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LightShotis free and works on Windows and Mac, but can also A speed power hub for expanding your connectiv-
be added as Chrome and Firefox extensions. ity
By Jasmine D’Katz
FireShotis a paid ($59.95) capture program that works with a
browser or email client. It will capture and allow instant edits, I just cannot seem to
sharing via social media, or instant saves to the computer. have enough USB outlets
There are also Chrome, Firefox, and Edge extensions on my computer. I had a
4 port USB 2.0 connected
Awesome Screenshot is a free program that captures a whole and was able to connect
page or a section, and then quickly annotates it (or blurs out
the naughty bits) before sharing instantly. There are exten- most of my devices until
sions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. the pandemic and there
was a need for more con-
Nimbus Screen Screenshot is free and will let you capture the nectivity for webcams and
whole screen or just parts of it. You can also use it to draw, microphones, external
make annotations, or mark up those same images. There hard drives, and my 1TB ScanDisk SSD. This is also
are Chrome and Firefox extensions.
a convenient way to access my project flash drives,
allowing me to easily transfer files between them or
Page Screenshot is a paid ($2.99) extension for Safari users
that can capture the full length of a website or just a specific the computer.
section. Once a screen grab is taken, the program opens Pre- After searching the web for a replacement, I can
view for easy editing.
across the Atolla Hub 7-Port USB Hub with individual
On/Off Switches on Amazon. Since my original pur-
chase, I have acquired a second Atolla Hub. Now you
Selecting the Best Backup Approach
may be asking why a second hub, well you will have
Acronis True Image 2020 to see my main computer station to understand all the
connections I need.
This is an expansion USB 3.0 and I powered to allow
Amazon’s Halo charging of my smartphone and tables as well as
communication with my computer. With 7-USB data
A fitness track to measure your body fat. ports, it supports a data transfer up to 5Gpbs. It is
backward compatible with USB 2.0 and I have had no
Health and fit- problem connecting older devices. The 1 smart USB
ness seem to be charging port provides a 2.4A for charging my
the big attraction
this year. With smartphone or tablets or any other device that needs
Apple and Sam- charging.
sung watches in
a battle for domi- The individual On/Off switches control the USB ports
nance, Fitbit has and save the trouble of unplugging devices whenever
also joined the I don't need them, Whether I'm turning off my graphic
game. table or putting a hard drive to sleep, I just simply
press the button. Each port has a blue LED light to
Now, Amazon is introducing the Halo which used indicate it is on/off status.
your phone camera to scan your body and use voice
analysis to gauge your emotion. Like other fitness During my research, I discovered Atolla also has a 4-
trackers, this band will monitor your activity, sleep port USB 3.0 hub which sells for about $13.99, but I
and body fat. A subscription allows you to access opted for the 7-port hubs for $28.99. I have been
your data. ($64.99) completely satisfied with my purchase and would rec-
ommend these hubs to anyone looking to expand the
connectivity of their computer.

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