Hardware
What a USB-C port can actually do
The connector tells you the shape. Data, charging and video each need their own specification.
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From a single socket to the whole desk: articles about hardware, files and connections.
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Hardware
Laptop or desktop for the same desk?
Compare mobility, existing equipment and repair options alongside the price of the computer itself.
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Hardware
How much memory your everyday work needs
A representative multitasking session reveals more about RAM needs than an idle desktop reading.
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Windows & everyday use
Making file extensions visible and useful
Visible extensions help identify files, but do not establish whether their contents are trustworthy.
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Windows & everyday use
Folder names that still make sense later
Build a filing structure around how you will look for material later, rather than around more folders.
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Storage & backup
Syncing files is not the same as backing them up
A second visible copy may still follow the same deletion.
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Storage & backup
Rotating two backup drives
Two drives help only when their roles remain clear.
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Networking
What limits powerline networking at home
A socket in the right room does not guarantee a stable data connection.
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Networking
Pairing a Bluetooth device again
Powered on, discoverable and connected are three different Bluetooth states.
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At the desk
Choosing monitor size and viewing distance together
Match the screen to viewing distance, desk depth and the windows you actually keep open.
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At the desk
Resolution versus usable workspace
Native resolution and scaling should deliver readable text before they become a contest of pixel counts.
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