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Cooler Master SK621 Bluetooth Keyboard Review

June 7, 2019June 6, 2019Ricardo Rebelo

Cooler Master releases a high-performance keyboard for gamers and writers on the go with the new SK621 Bluetooth.

BenQ XL2536 E-Sports Gaming Monitor Review

May 31, 2019May 30, 2019Ricardo Rebelo

BenQ releases a high-performance monitor for e-sports gamers looking to get a competitive edge.

Patriot Viper V765 Mechanical RGB Keyboard Review

May 25, 2019May 23, 2019Ricardo Rebelo

Viper has released a new mechanical keyboard for competitive gamers, the V765.

Automating Read It Later Articles to DEVONthink

May 10, 2019May 9, 2019Skip Owens

I have found a new way to automate sending articles from the web to both a read it later service like Pocket or Instapaper and also to DEVONthink, so you can keep your own library of articles and most importantly search them.

Kick Your iPhone Addiction With Launch Center Pro: Part 2

April 30, 2019May 1, 2019Skip Owens

Part 2 of this article series dives into the details of how to use Launch Center Pro to kick your iPhone addiction.

Kick Your iPhone Addiction With Launch Center Pro: Part 1

April 27, 2019April 30, 2019Skip Owens

Overnight in 2007, we went from having to physically sit in front of a computer to being able to carry around one in our pants pocket and use it anywhere and everywhere we go. As you can imagine, overall computer usage went up… dramatically.

All the power, all the speed, all the functions, none of the ink cartridges - Epson WorkForce Pro ET-8700 EcoTank All-in-One.

Epson WorkForce Pro ET-8700 Gets Down to Work

April 11, 2019April 10, 2019Michael Kaufman

The feature-rich Epson WorkForce Pro ET-8700 combines super speed and multiple functions with cartridge-free printing for high productivity.

Go on Some ‘Math Adventures With Python’

March 9, 2019March 8, 2019Jenny Bristol4

You got your math in my programming! You got your programming in my math! With this book, anyone can learn how to solve math problems and create wondrous math-based images using the Python programming language.

No, Apple Is Not ‘On the Verge of Being Disrupted’

February 4, 2019February 5, 2019Skip Owens

People view Apple like some ‘Star Wars’ fans view the Jedi and are in awe of their ability to wield a lightsaber. But they have it all wrong. It isn’t the lightsaber that makes the Jedi great, it is The Force.

Geek Links: Scratch 3.0 Is Here

January 9, 2019January 8, 2019Derrick Schneider

Scratch releases version 3.0 of their popular kid-friendly programming language. Courtesy: https://scratch.mit.edu/

Vintok Split — Super-Portable Second Screen for Laptop Users

December 18, 2018December 17, 2018James Floyd Kelly1

As a laptop user, I no longer have to miss the usefulness of a second screen AND I don’t have to worry about making a second trip to my vehicle to bring in a second screen AND I don’t have to worry about the limited number of power plugs in the coffee shop… thanks to the Vintok Split.

Why You Should Never Use the Same Password on Multiple Sites

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018Greg Howley

It seems like not a month goes by where you don’t hear about another huge data breach from a major company. But it’s so hard to remember all those different passwords! And what’s the harm, really?

My Cloud Home: The Easy Answer to Family File Sharing

November 29, 2018December 15, 2018Jenny Bristol5

My Cloud Home from Western Digital creates a personal and private file cloud for you and your family.

My First Impressions of the New iPad Pro

November 17, 2018November 16, 2018Skip Owens

I have been using a 12.9” iPad Pro as my primary computer for almost 3 years now, but I’ve only been using Apple’s latest and greatest 12.9” iPad Pro for about a week. I wanted to publish my initial impressions as a way to help other people trying to decide which iPad is best for them.

BenQ Zowie RL2755T Monitor Review

September 29, 2018October 3, 2018Ricardo Rebelo

Yes, a 55-inch 4k HD display sounds like a superior choice, but once I fired up ‘Spider-Man’ on PS4 on the Zowie, quality quickly trumped quantity.

Geek Links: ‘Algorithms’ — New Magazine Aimed at Young Coders

August 24, 2018August 24, 2018James Floyd Kelly2

If you’ve got a young coder under your roof or maybe you’re a teacher looking for some additional resources for your programming classes, take a look at the ‘Algorithms Magazine’ Kickstarter.

Tonal features digital weights to make a smart system of strength training.

Tonal is High-Tech Strength Training

August 23, 2018August 22, 2018Michael Kaufman

Tonal brings a strength training system that uses machine learning to help users become their strongest.

SlimeZone Is Your Nickelodeon Fix in Virtual Reality

March 30, 2018March 29, 2018Michael Kaufman

An IMAX VR Centre gives visitors access to some of the latest and greatest virtual reality experiences, including the new Nickelodeon SlimeZone, where they can get slimed… without the real-world mess.

How to Connect Your Child with a Specific Coding Language

March 14, 2018April 19, 2018Guest

[Sponsored] As parents, it’s important to understand we don’t need to be STEM experts in order to advance our kids’ interests in STEM education—that’s where other well-trained minds can step in! Read on to learn about STEM summer camps for kids with iD Tech!

Stack Overflow: Spotlight on ‘Gnomon’ by Nick Harkaway

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018Jonathan H. Liu

Usually my Stack Overflow columns are about a pile of books on a particular topic, so it’s a little unconventional to focus on one particular book. On the other hand, Nick Harkaway’s ‘Gnomon’ is almost a stack of books in itself.

Black Box VR merges excercise and virtual reality.

Black Box VR Is Real-World Exercise and Virtual Reality eSports

January 28, 2018January 27, 2018Michael Kaufman

Workout at the Black Box VR gym and get virtual superpowers to build real-world muscle.

GeekDad Highlights From Day 2 and 3 of CES 2018

January 13, 2018January 13, 2018Skip Owens

My second two days at CES were much different than my first. The companies I met with on day 2 and day 3 had an old-school touch to their products or an educational slant… all of them very cool!

Get a Grip: Nomad Clear Case for iPhone X

December 8, 2017December 28, 2017Skip Owens1

If you are anything like me and are used to carrying an iPhone without a case, then purchasing and using any case for you (and me) is a hard sell. But that is exactly who this case is made for.

GeekDad Review: Logitech MX Master 2S Mouse

October 28, 2017Brad Moon1

I’ve spent the last several months switching from an Apple Magic Mouse to Logitech’s latest, the MX Master 2S Mouse.

Fun for the whole family. Image: Dakster Sullivan

iPhone X Storage: How To Squeeze Into 64 GB

October 23, 2017Skip Owens

I’m going to help you save $150 by giving you some options to squeeze into 64 GB of iPhone X storage, instead of having to spring for the 256 GB version.

iStorage’s datAshur Pro USB Stick Keeps Your Data Secure

October 8, 2017Jenny Bristol

iStorage has you covered with a whole line of secure encrypted data storage products.

BenQ 27" Designer Monitor is USB-C connected and packed with features.

Review: BenQ 27-inch USB-C Designer Monitor

October 3, 2017Michael Kaufman2

The latest monitor from BenQ is so full of features you might overlook the fact that it is all based on a USB-C docking station to get rid of those dongles.

Kids Love ‘Minecraft?’ Try the Afterschool Code and Play Labs at Connected Camps!

September 18, 2017Ken Denmead3

If you’re kids are into ‘Minecraft,’ the afterschool program at Connected Camps will teach them coding, game building, and more, all on safe, moderated servers. [Sponsored]

Desktop with application windows in the background and a large sticker over top labeled, "Band Head Here."

Stress Reduction GeekDad Style; There’s No Place Like 127.0.0.1

August 8, 2017April 13, 2020Chris Wickersham

Summer is almost over and stress is at an all-time high. Find out how one GeekDad approaches stress reduction and let us know if it sounds familiar! Share your own geeky stress reduction tips in the comments or on social media.

HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

August 5, 2017Ricardo Rebelo

Here’s a review of the new HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

Category: Computing

Cooler Master SK621 Bluetooth Keyboard Review

BenQ XL2536 E-Sports Gaming Monitor Review

Patriot Viper V765 Mechanical RGB Keyboard Review

Automating Read It Later Articles to DEVONthink

Kick Your iPhone Addiction With Launch Center Pro: Part 2

Kick Your iPhone Addiction With Launch Center Pro: Part 1

Epson WorkForce Pro ET-8700 Gets Down to Work

Go on Some ‘Math Adventures With Python’

No, Apple Is Not ‘On the Verge of Being Disrupted’

Geek Links: Scratch 3.0 Is Here

Vintok Split — Super-Portable Second Screen for Laptop Users

Why You Should Never Use the Same Password on Multiple Sites

My Cloud Home: The Easy Answer to Family File Sharing

My First Impressions of the New iPad Pro

BenQ Zowie RL2755T Monitor Review

Geek Links: ‘Algorithms’ — New Magazine Aimed at Young Coders

Tonal is High-Tech Strength Training

SlimeZone Is Your Nickelodeon Fix in Virtual Reality

How to Connect Your Child with a Specific Coding Language

Stack Overflow: Spotlight on ‘Gnomon’ by Nick Harkaway

Black Box VR Is Real-World Exercise and Virtual Reality eSports

GeekDad Highlights From Day 2 and 3 of CES 2018

Get a Grip: Nomad Clear Case for iPhone X

GeekDad Review: Logitech MX Master 2S Mouse

iPhone X Storage: How To Squeeze Into 64 GB

iStorage’s datAshur Pro USB Stick Keeps Your Data Secure

Review: BenQ 27-inch USB-C Designer Monitor

Kids Love ‘Minecraft?’ Try the Afterschool Code and Play Labs at Connected Camps!

Stress Reduction GeekDad Style; There’s No Place Like 127.0.0.1

HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

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