Best products from r/techsupportgore
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1. Metro ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 120 volt 0.75-HP Electric Blower Duster
- Sturdy all-steel construction. Please note: This item is a blower, NOT a vaccuum.
- Includes air pin-pointer, air concentrator nozzle, air -flare nozzle, micro-cleaning tool kit
- More effective than canned air and safer than canned air
- 500 watt motor, .75 HP, 4.5 amps, 70 CFM air flow
- 120 volt (not for use in 220 or 230-volt current).
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2. Southwire Tools & Equipment PDTC-1 Comfort Grip Punch Down Impact Tool, 110-style
- Punch down 110-style jacks or patch panels
- Soft rubber comfort grip
- 110-Style blade terminates cable and trims excess wire
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3. Fourth Level Manufacturing, Atlas Graphics Card Brace Support. Video Card Holder, GPU Brace, for Custom Desktop Pc Gaming. Acrylic GPU Stand case mod. Bitcoin, Mining
Adjustable for different video card weights and sizes. Lifetime warranty!Low-key Glossy 1/4 Black Acrylic that blends in with your case.Prevents sagging and removes stress on motherboard.Doesn't restrict airflow yet maintains rigid structure.Adaptable to a wide range of motherboards and cases.
4. KRIPT 3 Pack Upgraded 1m/3.3ft Nylon Bradied Magnetic Micro USB Cable with LED Indicator for Android Device (3.3FT/3 Pack Silver)
Portable, compact design, with long 3.3ft (1m) long cable makes this ideal for a variety of users including travellers and business people.Suitable for most devices including Android tablets, Samsung Notes from 3 to 5, and Galaxys from S3 to S6, as well as Sony Edge S7, and other Micro USB device br...
5. UbiGear Network/Phone Cable Tester + RJ11/RJ12/RJ22/RJ45 Crimp Crimper +100 RJ45 CAT5 CAT5e Connector Plug Network Tool Kits (Crimper315)
1 x UbiGear Network Crimper 315 -- works for RJ11 (6P4C)/RJ12 (6P6C)/RJ22(4P4C/4P2C)/RJ45 (8P8C) connectors.1 x UbiGearCable Tester for cables with RJ45/RJ11/RJ12 Connector (battery/charger not included). The LED lights will flash in rotation if all the wires are properly connected, otherwise the co...
7. DALI - ZENSOR 1 - Bookshelf Speaker in Black (pr)
Frequency range+/- 3 dB [Hz] min: 53, max: 26.500Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m) [dB]: 86.5Nominal impedance [ohms]: 6Maximum SPL [dB]: 106Recommended amp. power [Watts] min: 25, max: 100
8. Weller WESD51 Digital Soldering Station
- Microprocessor Controlled With Digital Led Display
- Allows User To Read Temperature Setting & Actual Tip Temperature
- Designed For Continuous Production Soldering
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9. Masthome 20 Pack Reusable Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for Kitchen Car Cleaning Soft Cleaning Rags Kitchen Wipes Without Chemicals
- Large size-16 x 12.2 IN, they can be used for a variety of cleaning jobs, such as cars bikes motorcycles RVs cleaning, and also you can use it on TVs computer glass,etc
- Super soft and non scratch-The rags collect dirt and dust from the surface and prevent scratching surfaces, paints, coats or other surfaces at the same time, it is gentle enough to be used on delicate items
- Easy and effective use-Lint-free, streak-free, non-abrasive and works with plain water—no need for chemicals or paper towels,ECO-friendly way to live
- Absorbent and quick dry design-The cleaning towels can absorb 8 times its weight in liquid, and would dry fast, keeping odor away
- Durability-The cloth could be washed with both hands and machines for hundreds times, which means you can use one piece for hundred times, our 24 pack rags set could cover your daily uses for long time
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10. Intellinet 12-Port Cat6 Wall-mount Patch Panel (560269),black
Solid and reliable terminations for copper cabling featuring a minimum of 3 mm 50 micro-inch gold plated jack contactsCompatible with both 110 and Krone punch down toolsSupports 22 to 26 AWG stranded and solid wireFor use with unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Cat6 network cableCat6 performance is in co...
11. 1home Wood Monitor Stand Arm Riser Desk Storage Organizer, Speaker TV Laptop Printer Stand with Cellphone Holder and Cable Management, 16.7 inch 2 Tiers Shelves Black
- 【PREMIUM WOOD MONITOR STAND RISER】Our monitor stand riser is made of premium eco-friendly MDF wood without any air pollution. Moreover, we using the professional craftsman exquisitely polished & painting finish for a long-lasting life. This monitor stand riser is great for your office, living room, bedroom, and study.
- 【ERGONOMIC MONITOR STAND RISER】The monitor riser stand measuring 5.6inch in height to keep your screen at the best ergonomic position. Our monitor stand helps prevent health effects such as excessive fatigue, eye strain, neck, and back pain.
- 【MONITOR RISER STAND WITH STORAGE ORGANIZER】Our monitor stand rise comes with cable management slots that can make your cord stay organized. Cell phone holder will free your hands to make work easier. The monitor shelf provides enough area for storing laptops, keyboards, wireless mice, and daily necessities to keep your desktop tidy.
- 【EASY TO ASSEMBLE MONITOR RISER】This monitor stand riser instructions are clear and easy to follow, so the assembly takes only a few minutes. The monitor stand includes soft rubber feet, ensuring your monitor is perfectly stabilized on your desk and the desktop remains scratch-free.
- 【FULL OF CONFIDENCE】 24-hour online after-sales service, always respond quickly, friendly, and helpful. If you have any dissatisfaction, please feel free to contact us (provide the order ID).
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12. 100 Pieces Cat6, Cat5E Crimp Connectors
- These Crimp connectors are used to terminate a Cat-5 or Cat-5E cable.
- 8-Pin gold-plated connections
- Easy-to-grasp retention clips
- RJ45 CAT-5 E (8P8C) Crimp Connector
- Cat-5 E connector
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13. Seagate BarraCuda 2TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6 Gb/s 7200 RPM 64MB Cache for Computer Desktop PC Laptop (ST2000DM006)
Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda internal hard drivesBuild a powerhouse gaming computer or desktop setup with a variety of capacities and form factorsThe go to SATA hard drive solution for nearly every PC application—from music to video to ...
14. Rosewill 4U Server Chassis/Server Case/Rackmount Case, Metal Rack Mount Computer Case Support with 15 Bays & 7 Fans Pre-Installed (RSV-L4500)
Superb Scalability: Support up to 15 internal 3.5" HDDs and seven expansion slots, so users can expand your server system easily.Unmatched Cooling: 2 x 80mm rear fans, 3 x 120mm front fans and 3 x 120mm middle fans, total 8 cooling fans deliver exceptional thermal performance you can rely on.Front D...
15. StarTech.com PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card - PCIe to PCI Converter Adapter with Low Profile / Half-Height Bracket (PEX1PCI1)
Install half-height/low profile PCI interface cards in a standard PCI Express expansion slotPCI Express to PCI Adapter cardPCI Express to PCI ConverterPCIe to PCI AdapterPCIe to PCI or PCI-X with LP4 Power ConnectorPCIe x1 to PCI Slot AdapterPCIe to PCI
16. 5 FT Assembled CAT5e Network Patch Cable - Black
- Conductor: 4-pair 24 AWG Stranded Copper
- Assembled Patch Cable
- 1000 BASE-T; 100 BASE-T; 10 BASE-T (IEEE 802.3)
- 4/16 Mbps Token Ring (IEEE 802.5); 100 VG-Any LAN
- 100 Mbps TP-PMD (ANSI X3T9.5); 55/155 Mbps ATM
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17. AUKEY Mechanical Keyboard TKL Gaming Keyboard with Clicky Blue Switches [No Backlit], Compact 87-Key Tenkeyless Anti-Ghosting Wired Keyboard for Typing and Gamer, Black
Minimalist Style: This compact ‘tenkeyless’ (no number pad) mechanical keyboard provides an efficient and satisfying typing experience in the office or home. The matte black casing is clean, desirable, and space-saving, making it a great match for laptop or desktop computersOutemu Blue Switches:...
18. nextzett 92470515 Cockpit Premium, 16.9 fl oz, (Single Unit)
Removes dust and light dirt from all clear and colored plastic trim with a shine-free, anti-static finishUse on surfaces such as armrests, dashboard, steering wheel, instrument cluster, audio and navigation screensContains sun-blocking agents for long-term care and protectionCleans coated (finished)...
19. CRC 05103 QD Electronic Cleaner -11 Wt Oz
Quick drying, plastic safe formula leaves no residueIdeal for applications where lower flashpoing materials can be toleratedHelps prevent contact failureThis item is not for sale in Catalina Island
20. Hakko CHP 3-SA Stainless Steel Non-Magnetic Precision Tweezers with Very Fine Point Tips for Microelectronics Applications, 4-3/4" Length
- Pattern 3 tweezers with very-fine point tips for use in electronics assembly
- Non-serrated tip for delicate applications
- Smooth shaft for general handling and positioning applications
- Non-magnetic stainless steel construction resists corrosion
- 4-3/4" (120mm) length
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It's not too terribly difficult, honestly. I enjoy it. There's a bunch of ways, but here's some tips that I have figured out.
Congrats, you've run a cable! It's female at both ends, so you can just use a patch cable to run from the wall to your PC, and from the patch panel to your switch, to your modem/router, etc. This wire is now a part of the infrastructure of your house - you won't have to cut anything out when you leave, you just unplug the wires and leave the infrastructure for the next person.
Hope this helps.
A VM could absolutely work with a pass+through and the card /u/grimman listed (or SHOULD in theory). We have a similar setup for RFD (remote firing device - those are newer ones just a reference) where the software only runs on XP and will not ever run on anything newer (I tried way to much to get it working so I know it won't lol).
Has to have a cable just like the one linked above (this one incase the above is removed for any reason :P) and it works just fine.
Software installed fine on the VM, the VM found the adapter card after just plugging it in, boom RFD worked wonderfully on a win10 laptop running the VM now. No more lugging around the old winXP brick of a machine!
EDIT - OP comment: You may need a different adapter then what was mentioned however setting it up on a VM "should" work just fine; it is worth atleast trying :) plus it means you can have a backup ready to go at a moments notice! Just take a snapshot of the VM once you are done getting it working perfectly and problem solved :)....or backup the VM itself and save it to a network drive to be actually backed up....or both the snapshot and VM backup. I recommend both!
I've heard a lot of people in /r/arduino and similar speak highly of moderately-priced soldering stations like this Weller one. While I love my JBC, on price alone I can't entirely recommend it.
What I've always found is best are skinny (and preferably interchangeable) tips with a decently powerful element behind them, giving a good mix of precision and power. You should definitely buy a "station" style soldering iron rather than the cheaper kind where the mains cable goes straight into the iron, the lighter-weight cable between the base and iron makes the whole process so much easier.
My advice for learning would be to start with an everything-included kit that produces some kind of usable item at the end. This was the first Google result for "through hole soldering 101 kit", which appears to be some kind of "Simon" game. Coincidentally, one of the first things I remember making with my own soldering iron. You can move onto surface-mount, assuming you don't get the bug and decide to go straight to reflow soldering once you've figured out which is the hot end of the iron, buying a reasonable iron rather than a bargain-basement one so you get a sufficiently precise tool will enable your first purchase to carry on working for you longer.
My only other piece of advice would be to avoid lead-free solder like the plague until you've figured out the ins and outs of the process. It's almost universally terrible stuff to hand solder with at first and takes a lot of getting used to. Just stick with the easy to use leaded solder and avoid breathing too much of it until you've got the process down.
I'm sure you can get a good DAC for cheap, you just need to look at a different brand. This one is 15 eur and appears to be the same as the Fiio. Google had trouble translating the page, but the reviews seem to be pretty positive.
It works the other way around too, with you getting better prices on stuff made in Europe. For example, the DALI Zensor 1 is 290 eur, and over here it's $390 (353 eur).
This was from ~5 months ago. This was from about ~6-7 months ago.
 
When you clean a lot, the cleaning becomes easier. I wrote a whole thing about it here. But to add to this, every month or two, I use the brush attachment I was talking about. I take all my components (except my CPU and case fans) out and I use the brush+air to get inside the PCI slots and ram slots and around all the heat sinks. Like I said, cleaning more often makes the cleaning process in general easier.
 
This isn't the one I bought, but it has really good reviews on Amazon, and I have seen a couple guys over at PCMR recommending it.
I know it might be a bit of a time investment, but have you considered wiring in a usb mini to micro adapter into the headset, and then have him start using a magnetic micro-usb charging cable?
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb+mini+to+micro+adapter&i=mobile&crid=1AJAYVK5KR613&sprefix=usb+mini+to+micro%2Cmobile%2C123&ref=nb_sb_ss_fb_1_17
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D6FYLFC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That way he can't break the headset anymore. (theoretically) I use these cable adapter combos for most of my usb gadgetry, and they work well.
As for the headset adapter, consider using a usb extension cable and the running it to the top of his monitor, attaching it with Velcro. That way there's little chance that he'll move it, it will be out of the way, and be in good signal range.
For those that are curious:
What am I using them for?
Good god just buy a GPU support lol
https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-Gaming-Bitcoin/dp/B01DQK7DDW
Apparently it was in a case like [this] (http://amzn.com/B00GP63XZW) and was backed over by a car. the huge square indentation was from the kick stand area on the back of the case. and yeah, it still worked which is pretty hard to believe.
As long as it has two side of holes, he's probably getting similar air flow, funnily enough. The static pressure around the laptop is going to be a lot higher than if it were out in the open.'
Also for anyone wanting to do something like this where it's under your monitor? It's real easy, get something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/1homefurnit-Universal-Monitor-Computer-Organizer/dp/B01M4S7ZGM/
And just put the laptop under it.
It's not that hard, cmon.
I spent $60 on this "DataVac" blower for our help desk, and we LOVE it. You could blow leaves off your deck with this thing. basically a 3/4 hp motor on a handle. http://amzn.com/B001J4ZOAW
As an 06 (low voltage technician) this hurts me to see x.x there are other options for repair that would be much better than this current set up. Here's a few methods;
(https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ideal-Yellow-IDC-Connectors-25-per-Pack-85-950/100036034)
basically you put both ends of the cut cable inside color for color then use pliers to push the yellow button down. If you're able to trim the cable a bit then you could maintain the twist going into these connecters (the twist is important) and it'll be a fairly solid splice. I believe their also gel filled so the copper won't tarnish. It has some protection.
This method would add solid connections all the way through. Even though you experience a little loss at each jack, it would probably be negligible for home use. You'd just terminate the two Jack's and plug them in to one another.
One Cat5e jack and an Rj45 crimper tool that comes with Rj45 connectors (Ethernet plug ins) and a 4 pair tester you could use to verify you punched it all down correctly. The idea here is you'd plug the cable with the Rj45 termination directly into the Cat5e jack. It's similar to the last method, youll just have one connection instead of two.
Spend any more than that and you're better off just replacing the cable all together.
Keep in mind, I don't do these quick fixes professionally unless it's a matter of safety (a customer that deals with life safety calls, etc) and need to be up while replacing their data drop. The most ideal method would be to replace the cable entirely, but any of thes could work fine. Also leaves less of a headache for the next guy.
Electronic Parts Cleaner spray and hope: http://amzn.com/B000BXOGNI
Next time apply MAX a grain of rice sized amount on the CPU and then spread across the top with something flat. The goal isn't to drown the CPU, it's just to fill in any small spaces between the CPU and heatsink to improve thermal conduction and avoid hot spots.
We use these in our shop. Work perfect for cleaning out PC components and saved tons vs compressed air cans.
LOL @ $42 being pricy...
I have a Weller soldering station that is a little more expensive than that. Of course, I use it on a regular basis, for sometimes hours at a time, so it's worth spending the money for good tools.
>Nah, regular tweezers are less narrow most of the time.
these suckers are my go to, are $5 a pair, are insanely strong, yet are so dang narrow that I regularly stab myself to the point of drawing blood while aimlessly twiddling them
https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-3-SA-Non-Magnetic-Microelectronics-Applications/dp/B00FZPEWI6
but yeah, the msafe jack is a series of tiny neodiddlys covered by a thin piece of plastic. but yeaher, if you have five bones to spare and want to expereince the best bang for your buck tweezers money can buy, I can't endorse these guys hard enough. I used to be big on aven which are a budget japanese brand and cost 5X more, yet aren't as well built or rugged. CHP for life
There is absolutely an easy fix. Two of these, mounted parallel to each other (like this = ) above the switch. Then 1-ft patch cables to the switch.
I'd also recommend turning the switch around so the patch cables are facing the doorway and not jammed into the little nook between the switch and the phone equipment. It has a right angle power cord so you could even move it in more towards the phone system.
I like the Datavac Duster. Use it at work a lot. Works good.
Yeah....You should've just patched the cables to length and given us a before/after. That's easy peasy. You can get 100 ends for like $5. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003M5BIII/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_hTDltb0T2T4HT
https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW
GPU Brace. Best $20 I've ever spent.
It's actually Cockpit Premium: https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-92470515-Cockpit-Premium-16-9/dp/B0002Z2MZ4
It works great for car interiors and old plastics / laptops / etc.
> Can't move to a VM because it uses proprietary PCI interface cards, which also don't have updated drivers.
Pass-through + https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Express-Adapter-Card-PEX1PCI1/dp/B0024CV3SA
Perhaps that could work? In any case, you'd still have to run the old OS version, but at least you would have slightly easier access to newer hardware (not counting the PCI card, obviously).
Really thin tweezers probably. Maybe drill a thin hole, and screw in a thin screw to pull it out. If you can't you might have to replace the jack.
Edit: Hakko CHP 3-SA Stainless Steel Non-Magnetic Precision Tweezers with Very Fine Point Tips for Microelectronics Applications, 4-3/4" Length https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FZPEWI6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-k2SCbAXPW0HV
Here are some thin tweezers lol
This is normally what I use to clean them, outside of course!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001J4ZOAW
If compressed air and a toothbrush don't work, you can hit it with a plastic safe solvent.
I have a Support Brace for my ROG 1080.
https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW
Yeah, that's not me. I just ordered a new 4u Rackmount server chassis for my FreeNAS. This was a xpost from /r/DataHoarder
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091IZ1ZG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I posted about it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoarder/comments/cjb8gt/so_much_for_the_small_form_factor/
lil pricey, but worth it:
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409800808&sr=8-1&keywords=metro+vacuum
I do it every 3 to 6 months typically. Bought a data vac and never looked back at canned air again. It's basically a reverse vacuum, gets in nooks and crannies that canned air could only dream of.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/
I'm a big fan of [this...]
(http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=pd_sim_60_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=41Cp8R4LZ9L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1ZFDRCAFYA8014DSD9PR)
Haven't tried the one you listed, but this is super portable and has a decently long cord. Doesn't have a vacuum feature though.
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A3012916011
If you have a lot of computers that need cleaning you can go for an electric blower.
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1348478478&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Metro+Vacuum+ED500+DataVac+500-Watt+0.75-HP+Electric+Duster+120-Volt
Worth every penny.
I use a similar one by the same company I think. I'll never go back to compressed air. http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW
You should get an electric duster
https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467991428&sr=8-2&keywords=metro+blower
I have not had to buy caned air for years.
get yourself a datavac if cleaning PCs is part of your job. canned air is too expensive for how much you get.
For the future
Sorry, I linked the more expensive model. This one is the exact same, but cheaper! Not sure why they did this but w/e.
Are you saying they vacuumed it? Or just stuck the unplugged vacuum in the PC hoping it would do some sort of voodoo magic? Do you have a special tool too use as an alternative (computer duster or otherwise) that she should have used? You're very vague!
Pretty low probability that vacuuming a PC would cause anything to go bad. There is the low probability that it would cause static build up and zap something. Just in case I use one of these, but if a vacuum is all you have...