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I’m a long-time electronics and gadget geek who’s been fortunate enough to enjoy a career that lets me indulge this interest. I have been writing about technology for several decades for a wide range of outlets including Wired, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, MSN, About.com, Kiplinger, and GeekDad. I’m in my 10th year as a senior contributor for Forbes with a focus on reviewing music-related tech, Apple gear, battery power stations and other consumer electronics. My day job is with the Malware Research Center at AI-native cybersecurity pioneer CrowdStrike.

Review: Microsoft Alcantara Signature Type Cover for Surface Pro

 Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablets are pretty slick pieces of hardware. Accessorizing the Surface Pro with a new Alcantara Signature Type Cover adds a new premium look and feel to the Surface Pro, making the transformation to laptop even better looking and more luxurious.

Boost your PC with Bluetooth speakers

 Your computer’s built-in speakers are fine for system notifications, but for playing music, watching movies or gaming? You’ll be much happier connected to a sound system. For the ultimate PC audio experience, that connection can be wireless. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speakers let you boost your PC audio experience, while being able to place the speakers virtually anywhere in a room.

HP ENVY 860 Phoenix gaming PC review

 When you hear the name Hewlett-Packard, you might think business. As in business PCs. Durable, competent but maybe a bit on the boring side. However, HP has a wild side and there’s nowhere it’s shown off more than with the new HP ENVY Phoenix gaming PC. I had the time to test one out and the ENVY Phoenix blew away my perceptions of what HP is capable of.

Mechanical keyboards aren’t just for gamers

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 Gamers love mechanical keyboards like the Razer BlackWidow Expert. The precision of mechanical switches is a big advantage in high stakes video games, but you don’t have to be fighting off a pack of feral ghouls in Far Harbor to appreciate what mechanical keyboards have to offer. In fact, I use one every day where it is unbeatable at the decidedly more mundane task of writing.

Good, better and best tech solutions for your home office

 A few weeks ago, I wrote a post making the case for a PC, router and smartphone being the three most important technologies for your home office. Today, it’s time to get down to specifics, with good, better and best options in each of these categories.

Introducing the Alienware Alpha Gaming PC

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 Get the power and versatility of PC gaming with the convenience of a console with Alienware’s Alpha Gaming PC. Powerful hardware and SteamOS come together in a desktop PC that’s built to be the ultimate video game solution.

Best tech Mother’s Day Gifts in 2016

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 The countdown is on to Mother’s Day and for the procrastinators in the crowd, panic may be starting to set in. If you haven’t picked out a gift for mom yet, no need to worry—I’ve got you covered with a collection of some of the top tech gifts of 2016 including portable music, wearables and even a new computer.

The many benefits of upgrading to a new computer monitor

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 Looking for a way to kickstart your PC experience? Don’t overlook the monitor. One of the easiest components of your computer to replace, it also delivers a big “bang for the buck” upgrade experience. And that’s not just limited a pretty picture. I’ve put together a list of ways a new monitor can boost your overall PC experience.

The 3 most important technologies for your home office

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 Do you have a home office? Many Canadians do and whether you use your home office for occasionally working from home, or it’s the full-time base for your business, three technologies make it all possible: the PC, the smartphone and the router.

Lenovo Miix 700 review

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Looking for a convertible 2-in-1 device that will cover off both your tablet and Windows laptop needs? Microsoft kickstarted this growing segment with the Surface tablets, but competition is heating up. Lenovo’s Miix 700 is one of the newest entries and I just wrapped up a week with it. Here’s what you need to know.