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Old laptops are destined for recycling facilities, but they often still have a lot of potential uses. I've been working with a couple of older models myself. I have no interest in using them on the go, so I take a few steps to get them ready for use in dedicated setups. Let's take a look.  Watch the full video on YouTube: Check out my affiliates for potential deals:  Amazon resale: https://amzn.to/42KvrUr   ebay: https://ebay.us/OWcVHC   As an associate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  Safety first with the battery. One of the first things to consider with an old laptop, especially if you plan on using it in a stationary setting, is the battery. Older batteries can sometimes be a bit unpredictable or even pose a safety risk over time so I prefer to take them out.   Removing the internal battery from an older Acer laptop. In my opinion, if the laptop is just going to sit plugged into AC power, it's often a good idea to take the battery...

Today I'm taking a look at these Ainope 6.6 foot USB 3.0 extension cables that come in a two-pack. I've got a few different devices handy to see how well they perform for both power delivery and data transfer. Check out the full video on YouTube for more information:  Check out the AINOPE USB 3.0 Extension Cable 2-Pack through my links:  Amazon: https://amzn.to/41NbN9S   ebay: https://ebay.us/ctjPhC   As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases! It's about the time to click rather than the linked product. Usually around 24 hours.  The Ainope USB 3.0 Extension Cable packaging. Opening it up, the first thing I noticed is that each cable comes neatly organized with a hook and loop strap, which is always handy for cable management. The cable itself is braided, which usually adds durability, and it has gold-plated (or at least yellow colored) connectors on both the male and female ends. Holding the braided Ainope USB extension cable. There's als...

Today I'm taking a look at the ACEELE USB 3 USB-C Hub. The main benefit that caught my eye is that it has individual switches for each port. So, if you want to use a specific device plugged into it, you just toggle the switch for that port, and you're good to go. This saves on power and disables things like cameras connected to it when you don't want to use them. Before that I was manually plugging and unplugging devices when I do live streaming.  Check out the full video on YouTube for more information:  Take a look at it through my links:  On Amazon: https://amzn.to/43Kh2cU   Or ebay: https://ebay.us/q57SCu   As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  Pressing the individual power switches on the ACEELE USB Hub. It feels decent in the hand; it doesn't feel super cheap or anything. It also comes with a hook-and-loop tie on the cable, which is handy for cable management. Holding the ACEELE hub and showing the attached cable with its...

Today I'm taking a look at the NICEHCK Yuandao earphones. I've been using a pair of Sony MDR-E9LP earphones for a long time, and while they're alright, I wanted to see what other options of a similar form factor and price might be out there.  Check out the video on YouTube for more information and audio samples:  The NICEHCK earphones. Check out the earphones through my links:  NICEHCK: https://amzn.to/41GERAU   Sony: https://amzn.to/41HqDzQ   As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases!  The NICEHCK packaging is pretty simple, not much to it, though it does have some information printed on the back. Inside, you get the earphones and some standard foam ear covers. Included foam ear covers for the earphones. Both the NICEHCK and the Sony use a standard TRS connection point. One difference I noticed right away is the connector style. The NICEHCK ones have a straight connector, while the Sony pair I have uses an angled one. For my specific use ca...

Today, we're checking out the Patriot Viper Venom DDR5 RAM, specifically a 64GB kit spread across two sticks. This is more of a simple, lower-cost kit, but it comes with features and functionality that make it straightforward and easy to use.  Watch the video on YouTube for more information and details:  Check out the Patriot Memory Viper Venom DDR5 RAM 64GB (2X32GB) 5600MHz CL40 1.35v UDIMM with AMD Expo and Intel XMP support kit through my links:  Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bi7FCV   B&H Photo Video: https://bhpho.to/3D9Zr3h   eBay: https://ebay.us/NXNqzS   Best Buy: https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/MARNG2 As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases! Keep in mind that it's more about time from the click rather than what is linked. It's usually within 24 hours on websites like Amazon.  The Patriot Viper Venom DDR5 64GB kit box. While this RAM should work fine with Intel 12th gen or later with DDR5 based motherboards, or older AM...