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USB-C Dock and Dual Monitors: Check Compatibility Before You Buy
Video, power, cables and graphics limits: verify the whole chain before buying a USB-C dock for two monitors.
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Understand what is wrong.
Repair what can be repaired.
Make an informed choice.
A technician’s perspective, beyond the spec sheet.SAINT-CHAMASSY, DORDOGNE
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UPS for a Router, NAS and PC: How to Choose Without Oversizing
Watts, VA, runtime, outlets and controlled shutdown: choose a UPS for genuinely essential devices without oversizing it.
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Buying a Refurbished PC: Checks That Matter More Than the Grade Label
Workload, condition, battery, warranties and repairability: practical checks before buying a refurbished computer.
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1TB or 2TB SSD: Six Quality Models to Upgrade Your PC
Six SATA and NVMe SSDs compared by compatibility, capacity and real PC use.
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NAS or External Hard Drive: Which Backup Should You Choose for 300 to 500 GB of Data?
For 300 to 500 GB, a NAS is not automatically necessary A collection of 300 to 500 GB can contain years of photographs, administrative documents, professional files or records that are essential to a small organisation. Capacity alone, however, is not enough to determine the most suitable backup solution. An external hard drive may be […]
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iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit Review: My Honest Opinion After Years of Professional Use
What I See Every Day at My Clients’ Homes in Dordogne When I provide on-site support—whether in Sarlat, Périgueux, or a small village in the Périgord Noir—I often come across the same situation: someone tried to replace their phone screen or install an SSD, only to get stuck because they didn’t have the right tools. […]
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Best 250 GB & 256 GB 2.5″ SSDs: A Comparison of the Most Reliable Models in 2026
Lexar NS100 256 GB – Best Value for Money The Lexar NS100 256 GB is easily the best-value SSD in this comparison for anyone on a budget. Despite its affordable price, it can dramatically improve the responsiveness of an older laptop or desktop PC without any significant compromises for everyday use. Type: 2.5″ SATA III […]