Articles https://pcroger.com/blog/ Get The Most From Your PC and Mobile Devices Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:21:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 IDrive Online Backup Named For Best Cloud Storage https://pcroger.com/idrive-online-backup-named-for-best-cloud-storage/ https://pcroger.com/idrive-online-backup-named-for-best-cloud-storage/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:21:37 +0000 https://pcroger.com/?p=1722 PC Magazine has again named IDrive as one of the best cloud storage and file sharing services in 2019. This comes as no surprise and as you can see this makes IDrive online backup a 5 time winner (consecutive). We have been using and recommending IDrive for, well, I don’t know how long – but […]

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]]> https://pcroger.com/idrive-online-backup-named-for-best-cloud-storage/feed/ 0 tp-link Smart WiFi Plug Review https://pcroger.com/tp-link-smart-wifi-plug-review/ https://pcroger.com/tp-link-smart-wifi-plug-review/#respond Sat, 27 Apr 2019 15:26:59 +0000 https://pcroger.com/?p=1697 Flip the Switch Remotely With Kasa Smart Plug App   The tp-link Smart WiFi plug is an inexpensive internet electrical switch that you can use to control lights or appliances (check wattage loads) with an app on your smartphone from anywhere. Seems like this is a product a long time coming, and even though it’s […]

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]]> https://pcroger.com/tp-link-smart-wifi-plug-review/feed/ 0 What To Do With Bad Image IP Camera https://pcroger.com/what-to-do-with-bad-image-ip-camera/ https://pcroger.com/what-to-do-with-bad-image-ip-camera/#respond Sat, 09 Feb 2019 21:03:48 +0000 https://pcroger.com/?p=1684 Making Use Of Worn Out Network Camera Call me a packrat, but I hate to throw anything away that might have a use, including an old Axis M1031W IP Camera whose color image is skewed out of whack. As you can see in the image above it’s not only a lower resolution camera from days […]

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]]> https://pcroger.com/what-to-do-with-bad-image-ip-camera/feed/ 0 Foscam R2 WiFi NightVision IP Camera Review https://pcroger.com/foscam-r2-wifi-nightvision-ip-camera-review/ https://pcroger.com/foscam-r2-wifi-nightvision-ip-camera-review/#respond Fri, 25 Jan 2019 01:56:30 +0000 https://pcroger.com/?p=1677 Replacing Our TrendNet WiFi NightVision IP Security Cameras With Foscam Previously we have been quite happy with TrendNet IP cameras and especially those equipped with nightvision, pan-tilt-zoom (ptz) features and a price range of $100 plus or minus. We have no idea what happened but from scouring the Trendnet website and Amazon.com we can find […]

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]]> https://pcroger.com/foscam-r2-wifi-nightvision-ip-camera-review/feed/ 0 Here Is The Portable USB Drive You Want https://pcroger.com/portable-usb-drive-want/ https://pcroger.com/portable-usb-drive-want/#respond Fri, 25 Jan 2019 01:30:23 +0000 http://pcroger.com/?p=1591 WD My Passport Ultra 2TB Portable External Hard Drive There are many portable USB drives for sale, and I get questions about which to buy all the time. Here is my specific recommendation for an external USB hard drive and WHY to buy this one (WD My Passport Ultra). Most people just look at SIZE […]

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]]> https://pcroger.com/portable-usb-drive-want/feed/ 0 USB Type C Chargers, Cables, Car Chargers https://pcroger.com/usb-type-c-chargers-cables-car-chargers/ https://pcroger.com/usb-type-c-chargers-cables-car-chargers/#respond Sat, 28 Nov 2015 01:06:25 +0000 http://pcroger.com/?p=1620 Reversible, Quick Charge Mobile Devices New mobile devices with USB Type C connectors have some people upset because they have to buy new USB type C home chargers, car chargers and cables. There are 3 things I have to say about that: Get used to it… At least the connector is reversible Thankfully the accessories […]

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]]> https://pcroger.com/usb-type-c-chargers-cables-car-chargers/feed/ 0 10 Reasons Not To Upgrade To Windows 10 https://pcroger.com/10-reasons-upgrade-windows-10/ https://pcroger.com/10-reasons-upgrade-windows-10/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2015 21:34:18 +0000 http://pcroger.com/?p=1596 Easier Decision For Windows 7 Users Windows 10 Official Release is July 29, 2015, and everyone wants to know should I upgrade to Windows 10. It all depends on your particular circumstances, but in general… If it works, don’t fix it. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN so if your PC is critical to your life, think twice […]

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]]> https://pcroger.com/10-reasons-upgrade-windows-10/feed/ 2 Youtuber Saves Over 26% On Dell With 1 Trick https://pcroger.com/youtuber-saves-26-dell-1-trick/ https://pcroger.com/youtuber-saves-26-dell-1-trick/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:38:24 +0000 http://pcroger.com/?p=1586 My Better Than Dell Coupon Trick From 2014 Still Works! Dell Trick Works On ANY System You Configure A youtuber named Dick contacted me a week ago to let me know that the secret he learned from my Dell XPS 8700 Review and how to save 20% video had netted him over 26% savings ($310) […]

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]]> https://pcroger.com/youtuber-saves-26-dell-1-trick/feed/ 0 How To Prevent Google Chrome From Storing Browser History https://pcroger.com/prevent-google-chrome-storing-browser-history/ https://pcroger.com/prevent-google-chrome-storing-browser-history/#respond Sun, 12 Jul 2015 15:55:36 +0000 http://pcroger.com/?p=1582 Better Than Incognito In this short video I show how to prevent Chrome from storing history, period, not just while using incognito mode. Not that there is a problem with Chrome incognito mode it’s just that: You have to REMEMBER to invoke incognito mode with a… 2 handed keystroke combination of CTRL-SHFT-N Incognito leaves the […]

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]]> https://pcroger.com/prevent-google-chrome-storing-browser-history/feed/ 0 Dell XPS8700 Bios Settings – mSATA Upgrade https://pcroger.com/dell-xps8700-bios-settings-msata-upgrade/ https://pcroger.com/dell-xps8700-bios-settings-msata-upgrade/#comments Wed, 06 May 2015 02:39:38 +0000 http://pcroger.com/?p=1571 I get a number of questions about the BIOS settings in my Dell XPS8700 that I did the mSATA upgrade in here. So I thought I would post some simple pics of the BIOS settings; maybe when I have more time I’ll add some more explanation. This next one shows the “SATA Mode” setting that […]

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