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Is there a way to mount a monitor away from a desk?

I have a narrow desk (it is not deep, i.e. there is not much space between me and the facing edge) and I have my monitor standing on a shelf behind the desk. I would like to get rid of the shelf and install the monitor directly on the desk, with a…
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what bluetooth dongle can support aptx audio as a sink (input) ?

This might sound strange but the setup is as follows. Raspberry Pi with very high quality sound card is a music centre. Tv/Projector with bluetooth and aptx support. Maybe another way to put it would be, are there any bidirectional aptx dongles ?
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B85M Pro4 vs B85M-ITX

I'm comparing those two models of ASRock B85M, trying to find which one is the best. Let's take a tour: http://www.asrock.com/mb/compare.it.asp?SelectedModel=B85M+Pro4&SelectedModel=B85M-ITX I'm stucked because I found that Pro4 has more RAM slot…
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Advice 64GB RAM; close to 100Gb committed in typical use (no games): Is upgrading to a Mobo that can handle 128Gb Ram + buying more (=$200) warranted?

With 64GB of DDR4 3200 RAM I can go over 100Gb committed without noticeable slow down under Windows 11 Version (10.0.22621 Build 22621), though I have crashed it at some point. Knowing how much I can push it relates to my question, so feel free to…
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Dirt cheap USB torch - with ONLY on & off

I have some lovely (and cheap) USB torches, from AliExpres, Temu, etc, which are USB chargeable. The problem is that, even when dirt cheap, they are also full featured. I want to click a button, have light; click it again, have dark. All of mine…
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Using U.3 drives in a desktop PC

I'm contemplating the use of U.3 drives in my next desktop PC build, although I have no direct experience with them. (The reason for considering them is largely because I want to be able to run at least some of them in RAID 1 and rotate the drives…
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USB hub with >=2.4A power *and* data

I'm a VR developer and need to keep multiple headsets both connected to my computer (as clients) and powered - where their expected continuous draw will be >2A, closer to 2.4 or 2.5A on average. What makes me nervous about most of the "USB-PD…
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HP 15s-dy3501TU backlit keyboard upgrade

I am using HP 15sdy-3501TU which originally comes with a non backlit keyboard. I opened its motherboard and found a connector just below the keyboard designated as "JKBL" , which can be seen in the picture: Can somebody confirm if it is the…
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Need reccomendations for genuine stereo Bluetooth adapter

I say "Genuine" because apparently so many are not! I wanted to add the ability to send streamed music from my phone (which happens to be an Iphone SE) to the aux input in my car radio, and also from my windows laptop to my home stereo equipment. To…
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Looking for device to be able to swap monitors connected to different computers

I expect it to be some kind of KVM switch, but not a classical one (two computers — one minitor) for I have a somewhat specific situation. I have two laptops. Each of them connected to external monitor, i. e. computer A — monitor A computer B —…
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3.5" Internal Card Reader with only USB 3.2Gen2 (10G) connector

I'm searching for an internal 3.5" SD card reader with USB ports. It should support USB 3.0 speeds (5G and up), but must only use the USB 3.2Gen2 10-gig "A key" motherboard connector. My motherboard only has one 19-pin 3.2Gen1 5G and one A-Key…
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Monitor for programming: uw vs color gamut

Im currently using an hp 34f curved monitor and I was thinking to change this monitor since it feels too big and I find myself centering my apps in the middle of the screen. I dont use the pc for gaming but I do appreciate impressive colors. I was…
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Recommended hardware upgrade for Editing/Gaming PC

Looking to upgrade my Computer which is used for Gaming, Image editing, Audio capture, Video editing & Recording. Current hardware: Processor: Intel Core i7-4771 Quad Core Socket LGA 1150 Processor Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI, Intel H87…
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USB External Drive fit for constant and heavy usage

So a bit over a year ago, I moved to a new laptop, and connected an external USB hard drive with the files from my old one. Since then, I used the external drive, labeled as Elements (E:), as a second drive, leaving it plugged in at (nearly) all…
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PC protection from cold and moisture. Recommendations

I need to put a PC in a non-heated and non-cooled sawmill (I have my reasons). I need it to work during working hours. Sawmill is located in a climate zone where winter temps could be as low as -20C and summer temps can be as high as +30C. How could…
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