Got a new SanDisk USB Flash drive
My old Verbatim USB Drive Store N Go 16GB is broken, when I dropped it on the ground. So I got a chance to purchase a new one from London Drugs. Now it is new SanDisk USB Flash drive. Still...
Category: Hardware
Nexus 7 got Android 5.0.2 OTA
Yesterday, I got the notice. To upgrade my Nexus 7 tablet to Android 5.0.2. The update package is 9.8MB. Very small. Restart and install the upgrade is fast. But the process to optimize the Apps installed is about 5 minutes....
3-Port HDMI Switch
Got this 3Port HDMI Switch on Amazon from the third party seller. Cost $5.97. It took about one month for shipping from China Mainland. I tested it with my XBOX, but the screen is blinking and also tried with my...
When Fitbit Zip need a new battery
Today, I replace the battery of Fitbit Zip. It is CR2025. I check the voltage of new battery and the exhausted one. New one is 3.21V. The old one is 2.83V. Let me record it and see how long...
Nexus 7 got Android 5.0.1 OTA
Yes. Adnroid 5, or Lollipop released oin October. Based on Google announcement, it is supposed 5.0. But I received the OTA of 5.0.1 on my old 4.4.4 Nexus 7 tablet yesterday. On October 15, 2014, Google officially announced that Android...
What is exFAT
Saw a new type of disk format, exFAT. I am only knowing FAT, FAT32, NTFS, and some others for Linux operation system. Today, when I try to format a microSD card, it has a new option, exFAT. What is exFAT?...
Samsung microSDHC UHS-1 card 32GB
It is a SD card, actually microSD card with high capacity. Samsung microSDHC UHS-1 card 32GB. The front of the package. Gold seal has a scratch zone, which is the security code to verify it. Back pic. It include the...
Boogie Board
Do not use paper, do not cut the trees. Boogie Board is a good replacement for it. I bought it at Costco. Compare the price in LondonDrugs, I saved ten bucks. The one in picture above is Jot 8.5. Including...
SATA II vs SATA III
My desktop PC motherboard just support up to SATA II. You know I have a SATA III SSD drive. I would like to see more improvement on speed. The specs of my PC: Mobo: MSI A55M-P33 CPU: AMD A8-3870K Memory:...
Comkia C-TS002 42 in 1 Precision Manual Tool Set
When I traveled in San Francisco, I went to CentralComputers store. I saw a tool set with so many different bits. Forty Two bits. I paid $11, including tax. It is so cheap. I can not find such a good...
How to get a MagicJack adapter Replacement for free
I have a magicJack adapter. The old version. Bought in 2008. It is 6 years old. It is not magicJack Go, or magicJack Plus. It is traditional magicJack. Work with computer. Last month the phone jack is broken. The plastic...
Got a Crucial MX100 256GB SSD
I traveled to San Francisco last week. Crucial new SSD MX100, 256GB is a good deal, when I went into a computer store in downtown. The special price is $99.95 plus tax is $108.70. The original price on price tag...
Update Kindle Touch firmware to 5.3.7.1
Here is the way to update Kindle Touch firmware from 5.3.7 to 5.3.7.1 The upgrade package is 114M. A big file. Following is the copy from Amazon official site. Before you perform these steps, make sure you determine your software...
Android 4.4.4 OTA is avaiable for Nexus 7 wifi
My Nexus 7 (2013) was just updated to Android 4.4.3 two weeks ago. It is Android 4.4.4 now. Followed the prompt, the system is safe to upgrade. Be sure, the batter is full charged or with usb power connected. ...
Logitech MK360 Wireless Keyboard Mouse combo
I bought Logitech MK360 combo in Costco store. It is less than $30. Includes three items: Logitech K360 wireless Keyboard Logitech M215 wireless Mouse Logitech Unifying USB receiver Here are some pictures I took. Box.