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ASUS vs Acer Monitors: Which is Better?

I’m a frequent monitor upgrader.

I love taking advantage of fast refresh rates, high resolutions, and technology such as adaptive sync as they become available.

I’ve owned and installed more monitors than I can count.

Here I’ll look at two of my favorite monitor brands: ASUS and Acer – and detail which will be the better choice for you.

Quality

To start with, the most important component of a monitor is the display panel itself.

There are only a few manufacturers making panels for brands like ASUS and Acer.

For example, you’ll see a number of different brands with 165Hz 1440p displays, but the same OEM’s factory makes each of them.

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Corsair vs EVGA: Which PSU is Better?

I’ve seen poor quality power supplies fail in spectacular ways.

In my years of IT work, the smell of burnt plastic from cheap power supplies dying was all too common.

For the fortunate ones, only the PSU was toast. For others, it took the motherboard with it.

It can be tempting to grab a $40 power supply and use the extra cash toward a better graphics card or bigger solid state drive.

Don’t do it!

It’s absolutely worth it to spend a little extra for quality when it comes to your power source.

In the guide that follows, I’ll detail what to look for in your power supply and whether Corsair or EVGA is a better choice for your PC.

Quick Pick: The Corsair RM650x is quiet, reliable, modular, and has plenty of power for most PC’s.

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Watts vs Price – Finding the Right Balance

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FilterBuy vs Filtrete Air Filters: Which Furnace/HVAC Filter to Pick?

It’d be great if furnace and AC filters never needed to be replaced.

Like with any air filter, they get dirty and clogged. When filters get plugged up, air doesn’t flow like it needs to. So, we’re stuck replacing filters on the regular.

Your filter makes a big difference in how clean the air is in your home.

Not just that, but your filter determines how much dust accumulates on all your surfaces. Less dusting is good, right?

I gladly spend a bit more on good filters so I don’t need to dust as much.

Filtering your HVAC unit is a pretty simple concept, but certain brands and materials should be avoided.

FilterBuy and 3M Filtrete have some of the best filters. Which one you choose depends on what you’re looking to get out of your home’s air quality.

Give this a read and I’ll make sense of it all.

Quick Pick: FilterBuy is a better value for everything except entry level filters.

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MERV vs MPR Ratings

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APC vs CyberPower: The Best Battery Backup/UPS

The power cuts out for only a second, but it’s going to take you minutes – if not hours – to get back what you were working on.

A UPS ensures this won’t happen to you.

Over my years of working in IT, I’ve set up more battery backups than I can count.

In this guide, I’ll break down what to look for in a UPS and if you should go with APC or CyberPower.

Quick Pick: CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD if you need plenty of power & run time

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Watts vs VA – Picking the Right Capacity

There are a lot of features separating different Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS’s). None is as important as the capacity.

You’ll see two ratings listed – Watts and VA (volt amperage). They both measure electrical power. Bigger numbers mean more powerful batteries.

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SafeRest vs SureGuard: Mattress Protection Compared

Looking for mattress protection? I’m going to compare two of the top brands – SafeRest and SureGuard.

Quick Pick: Go with SafeRest as the price is lower and it offers a bit more comfortable surface.

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Read on for a detailed review of these mattress protectors and encasements.

Protection

Before buying a cover for your mattress, it’s important to decide on the level of protection you need.

I highly recommend steering clear of cheap mattress pads with no waterproofing properties.

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