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3 of the Best File Managers for Android TV

Cord-cutting is in full swing, and Android TVs are becoming ubiquitous. Though Android TV has a wide range of apps that make media consumption a treat, there is a serious lack of good file managers. Sure, most Android TVs come with a built-in file manager, but they are pretty basic and lack a lot of useful features. So, to deal with that, here are some of the best Android TV file managers you can try. 1. Solid Explorer Solid Explorer is one of the best-looking and feature-filled file managers for almost any Android device including Android TV. In fact, Solid Explorer is my daily driver… Read more

How to Verify Authenticity of Windows Software with Digital Signatures

Every time you download a program from the Internet, you have to trust the developer that it isn’t malicious. There is no way around that. But this isn’t an issue, usually, especially with well-known software and developers. However, websites that host software are more vulnerable. Attackers can subvert the security of a website and replace programs with their own, malicious version. This looks and works exactly like the original, except it has a backdoor inserted. With this backdoor, attackers can control various parts of your normal day-to-day computing. Your computer is either inserted in a botnet, or worse, the utility waits until you use your… Read more

Get the Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) for $50 Off

Just in time for Father’s Day, Amazon is again offering up many of their devices at great sale prices, and this includes the Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen). It allows you all the benefits of a smart speaker with Alexa while also giving you video capabilities to watch your favorite streaming content. The Echo Show includes premium speakers with Dolby processing that let you stream music and audiobooks in stereo, while also showing video on a 10.1″ HD screen. It now features a new fabric design. Alexa has an expansive library that now numbers over 50,000 skills, letting you do more and more. You can… Read more

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How to Fix a Touchpad Not Working in Linux

Over the years since its inception, Linux has gotten easier and easier to use. It used to be that even getting it to run at all was a victory, and now we take that for granted. That said, not everything runs as flawlessly as it could. Laptops, especially newer laptops, can still be problematic with Linux. Part of this comes down to Wi-Fi and battery management, but the touchpad is often to blame as well. Unfortunately, these touchpad issues can be tough to diagnose and fix. Before You Start If your touchpad is not working and you are connected to an external mouse, check in… Read more

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NOVOO Portable Charger USB C Power Bank review


REVIEW – These days, you can find hundreds of portable power bank choices both on the internet and in the stores. The more that these types of devices become a part of our EDC bag, the more the demand for more power capacity in a smaller package. And, we also want as many built-in I/O options that we can get. Enter the NOVOO Portable Charger USB C Power Bank.

What is it?

The NOVOO power bank is a 10000mAh small and light with a large capacity. It measures just 2.3 x 3 x 1.1 inches and can deliver power via a conventional USB-A port as well as via its USB-C port.

What’s in the box


1 x Novoo Portable Charger/Power bank
1 x USB-A to USB-C Cable
1 x User Manual

Design and features

Specification
Capacity: 10000mAh @ 3.7V (37Wh)
USB-C Input (PD): DC 5V 2.1A/9V 1.4A/12V 1A
USB-C Output (PD): DC 5V 3A/9V 2A/12V 1.5A (18W Max)
USB-A Output: DC 5V 2.1A/9V 2A/12V 1.5A (18W)
Total Output: 18W
Size: 2.99”x 2.32”x 1.06”
Weight: 180 g

On the top surface, there is a power button and the LED battery charge level indicator that shows 4 LEDs. Each LED represents 25% of the charge.
On one side of the Power Bank, there is a USB-A port for conventional USB charging.

On the opposite side of the Power Bank, there is an in/out USC-C port. This port is used for charging the internal battery of the Power bank and is also capable of Power Delivery for charging devices.

Performance

The Power bank arrived with approximately 50% charge as shown by the 2 lit LEDs in the picture below. If you short press the power button it shows the level of charge. Once you fully charge the Power Bank, it is ready to go.

The picture below shows my iPhone 10X max being charged with a USB-A to Lightning cable. I was able to charge my phone from 31% to 100% in 1 hour and 45 minutes.

For the second test, I purchased a USB-C to lightning “Apple Certified” cable to charge my iPhone via the USB-C port.

It took 1 hour and 22 minutes to charge my phone from 54% to 100% which is about the same compared to charging my phone via the USB-A port.

The 2 tests were performed within 5 days, and after the tests, there was a 50% charge left on the Novoo.

What I like

  • The compact size
  • The build quality
  • The internal battery capacity
  • The Quick Charge capability

What can be improved

  • A USB-C cable to Android/IOS should be included (Possibly one with an adapter for the other)

Final thoughts

This portable USB Power Bank works quite well and is compact enough that you can just throw it in your bag and carry it with you at all times. The battery size is good enough to make it very useful, and the USB-C port is a nice feature especially since these days, USB-C is becoming a standard port on everything. The build quality for this device is good and the charging time is also good. For the price, I give it two thumbs up.

Price: $25.99
Where to buy: Amazon
Sample: The sample for this review was provided by Novoo

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NOVOO Portable Charger USB C Power Bank review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 12, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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