here is the list of printers that are listed as compatable on the box: HP Deskjet - 1000, 1010, 1012, 1050, 1051, 1055, 1056, 1510, 1512, 1514, 2050, 2510, 2512, 2514, 2540, 2541, 2542, 2543, 2544, 3000, 3050, 3050A, 3051A, 3052A, 3054, 3054A, 3056A, 3510, 3511, 3512."
"For many years, I have been decidedly well-served by HP printers, and by their accompanying HP ink cartridges."
"This is the only ink I will use in my HP printer, I have tried other brands that claim to give same results, but I was not satisfied with the color quality they gave my pictures."
"Worked for my Deskjet 3510 and it is HP ink HP even sent me a thank you for buying HP genuine ink if you take out your ink cartridge and on it there is a big number 61 then this is what you need if you have a HP look at your ink cartridge there should be a big black number on it search on amazon HP and (your number from cartridge) together that's the cartridge you need to buy both of my inks where same 61 just c if yours are the same better safe then sorry."
"This ink is compatible with my printer, however, even though my printer says the ink levels are 70% and 85% nothing comes out on the pages."
"I am very very disappointed to find out I paid money for color and black ink and the black ink has nothing in it."
"When I went to remove the orange plastic tape from both the black and tri-color cartridges, the tape was impossible to remove."
"Usually this cartridge would last me a few months because I rarely print and try to use Docusign or free DocHub to complete and submit online forms."
Best Computer Cleaning & Repair
Size: 4 Packs. Can be used for cleaning items around the home including collectibles, figurines and window blinds.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As my finger-dexterity declines, Dust-Off has become my pal."
"I use it in the car dash, vents all the small hard to reach areas."
"I did read the reviews prior to ordering and knew that there was a possibility of one or more of the cans being damaged."
"I have been meaning to do a review of this sooner but it arrived faster than I expected (which is always good for the customer) and in secure packaging."
"Quality compressed air cannisters at a great price."
"Normally I purchase these at walmart but I got kinda lazy... anyways these have worked wonders for cleaning up my PC, laptop, and hard to reach places that my duster cant reach."
"I don't know what to say, other than I always like buying canned compressed air :) Very useful for dusting off things that are hard to get: crevices, tight spots, etc."
"Purchased this to clean a part of my humidifier that is not accessible for cleaning."
Best Computer Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
Size: 1500VA / 900W. AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATION (AVR): Corrects minor power fluctuations without switching to battery power, thereby extending the life of the battery.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This one purchased in September of 2013 lasted just under 4.5 years before the battery gave up. This will be one of the first ones that I am going to replace just the battery. By comparison, I've owned APC backups in the past and all have failed within 2 to 3 years."
"if your not already using these for anything with a hard drive, or lights with fans (projection tv's), you are nuts...."
"A big upgrade from our old APC unit with a similar setup - the display had many useful features."
"I turned around like i always do to double check to make sure everything is off, but this time I smelled burning plastic looked under my desk and the Battery backup caught on fire."
"Based on my location and the weight of this product, using UPS would cost me roughly $80 or more just to get this thing fixed for free."
"For a second, I thought that the power went out for some reason again, but I didn't hear our backup generators on, and I noticed my alarm clock and electric heater in my room still worked. I was really confused, until the UPS emitted a solid tone alerting that the battery was at a critically low voltage, and then quickly shut off. Luckily, Amazon saved the day with their amazing customer support, and promptly shipped me a replacement for free without even having to return this defective unit (maybe I can still use the battery for something)."
"The surge protected outlets work, so I know the unit is getting power."
"I purchased this item to use as a back up for my server just in case the power went out."
Best Surge Protectors
12-plug power strip with 8-foot cord, ideal for home or office use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have no idea how well the RJ45 phone plugs or the cable protectors work as I don't use them, but the outlets work and Belkin products have not let me down for surge protection in the past."
"What a wonderful power strip!"
"I'm not a huge review writer, but this product and the support provided by Belkin warrants some comments. The product failed within the first 30 days while being hooked up to my computer and a TV. No fuses tripped within my home... something apparently just shorted out inside the unit. They have a process similar to Amazon which allows them to ship you the new product, then you return the defective one to them once the new one is received. This is obviously a huge part of the equation for a $25.00 product and I assume it will be covered eventually once they provide some actual dollar figures about what I will be charged if I don't return the bad one. So I contact CitiBank (my credit card) to notify them of a probable dispute at this point... and they tell me the actual charge was $80.30. Anyway, short version: product failed twice (which to me warrants the one star review alone), Belkin customer service then provides the trifecta of failure. Five days later I received a response that appeared to be written by an actual person (versus an automated reply) that stated. "Thank you for contacting Belkin Technical Support. Please call our customer support department during business hours". So that was great. I never received anything and tracking shows it was returned to their docks almost a month ago, yet they charge me."
"Disappointed that this offers little to no protection...only plus is 8 outlets on a switch."
"It caught on fire and burned my carpet, but it didn't burn the whole house down since I was sitting right next to it."
"The real news: none of Belkin's products, or other similar surge protectors, can protect electronic equipment during a catastrophic surge, such as that caused by a close lightning strike. Such a protector, properly connected by an electrician, will dissipate 85-90% of the initial surge from a lightning strike, and allow a Belkin-type protector, if good enough, to do its intended job. And now, the kicker: they reserve the right to have you mail them all of the equipment you are claiming is damaged--at YOUR expense and with ABSOLUTELY NO GUARANTEE that either you'll get it back or that they'll give you one red cent even after they receive your damaged equipment. And if they do deny your claim after all of this, your only resort is to sue them, and the amount of damages claimed may exceed the limits for small claims court in your state (meaning you'll have to hire a lawyer--have you priced one lately?). First, get yourself a whole-house surge protector, and then, protect all of your electronic equipment (including appliances) with appropriately scaled surge protectors from Monoprice."
Best Blank Media Products
Combining this level of performance and excellent reliability, Verbatim's CD-Recordable media are the ideal storage medium for recording and sharing any combination of digital images, music, desktop files and more. Verbatim has been a leader in data storage technology since 1969, and guarantees this product with a limited lifetime warranty and technical support.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Windows media player does give you those options, or if you prefer "ImgBurn" an opensource software that works great & is easy to understand.No complaints with these discs."
"I know many people don't use ads anymore but i think its really important to try and keep these things alive."
"Discs are just standard quality."
"I was able to fit 2 digital download albums onto a single disc! I highly recommend these as a first choice for burning digital albums to a CD."
"My boyfriend is pretty computer savvy and he said that he's always heard that Verbatim was a really well respected brand when it came to CD-Rs so he told me to get these."
"Occasional bad ones but, unlike other brands I have used, extremely rare."
"so far ...great quality!"
"The problem was it was a new PC so I spent 3 hours with HP support before I figured out it was this batch of CDs. I was within hours of returning this PC to Costco when I ran to Best B** and bought another spindle (of these) and I burned them just fine."
Best USB Gadgets
The Perfect Night Book Light For Reading In Bed. • Hate having to buy new batteries every time your reading light dies out? Lose Yourself In Your Favorite Book And Enjoy Up To 20 Hours Of Reading Time Before Charging • Built-in 1000mAh Rechargeable Battery, making it a fully cordless reading lamp. • Flexible and Infinitely Adjustable Neck for ease of positioning your book reading light. FEATURES BUILT-IN RECHARGEABLE 1000MAH LI-ION BATTERY, enjoy your wireless 20 HOURS reading without charging (at low brightness setting). This night reading lamp comes with a SECURE PADDED CLAMP AND INFINITELY FLEXIBLE NECK allowing you to position & focus light exactly where you want it. Also perfect for camping, kid’s reading, study, music stand, computer light, tasks & hobbies. YOU WILL LOVE OUR BESTSELLING CLIP LIGHT AND OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE - Give it a try with our NO-FUSS 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE & 1 YEAR WARRANTY - CLICK THE 'ADD TO CART' BUTTON NOW AND GRAB IT AT THIS SALE PRICE.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Works great!"
"It just arrived yesterday, but as much as I love to read, and will use it for t after Christmas, my angel topper needed some light as she was in the dark."
"Excited to give my brother and sister both one for Christmas!"
"Perfect."
"Works Great!"
"Received the book light yesterday, I've already used it this morning while reading my Bible...I love it!"