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Best Portable AC Battery Packs for 2019 (Update: Jan 2019)

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We're now owning more and more gadgets: cellphones, tablets, laptops, etc. and with that, the needs for electricity are stronger than ever, so I think you'll agree with me when I say: "There will never be enough power" Choosing a portable battery pack seems like a easy job, but after a few hours searching for the [...]

Best Laptops for Programming 2019 (Jan. 2019)

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For developers and Computer Science students, laptops are the most necessary tools. But choosing the right laptops is not an easy task, so it's important to make an informed decision. In this article, we'll guide you through the best laptops in the market and how to find one. Best Programming Laptop for Programmer - Apple [...]

Best Universal USB 3.0 Docking Stations for Laptops of 2019

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Laptops are getting thinner and thinner each day, and with that, many ports are removed to save space. If you prefer slim laptops because you want to work on any locations, but at the same time, you want to have a place to work with dual monitors and many USB devices. You can always buy [...]

Why do programmers prefer multiple monitors?

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Why multiple monitors? It's a matter of productivity and attention. If a programmer uses one monitor, the programmer will have to switch between IDE, browser (for debugging or search for information), documentation, communication programs (such as Skype, Slack), email programs, etc. Not to mention media player programs. Or some advanced programmers use tiling window manager, [...]

Understand keyboard sizes

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There are several keyboard sizes that you might not know. Understanding those sizes can save you from a lot of troubles later from buying the wrong keyboard.