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    Powered USB 2.0 or 3.0 hub with Ethernet that "just works?"

    I need a (actually, I need two) 4-port USB hubs that "just work." As Steve Jobs would say it. I've heard choosing one isn't an exact science. What I would like to connect to them? Most of the time one Ethernet port and three SATA drives. Spinning hard drives or SSDs. The USB hub would connect to...
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    Strange: MacBook Air has a grounded power cord connected to an unearthed power brick

    Maybe it's not the best forum to ask. But I thought you know a few things about electricity. Do you have a possible explanation?
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    Smartphone battery life for data only standby?

    Anyone knows anything about this? I'd really want to find this out, thanks!
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    Smartphone battery life for data only standby?

    To the OP: GSMArena lists standby times to nearly all smartphones. For a comparison: iPhones run for 10 to 16 days in standby. Macbooks run for 30 days. Strangely, no official words on iPads. But I need to know this. How long should be the iPads (or similar Android tablets, for that matter)...
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    Considerations/markers for buying 2.4A/48W dual tablet charger from eBay/Aliexpress?

    Difficult question. I know. Thanks.
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    Strange: MacBook Air has a grounded power cord connected to an unearthed power brick

    http://www.apple.com/shop/question/answers/mac/grounding-my-macbook-air/Q9CP2T4FKJ9HPU4JY Do you happen to have any plausible explanation for this?
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    Considerations/markers for buying 2.4A/48W dual tablet charger from eBay/Aliexpress?

    Imagine my situation: I'm out of the States, so it's not really feasible to access the World's largest marketplace, Amazon.com w/ Fulfilled by Amazon sellers with stellar reviews. I'm considering price/quality-wise the equivalents of Anker, RavPower and the like; though I guess I could get...
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    What have you learned from the Battery University?

    Sorry. Wrong title. Let's give this article a new title: What's a comprehensive article or how-to guide which summarizes to a simple user how to best take care of portable batteries [as of the present moment]? [ Hint: if no one else, someone feeling expert on this forum can write the...
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    Crank charger w/o battery/cranck charger w/battery/Eneloop power pack/Eneloop crank?

    Just out of curiosity, why not, for a solar charger rig? This is an Anker battery pack, so far it is clear. However, I do not understand how it connects to 18650 battery packs, let alone empty boxes. Someone could enlighten me? ;) Well, I guess I came to the right forum for that. ;)
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    Crank charger w/o battery/cranck charger w/battery/Eneloop power pack/Eneloop crank?

    Reputable accessories manufacturer Anker still suggests (or at least, offers) you to plug the devices directly into the solar panel, for example: Their performance rating is also kind of misleading and all over the place. For example: http://www.ianker.com/product/A2422011 2 panel charger...
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    Crank charger w/o battery/cranck charger w/battery/Eneloop power pack/Eneloop crank?

    @TinderBox (UK) Thanks for the tips! Actually, I have 4 things to add: 1. The weather: if it is nut fully sunny, but there are clouds and grayness, in general, say, you have light conditions where you can read without artificial light but the sky is a little gloomy... then, how useful are...
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    Crank charger w/o battery/cranck charger w/battery/Eneloop power pack/Eneloop crank?

    Thanks for your tips! Goal Zero seems to be the deal.
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    Crank charger w/o battery/cranck charger w/battery/Eneloop power pack/Eneloop crank?

    This is actually 4 questions in one. Or at least, my question consist of 4 parts. 1. I see most crank chargers come with a built-in battery as well. That is, if it were only a crank to directly charge your smart mobile devices, would that damage them, so better to damage and crank the juice...
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    What's the best book on knots?

    @yoyoman Thanks!
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    Recommended (travel) power (12W+?) charger for iPad, tablets, Raspberry Pi, etc.?

    Wrong forum? Sorry. Dear, mod, pls. move it as necessary!
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