As for myself, I’ve never actually built anything with a Raspberry Pi. Frankly, it’s been years since I’ve built any computer (as a point of reference, my last build was in the days of the game City of Heroes). That said, I still understand the need for cooling – and that’s why the Smart Fan for Raspberry Pi seems like a solid idea.
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Stop home IoT from reaching the internet with Linksys Velop as a HomeKit Router
Linksys has begun distributing a firmware update that turns many of the Velop mesh routers into Apple HomeKit compatible routers.
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The Keychron K3 – slim, mechanical, and RGB
I mean, really, what’s not to like? Now that I’ve gotten acclimated to a 10-keyless (read: more compact) keyboard what they’ve got going on with the Keychron K3 really seems like a very solid next step.
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Extended capability courtesy of Kolude KD-K1
You may have noticed that we have had a lot of keyboard coverage lately. I can’t speak for all of the other authors, but for me, it’s because I’ve been paying a lot more attention to the keyboards out on the market. Prior to, say, 6 months ago, I really just used what was issued to me. Now, I’m becoming a bit more discerning. One of the more recent interesting boards I’ve run across is the Kolude KD-K1.
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Now Funding: the Ajazz K620T Mechanical Keyboard
We here at Knapsack are big fans of mechanical keyboards, solely for the tactile feedback you get from the keys as you type. These sorts of keyboards have come a long way since their early roots, and can do all sorts of fun things. One the more recent compact boards we’ve seen pop up is the Ajazz K620T.
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Now Funding: the Zephyr Gaming Mouse
We’ve focused on reviewing some keyboards (primarily of the mechanical variety) but seem to have given their close compatriot – the mouse – short shrift. Well, one of the flashier ones we’ve seen hit as of late is the Zephyr Gaming Mouse.
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Don’t buy Netgear products if you value your life
The most important resource you have is your health. Second most important is time. The time that was stolen from me dealing with Netgear products is time I will never get back.
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Want a wireless mechanical keyboard? The Keychron K8 has you covered.
As of late, I’ve focused more and more on mechanical keyboards, now that I’ve actually been exposed to them. We reviewed a full-sized option from Das Keyboard, and then we also looked at a more compact, Tenkeyless option from Vortex. This latest offering is in that compact vein, but offers something I’ve not tried out – bluetooth connectivity. Meet the Keychron K8.
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The Das Keyboard 4C is deliciously clicky, very professional
As a lover of heavy, click keyboards, the Das Keyboard 4C is just about perfect. This tenkeyless keyboard has been updated for 2020 with new keycaps and an updated, metal body.
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