Getting a good USB wireless adapter to work with Linux was problematic in the past but less so now with many options now available. It is the chipset of a WiFi dongle that makes it compatible with Linux. Popular USB adapter Chipsets include the Ralink 3070, Atheros AR9271, RTL8811AU, and Realtek 8187. There are many… Read More »
The Alxum 96W 10-Port USB Charging Station is built to charge multiple USB devices at the same time. It has 10 charging ports and would be a good fit in a busy home or office. *This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results below. Specifications 96 Watts 2.4 Amps… Read More »
If your Android smartphone or other Android device will not connect to the 5GHz frequency band, there are several fixes that can be done. While many fixes can be device-specific, there are some common things to check. Before doing any fix, first, be sure the router and Android device are 5GHz compatible and working. While… Read More »
If you have a Samsung smartphone and it gives the message “wireless charging paused“, there can be several causes. Some users report an issue with the Samsung Galaxy and Note series of Android smartphones giving the message. In many cases, the phone will start to charge, but soon after, it stops and will say wireless… Read More »
Using an Android smartphone or tablet to watch Over-the-Air TV is a good option for free channels. TV antennas are widely used to pick up free OTA TV broadcasts, often getting 50-70 channels or more. Most TVs have built-in TV tuners, or a TV tuner box can be bought that converts the signals. Small TV… Read More »
The BrosTrend AC3 is an 802.11ac USB WiFi adapter that has two large 5dBi antennas to help get a better wireless signal. The adapter is USB 3.0 compatible and has a WPS button on the top. It is a large unit built for distance and would be a good fit for a Desktop PC. A… Read More »
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, or S21 Ultra and press the usual side button to power it off, by default, it will pull up Bixby instead of powering off. Many Samsung smartphone users are often confused by this since Samsung decided to change the layout. It is easy to power down the… Read More »
Most devices now come with Bluetooth built-in, with the exception of TV’s. While most TV’s do not come with Bluetooth, there is an easy and low-cost way to add it to almost any unit. Having Bluetooth added to a TV allows for features such as headphones or external speakers to be connected wirelessly. How Do… Read More »
Some PC computers come with built-in Bluetooth while others don’t. Other times the built-in Bluetooth can stop working and needs to be fixed or replaced. Having no Bluetooth can be annoying, especially when a device such as a headset, speakers, or keyboard needs Bluetooth to work. If your computer has no Bluetooth or it no… Read More »
TV Chopo is a Kodi Spanish add-on located in the TV-Chopo Repository. Sections include Especial, Kodi TV, Zona Deportes, ChopoCine, ChopoSeries, Zona Telenovelas, and much more. Using a good VPN with Kodi is always suggested for privacy, security, and being anonymous. If you need a good low-cost VPN to use with Kodi, Try NordVPN; it… Read More »