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• Versatile gadget gifts for stuffing stockings large and small

  Posted on December 6, 2020 at 21:00 CST by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

  BEST HARDWARE

  By Michael Lasky

  Christmas stocking stuffers are usually thought of as small, whimsical, and not necessarily practical.

  But relatively inexpensive tech gadgets can be both useful and appealing to your favorite digital denizen. You might even secretly covet them for yourself.

  If your holiday list is still missing something, and you’re down to last-minute shopping, consider picking up one or more of the following devices.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.48.0 (2020-12-07).

  AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Hardware AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Device chargers, Digital gifts, Earbuds, Fingerprint readers, Portable docks, Rechargeable batteries, USB-C

• A time-saving shortcut for new-PC setups?

  Posted on November 18, 2019 at 01:10 CST by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

  LANGALIST

  By Fred Langa

  What are the pros/cons of copying the entire contents of the “Users” folders to a new PC, en masse?

  It’s a very fast way to move user data into a new PC, but what else might be going along for the ride?

  Plus: Great resources for testing firewalls and routers, and is it safe to use a high-rated battery charger on a low-rated device?

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 16.42.0 (2019-11-18).

  LangaList AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Device chargers, Firewall testing, Setting up new PCs, User files