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New keyboard for programming wanted

Years back I bought the cheapest Logitech keyboard for my computer as I felt they "are all the same!". I hadn't used it in a while, but since working from home now I'm using a lot and it has really dawned on me the last couple of weeks just how loud…
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Need a blood-pressure measuring module recommendation for arduino

I need to record blood pressure with a blood pressure cuff interfaced to an Arduino uno module so the data can be logged. I searched the web for a such a device, but could not found anything useful. Which modules should I look for?
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What does the Cross-Platform Rating on PassMark mean? What kind of performance does it reflect?

What does the Cross-Platform Rating in a Price performance comparison page of a CPU on PassMark mean? What kind of performance does it reflect? It seems the kind of performance it reflects is more like what Average CPU Mark does, which is basically…
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MiniDIsplay Port to USB-C with Power?

I have a Thinkpad X1 Yoga, first generation. It has a DisplayPort but no USB-C ports. I want to buy an external monitor, like the ThinkVision M14 that passes both video and power trough it's USB-C port. Is there any cable that would allow me to…
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I have a question about bandwidth and the key differences between PCI express versions

I'm building my first gaming pc, and I have a question about PCI express versions. I'm looking to purchase a CPU for a budget system. I'm torn between two of them, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, and the 3400g. From what I've researched, the 2600 is faster,…
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CPU Upgrade Recommendations Thinkpad T480

I have a Thinkpad T480 that has the stock Intel Core i5-8350U vPro MB (1.70ghz) CPU in it. It really just is not enough CPU for what I do with it once I dock it and hook it up to my dual monitors. I haven't been able to find any information on…
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Which Windows laptop should I buy for near £250?

I am looking for a potential upgrade to my laptop. I want a Windows 10 machine; something smaller, lighter and more portable than what I now have, preferably with a metal shell. I have a budget of about £250. The CPU needs to be at least at the…
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Seeking hardware recommendations for switching between Mac laptop and Windows workstation using multi-monitor setup

(x-post from stackexchange/superuser) Here is my current setup at home: For now, I am able to connect remotely to my work computer at the office, both via my Mac work laptop and my Windows desktop. However, new restrictions will soon prevent any…
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Wireless home alarm system that does not need internet?

I am looking for an alarm system that does not require wiring between its different modules, but at the same time I do not want it to be on the internet. The only two modules I'm looking for are door/window open and motion detector. And a siren of…
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Power bank with two USB Type C ports?

Are there power banks with two USB type C ports? Preferably 20,000 mAH capacity, but 10,000 mAH would also be fine. I don't care about USB type A or micro USB ports.
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Want keyboard with track point device between F and G keys, or between H and J

I strongly prefer to use a track point instead of track pad or mouse. The only nitpick I find is that it is positioned between the G and H keys. I'd prefer it to be between the F and G keys (as a left-hander). Are there any keyboards, from Lenovo…
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Looking for an extremely compact USB-C WiFi adapter

I am looking for a USB-based WiFi adapter which should be extremely compact, that is not much bigger than the USB-C connector it's based on. It needn't be able to reach more than 2-3 meters with reasonable bandwidth, though. I've seen fairly compact…
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Car Radio with Android

I'm searching for a Car Radio with Android as a complete system. The Car Radio should support USB-Debugging via the PC. Is there such a Car Radio? Thanks.
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Mobile phone with high sample rate (>~ 200kHz) audio ADC acquisition

I am interested in using a mobile phone to acquire ultrasound audio through the audio jack. Specifically, this would require a sound card and ADC which are capable of frequencies of at least 40kHz, and sample rates of around 200kHz. These…
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CPU upgrade on motherboard Pegatron Benicia 1.01?

I've never planned to upgrade my CPU. However, most of the components in my PC have been upgraded, and the CPU is now the performance bottleneck. It doesn't flinch except for gaming where it is maxed out, while the GPU still have quite a way to go…
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