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Simplest bluetooth low energy token that always stays connected to the phone

Problem I'm trying to solve: I want some sort of bluetooth token that would always be in my pocket/backpack (e.g. on my keychain), and I want to lock my phone automatically when it loses connection with the token (i.e. I'm too far away from my token…
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Trustworthy USB and HDMI Manufacturers?

Undoubtedly, we've all encountered the frustrating scenario of surfing through the sea of replica / knockoff products on Amazon and similar marketplaces; in my personal experience, particularly for USB and HDMI cables and equipment. Further muddying…
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When should one prefer 3840x2160 over 1920x1080 for a 15" laptop?

Planning onto getting a 15" laptop and I have two choices, either 1920x1080 or 3840x2160 for the screen. I have a 4K 32" inch display and the pixels are so ridiculously small that you need a magnifier to see them properly. I used to have a 15"…
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Laptop Suggestion [ML student]

Unfortunately my current pc died and I need to replace it: I was very satisfied with it, so I'm looking for something similar. Old PC: Asus Zenbook 14 UX434FLC 16GB of RAM What I do and what I need: I am a uni studend who does a lot of programming…
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Best replacement for Logitech K740

I've been using the Logitech K740 Illuminated Keyboard for years - I really love the key action on these keyboards - but now some of the keys on my current one are getting a little flakey and I wanted to buy another K740, but I can't find any. They…
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Between Intel or AMD, whose latest motherboards will support more numbers of future generations of CPU sockets and specifications?

All my life I have bought all my gaming PCs with Intel CPUs. I always face a major issue, though: 2 to 3 years after buying a new PC, when I try to replace my 2 to 3 years old GPU with a brand new latest 2x to 3x more powerful GPU to match my gaming…
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Replacement brand for Apple ANSI wired keyboard with numeric keypad?

I've recently (December 2022) learned that Apple no longer sells wired keyboards. My touch-typing has become extremely optimized for one of their USB keyboards and I'd like to find a suitable replacement. I use older Linux hardware, so anything with…
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Smart plug to measure AC energy (power) consumption that does not require a hub

I want to measure AC power consumption over time on a single outlet. My multimeters will not do the job, as like nearly all multimeters, they display instantaneous values. To accomplish this task, I believe I need to buy a socket power consumption…
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Audio amplifier

I would like to use a cubox-i (or any arm based single-board computer) as controler for a media installation. I have a jvc audio amplifier which have an heavy power consumption, and no possibilities to manage that remotly, for example with…
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Sharing a docking station between two computers

I am looking for a way to share a docking station (with USB C output) between two computers, like a switch or something similar. This is a diagram to illustrate my thought. I have heard of KVM but it looks a bit expensive. Is there such a switch…
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What KVM switch for PC and laptop

I have a PC setup and I want to add a laptop in such a way that I can switch between the two and use my existing keyboard, monitors etc. But I'm not sure what KVM switch to get. I will use both for work (no gaming) and not likely to extend it to…
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SSD Ultra M.2 Slot Type

I bought a desktop with ASROCK Z370 Pro4 motherboard.Now I would like to upgrade my storage but I don't know which SSD slot type (NVME/SATA) should I buy. This is my motherboard. This is the slot in that I want to add a new SSD. Does this slot…
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Why isn’t there a USB 3.1 Type B plug to 3.1 Type C receptacle

My desktop PC sits across the room from most of my appliances and I am emigrating all these devices off of wi-Fi/Bluetooth to good old fashion wired connections. (For reasons.) I’ve already run an Ethernet LAN cable across the room following the…
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Wearable that will track sleep and heart rate

I'd like to find a wearable that can help track my sleep and heart rate. I'm definitely not interested in device that requires a subscription to use, or to collect/present some or all of my health data to me. I looked into Withings' devices and they…
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Should I get a Macbook Pro M1 16" and Lenovo Thinkpad P series as a software developer, assuming I've always been a Windows user?

Which of the two laptops should I get for my work as a software engineer if cost is not an issue for either of them? I'm a bit reluctant to go with MacBook since I've used windows my entire life and a bit worried if I'll be able to work efficiently…
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