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Tablet Mounts for Trucks and Rigs

Today’s topic is tablet mounts for trucks and rigs.  Mounting a device in a truck has unique requirements that differ from placing it in a car.  A truck has a much deeper reach to the windshield so a basic suction cup mount will prove to be inconvenient. Mount Analysis Most car mounts that are sold for tablets are a few inches long and will not suffice for use in a truck.  It’s difficult for a truck driver to reach forward that far so a suction mount that’s really long is what’s needed.  I have also found that truckers are more receptive to … Read more



How to Fix the Dreaded Charging Slowly Warning on Android

Owners of the most current Android phones may come across the Charging Slowly Warning after plugging in their phone.  It’s frustrating because when that warning splashes across your phone, it’s not merely charging at normal speed, it’s charging at sloth-like speed.  So slow that it might not charge at all.  Today, we discuss what causes this condition and how to fix it. So when you encounter a charging slowly warning similar to what is shown in the photo that accompanies this article, it means something isn’t working right.  First, try to do what the charging slowly warning message suggests.  Remove … Read more



Locking Mounts for iPads, Other Tablets

There are a lot of reasons to lock your iPad and this article will discuss why you would want to do that and some ideas on how to do it.  Locking mounts help to prevent theft of the device and in some cases, theft of the mount itself. Over the many years of working in this industry, we came upon many examples of why someone would lock their iPad.  Here are a few specific examples. A trucking company wanted to provide their drivers with tablets to detail delivery manifests and provide directions to the destination via GPS. A restaurant uses … Read more



Car and Motorcycle Mounts for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

The Samsung S9 and Samsung S9+ are the top dogs in the world of Samsung.  At least for a few months.  It’s a complete redesign from other models, and that means the size changed.  We’re going to look at car and motorcycle mounts for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. Let’s look at the important dimensions to keep in mind when selecting the right mounts.  The Samsung Galaxy S9 checks in with a 5.8 inch diagonal screen and measures 5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 inches (147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm).  The Samsung Galaxy S9+ cost more so not surprisingly it’s … Read more



Seneo Wireless Charger is a Vast Improvement Over the Others

Now that Apple has rolled out wireless charging, the majority of new higher end phone purchases will include this feature.  It’s a great feature which we discussed previously.  Wireless chargers come in a wide variety of reliability.  Today, we found one that works every time.  It’s called the Seneo Wireless Charger. The technology is known as Qi wireless charging.  We wrote a detailed article on this technology a few years back when it first came out.  Back then, only a few Samsung phones supported the technology.  Today, many phone manufacturers including Samsung, Apple and LG support Qi. Typical Wireless Charger … Read more



Car and Motorcycle Mounts for Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Back from the drawing board, Samsung has re-introduced their latest and greatest phablet.  The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is big and fast with a great display.  Today, we look at car and motorcycle mounts for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a giant phone.  The 6.4 inch diagonally measured display is about the largest available.  The dimensions are a bit interesting.  It’s not much wider than phones with a smaller display but is taller than most.  The Motorola Samsung Galaxy Note 8 measures in at 6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches (162.5 x 74.8 … Read more