Dell PowerEdge T110Dell PowerEdge T110
In June 2008 I received a Dell PowerEdge T105 server to run in my home for a client [1]. That system has run well for over 5 years for the[...]
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Thinkpad T420Thinkpad T420
I’ve owned a Thinkpad T61 since February 2010 [1]. In most ways it’s a great system and it still does most things that I require, even though it inspired my[...]
Hive Bluetooth Stereo SpeakersHive Bluetooth Stereo Speakers
I’ve just been given a set of Hive Bluetooth speakers by MobileZap (see this link for all their Bluetooth speakers) [1]. The speakers charge by a micro-USB cable so I[...]
Qi Phone ChargingQi Phone Charging
I have just bought a wireless phone charging system based on the Qi Inductive Power Standard. I bought a charging device which connects to a standard micro-USB cable and receivers[...]
Scratching a Galaxy SScratching a Galaxy S
Some years ago when I first got a LG U990 Viewty (which in some ways is the best phone I ever owned) I went swimming and left my phone in[...]
Nexus 4 Ringke Fusion CaseNexus 4 Ringke Fusion Case
I’ve been using Android phones for 2.5 years and for all my phones (Sony-Ericsson Xperia X10, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S3, and LG Nexus 4) I’ve bought “gel” cases.[...]
Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy Note 2
A few weeks ago I bought a new Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android phone. As I predicted in my post about Phone and Tablet Sizes [1] the Note 2 with[...]
Nexus 4Nexus 4
My wife has had a LG Nexus 4 for about 4 months now so it’s time for me to review it and compare it to my Samsung Galaxy S3. A[...]
iPhone vs AndroidiPhone vs Android
A friend who’s a long-time iPhone user just asked for my advice about whether to get a Samsung Galaxy S3, a Samsung Galaxy Note 2, or a iPhone 5. Advantages[...]
Power Supplies and WiresPower Supplies and Wires
For some time I’ve been wondering how the wire size for power supplies limits the power. So I’ve done some quick calculations to determine if it’s a problem. The first[...]