Private Internet Access VPN 3.7.0
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/private_internet_access_vpn.html

Inside Intel?s $20 Billion Chip Factory in the US
https://youtu.be/UDmW-pGzsWs

Leica Camera AG
https://youtu.be/UDmW-pGzsWs?si=1gpEyE0mDTFNAoKm&t=721

Frame - When business meets engineering, FRAME is your new source of information. Designing, prototyping, building, or even destroying, our daily life is surrounded by processes of all kinds, each more interesting than the next.
https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrame

Rechargeable LED Headlamp, 230? Illumination Headlight with Motion Sensor, Lightweight, Weatherproof, 2 Light Source Head Lamp Flashlight
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096M68534?th=1

Synology DiskStation DS1525+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure
https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/DS1525+
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1903687-REG/synology_diskstation_ds1525_5_bay_nas.html

Alan's current hardware in use. You can click an item of particular interest or download all the files as a single ZIP file (recommended).
http://tinyurl.com/5n7ywhx5
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/c04bq4vbprfh1yvo4vdfm/h?rlkey=xxcr2i3oh2j3xggxhxb5yjw6q&dl=0

Windows 11 Media Creation tool update fixes bugs and gives latest ISO image November 2025
https://youtu.be/_grjoIzR9LU
 
Windows 11 24H2 25H2 New start menu will start rolling out November Patch Tuesday
https://youtu.be/VoKSfbJ28KY

macOS Tahoe 26.1 ? The Spotlight App is Wider and more?
https://youtu.be/33Vbw5MeQ_8?si=sqWHpZ-FKwqxnDM_&t=115
 
Ralph's LENOVO ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 14"
https://www.fullbean.com/computer/linux-lenovo/linux-lenovo.html

Who Needs Photoshop Anyway?
https://youtu.be/VmrmE4NyZX8
 
Affinity by Canva
https://www.affinity.studio/

Updated 11-28-2025

The following is my current hardware in use. You can click an item of particular interest or download all the files as a single ZIP file (recommended).

http://tinyurl.com/5n7ywhx5

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/c04bq4vbprfh1yvo4vdfm/h?rlkey=xxcr2i3oh2j3xggxhxb5yjw6q&dl=0

Why is my 1TB Drive 931GB? File Sizes & Transfer Speeds Explained
https://www.2brightsparks.com/resources/articles/file-sizes-and-transfer-speeds.html

How to Save or Recover Your BitLocker Recovery Key
https://youtu.be/ktPiFWBoIU0

https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey

Do I Need a Spare Computer?
https://youtu.be/rz6Th5UyeoI

Alan's Computers
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bxh62xhkyz73mxmovxtsi/Computers.pdf?rlkey=l1dqxvjscl4j83apylqu3tmy4&st=emzat5id&dl=0

Fotopro Sherpa Summit Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with FPH-63Q Arca-Type Ball Head (Black)
https://www.fotoprousa.com/product/sherpa-summit/
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1763858-REG/fotopro_sherpa_summit_black_sherpa_summit_carbon_fiber.html

Sherpa Summit Introduction
https://youtu.be/9soLioaBYrE
 
Jellyfin is the volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control of your media. Stream to any device from your own server, with no strings attached. Your media, your server, your way.
https://jellyfin.org/

Alan's updated computer hardware
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/c04bq4vbprfh1yvo4vdfm/ALknbLUGXCje3s7yjrHZdMc?rlkey=ntz9m33xqo79l84kxt5sfequc&st=br2cn9kv&dl=0
 
Introducing Proton Authenticator ? secure 2FA, your way - Secure passwords are the first layer of security for your online accounts, but they?re not enough on their own to keep you safe from data leaks and hackers.
That?s where your 2FA app comes in. Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of defense when logging in to your accounts. It?s a universally recommended way to keep your accounts secure.
https://proton.me/blog/authenticator-app
https://proton.me/support/authenticator

How to Safely Change Two-factor Authentication
https://youtu.be/aVb036AjU-Y

Magnetic Wireless Charger 15W Mag Safe Charger
https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Wireless-Charger-Fast-Compatible-Replacement%EF%BC%88White%EF%BC%89/dp/B0DK4MTXD1?th=1

Private Internet Access VPN 3.6.2
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/private_internet_access_vpn.html

Flightradar24 Subscription plans
https://www.flightradar24.com/premium
 
Brother printer bug in 689 models exposes default admin password
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brother-printer-bug-in-689-models-exposes-default-admin-passwords/

Hundreds of printer models with weak password algorithms exposed, no firmware patch possible
https://www.neowin.net/news/hundreds-of-printer-models-with-weak-password-algorithms-exposed-no-firmware-patch-possible/
 
WARNING Brother printers vulnerable to attacks update firmware NOW
https://youtu.be/Smm-j6gIX2Y

Brother Printer Firmware Update Tool 1.21
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/brother_printer_firmware_update_tool.html
 
Advanced IP Scanner
https://www.advanced-ip-scanner.com/
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/advanced_ip_scanner.html
 
NirSoft Wireless Network Watcher
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html
 
SSD vs HDD vs NVMe vs SATA vs mSATA vs M2: Storage Devices EXPLAINED!
https://youtu.be/r3Jy5dHOj3g

Approaching The Scene 365 Thunderbolt 5 + New Hard Drive Performance Tests
https://youtu.be/SvMGZOMchSs
 
Ralph's new computer...Cooler Master NR W9 Mini Desktop Workstation
https://www.fullbean.com/computer/cooler-master/cooler-master.html
https://www.fullbean.com/computer/cooler-master/cooler-master-specs.pdf
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1887392-REG/cooler_master_ayg_m2c7_n67gii62_n1_nr_w9_mini_desktop.html

Inside China's Mini PC Production: How Tiny Computers Are Made
https://youtu.be/ohwI3V207Ts

Display P3 Color Space
https://asktimgrey.com/2025/07/21/display-p3-color-space/

Microsoft Drops China-Based Engineers From Pentagon Cloud Work - Microsoft on Friday announced it will no longer allow engineers based in China to provide technical support for US Department of Defense (DoD) cloud systems, following concerns about foreign involvement in sensitive Pentagon systems.
https://www.techworm.net/2025/07/microsoft-drops-china-based-engineers-pentagon-cloud-work.html
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=microsoft+chinese+propublica&start=1&t=h_&ia=web

PatchMyPC - Easily Install and Update Apps on Your Home PC
https://patchmypc.com/product/home-updater
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/patch_my_pc.html

12 Windows Services That Are Safe to Disable
https://youtu.be/Lh-55I9ecSQ
 
Change These Browser Security Settings NOW
https://youtu.be/9nl6hO0ECgM
 
Ninite - Install and Update All Your Programs at Once
https://ninite.com/
 
Rhinokey Smartcard - The world's thinnest trackable card. Designed in the Netherlands, compatible with Apple's Find My, and wirelessly rechargeable.
https://rhinokey.co/products/rhinokey-smartcard

Smartcard by Rhinokey - Wallet Tracker Card Rechargeable 1.8mm Thin Apple Find My (iOS Only) Airtag IP68 Waterproof Item Finder with Key Chain Hole for Luggage, Tags, Passport
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPXMHCK6

Sipeed NanoKVM IP-KVM Mini Remote Control Operations Maintenance Server
https://www.amazon.com/NanoKVM-IP-KVM-Remote-Maintenance-Server/dp/B0DWMHTB8D/
https://wiki.sipeed.com/hardware/en/kvm/NanoKVM/user_guide.html
https://wiki.sipeed.com/hardware/en/kvm/NanoKVM/introduction.html
https://wiki.sipeed.com/hardware/en/kvm/NanoKVM/faq.html
https://youtu.be/fekHp7WkOZ8
 
NanoKVM PRO Available for Pre-Order NOW!
https://www.youtube.com/live/_6sywtGp8bA
https://sipeed.com/nanokvm/pro
 
How to Format a Corrupted Pen Drive Using CMD (Complete Guide)
https://youtu.be/AgVbkCTUt28
diskpart
list disk
select disk ?
attributes disk clear readonly [Remove Write Protection (If Applicable)]
clean
create partition primary
select partition 1
active
format fs=ntfs quick label=? ? ?
format fs=fat32 quick label=? ? ?
format fs=exfat quick label=? ? ?
assign ?
exit

OpenSpeedTest
https://openspeedtest.com/
https://openspeedtest.com/selfhosted-speedtest#Desktop-Mobile-Apps
https://github.com/openspeedtest/Speed-Test

Ultimate Windows Tweaker 5.2 ? is regarded as the best Windows 11 tweaker. You can use it to judiciously tweak your Windows 11 and personalize your computing experience and can make your system faster and private.
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/ultimate-windows-tweaker-5-for-windows-11

General Purpose Media Interface (GPMI) is a proprietary audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a source device, such as a display controller, to a computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPMI

List of video connectors
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_connectors

OCuLink or Optical-Copper Link is a connection standard that allows you to connect PCIe devices externally using a cable instead of an internal slot. It offers higher bandwidth than Thunderbolt, making it a cost-effective option for external graphics cards and other peripherals.
https://www.oculink.net/
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=OCuLink&ia=web
 
Liliputing is a news and information web site covering mobile technology with an emphasis on low cost, ultraportable computers including notebooks, tablets, smartphones, and compact desktop computers.
https://liliputing.com/
 
Introducing the TS5 and TS5 Plus - CalDigit Thunderbolt 5 Docks
https://youtu.be/rTKe1N36Sr4
 
CalDigit TS5 Plus Dock - 20 Ports of Extreme Connectivity
https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-5-dock-ts5-plus/

CalDigit TS5 Dock - 15 Ports of Pure Connectivity
https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-5-dock-ts5/

CalDigit announces TS5 and TS5+
https://youtu.be/5RDU96edDmg
 
ASUS Master Thunderbolt 5 Dock DC510 - 13-in-1 dock + an SSD slot for additional storage.
https://www.asus.com/accessories/docks-dongles-and-cable/asus-docks-dongles-and-cable/asus-master-thunderbolt-5-dock-dc510/

Kensington SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station
https://www.kensington.com/p/products/device-docking-connectivity-products/laptop-docks-usb-accessories/sd5000t5-eq-thunderbolt-5-triple-4k-docking-station-with-140w-pd-windowsmacos/

Every Windows 11 User Needs This Tool
https://youtu.be/_OF7xXh4YJ0

TidyOS 0.62.0
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/tidyos.html
 
TidyOS: A Cleaner Windows 11 Experience
https://youtu.be/rLcLvx5I5cY
 
Every Operating System Explained in 8 Minutes
https://youtu.be/kK7L2ISGucM
 
BleachBit 5.0.0 - This free, open-source system cleaner helps you reclaim storage space, wipe away digital traces, and keep your system running smoothly. If you want to remove unnecessary files, shred sensitive data, or optimize performance, BleachBit delivers without the bloat.
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/bleachbit.html

The best free Mac cleaners you should try in 2025
https://cleanmymac.com/blog/best-free-mac-cleaners

15 Best Mac Cleaner Software and Optimization Tools for 2024/2025
https://www.insanelymac.com/blog/best-mac-cleaner-software/

Terms of Service
https://www.tosabout.com/

YouTube Subscriptions
https://www.youtube.com/feed/channels
 
How to Encrypt and Secure OneDrive Files
https://geekchamp.com/how-to-encrypt-and-secure-onedrive-files/
 
Samsung Announces the 9100 PRO Series SSDs, with Breakthrough PCIe 5.0 Performance
https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-announces-9100-pro-series-ssds-with-breakthrough-pcie-5-0-performance/
https://duckduckgo.com/?t=h_&hps=1&start=1&q=Samsung+9100+Pro+SSD&iar=news&ia=news
 
How to Capture a full webpage on Microsoft EDGE web browser
Keyboard shortcut is:    CTRL-SHIFT-S
https://youtu.be/_rngtnTQJ-M
 
WIFI (wireless) Standards Explained
https://youtu.be/hhks5xSpM-0
 
iCloud data security overview
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102651
 
Use Advanced Data Protection for your iCloud data
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/use-advanced-data-protection-iph584ea27f5/ios

How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
https://support.apple.com/en-us/108756

Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - TURN THIS ON!
https://youtu.be/fXP5gHmGBJ0

GMKtec NucBox G9 | Affordable All-NVME Media Streaming NAS! with Intel N150
https://youtu.be/uQUNAr5SAa4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSLH4127
 
The 3 Best Features Only In Windows 11 Pro Edition
https://youtu.be/uENgdPK45GE
 
YOU NEED A NAS RIGHT NOW! HERE IS WHY!
Reason #1 - Total Data Ownership
Reason #2 - Bespoke Security
Reason #3 - True Deletion of Data
Reason #4 - NAS is More Cost-Effective Long-Term
Reason #5 - NAS Offers Superior Performance
https://youtu.be/PLhdHFSthFg

San Luis Obispo, CA | UPRR San Barbara Sub, MP 248.7 - PTZ | SouthWest RailCams LIVE
https://www.youtube.com/live/S2YHshIN0F8

RailRat.net - Real time Amtrak train status tracker, with arrival and departure updates organized by route, station and train.
https://railrat.net/

11 Seattle to LA https://railrat.net/trains/11/
14 LA to Seattle https://railrat.net/trains/14/
761 SD to SLO https://railrat.net/trains/761/
774 SLO to SD https://railrat.net/trains/774/
777 SD to SLO https://railrat.net/trains/777/
794 SLO to SD https://railrat.net/trains/794/

Amtrak Intercity Rail Map
https://asm.transitdocs.com/
 
Spectrum Internet Gig Service - $101.25/month
https://www.speedtest.net/result/17196679543.png
 
What All of the Markings on SD microSD and microSDXC Cards Mean?
https://www.servethehome.com/what-all-of-the-markings-on-sd-microsd-and-microsdxc-cards-mean/

Using OneDrive Without Using OneDrive
https://youtu.be/1e9mrY5UqiY
https://askleo.com/using-onedrive-without-using-onedrive/
 
Pyle PDA29BU Wireless BT Stereo Power Amplifier
https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Wireless-Bluetooth-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B08W5BN4FK
https://www.fullbean.com/tutorials/pyle.html
 
Adobe All-new photography innovations and pricing updates
https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2024/12/15/all-new-photography-innovations-pricing-updates

Creative Cloud Photography (20GB) pricing changes | Common questions
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/faq/ccpp-20gb.html

Adobe Photography and Lightroom Plan Updates
https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2024/12/15/all-new-photography-innovations-pricing-updates#photography-and-lightroom-plan-updates

MATTK Adobe 2025 Pricing Update FAQ
https://mattk.com/adobe-2025-pricing-update-faq/

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Mobile Communications Best Practice Guidance
https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/guidance-mobile-communications-best-practices.pdf

Enable This New Cell Phone Security Option Now!
https://youtu.be/mUiQgAIlEIg
 
Spectrum Mobile Account Fraud Protection
https://www.spectrum.net/support/mobile/account-fraud-protection
 
Avila Beach 2025 Polar Bear Dip - 805 Webcams Recap
https://youtu.be/CXkhVnSrbMw

Celebrating the new year at the Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge
https://youtu.be/iULf7lM_j_k
 
2025 Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge Countdown
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/61i7pl5vb9iaomalizbr7/2025-01-01-Polar-Bear.mov?rlkey=jspxbpnbskgnzna6klo37gf6i&st=9ezytxdi&dl=0
 
BleachBit - Clean Your System and Free Disk Space
https://www.bleachbit.org/

Sharge Disk Plus Enclosure
https://sharge.com/products/disk-plus

Thunderbolt 5 80Gbps M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ8G95QP
https://www.trebleet.com/product-page/thunderbolt-5-80gbps-m-2-nvme-ssd-enclosure-transfer-rates-over-7000mb-s
 
Top 5 Thunderbolt 5 Features - CalDigit
https://youtu.be/6Xa61c2VND4

World's FASTEST Thunderbolt 5 DIY SSD: Save $700 on 4TB!
https://youtu.be/kY2rg_G7ylc