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A Walmart-Brand Portable SSD?! Onn 250 GB USB SSD Review
Today we're reviewing a 250 GB USB solid-state drive from Walmart's ...
Today we're reviewing a 250 GB USB solid-state drive from Walmart's in-house Onn brand. It connects via USB-C and promises much faster performance than USB flash drives at a similar ...price point.
We tested large file transfers on Windows and Android, and even installed and booted Windows on ARM from the drive, using a Raspberry Pi 4B.
Buy Onn 250 GB External Portable SSD at Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/onn-Portable-Solid-State-Drive-250-GB/910164023
Buy Onn 500 GB External Portable SSD at Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/onn-External-Portable-Solid-State-Drive-500-GB/587457385
Windows on Raspberry Pi Project: https://worproject.com/
Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Market Context
1:24 - Types of Flash Storage
2:31 - Unboxing
3:18 - User Guide
3:45 - Includes Cables
4:01 - Exterior
4:35 - USB-C Cable Analysis
4:51 - Size Comparison
5:15 - Storage Capacity
5:42 - Component Analysis
5:53 - Test - CrystalDiskMark
6:37 - Test - File Transfers
8:06 - Test - Android
8:15 - Test - Windows 10 on Raspberry Pi 4B
9:07 - Conclusion
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We tested large file transfers on Windows and Android, and even installed and booted Windows on ARM from the drive, using a Raspberry Pi 4B.
Buy Onn 250 GB External Portable SSD at Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/onn-Portable-Solid-State-Drive-250-GB/910164023
Buy Onn 500 GB External Portable SSD at Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/onn-External-Portable-Solid-State-Drive-500-GB/587457385
Windows on Raspberry Pi Project: https://worproject.com/
Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Market Context
1:24 - Types of Flash Storage
2:31 - Unboxing
3:18 - User Guide
3:45 - Includes Cables
4:01 - Exterior
4:35 - USB-C Cable Analysis
4:51 - Size Comparison
5:15 - Storage Capacity
5:42 - Component Analysis
5:53 - Test - CrystalDiskMark
6:37 - Test - File Transfers
8:06 - Test - Android
8:15 - Test - Windows 10 on Raspberry Pi 4B
9:07 - Conclusion
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What IS this car? 🤯 LaFord-za Explorer F250 Sport Spotting #shorts
Mystery car spotted in New York - a LaForza-badged, jacked up Explorer ...
Mystery car spotted in New York - a LaForza-badged, jacked up Explorer Sport with parts from an F250 pickup

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Clip-On Second Screen for Your Laptop: Ofiyaa P1 Plus Review
Today we're reviewing a portable 13.3" clip-on second screen for your ...
Today we're reviewing a portable 13.3" clip-on second screen for your laptop or phone. It's USB-C powered, with either USB-C or HDMI video input.
Buy Teamgee Ofiyaa P1 Plus 13.3" Screen ...on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rOQunc
Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Unboxing
2:20 - User Guide
3:51 - Exterior
5:16 - Test - Landscape Orientation
6:20 - Test - Portrait Orientation
6:33 - Test - Samsung DeX
7:00 - Power Analysis
7:43 - OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu
8:39 - Drawbacks
9:13 - Conclusion
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Buy Teamgee Ofiyaa P1 Plus 13.3" Screen ...on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rOQunc
Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Unboxing
2:20 - User Guide
3:51 - Exterior
5:16 - Test - Landscape Orientation
6:20 - Test - Portrait Orientation
6:33 - Test - Samsung DeX
7:00 - Power Analysis
7:43 - OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu
8:39 - Drawbacks
9:13 - Conclusion
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Fast Charging an Electric Car in 2022 | Electrify America vs. EVgo vs. EVCS
What's it like to fast-charge an electric car on a road trip in ...
What's it like to fast-charge an electric car on a road trip in America today? We visited several different DC fast charging stations to find out. In today's comparison, we ...have EVCS, EVgo, and Electrify America.
Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - What is DC Fast Charging?
1:08 - DC Fast Charging Networks
2:13 - Hyundai Kona Electric
2:33 - PlugShare App
2:53 - EVCS - Los Angeles
5:27 - EVgo - Los Angeles
7:44 - Electrify America - Los Angeles
10:11 - Electrify America - Virginia
10:42 - Cost Comparison
12:06 - Charger Quirks
12:16 - Conclusion
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Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - What is DC Fast Charging?
1:08 - DC Fast Charging Networks
2:13 - Hyundai Kona Electric
2:33 - PlugShare App
2:53 - EVCS - Los Angeles
5:27 - EVgo - Los Angeles
7:44 - Electrify America - Los Angeles
10:11 - Electrify America - Virginia
10:42 - Cost Comparison
12:06 - Charger Quirks
12:16 - Conclusion
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How to Convert a 3.5" External Hard Drive to Use USB-C Power
Tired of the bulky 12V power adapters that come with every 3.5" ...
Tired of the bulky 12V power adapters that come with every 3.5" external USB hard drive? Now, there's a solution - power your hard drive through USB-C PD instead!
Buy Western ...Digital Elements 14TB USB External Hard Drive on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IBvUMU
Buy Western Digital Elements 16TB USB External Hard Drive on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qXR7Lb
Buy Western Digital Elements 18TB USB External Hard Drive on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qXAQ8Y
Measure the outside/inside diameter of your hard drive's barrel plug power connector, and check the voltage listed, then buy your cable accordingly:
Buy 5.5 x 2.5 mm 12V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 4 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AwNf7a
Buy 5.5 x 2.1 mm 12V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 3 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IEivnx
Buy 5.5 x 2.5 mm 9V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 4 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KH7VOf
Buy 5.5 x 2.1 mm 9V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 3 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3G0xyWC
Buy 5.5 x 2.1 mm 15V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 3 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/345e5qP
Buy 5.5 x 2.5 mm 20V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 4 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FXo92k
Buy 5.5 x 2.1 mm 20V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 3 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AuA7PK
USB-C chargers:
Buy TECKNET 65W 3-Port USB-C Charger (PC3) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jrsuCU
Buy Kovol Sprint 120W USB-C Desktop Charger on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qvBuKw
Buy Wotobeus 83W USB-C Car Charger on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3d0JUmU
Buy Wotobeus 95W 2C/1A Car Charger on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CS8ZuJ
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Buy Western ...Digital Elements 14TB USB External Hard Drive on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IBvUMU
Buy Western Digital Elements 16TB USB External Hard Drive on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qXR7Lb
Buy Western Digital Elements 18TB USB External Hard Drive on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qXAQ8Y
Measure the outside/inside diameter of your hard drive's barrel plug power connector, and check the voltage listed, then buy your cable accordingly:
Buy 5.5 x 2.5 mm 12V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 4 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AwNf7a
Buy 5.5 x 2.1 mm 12V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 3 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IEivnx
Buy 5.5 x 2.5 mm 9V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 4 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KH7VOf
Buy 5.5 x 2.1 mm 9V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 3 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3G0xyWC
Buy 5.5 x 2.1 mm 15V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 3 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/345e5qP
Buy 5.5 x 2.5 mm 20V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 4 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FXo92k
Buy 5.5 x 2.1 mm 20V USB-C PD Trigger Cable 3 ft on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AuA7PK
USB-C chargers:
Buy TECKNET 65W 3-Port USB-C Charger (PC3) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jrsuCU
Buy Kovol Sprint 120W USB-C Desktop Charger on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qvBuKw
Buy Wotobeus 83W USB-C Car Charger on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3d0JUmU
Buy Wotobeus 95W 2C/1A Car Charger on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CS8ZuJ
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Charge Two Laptops Simultaneously at 60W: KOVOL Sprint 120W USB-C 4-Port Charger Review
Today we're reviewing the KOVOL Sprint 120W 4-port USB-C desktop ...
Today we're reviewing the KOVOL Sprint 120W 4-port USB-C desktop charger - featuring 2 USB-C PD ports and 2 USB-A (Quick Charge 3.0) ports.
Buy Kovol Sprint 120W 4-Port USB-C Charger ...on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qvBuKw
Buy Kovol Sprint 65W 4-Port USB-C Charger on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3A40Nqb
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Buy Kovol Sprint 120W 4-Port USB-C Charger ...on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qvBuKw
Buy Kovol Sprint 65W 4-Port USB-C Charger on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3A40Nqb
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Great 12V Compact Tire Inflator for Your Car or Bike - Slime 40060 Review
Today we're reviewing Slime's compact 12V electric tire inflator for ...
Today we're reviewing Slime's compact 12V electric tire inflator for your car or bike tire (or other inflatable needs!).
Buy Slime Compact Tire Inflator 40060 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rhy3qd
TechAutos Review: WOTOBEUS 83W ...2-Port USB-C Car Charger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm-7AFgGQBY
TechAutos Review: Syncwire 38W USB-C Car Charger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in40UYXyQAQ
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Buy Slime Compact Tire Inflator 40060 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rhy3qd
TechAutos Review: WOTOBEUS 83W ...2-Port USB-C Car Charger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm-7AFgGQBY
TechAutos Review: Syncwire 38W USB-C Car Charger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in40UYXyQAQ
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Casting in 4K: Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter Review + Miracast Receiver Shootout
Do you want to cast your phone, tablet, or PC content to a TV or ...
Do you want to cast your phone, tablet, or PC content to a TV or screen wirelessly? Here's our review of Microsoft's third-gen, 4K Wireless Display Adapter, model 1942 - ...the first 4K certified Miracast receiver stick - and comparison with the first- and second-gen Microsoft adapters and the (formerly Actiontec) ScreenBeam Mini2.
Buy Microsoft Gen 3 - 4K Wireless Display Adapter on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qbs8DW
Buy Microsoft Gen 2 - Wireless Display Adapter on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bL9Cdl
Buy ScreenBeam Mini2 (formerly Actiontec) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3mOb5Gb
Buy MicroUSB to USB-A OTG + Power Cable on Amazon (for Miracast UIBC on ScreenBeam Mini2): https://amzn.to/2YlivHx
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Buy Microsoft Gen 3 - 4K Wireless Display Adapter on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qbs8DW
Buy Microsoft Gen 2 - Wireless Display Adapter on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bL9Cdl
Buy ScreenBeam Mini2 (formerly Actiontec) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3mOb5Gb
Buy MicroUSB to USB-A OTG + Power Cable on Amazon (for Miracast UIBC on ScreenBeam Mini2): https://amzn.to/2YlivHx
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First Look: Microsoft Surface Duo 2 + Duo 1-2 Comparison
Our first look at Microsoft's new dual-screen foldable Android ...
Our first look at Microsoft's new dual-screen foldable Android smartphone, the Surface Duo 2, including a comparison with the original Surface Duo.
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 2 5G 256GB Unlocked (Glacier) ...at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wkvdCG
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 2 5G 256GB Unlocked (Obsidian) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CUf8pV
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 2 5G 128GB Unlocked (Glacier) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qeV7qy
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 2 5G 128GB Unlocked (Obsidian) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bNUf3T
Buy Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3APq8mO
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 256GB Unlocked (Glacier) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lMWp9J
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 256GB AT&T (Glacier) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vlQD1Y
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 128GB Unlocked (Glacier) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DSUKW6
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 128GB AT&T (Glacier) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DQni2Q
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Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 2 5G 256GB Unlocked (Glacier) ...at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wkvdCG
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 2 5G 256GB Unlocked (Obsidian) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CUf8pV
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 2 5G 128GB Unlocked (Glacier) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qeV7qy
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 2 5G 128GB Unlocked (Obsidian) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bNUf3T
Buy Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3APq8mO
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 256GB Unlocked (Glacier) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lMWp9J
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 256GB AT&T (Glacier) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vlQD1Y
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 128GB Unlocked (Glacier) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DSUKW6
Buy Microsoft Surface Duo 128GB AT&T (Glacier) at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DQni2Q
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Syncwire 38W USB-C Car Charger | Unboxing + Review
Our unboxing + review of the Syncwire 38W metal dual-port USB-C car ...
Our unboxing + review of the Syncwire 38W metal dual-port USB-C car charger with one USB-C port (20W PD) and one USB-A port (Quick Charge 3.0 - 18W), model SW-XC611.
Buy ...Syncwire USB-C Car Charger 38W Super Mini on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jZuR04
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Best 65W 3-Port USB-C Charger? TECKNET PC003 Review
Our unboxing + review of the TECKNET TK-PC003, a 65W three-port PD 3.0 ...
Our unboxing + review of the TECKNET TK-PC003, a 65W three-port PD 3.0 USB-C GaN wall charger - with two USB-C PD ports, one USB-A port, and PPS support.
Buy TECKNET ...65W PD 3.0 3-Port Charger on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jrsuCU
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