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Feb 3, 2024 | 
history-computer.com | Carl Field |David Beren |Paul Salmon |Tyler Von Harz
Dell has a half-dozen laptop lines, with models for gamers, businesses, and casual users. There are plenty of options to choose from, but I would buy a Dell Latitude 2-in-1 if I were a traveling professional. The laptop series is among the best for remote workers on the go or anyone interested in a powerful hybrid system. While they aren’t the company’s best 2-in-1 laptops, here are four reasons I would buy a Dell Latitude 2-in-1 laptop today.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
history-computer.com | Luxia Le |Paul Salmon |Elizabeth Milne |Sharon Goldman
Waze is one of the most popular navigation apps on the market, able to provide unique routes based on personal preferences and traffic. However, Waze has some notable problems that some people don’t like, such as the difficulty you experience when trying to get directions from a starting point other than your current location. Luckily, there are many great alternatives to Waze if you want to navigate from your Apple Watch.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
history-computer.com | Carl Field |Esther Rebecca |Paul Salmon |Isabelle Caskey
External speakers are the best option when you want to improve the audio on a PC. You can find speakers for a PC in all shapes and sizes, including systems with multiple components. A soundbar is also an option for PCs and it’s an interesting alternative depending on your system. To help you make that decision, we’re going to compare a soundbar vs. speakers for a PC.
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Jan 10, 2024 | 
history-computer.com | Nate Williams |Paul Salmon |Brian Cherock |Christopher Burke
When shopping for iPad accessories, you’ve undoubtedly come across a stylus pen at a time or two. From the Apple-branded Apple Pencil to the many similar offerings from discount tech manufacturers, these brands really want you to believe you need a stylus pen for your iPad. Here’s something to consider, though: You might be better off without one. Personally, I wouldn’t use a stylus pen for my iPad. These five reasons tell you exactly why I feel the way I do. iPads are made to be touched.
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Jan 8, 2024 | 
history-computer.com | Roxana Bikfalvi |Tyler Von Harz |Carl Field |Paul Salmon
I’ve always been a fan of PC gaming, but gaming laptops never made the cut for me. My go-to choice is a desktop computer complete with everything from a tower case to a widescreen monitor. However, I do appreciate mobility. A budget gaming laptop is all I need to log into my game and complete some quests when I’m away. Of all the models out there, I briefly considered the HP Victus. Ultimately, this wasn’t the right choice for me, and here are the reasons why I wouldn’t recommend it.
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Jan 3, 2024 | 
history-computer.com | Liam Frady |Paul Salmon |Rebecca Bellan |Juan Martin
Frequently Asked QuestionsCan you have an upstream USB port without a downstream port? Sure, but the upstream port is going to provide power and data to a downstream port somewhere else. Do the ports have to be on the same device? Not at all, they can be on two different devices at the same time. Do you need both ports for everything to function? Yes, you need both ports for transmission to occur. How old is the USB standard? The USB standard debuted in 1996. Can USB provide power?
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Jan 3, 2024 | 
history-computer.com | Liam Frady |Lisa McDonald |Emma Hayes |Paul Salmon
Hub vs. switch: what’s the real difference? When it comes to computer networking, there is a slew of different devices. Now, some do have a bit of overlap, like gateways and modems. However, aside from that you’re looking at entirely different uses and functions for most of these devices. The hub used to be a mainstay of computer networking in the earliest years of the technology. Methodologies and concepts have long since advanced from the need for hubs despite their occasional use.
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Dec 30, 2023 | 
history-computer.com | Liam Frady |Esther Rebecca |Paul Salmon |Maisie Marlena
USB-C vs. DisplayPort: which one is the best? When it comes to standards for getting video output, users are spoiled for choice. What once was the domain of VGA has been supplanted entirely by the likes of HDMI, USB-C, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt. DisplayPort has gained ground in recent years for being a powerful standard for desktop computers. USB-C is the standard being pushed forward by laptops and manufacturers like Apple. How do these standards stack up against one another?
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Dec 29, 2023 | 
history-computer.com | Roxana Bikfalvi |Paul Salmon |Elizabeth Milne |Jane Wangui
Whether you need premium audio for a home theater or want to introduce surround sound into your computer room, the first thing to decide is the audio brand you want to focus on. Klipsch and Polk are two popular contenders. Both brands manufacture a wide range of high-quality speakers and audio systems for casual users and audiophiles alike. Choosing one over the other can be challenging, especially if you’re not sure which are the differences.
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Dec 15, 2023 | 
history-computer.com | Drew Baker |Zachary Lorance |Don Sharpe |Paul Salmon
2024 brings new opportunities, and those new opportunities would pair well with crisp, classic music. One of the best digital turntables, the Victrola Stream Onyx, promises quality sound and exceptional connectivity. Plus right now, it’s on sale for 33% off. Let’s take a look at what makes this such a steal. [Related: Victrola vs.
