Best Surge Protectors
Protect your devices from power surges with the Belkin 12-Plug Power Strip Surge Protector. 12-plug power strip with 8-foot cord, ideal for home or office use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It is plenty large and spacious enough to accommodate my plethora of cords and voltage adapter cubes for the various items on my computer desk."
"I moved from an old 2900joule APC up to one of these for my desk area and then grabbed another for my entertainment area and have the old 11 outlet APC serving the house entertainment area."
"The only other problem I have is that the flat plug that goes to the wall is designed to hang on a normal wall outlet, but every last one of the outlets in this apartment complex is installed upside down, leading to it being more awkward than a standard plug would have been."
"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."
This 4320-Joule surge protector features 12 surge-protected outlets to provide powerful protection for your workstations, printers, broadband modems, home theater systems and everyday household electronics. 8 rotating and 4 stationary surge-protected outlets provide convenience and flexibility; 1-in, 2-out RJ11 telephone/fax surge protection and coaxial protection. Extra room for large AC adapter plugs, Essential power filtration and Coaxial protection safeguards cable and satellite connections for clear picture and sound.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As, requested, I sent the protector to the company, at my expense, and was told they could not prove that the protector was faulty."
"We took it in to a computer repair place and to recover all data lost - $1500, plus a new laptop, plus a new surge protector. I am seriously considering getting people together to make a class action lawsuit against Belkin and their nonexistent warranties. Their warranty telephone line has been out of service for the past three days so you cannot reach anyone, even if you tried. We did get an answer that data recovery is not covered under the warranty on THIS particular surge protector. They will replace up to $150K of hardware IF you want to drive yourself crazy jumping through a million hoops, pushing back, getting fired up, asking for supervisors, posting on social media to get a response since you cannot contact them, etc... WE HOPE."
"Don't buy this expecting Belkin to honor their "Equipment Plug-in Lifetime Warranty"."
"It blew out my xbox, the speaker system and the dvr box, all connected to this surge protector."
"Five days before Christmas, central Michigan experienced widespread power outages because of an ice storm. At first, I didn’t notice that the Belkin was out because it was used on my spare computer in the office downstairs. I plugged everything back into another unit and noticed that the speaker system was no longer working. This evening, I contacted them (the call was routed to somewhere in south Asia) and was left on and off hold for over an hour, as they attempted to process my lifetime warranty claim, for a replacement unit. After placing me on hold 3 other times, he came back and asked me for a copy of my receipt. I immediately felt compelled to write this review, minutes after getting off the telephone call. Moral of the story..if you chose to purchase a Belkin product, be sure to keep our receipt forever."
"I unplugged this Surge Protector once and the grounding pin broke."
2880 Joule Surge Protector Power Strip.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The APC surge protector doesn't protect. After getting the power back on, I noticed my electronic equipment that was properly connected to my APC surge protector wasn't working. APC denied the claim as they informed me the surge protector was fine, and showed no internal signs of damage, burning or indicators of power surge. Surge protector companies like APC and Belkin are lying to consumers, as their protectors don't protect and their so called "Equipment Protection Policy" is a joke."
"I have configured this into my network system to handle the new power load of growing IoT devices."
"The old surge protector couldn't handle all the power and the whole system would shut off in the middle of a class."
"The unit was a little larger than expected, but after I thought about it I guess I didn't spend the money for some dinky plastic strip to protect my electronics."
"I also wanted to share with others what I have learned since I purchased the item, namely that this product is a "surge suppressor" (i.e., it reduces the size of the surge), but does nothing to "eliminate" the surge. Until the MOV turns on the surge continues along the electrical path, but even when the MOV is turned on some of the surge energy still reaches the protected outlets; it can't be helped with this technology. When you buy this surge protector and plug it in, you're basically testing the outlets and not the Surge Protection capability, and unless you're less than 10 feet from a buried Ground Rod this device will not divert the surge to the "earth", but the surge still has to go somewhere? It means that until the surge protector starts working, the very electronics or appliances plugged into it are protecting the surge protector, which is pretty ironic. You buy protection for your electronics and the electronics is doing the protection for the surge protector at the beginning of very large surges or spikes and for all surges less than 400-500 Volts in amplitude. The surge protector doesn’t actually suppress the surge; rather it attempts to divert the surge to the Neutral and/or Ground wires in the outlet and hopes that it travels all the way back to the mains electrical panel where the Neutral and Ground are bonded to each other and connected to a ground rod buried in the earth. The further the surge protector is from the mains electrical panel, the more resistance (impedance in AC terminology) that it can encounter and often times the surge will look for another path even if that path is via the very electronics plugged into the surge protector or anywhere else in the house. A second problem is that the MOV does not turn on right away (i.e., it has to reach a certain voltage) and many surges pack a lot of current so while the MOV is not on, the surge is actually being delivered to the electronics or appliances you’re trying to protect resulting in damage over long periods of time. Depending on the MOV location one of two things will happen: (a) If it’s across the Line-Neutral, Line-Ground, Neutral-Ground connections the surge protector will continue to supply power to devices connected to the surge protector without any surge protection. (b) If it’s in series with the Line or HOT connection, power to the surge protector is removed and the surge protector stops powering anything connected to the surge protector. Sometimes you need to unplug everything from the surge protector and just shake it a little - if you hear rattling, chances are one or more MOV's have failed, come loose and are a hazard that can short out the rest of the surge protector not to mention that your surge protection is no longer working. If the surge protector is part of a security system or monitoring system you might want the surge protector to continue supplying power but you still have to check the status and trust that the status is correct. Manufactures of MOV based surge protectors want you to replace the surge protector on some schedule (either every 1, 2 or 3 years) as they have no idea if the surge protector has working MOV’s. Some companies that manufacture high end surge protectors recognize that ground contamination is a serious enough issue and make surge protectors with an MOV across the Line to Neutral connections only. It’s actually safer than triple mode but with an MOV based implementation it still has problems (namely ensuring the surge makes its way back to the mains electrical panel & allowing some of the surge into the electronics as it cannot divert 100% of the surge - that's not how MOV's work; if it does not damage can still result in the very electronics or appliances you're trying to protect). A lot of naysayers will say that Single mode [mode 1] offers no protection from surges coming in on the Ground or Neutral wire [common mode surges], but if you install a Type 2 “Whole House” Surge Protection Device (SPD) on the load side of the mains electrical panel you can account for up to 80% of external surges being dealt (shunted or diverted) to ground. This and the fact that house wiring will limit the size of the surge entering the house means that surges on the GROUND or NEUTRAL are overblown – surge protectors have these kinds of protection because TRIPLE mode just sounds better than SINGLE mode. Many surge protectors (including the floor, in-wall, rack mounted) carry a note that reads: "DO NOT INSTALL THIS DEVICE IF THERE IS NOT AT LEAST 10 METERS (30 FEET) OR MORE OF WIRE BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE PANEL". It's because these surge protectors are known as Type 3 surge protectors and not designed for use in an electrical panel. Contrast a used or new series mode with annual replacements of an $20-$25 MOV based surge protector and the economics favors series mode especially when you consider the questionable protection of an MOV protector versus the surge elimination of a series mode. Since many UPS devices have built in MOV based surge protectors, you can safely plug a UPS or any MOV based surge protector into a Series Mode Power filter which will ensure the MOV based surge protector (or UPS) never sees a surge and both will last longer. You can install most series mode power filters within 30 feet of your main electrical panel as they are designed to withstand 6,000 volt, 3,000 amp surges 50 microseconds in duration every 30 seconds something that this surge protector would have a hard time doing."
"Item was set up correctly after speaking with support they advised the surge protector master controllers button had to be lite as well but kept disconnected my Apple TV when activated."
Best Electronics Power Protection Products
Protect your devices from power surges with the Belkin 12-Plug Power Strip Surge Protector. 12-plug power strip with 8-foot cord, ideal for home or office use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It is plenty large and spacious enough to accommodate my plethora of cords and voltage adapter cubes for the various items on my computer desk."
"I moved from an old 2900joule APC up to one of these for my desk area and then grabbed another for my entertainment area and have the old 11 outlet APC serving the house entertainment area."
"The only other problem I have is that the flat plug that goes to the wall is designed to hang on a normal wall outlet, but every last one of the outlets in this apartment complex is installed upside down, leading to it being more awkward than a standard plug would have been."
"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
TaoTronics Elune TT-DL02(White) is the new generation energy-saving and eco-friendly LED desk lamp.This is the ideal lighting source for office, home, dorm, etc. The TaoTronics Advantage: Join the 5 million+ powered by Amazon's #1 led desk lamp brand.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"How I chose this lamp: - I purchased this lamp after swimming through reviews on just over 15 other similar LED lamps. Most of the lamps I considered were TaoTronics as they tend to have a very strong following with many positive reviews, not to mention they have been praised as some of the brightest LED desk lamps you can find for under $50.00. I previously had a small LED desk lamp and a tall fluorescent halo lamp that I could use overhead and move around as needed. A long array with a nice, even light output would provide for a better area of coverage than my previous lamps, which this TaoTronics lamp promised to provide. I use all three lamps to provide as much light as possible, however, it is still very obvious how much brighter the desk area is with the TaoTronics lamp on. The light from this lamp outshines my previous lamps as opposed to simply being washed out like dim headlights under street lamps. The LED array on this lamp is too bright to look at, but when looking at the lamp from any angle other than right up into the array, it does not bother my eyes at all. It provides a nice soft light you can use as a nightlight or an absolutely bright daylight lamp for a desk, work area, reading, ect."
"This Elune lamp will work well as a craft lamp on the "study" setting at highest output. When the dedicated craft lamps die I'll be replacing them with these, but not before I add another as a bedside reading lamp. What I see is a slight, but noticeable, lack of yellow in the Elune which is the same difference between the fluorescent and LED craft lamps - in other words, it's not the Elune but just LED spectrum in general."
"Fantastic light integrating high efficiency led technology!"
"The Base is Nice thin but is heavey like a lg paperweight and non skid bottom, Slim design all around open and close lamp head only bought 2"wide Has a 60mm button, power on/off at the bottom then a sleep button, relax button, study button, reading button and you can adjust the brightness either up or down button. I had enclosed several pictures showing different settings and it is just this light that is on."
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."
"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 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 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 Printer Ink & Toner
Product Packaging: Standard Packaging. Brother offers an environmentally responsible way for customers to dispose of Brother Genuine cartridges.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Starter cartridge finally says it's run completely out (though it still seems to print). In addition to the 7-times-Go (described below), there's a 3-times-Go that will print a three page report showing everything you ever wanted to know about your printer, including the amount of toner actually left. Understanding this, the way they do it makes sense: really early warning that you should order another cartridge - and a lockout that you can't ignore, keeping you from having a really bad day in the future."
"My history with the HL-2270DW and the TN-450 cartridges: Starter Cartridge - 751 pages, changed 12/27/2011. 2nd Cartridge - 1,999 pages (total printer count 2,750) Changed 03/29/2012. 3rd Cartridge - 2,559 pages (total printer count 5,309) Changed 07/24/2012. 4th Cartridge - 2,627 pages (total printer count 7,936) Changed 11/19/2012. 5th Cartridge - did not record. 6th Cartridge - Approx."
"Here's how to tell if yours is genuine: 1) confirm the box looks like the one shown in photo 2) check that the packing tape is not tampered with 3) on the outside of the box, look for a security hologram sticker with a QR code on it (about the size of a postage stamp) 4) use a QR code reader app on your smart phone which will display a Brother web page that confirms the cartridge is genuine -- the web page also gives tips on how to confirm that the security hologram is genuine. 2) Be sure to follow the step where you slide the little green button back and forth several times to clean the drum -- ALSO when you are finished sliding the green button, return it all the way back to the "home" position until it CLICKS into place."
"I started out using ink jet printers like most everyone else.And like everyone else, I spent a fortune on ink jet cartridges. I had been using laser printers at work but thought they were to expensive for my needs."
"Then the ink coverage across the pages is now so bad... leaving huge areas of print too light to read... that we will need to discard the cartridge."
"After installation of the new cartridge, verified that the printer prints perfectly well and the problem was with the cartridge I bought from Amazon."
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 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 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 Printer Parts & Accessories
It is sized to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, feels sturdy, and easily clinches to securely fasten up to 40 sheets at once. This higher capacity stapling makes the durable Optima 40 Compact Stapler an ideal choice for office workers. 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."
"And the neatest part is they staple flat as opposed to humped on the back side. Swingline Stapler, Optima 40, Compact, Low Force, 40 Sheets, Black/Silver (S7087842)."
"This is the best stapler I ever used."
"This stapler is one of the easiest staplers to use I have ever encountered."
"Every day when I showed up to work in the afternoon I'd have to play scavenger hunt in order to find it."
"I can't believe I am reviewing a stapler but here I go... My husband asked me to get him one and I just picked the first one I found that matched his oddly specific criteria."
"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))."
Best Computer Hard Drive Accessories
The AmazonBasics hard-shell case for portable hard drives offers durable protection for your portable Seagate or other hard drive. 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."
"The AmazonBasics Hard Carrying Case for your My Passport Essential portable hard drive is GREAT. It is designed to protector for your portable hard drive."
"I ended up buying a second one to hold my RAV Power file hub (also the perfect fit in the mesh sleeve) and its accessories (flash cards, cables, chargers etc)."
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 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."
"I bought one but had issue with."
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"What more can be said about a can of compressed air?"
"It's compressed air in a can, kinda hard to screw up :) But I do get multiple uses from a single can cleaning my keyboards and laptops so I'm happy with the quantity of air per can."
"This is a must in any setting where dust can harm your electronics or machines."
"Air in a can, compressed."
"Saw these for sale at Walmart and Staples recently at quite a bit more per can than what Amazon is charging for 4."
"Canned air."
"Took me a while to dig it out of player.Did clean up older vcr that had been sitting."
"It's almost impossible to hold the top on and keep it aligned with the gas valve to use the duster."
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. The wireless mode: Battery update to 20-hr music time/ talking time in a single charge, instead of 13-15 hrs from Oct 1, 2017; 2. 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."
"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."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"But I use them all day everyday and I have never been more impressed with headphones under >$50..."
"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."
Best Computer Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
Size: 1500VA. 1500VA / 865W Battery Backup Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am happy with the amount of battery in the expansion pack - this truly is 4x more packs for tripling the 2 in the base unit."
"Contacted APC (Schneider Electric) support regarding the bullet point "APFC compatibility" above here on the Amazon product page, and their response was: "we are not advertising APFC from our product specs", "we cannot control [what online resellers say]", and "recommended instead to consider a pure sinewave SmartUPS"."
"This battery pack contains four 12v 9ah batteries. This battery pack is not made so that the batteries can be easily replaced by the user like the main UPS unit that it connects too. They could have designed it so that the batteries slid out for easy replacement like they do on the master UPS unit. Remove batteries. Which is exactly as expected since the BR1500G contains two batteries and the external battery pack contain four additional batteries. This external battery pack contained 4 CSB HR 1234W F2 batteries 12V 9ah 34W. Also, I'm really curious to know if the BR1500G is able to inform the user when the external battery needs replacement or if it just gives a general replace battery message for all batteries."
"That's NOT good at all as I had 2 servers and a desktop plugged into it and it kept happening, Google'd the issue and found many others complaining about the same with Cyberpower."
"You remove this battery, follow the directions, rotate it 180 degrees, push it back in the compartment and the internal contacts come together easily."
"It's already saved me 5 times since I've ordered it last month and offers 30 minutes on a light load."
"We added a security system to our home but were concerned about the drop in power if we had an outage and when the auto generator kicked in."
"I have a home theater PC, several other pieces of AV gear and a large monitor (aka TV) as part of my home theater system."
Best Computer Keyboards, Mice & Accessories
How to set CPI: Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes once, its CPI is 800. Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes twice, its CPI is 1200. Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes three times, its CPI is 1600. Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes four times, its CPI is 2000. Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes five times, its CPI is 2400. We also have a professional after-sale service team to make things right within 24 hours. 800,1200,1600,2000,2400, easily change the cursor sensitivity depending on your activity. STRONG DURABILITY & LONG WORKING DISTANCE. 2.4GHz wireless technology and professional chip (PAW3212) ensure longer working distance, reaching up to 33ft. The sturdy scroll wheel with rubber makes sure that your hand will not slip when scrolling.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"2) The mouse goes into power save/sleep mode after 8 minutes or so of inactivity. The mouse feels very sturdy and well designed in your hand. (it is, however significantly shorter than my fav mouse the Logitech G300 (Check pic). If you are on a tight budget and want a sturdy mouse, go ahead and buy this."
"As a college student who uses the internet for leisure and study purposes as well as basic Microsoft Office functions, I would classify myself as an average computer user. The primary reasons for purchasing this mouse was due to the numerous positive reviews on Amazon, as well as the price of $11.99. I have also found it quite durable as the mouse has been knocked off my desk a few times and shown almost no sign of damage, except for a small scuff on the lower right side. One feature that I have found useful for saving battery life is that the mouse turns off automatically after eight minutes of non-use. It is available for a good price, the build quality is superb, it is extremely comfortable to use, and it is very easy to utilize all of the mouse’s functions."
"?”, I always suggest that anyone buying a laptop at least get a wireless mouse. For a wireless mouse I look for the following: • Use on any surface laser. • Skids that slide well with ease on multiple surfaces. • Long term battery life. • Small USB receiver. • Comfort and size. • And above all else PRICE. The VicTsing MM057 checks off all of my criteria and more! I like to carry my laptop around with me throughout the day and the MM057 worked on every surface I put it on which allowed me to be truly mobile and move about how I wanted without having to carry around a mouse pad and worry about a flat surface, the MM057 will work on your jeans just fine if you are so inclined. There is convenient storage for the Micro USB receiver on the bottom of the mouse, so if you choose to unplug the receiver there is a safe place to store it so it does not get lost."