If you’re looking for a simple docking station for your laptop or tablet, you might be disappointed to find that there is no solution available specifically for the model you’re looking for. Manufacturers don’t make docks for all devices after all. If your gear has a USB port, then you may be in luck, being able to have all the convenience of a dock, only needing to be plugged in via USB. I, for example, have a Surface Pro which has one USB port. With the StarTech USB docking station I simply plug it in to that USB port and instantly my display is extended to an external monitor, my headset is hooked up and ready to go, and I can take advantage of four USB ports for whatever I need. It turns that one available USB port on my gadget into four and eliminates the need for me to connect everything to my device one at a time. One plug to rule them all. Now when I sit down at my desk, I’m up and running with all my external peripherals in no time.

If you’ve got your eye on picking up either a Microsoft Surface RT or Surface Pro, you’re likely also going to be getting one of the optional keyboard covers offered for it. The big decision you’ll have to make is picking between the Touch Cover and the Type Cover. At a glance they can look pretty much the same but after using each for a few weeks, I now think of them both as dramatically different accessories.

All in one printers are in my opinion always a great addition to any home, office or home-office. I’ve been spending some time checking out the HP LaserJet Pro 100 all in one printer lately and putting it through its paces to see if it is worth recommending. It forgoes fax functionality and automatic duplexing but the trade-off is that it is fairly compact, and has great connectivity potential.

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I’m a big fan of the modern all-in-one printer center. The older ones left something to be desired, and didn’t always do everything as well as single-function alternatives could. The newest batch really shows off how they can now do so much, and do it well. The latest all-in-one I’ve taken for a spin was the Brother MFC-j4410DW. This is an interesting unit since not only is it pretty compact, but it an handle 11x17 prints with ease, as well as duplex printing.

Surfing the web can be a dangerous business. In many ways it stills feels very much like the Wild West or sailing the rough and tumble high seas, full of pirates sea monsters, and all manner of threat. There are a lot of security and privacy options to chose from and it can seem like a daunting task. Made in Canada, SurfEasy aims to simplify all of this with a product you an simply plug in to enjoy some privacy whenever you like. If you use different computers on the go, especially public machines, then this is for you. It helps keep your browsing secure, safe, and anonymous.

Logitech recently rolled out a new line of PC keyboards made specifically to suit the needs of the hard-core PC gamers out there.  Being a hardcore gamer myself, I was pretty excited to be able to try these out. While they are both pretty good models, the G19s is certainly the most premium option while the G510s is a more affordable version. They are very similar in many ways with the principal differences being that the G19 has a full colour GamePanel LCD, smart cable routing, two USB ports, adjustable backlighting, and much higher key roll-over. The trade-off is that the G510s is more affordable, has more programmable G-keys and programmable functions.

Spring cleaning season does not just mean getting the garden, basement, and garage ready for summer.

Your gadgets could use a good dusting too, especially once you discover what sort of bacteria they're harbouring.

Ever heard of Qwerty Tummy?  You don't want to hear of it.

Here's how to clean your phones, keyboard, towers, laptops, and screens:

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Aiming to create a compact yet highly capable tablet that can run Windows 8 (not RT) on a frugal Atom processor, Lenovo has created the ThinkPad Tablet 2 which brings the best of Windows 8's multi-touch experience to a multi-faceted 10.1-inch tablet.

If you are anything like me, you are on the go and you need to scan something. But lugging around a big, cumbersome scanner isn’t exactly practical. You find yourself resorting to a camera to just take a photo of the documents you want to scan and hope they come out clearly. You no longer need to resort to such clumsy solutions thanks to the Xerox Mobile Scanner. This is a scanner that can keep up with you while you are on the go. The scanner is small, lightweight, and easy to pick up to take with you for working out in the field. This device lets you scan documents with ease almost anywhere.

The Spark Digital microphone from Blue is a pretty striking product both visually and functionally. According to Blue it is the world’s first studio-grade condenser microphone that offers both USB and iPad connectivity. Blue microphones are known for their quality and performance, as well as their distinctive retro-futuristic styling, so this mic really stands out.

If picture quality and flexibility are important to you, typical PC monitors just may not be cutting it for you. Enter the world of super high definition monitors and things get much more interesting. These days you can get your hands on monitors like the Asus PB278 which really give you much more impressive visuals with finer details. These are high performance screens that make every pixel count, so everything looks as sharp as possible.

Many in the tech world have been keeping an eye on the Surface Pro. Its a little like an ultrabook. Its a little like a tablet. Its an interesting piece of hardware that fills each of those niches, and creates something new somewhere in between them too. I spent the last couple of weeks getting to know one, and putting it through its paces for b

Many people craving more screen real-estate like to set up multi-monitor rigs for their PCs. you can double your desktop area by adding a second monitor after all. That used to seem like a great solution until I got to spend some time with this LG 21:9 UltaWide IPS monotir. Sure I could get two or three regular-sized monitors to connect to my PC ... but instead I think I’d much rather have something like this screen. Its huge, it performs wonderfully, and is simply striking to behold.

Future Shop sells luggage. In case you didn’t know that, now you know. Travelling for business or pleasure is a process, and part of that means having the right size baggage for the destination and the duration. As a guy, your needs for space are a little different than they usually are with the ladies, so here’s a quick guide to help you pack efficiently.

Right now is the ideal time to start looking at your PC gaming rig to get it in to shape for all the great 2013 PC games coming out. One of the more popular names in PC gaming accessories is Razer. Today lets take a look at the Razer Mamba Elite wireless gaming mouse.