Tag: HDMI

USB-C Docks from OWC and StarTech – Review

Adapter, Audio, Dock, Earphones, Headphones, Headset, Keyboard, Macbook, Monitor, Mouse, printer, Review, Speakers 0

Apple’s newest MacBooks have only one multipurpose USB-C port. Other World Computing (OWC) has an affordable, versatile solution to expand usage to include USB-3, HDMI, audio out, SD card, Ethernet, and a second USB-C port. Buy the OWC USB-C Dock and put it into action today. It will make your computing life more efficient, enjoyable, and productive, especially when at a fixed location. This dock is compact enough to be usable also when traveling. Thanks, OWC!

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TechFan #268 – Revolution Needed

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Special guest Peter Cohen joins Tim this week to discuss the topic “The tech that is in most need of a revolution”. Also discussed: video games, Rare Replay, BackBlaze, and much more. Check it out!

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TechFan #267 – Hacking Around

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Tim and the returning David discuss hacking the FireTV Stick, HDMI inputs on a Mac, 17-inch MBP upgrades, Xbox One, connected devices, crappy controls on monitors, podcast editing, John Martellaro’s Background Mode, and much more.

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OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock – Review

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Thunderbolt is probably the most interesting technology that came to our Macintoshes in recent years. Since I bought a 15″ MacBook Pro with retina display, I have been following the market for Thunderbolt docks. In the first years, they were slow to come to market. Then, with Thunderbolt 2 released, they removed some ports. OWC has a new accessory that has Thunderbolt 2 connectivity with a FireWire port: the OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock.

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Universal USB 3.0 4K Laptop Docking Station w/4K DisplayPort – Review

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Portable computers are very popular, sometimes more popular than their desktop equivalent. The counterpart of using a portable computer is that you are limited in number of ports and extensibility. Thanks to USB 3.0 and StarTech Universal USB 3.0 4K Laptop Docking Station w/4K DisplayPort you can eliminate some of those limitations.

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Nemos 2014 Hardware Accessory Roundup, Part 2: USB3 to HDMI/DVI Adapter and 15 inch MacBook Pro Vertical Docking Station

Adapter, Audio, Dock, Features, Keyboard, Macbook Pro, Macintosh, Monitor, Mouse, Nemo Memo, OWC, Review 0

This innovative and versatile new video adapter falls into the category of Where have you been all my life, and where were you when I really needed you? In five minutes you can unpack its three component pieces, download the necessary free software, and be viewing your Mac’s content on an external display that has either an HDMI or DVI interface.

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StarTech Thunderbolt Docking Station versus Akitio Thunder Dock: And The Winner Is? – Nemo Memo

Adapter, Dock, Features, Hard Drive, Macbook Pro, RAID, Review 3

Your life just changed for the better. You purchased and put into service one of these newest-generation of hardware docks that are compatible with the Thunderbolt ports on your recent MacBook Pro. It’s time to party as if SCSI, FireWire, and USB docks are ancient history, which they are, thanks to StarTech and Akitio.

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Two Display Adapters Reviewed

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Display adapters are now available for every model of Macintosh and Windows computer to add an additional monitor or television to your computer video and audio signal. If you don’t know the difference between HDMI, VGA, DVI, Mini Display, Mini DVI, USB, and FAQ, there are people handy who will help you determine the best way to configure your external display.

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