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You’re probably just like me, you dislike having to transfer files back and forth, from your laptop to your PC, just to back them up or to use them on the road.

The ATEN Technology – Laptop USB KVM switch, $99.95, might be the ideal tool for those traveling or anyone else who needs to transfer files from a work laptop to a home desktop PC.

I call it the GoToMyPC “real fast” local solution!

The switch connects two computers via USB ports and allows individuals to manage both PCs with the laptop. The unit is bundled with built-in file transfer software that gives consumers the ability to drag and drop files or create backup copies between machines.

For PC gamers, the switch can be used to connect a desktop PC (that has the latest high-tech NVIDIA GPU and other upgrades) to a less-powerful but efficient laptop (a desktop PC can be used as well) while playing War Rock.

The laptop could then be used for instant messaging, downloading music/videos, and other tasks instead of taxing the busy desktop’s CPU and RAM. With the click of a mouse, gamers can switch quickly between displays.

Next week I will give a full review and let you know if it does what it says it can do. In the meanwhile check the pictures I posted with this preview.

Tis the season of many pictures, now I just need to print, Oh Santa help!

I recently had fun using a Epson Artisan 800 All-in-One printer. It’s perfect for creative projects and ideas that will spice up gifts and holiday décor. From greeting cards to holiday labels to custom gift wrap, the possibilities are immeasurable. It’s black mirror-like image is slick and gives off the appearance of an high-end home theater product. Features include a built in wired and wireless networking, ultra fast print speeds (38 ppm), 6-color ink, a 7.8” cool touch panel, a 3.5” LCD screen, standalone photo capabilities, faded photo restorations, and a smart ink system. The Artisan 800 is no bigger than a tower PC on its side. It comes an ethernet cable, power cable, driver/software disc, user manuals, some sample paper, USB cable, phone cable and the necessary printer B&W & color cartridges.

It’s so easy to setup that it took me less than 15 minutes to do so. The touch screen panel pulls up at an angle and tucked away again making it easy to use as an ATM. You can load photos from a card reader and USB port.

The compartment on the bottom is for loading standard printer paper, glossy photo paper and other types, which can be adjusted for all the paper sizes and envelopes. On the top is the automatic document feeder, capable of holding up to 30 pages for faxing or scanning. Below that is the flat bed scanner that will scan and can be used as a plain copier.

The good: Prints fast supurb high-quality color photos and documents, But I really liked the faded photo restoration feature, I used to essentially clean up a yellowish 1942 photo of my mom and dad. You would swear it was taken in 2009, and was just printed. Moreover, it can print CD’s if you have a printable disc. Just push a button and the CD tray slides out.

The bad: If I had a pet peeve, it would be the cheap plastic output tray and the delicate input tray prone to paper jams. So don’t be ruff with it.

The verdict: The Epson Artisan 800 is a fun printer to use, and makes impressive color prints, photos, and text documents, and prints fast. But don’t just take it from me on a recent Rachael Ray show as part of a daily, holiday gift series, everyone in that audience received an all-in-one so they can also create unique holiday gifts for family and friends this year.
Price range: $230-$320,

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