[Autuin] found a Compaq Portable III destined for the scrap bin at Free Geek Vancouver. Upon seeing it he realized that it still had some fight left in it — perfect to go up against the tyranny ...

Sufficiently old experienced readers will recall this particular feature being a defining characteristic of portables such as the Osborne 1 and Compaq Portable, and it’s great to see it included ...

which was announced in November 1982 as the Compaq Portable and released in March 1983 for $2,995. Bonus throwaway trivia: Compaq's company name was derived from...? It's a play on the company's ...

In November 1982, Rod Canion unveiled the result. Bill Murto What IÍve brought today is a Compaq portable computer. When Bill Murto, another Compaq founder got a plug on a cable TV show their ...

Although it was anything but small by today's standards, the Gavilan SC was more compact than rival IBM PC-compatible portable computers such as the 28 pounder (13 kg) Compaq Portable. Gavilan ...

“Portable air conditioning units can easily be moved from room to room and do not look unsightly as a window unit sticking out the window,” says Chris Walters, HVAC expert, holder of Class A ...

Portable power stations are a great choice for campers and travelers, giving you a portable battery pack to charge any handheld devices, speakers, lights and appliances you take with you on the go.

Whether it’s for use as a stable work surface at a job site or to address a lack of room for a permanent shop, a portable workbench is an invaluable partner when working on a project.

An alternative is to invest in a portable band saw, which functions similarly to a freestanding band saw, but you can carry it on the job for making quick clean cuts when you need them.

It's a semi-soporific sort of thing, a little 22-minute nightcap. We alternate it with old episodes of "Ab Fab," the BBC sitcom originally broadcast from 1992 to 1995, or new episodes of "Bob's ...

I’ve been testing portable power stations for years as part of my ongoing test of the best solar generators. In that time I’ve noted the features that matter most for home emergencies and off-grid ...

If you don't have the space or budget for a full-size grill, investing in a portable grill is great for grilling at home or elsewhere. Whether tailgating, camping or picnicking, we found the best ...