In search of the perfect $600 laptop PC
I could spend much more and get much less.
Apples to apples, Windows to Chromebook, there’s a cheap laptop in your future.
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The Shark Rules a Sea of Vacuums
Cleverly designed, the Shark Apex is an upright vacuum — and a canister.
I was a fan of Dyson’s ball vacuum until I tried Shark’s fluid, movable base. It responds like a sports car when you touch the handle and can tackle any mess on every surface.
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Logitech G613 Keyboard Is Ahead of the Game
One keyboard will work with both Windows and Macs
The Logitech G613 keyboard will connect to all your devices wirelessly and even has programmable keys. It has a nice, tactile feel, and its batteries will last for more than a year. It’s perfect for both gamers and non-gamers alike.
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Replacing A Half-Dozen TV Remotes With One That Will Do It All
Unless you like the clutter of remotes for your TV, sound bar, Apple TV, Roku and other devices on your coffee table, there are two inexpensive Logitech universal remote models that stand out.
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One Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse for Two PCs.
I have a MacBook Air and a Dell PC, along with a stunning 27-inch Dell monitor and an expensive Logitech gaming keyboard and a mouse that I want to share with both computers. Possible? Onward. And it will save you from squinting at a 13-inch…
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Harold’s Helpware is here to help you!
Technology shouldn’t be intimidating. Whether it’s computer hardware or software or the latest printer, it should work right out of the box. Two hundred-page manuals shouldn’t be necessary to set up a new printer.
I’ve written about Windows and Mac PCs and the software that runs on those platforms since 1989. That’s over three decades of experience with the most difficult programs on Earth. The hardware and software I review is easy to set up and requires few, if any, calls to tech support. (I review tech support, too!)
My Helpware column was syndicated by Tribune News Service, which distributed the column to more than 600 publications and other outlets world-wide. Each week I’ll post a new column on this website, in case you missed it in other places. And I’ll keep adding previous reviews of everything from the latest smart-home device to the best way to run Windows on a Mac.
When I find software or devices I like, I buy them. My reviews pull no punches. They’re honest, objective and geared for people who might be frightened by technology. Have no fear, Harold’s Helpware is here to help you!
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