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If you’re anything like me, you’ve started a million diets since the beginning of the year, and it’s about that time to start a new one. Perfect timing because we have a new set of food and drink centered technologies to help you eat smart. Whether you want to keep track of your food and drink intake or you want to be a better chef, the Monkeys have you covered with our latest edition of consumer tech, diet edition!

ServerMonkey will be attending the Educational Service Center, Region 20 Product Premiere for the first time this year. The 17^th annual show will be hosted in San Antonio on September 16 at the Freeman Coliseum in Exposition Hall B.

We know how frustrating it is to have a slow web browser. Nothing is worse than logging on to buy a concert ticket the minute they’re for sale, only to have your browser fail you and miss your opportunity. The Monkeys are going to teach you two different ways to test your internet speed. Remember to close all applications before running a speed test.

Internet speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps). It is the data transfer speed as measured in megabits.

This month, we’re bringing you our favorite security technology. School is around the corner, leaving your house once again empty during the day. These devices can help ensure your home is safe while you’re away. We’ve rounded up our favorites all under $300.

We know planning your IT budget can get a little tricky. Luckily, the Monkeys are pretty good with cutting technology costs. It’s important to remember your IT budget doesn’t just include hardware but also software and services. Here’s 7 tips we’ve come up with to help you reduce your IT budget with software.

You may be the person who waltzes into Best Buy and picks out the shiniest computer, but the Monkeys are here to stop you. We’ve come up with a list of things to take into consideration before you buy your next computer, so you buy the one that’s just right for you. Not too much computer, not too little computer, just right.

ServerMonkey, a leading distributor of new and refurbished IT hardware, is now a VMware Professional Level Solution Provider. ServerMonkey can sell and install VMware on servers prior to shipment or support customer’s existing hardware with license renewals and technical support and subscription services.

Today, July 31, marks the 16^th annual SysAdmin Day! Judged one of the most important days of the year by some, SysAdmin Day celebrates the men and women who keep your show running. Is your computer on? Is your phone ringing? That’s all thanks to those lovely people we call the IT department.

Last summer, we told you about the release of the tiny computer, Raspberry Pi. This summer, it’s all about CHIP, the world’s first $9 computer. Seen on Kickstarter with an initial goal of $50,000, CHIP has now raised $1.7 million dollars with over 33,000 backers.

In a time when selfies rule the world, we’ve decided to bring you our favorite photography products for this month’s edition of consumer tech.