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What it looks like lit and in the dark. Have the problem with sports helmets for kids is getting them to wear it.  This helmet is almost too cool.  As adult, I would wear it but alas, my head is too big.  Please no comments as to the accuracy of that statement.   The helmet is certified and safe but it also LIGHTS UP!  Besides being cool with no lights it is beyond cool with lights.  This is an additional safety feature for those hard to see times around dusk, it makes your kid quite visible.  I really like this helmet. ·         Mohawk lights up with LED lights in 2 different modes; steady glow and flash! ·         Auto shut off to prolong battery life. ·         Recommended for kids 8-14 years old (54-58 centimeters) ·         Shell: PVC Interior: expanded polystyrene foam ·         CPSC & ASTM Certified If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

Capacity: 480GB Coming from the days of 8”floppy drives it is hard to recognize how much storage can be on one of these M.2 drives.  Even calling it a drive seems absurd.  Not that long ago, I would have assumed (incorrectly) that it was RAM.  The solid state aspect means it is fast.   That it is running in a 3.0 USB enclosure means for USB it is very fast.  It works well, I had to tell Disk Management what it was and after that I moved a large file over to it that went over pretty much as I typed the name.   Impressive technology. From the vendor: High-speed PCIe Gen3x4 interface: 2100MB/s read and 1600MB/s write - NVMe 1. 3 supported Get 3. 5x the speed of a SATA-based SSD Features SSD dash software management Shock and vibration resistant with no moving parts Three-year limited If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

Got this today and immediately installed it.  I truly believe keeping a laptop cool will extend it's life.   This is big enough for my 17" laptop.  It is amazingly quiet particularly when you consider it has 5 fans.   Good product. from the vendor: AICHESON S035 laptop cooler is special designed to cool down up to 17.3 inch laptop. Wave metal mesh, 1000-1500RPM 1 big fan 4 small fans, flip-up silicone holder, 4 adjustable stand height settings, 2 USB ports, adjustable speeds, foam pad. This gaming laptop cooling pad can accommodate laptops up to 17.3”. The laptop chill desk has a large central fan with two smaller fans on each side (5 total fans). The upper surface is covered in meshed metal with the bottom and sides being plastic. A metal bar for ergonomic design at the bottom provides elevation mechanism, 4 adjustable stand heights for healthy life. A flip-up high quality silicone grip at the bottom of macbook cooler surface keeps your laptop from sliding off whe

I tested this router and it works great.  It installed easily.  I plugged in (hard wire) my laptop and the speed was good.  I tested the wifi with my phone and it worked well.  I  have a signal analyzer app on my phone and the router's signal was very strong.  Overall this is an impressive router and Netgear's Genie software allows you to do things like connect a hard drive and share it.  I did not need technical support so I can evaluate that but my experience in the past with Netgear products has been positive. If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

I'm not a gamer but this appears to  have been designed by a gamer.  Having been intimately involved with computers since 1980, I have seen not all but a lot.  This is a terrific back pack for a gamer or someone who wants to take their 17" laptop with them.  It has pockets galore.  I kept the card describing it so I can remember what all the pockets are for.  Plenty of protection is what I want for my laptop and this provides it.  Regardless of whether you game, this is an awesome product for laptop transport. If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

Witeem Quick Charge and Smart 6-Port USB Charging Station with USB Type C Port, Universal Charging Desktop Docks Organizer for Smartphones, Tablets, Black This is pretty nifty.  It came with a wealth of cables for the old micro usb, the new micro usb and Apple cables.  This means when a grandchild forgets their charger, you have the chance to be a hero.  The product seems to be well made and it work to organize your gear.  If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on  recommendations.