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Gigabit Switch for Home LAN
I use an Apple TimeCapsule (2011) as my home LAN router.
I've run out of free Ethernet ports on the TimeCapsule, so I need to extend the network; probably using a Gigabit switch.
From the TimeCapsule, I'm going to run a 10 metre CAT6 Ethernet…
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Standard ATX power supply but powered from 12V
I'm searching for an ATX power supply which is powered by a 12V input. Peak power 300W.
Outputs:
1 standard ATX mainboard connector
1 4-pin cpu power connector
1 6-pin PCI-E power connector
2 SATA power connectors (5V is enough)
Input: 12V.
I…
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Low-cost mutlifunction printer/scanner that can perform 2-sided scans
Can anyone recommend a low-cost multifunction printer/scanner that can perform 2-sided scans (aka double-sided or duplex scans)?
Can include a laser or inkjet printer.
Sheet-fed scanner is preferred, but not required. Please specify in your answer…
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KVM solution for 2 computers to switch 6 monitors (2x3) with DisplayPort connections
I am trying to find a solution to be able to KVM two computers, both with two DisplayPort outputs (two video cards on one PC and a docking station with two ports) to a monitor array connected with two DisplayPort hubs that join three monitors (2x3)…
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A wireless projector both for Windows & macOS?
I'm looking for a projector which:
has a resolution of 1080p or better
an output of > 3999 lumen
can be connected to wirelessly from Microsoft Windows 10 (Miracast?)
can be connected to from Apple macOS
(It's my understanding that Miracast isn't…
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What's an ideal center monitor in a ~23" triple monitor setup for 90+/10-% productivity/gaming?
I currently have a triple monitor setup with three 1080 23" monitors. The side monitors have IPS panels and the center one has a TN panel. The monitors were purchased in 2011 for a budget price ($100-200 each). I have a good performing PC (Skylake…
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Super low power WiFi server
I have been searching for a low power way to serve a configuration page over WiFi. I have a concept working on a WR703n router, serving a configuration page for an arduino project. The whole thing, however consumes about 150mA just sitting there…
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Cheap CCTV/IP Camera to work with raspberry pi MotionEyeOS Or own its own software
My subdivision is tired of speeders on our street. I would like to setup a camera outside of my house to catch some of the repeat offenders, every house on the street has small children, and its a very unsafe situation. This is something I'm doing…
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A product to turn an iPhone into an OTA portable TV
Up until the late 90's, it was relatively common for people to put portable TV's in their cars. These were handheld devices that allowed you to watch over-the-air (OTA) television signals for free, akin to pocket radios. Now the technology in our…
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Tablet for reading and writing notes
I'm looking for a tablet that is optimal for reading PDFs and making handwritten notes on them. I would like a large screen: some of the PDFs are in A4 format and they should be shown in something that is not too far from their natural size. And it…
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Where to Obtain an Expansive Thunderbolt 3 Port Expander Suitable for Mobile Use With a MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar and Touch ID?
Where might I find or commission a pre-made or custom-order a rather fully featured port-expansion hub or dock-like accessory designed to nest neatly underneath a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Touch ID like the one I plan to order…
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Small, cheap processor with serial port and internet access
An old software question of mine looks like it would benefit from some hardware.
Basically, I have a web page and want it to communicate via HTTP to a small controller, which will read a string from the serial port and return it to the…
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Internal Hard Drive Switcher
Does there exist a cable where I can plug two hard drives into the same motherboard's sata slot and with the flip of a switch (between power-offs) switch between these two hard drives (without having to physically unplug anything)?
I'm not…
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An unbreakable iPhone charging cable
I tend to carelessly yank my iPhone and iPad off of their charging cables, which leads to either the metal connector tip coming off or causes the cable to fray. As a result, I go through iPhone cables like I go through socks.
So my question is,…
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Cheap Wifi Router with built-in 4G modem and openvpn support
I'm looking for a router with the following specifications:
Wireless N
OpenVPN client support (to connect to an openvpn access server)
Built in 3G/4G Modem with SIM slot (3G: 850MHz/2100MHz, 4G: 700MHz/1800Mhz)
I have found Industrial M2M Routers…
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