(Part 2) Top products from r/AskTechnology

I've looked around quite a bit myself and I can tell you that you won't find anything of quality for less than about $200. Most anything else will be a Chinese budget piece of junk. You can find very decent touchscreen players for about $180, but they won't have Android OS, so no WiFi etc. Your best bet is either a prepaid Android phone (I'd recommend the 2014 Moto G, although it only has 8GB internal storage, so you might look around a bit) or a small tablet. I know there are others, but the Kindle Fire 6" is the form factor that comes to mind.

I know your situation, too. I've been in the same boat for a while now. If you are at all interested, this is a solid player just on its own even though, once again, it's not running Android.

get a usb to ide/sata cable like this http://www.amazon.com/Vantec-CB-ISATAU2-Supports-2-5-Inch-5-25-Inch/dp/B000J01I1G/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382998317&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+ide+sata+adapter
and then run file recovery on the hard drive with a file recovery program
Free version for windows: http://www.piriform.com/recuva
Good luck!

as live / latency free as possible is the better. I'm strongly looking at this ---> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DRWCOGA/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

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This tech is something I'm completly green with. I just learned about HDCP lol. I mean what is the difference between a cloner box and an hdmi capture / pass through?

I'd recommend doing all of this by streaming over Twitch. That way she'll be able to watch your stream from any of her devices as they all have the Twitch app (and alternatives like Pocket Plays). This will make things much easier for what you want to accomplish.

The software you'd use to stream all of this from an external capture card would be OBS, Open Source Broadcaster (free).

And finally, you have a variety of choices as to which hardware you could use to do this all with. Here are a few choices to take a look at and depending on your price range:

• AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme $139.99 (supports 1080p@60fps, USB 3.0 compatible)
  
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 S $149.95 (supports 1080p@60fps, USB 3.0 compatible)
  
• AVerMedia Game Capture HD2 $168.64 (only 1080p@30fps)
  
• AVerMedia AVerCapture HD $99 (if lower budget, only 1080p@30fps)
  
• Elgato Game Capture HD $125.89 (only 1080p@30fps)
  
  If I had to go with an external capture card, I'd either go with the AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme or Elgato Game Capture HD60 S. So read up on these and see what the pros and cons of each are.
  
  Now as far as latency between you and her, that will all depend on your upstream bandwidth for your internet connection as well as what video resolution and fps you'd be streaming at. But in normal/good scenarios, this will be 10-20 seconds.

Yeah, if you want to spend ome money

You can also get wireless repeaters, etc. Personally, what I would do is grab an old laptop and have it connect to wifi and share that over ethernet. I do the reverse quite often, connect to ethernet and then broadcasting wifi. For me it would be a simple matter of switching ens5 with wls4 in my program. Done.

There is really a lot of choices. You can even share internet over powerlines. Just plug in 2, and good to go. :)

You can get a converter powered from the HDMI, and you're probably going to have better luck if you search for HDMI to VGA instead of HDMI to D-sub. Here's one such adapter on amazon.

An external enclosure can help to format while running the OS from the HDD. Ultimately you could "clone" the drive to the SSD while it is plugged into the computer with the external enclosure. Otherwise you'd need to plug in the SSD and boot the Windows installer from a disc or USB and do a fresh install of the OS. Here is an external enclosure:

Sabrent 2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-free External Hard Drive Enclosure [Optimized For SSD, Support UASP SATA III] Black (EC-UASP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OJ3UJ2S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5Rfxzb7C8VFYM

Basically.

Let's assume you have a 1 year old computer laying around. It will have a SATA drive, which is a connection standard the drive uses to transfer data to and from the PC. Assuming the computer only has one hard drive, this will be the OS disk. As such, you can't disconnect it - you'll need it to run the OS while you grab your data at the end.

So look at the XP hard drive from the XP machine, and compare them to this picture. Not all modern computer have IDE connections any more, so if your hard drive has an IDE connector, you may need an adapter, like this one on Amazon. Connect the IDE and a female Molex connector and start the computer up. If ithe XP drive is SATA, just find an open SATA port on the motherboard and a free female SATA power connector and start up the computer. (Again, if you cannot find a free SATA port, that adapter I linked should have one.)

Either way, eventually you should reach your modern Windows install, and the OS should register the old HDD as a generic hard disk. From there, you may recover any data you like, or just leave the drive connected (I wouldn't recommend it without a wipe first, but that's personal preference).

Sennheiser makes really comfortable headphones. Also, Sony’s over the ear DJ headphones last forever and are really comfortable. Bought these ones for my son when he was in 10th grade, he just finished his first year of college and they’re going strong:

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LSjdBb079YVJM

They’re also repairable if anything happens to the wiring. Someone else mentioned skull candy but in my experience they’re really poorly built.

Thank you! I've considered Z120s as well as some other Logitech speakers, they do have good options. The problem is, I sometimes use my laptop away from my desk, like in my bed, that's when wirelessness comes in handy. Also, I might use it the my kitchen too from time to time. So, yes, I won't be using bluetooth features always but, in my case, it is a must.

And what do you think of Anker Soundcore or Cambridge Soundworks?

I can't speak to the battery issue, but I have been very pleased with this speaker. Good sound and battery life and it's also water resistant. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010OYASRG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JkKkzbC1KVQWV

This is the best I've been able to find: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G1XH46M/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_O-9Gxb57JJ492

AFAIK those signals aren't compatible, you will need a converter box and even then it's going to be choppy. You can try something like this and it may work:

https://www.amazon.com/Composite-S-Video-Converter-Screen-Version/dp/B003NUN7DG

Mileage will vary based on the monitor, resolution, etc and you will still need to convert the audio. You can buy something that can convert it to 3.5" and use it with speakers or something else, will likely need couplers or a cable that has female ends, but it would look something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Insten-3-5mm-Auxiliary-Cable-Cord/dp/B0042DIZTE

Best I could do is find one that plugs into a usb port as well as the 3.5mm audio jack. Unfortunately any and all transmitters will need more power than what a 3.5mm audio jack can provide.

https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Connected-Transmission/dp/B00P24XKS8

Not sure how much it is or if it's available in Australia but Anker is a good brand.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00X5RV14Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1450092840&sr=8-1&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=anker+charger

4k Monitors less than 24" are regularly less than 250. Here's one for $249 (£189)

Note: That card will not be able to play games at 4k, but videos and such, sure.

There's a book about that:
http://www.amazon.com/Code-Language-Computer-Hardware-Software/dp/0735611319

It has very good explanations about everything computer related.

Foscam - http://www.amazon.com/Foscam-FI8910W-Network-Camera-Two-Way/dp/B006ZP8UOW/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1412982564&sr=1-2&keywords=foscam

Android App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alexvas.dvr.pro&hl=en

iPhone App
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/live-cams-pro-multi-ip-camera/id428145132?mt=8

Make sure to change default password for Foscam
Configure a static IP of your foscam
Use dyndns.org and configure your Foscam with the dyndns address
Open a port on your router. ex port 9321 and redirect it to the IP address of your Foscam port 80.

Maybe something like this.

Devices like this seem to exist, and this one in particular says it can be used while charging (ideal for a behind-the-TV setup).

Here is a link to an adapter that will work for you need and extra but it is $80 you could probably find one cheaper if you scrolled a few pages on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/TOTU-Ethernet-Laptops-Windows-Support/dp/B07Q9JXWTP/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=usb3.0+to+2+hdmi&qid=1565148729&s=gateway&sr=8-3

It's hard to make a better recommendation than Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software if you want to learn the basics of what exactly a computer is. Read the reviews if you are not convinced. :-)

https://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-Ethernet-Adapter-without-Routers/dp/B008EQ4BQG

https://www.amazon.com/LG-24UD58-B-24-Inch-Monitor-FreeSync/dp/B01LPNKFK0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G1XH46M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_XYE3BbZANAQFF

Here is the one I use. 22,000 mah for $42

Here is the desktop version of your link

I've found Bluetooth to 3.5 connectors before. Just pair it with you phone and plug it into an auxiliary port. Can't personally recommend a brand but this one is $10, and 4 stars. Hard to beat.

Use your existing setup and stick a hdmi to vga adapter before the laptop. Signal loss isn't really a concern since unless you're already experiencing it.

This one even included audio: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B008O7RH5C/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1410978555&sr=8-8&pi=SL75

wife has the same problem, bought her these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YFQ3WL9/ref=twister_B07YG8M9K9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

You'll need several adapters, chief among them a KVM switch. KVM means keyboard, video and mouse. Here's a model that can handle two monitors and up to four computers:

https://www.amazon.com/Extended-CKL-Microphone-Keyboard-CKL-922HUA/dp/B07KMZ1SDM/

Not cheap, but there are alternatives that cost several times as much. Your mouse and keyboard plug into this switch, a simple button press switches between devices. No need to unplug and plug in anything once this is set up.

For the Surface, you'll need a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and a USB 3.0 hub (for input) with HDMI out. Alternatively, you can get an all-in-one adapter with two HDMI out ports (you may need a USB C to USB 3.0 adapter depending on which Surface Pro you have):

https://www.amazon.com/TOTU-Ethernet-Laptops-Windows-Support/dp/B07Q9JXWTP/

I think the issue might be cctv/wifi. On wifi it wont be a closed circuit as far as i know. I was recently looking at this camera myself and it would be closest to what you're looking for. You can always get a large plastic dome to cover it for added protection if the weather is that harsh.

I have currently a GTX 650 EVGA SC w/ 1gb currently, not sure if I'll upgrade my GPU also soon, but that should be good enough? I preferably want it on my monitor. My monitor only has 1 VGA input and no built in speakers. My current speakers have the 3.5mm cable + USB which I should be able to plug the 3.5mm into the converter box and the USB into the PS2 if I'm not mistaken? If I use that first converter box you linked, https://www.amazon.com/Composite-S-Video-Converter-Screen-Version/dp/B003NUN7DG , you say the performance will be choppy. Choppy as in input lag or bad fps? Also, my monitor is 1366x768. Would it still work or not because that's not one of the listed supported resolutions there?