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Programming/gaming mechanical keyboard with large enter key + backlight

As of present I have a Genius K9 118-Key Wired Dual-Color Backlight Keyboard. Overall I've liked the keyboard, but it's reached the end of its lifespan. I've heard great things about mechanical keyboards, so I'm looking to make the switch. I do a…
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Range extender via ethernet rather than WiFi

Is there a range extender that is using ethernet rather than WiFi for incoming network. Meaning, I want my range extender to have an input ethernet port (rather than output), so that I'll connect it to the ethernet port on the wall. All the range…
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Router that would connect to 2 ISPs and mobile hotspot to provide quality service?

I'm based in London. I can have two independent fibers delivered to my door (roughly £30 per month each) + unlimited 4G LTE (£25 per month) I would like to find router that would connect to 3 independent uplinks and provide superior…
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Wireless bridge with AP

I'm looking for a router that could wirelessly bridge with my main wireless router and still work as a wireless access point, just like the Wireless #2 router is doing in the image below: Is there a router in the market that could do that? After…
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Macbook Pro 2016 for iOS Development?

I'm looking to buy a new Macbook to do Web, Android, and iOS development. I now from experience that web development is not an issue as I'm currently developing on my 2011 Macbook Air with 4GB RAM. I tried XCode and Android Studio and the experience…
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Computer for Home Business

I am looking at purchasing a new computer within the next few months, for use in work applications. I am an IT project manager (read groupie for programmers/DBAs/engineers), and have multiple clients with different needs. I need to be able to…
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Wireless Client Bridge and POE PSE in one brick

We have a telecommuting employee who will be using an 802.3af-compliant IP phone at her desk, but she doesn't sit close to her router. In the past, we gave these types of employees a 802.3af POE injector and had them plug the other end into the LAN…
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USB Type C hub / port replicator

So I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S which has a single usb type c port. I also bought a usb c hub so I could connect it to an external monitor via hdmi. I also wanted to be able to boot into linux via flash drive, so I bought a usb c flash…
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Are mechanical keyboards too high/bulky for ergonomic typing?

I'm a software developer by trade so I type a lot for extended periods. For the past 3 years i've been using the apple full sized aluminum keyboard for both work and home use. Two major positives stand out to me about this keyboard: Precision &…
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Device to create a "personal acoustic zone" to prevent other from hearing what I say

I am looking for a device to create a "personal zone" to prevent other from hearing what I say. E.g., if I seat in an open space office and give a phone call, I don't want other people to hear me. I am aware of: Muzo, which has a "Secret mode to…
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Portable device to show powerpoint and video content that is read only and offline

I need to purchase around 10 tablets or laptops to enable very technically challenged users to open powerpoint presentations and videos that I copy manually onto the device. The following restrictions will apply to the device - no network…
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Small computer with RS-232 and Ethernet

I am looking for a small computer (preferably with Linux, but as long as it can be programmed I am happy), that comes in a casing and has at least one RS-232 (9 pin D-SUB) connector and an ethernet port. Power consumption is not an issue, it will be…
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Recommendation for laptop for photo editing

I want to purchase a laptop for my job. I need it to do photo editing and short film editing. Main programs I use are Adobe products I need an FHD 1920x1080 screen, processor needs to be an i7 My budget is around $600
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USB Drive with built in WiFi

I am looking for a small (physically) USB drive that will also connect to a wireless network when it's in range. The goal is to have this drive connect to a non-computer device (TV, stereo, car, etc) and be able to play music stored on the device…
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5.25" RAM-Disk which takes old DDR RAM

I have about 8 or 10 DDR-2 and 6 DDR-3 modules which I don't really need any more. I wonder whether there's a 5.25" SATA hard disk drive that takes DDR RAM (you can recommend for DDR-2 or DDR-3). From the size of a 5.25" drive I'd estimate that it…
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