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One of the least exciting, but most important, PC components is the power supply. PCs run on electricity, of course, and that’s not provided directly from the wall to every component inside a PC’s case. Instead, electricity routes from the alternating current (AC) provided by the power company into the direct current (DC) used by PC components in the required voltage.It’s tempting to buy just any power supply to run your PC, but that’s not a wise choice. A power supply that doesn’t provide reliable or clean power can cause any number of problems, including instability that can be hard...

At its core, the Smartbase Wireless is a phone dock that connects via Bluetooth to Android or iOS phones with built-in speakers, to make hands free calls or stream audio. This is a far safer option for drivers than holding a phone, and offers better quality than using the speakerphone included on mobile devices. Other “hands free” options still require drivers to click buttons to make or accept the initial call, which still creates a moment of unsafe distraction from the road. The Smartbase Wireless responds to user voice commands, similar to Smart Home devices like Amazon Echo or Google...

JC and Trisha talk to Alex Humble from Microsoft about their diverse line of Surface 2-in-1s and laptops, and the advantages these feature rich portables have over the competition.  

For those without Bluetooth built into their automotive head units from the factory or aftermarket upgrades, JBL’s Smartbase Wireless is an interesting gadget with a clear upside over other Bluetooth car electronics it competes with. The sound performance for music streaming is legitimate, and call audio comes through quite clear and crisp, without all the residual noise that often accompanies lesser-quality devices. The inclusion of a wireless Qi charging pad is awesome, so charging can be neat and orderly without wires running all over the place, while still being positioned in the best place for GPS navigation, music player engagement,...