Other Components For GNU / Linux

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BYOD Prepaid SIM Kit (Verizon, AT&T, & Three)
Item Features/Specifications:

  • 100% Brand New

  • 3-in-1 kit for maximum compatibility

  • Size: Nano, Micro, and Standard included

  • Compatible with our USB 4G & 5G modems

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Please note: Cellular service is not included and a separate subscription is required. Also note that not all devices support all SIM cards. Make sure the cellular provider is compatible with your device before purchase. Questions? Contact support.

USB 3.1 Type-C M.2 2230/2242/2260/2280 Portable SATA & NVME Hard Drive Enclosure
Are you looking for an easy solution to copy over data from an old computers SATA M.2 drive? Or maybe you'd like to repurpose a newer NVME drive and utilize it as a fast external drive?

In either case our USB M.2 enclosure should work perfectly out of the box on any recent GNU/Linux system as well as across systems and distributions!

Need help achieving maximum OS compatibility? Checkout our guide on formatting your drive for a variety of use cases: Including EXT4, FAT32, and NTFS.

If you've never formatted a flash drive before and want to learn how check out this great little tutorial.

Note: This includes a USB Type-C cable only. Your system must have a USB-C port for this adapter to work.

  • Supports both SATA & NVME M.2 cards (both M-key and B-key)

  • Supports UASP transport protocol for faster performance

  • Supports USB 2.0 for backward compatibility (at slower speeds)

  • M-key interface: Supports the more modern NVME protocol

  • Backward compatible: B-key interface supports NGFF (SATA III) protocol

  • Supports TRIM directives: Works with active garbage collection to clean up drive

  • No dependencies on NDISWrapper, binary blobs, or proprietary drivers-firmware

  • Supports all Linux and Linux-Libre (free) distributions with USB mass storage support

  • Great documentation & easy to follow video demonstrations: Haven't formatted a disk before? Want to learn how? Check out our video demonstration on managing removable disks with GNOME disks (ships with many popular desktop distributions). Learn to format, properly utilize, dismount, backup, and repair damaged disks.

  • Format a drive with ext4 and acl configured properly and use the enclosure/drive for easily performing offline backups of your data: Need a tutorial check the demonstration on how to securely perform a backup up & restore of your entire home folder using Déjà Dup even between different distributions and releases (included with many popular distributions)

Note: This item is only available for shipping within the United States or when purchased with a computer.

9.5mm Ultra Slim SATA Blu-ray / DVD Writer For GNU / Linux (TPE-BLUDVSATA95)
Careful what you buy- Not all Blu-ray drives are the same! Many can't burn Blu-ray discs and others that can have sketchy support for playing Blu-ray media, but not our 9.5mm Ultra Slim SATA Blu-ray / DVD Writer. Our 9.5mm Blu-ray Writer can both play Blu-ray media and features support for burning Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs.

If you are looking for a solid optical drive look no further as this drive is one of the best. The drive works great for anyone looking to add an inexpensive easy-to-use backup solution to their computer or for playing Blu-ray media via third party firmwares and software.

For those interested in Blu-ray for entertainment our Blu-ray writer also supports flashing of third party firmwares. This can enable playback and ripping of most Blu-ray media on the market today. The flashing of third party firmware is both possible and easier than ever thanks to the drive shipping with unencrypted stock firmware.

Looking for a low cost backup solution? With Blu-ray write speeds of up to 6x and discs capable of storing 100GB it's hard to go wrong. Discs are available in 25GB, 50GB, and 100GB capacities. The drive is also compatible with many popular burning applications for GNU / Linux such as K3B and media / video players such as VLC.

  • A Perfect Companion For Thin & Light Laptops : Assuming your laptop has a 9.5mm SATA slot for an optical drive!

  • Burn Discs Fast: Supports Blu-ray speeds up to 6x, DVD+R discs at up to 8x, & CD-Rs at up to 24x

  • Firmware Updates Compatible: With third party firmwares our drives can play most Blu-ray discs

  • Plug & Record: Up to 100GB of files, photos, & documents can be recorded onto a BD-XL disc

  • With Third Party Firmware & Supported GNU/Linux Software: Play & Even Rip 4K Ultra HD Video

  • Best Supported Blu-ray Drive For GNU/Linux & Free Software: In-house & third party documentation


Fast shipping:

Most customers will receive this item within 1-5 business days when selecting our "Standard Shipping" option or our USPS shipping option if within the US. Most others in populated regions will generally get it within 6-10 business days.

Category Specification
BD-R (SL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 6x CAV
M-DISC BD (BD-R) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV
BD-R (DL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 6x CAV
BD-R (TL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV
BD-R (QL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV
BD-R (LTH) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 6x CAV
BD-RE (SL/DL/TL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV
DVD-R (SL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 8x CAV
DVD-R (DL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x, 6x ZCLV
DVD+R (SL) (Max Write Speed) 2.4x CLV, 4x PCAV, 8x CAV
M-DISC DVD (DVD+R) (Max Write Speed) 4x PCAV
DVD+R (DL) (Max Write Speed) 2.4x CLV, 6x ZCLV
DVD+RW (Max Write Speed) 2.4x, 3.3x CLV, 4x, 6x, 8x ZCLV
DVD-RW (Max Write Speed) 2x, 3x CLV, 4x, 6x ZCLV
DVD-RAM (Max Write Speed) 2x, 3x CLV, 5x PCAV
CD-R (Max Write Speed) 10x CLV, 16x PCAV, 24x CAV
CD-RW (Max Write Speed) 4x, 10x CLV, 16x ZCLV
BD-ROM SL/DL (Max Read Speed) 6x CAV
BD-R SL/DL (Max Read Speed) 6x CAV
BD-R TL/QL 6x CAV
BD-R SL LTH (Max Read Speed) 6x CAV
BD-R SL LTH (Max Read Speed) 6x CAV
BD-RE SL/DL (Max Read Speed) 6x CAV
BD-RE TL (Max Read Speed) 4x PCAV
BDMV (AACS Compliant Disc)(SL/DL) (Max Read Speed) 6x CAV
DVD-ROM SL/DL (Max Read Speed) 8x CAV
DVD-R SL/DL (Max Read Speed) 8x CAV
DVD+R SL/DL (Max Read Speed) 8x CAV
DVD-RW (Max Read Speed) 8x CAV
DVD+RW (Max Read Speed) 8x CAV
DVD-RAM (Max Read Speed) 2x, 3x CLV, 5x PCAV
DVD-Video (CSS Compliant Disc)(SL/DL) (Max Read Speed) 8x CAV
CD-R/RW/ROM (Max Read Speed) 24x / 24x / 24x CAV
CD-DA (Max Read Speed) 24x CAV
BD-ROM ACCESS TIME (1/3 STROKE) 250ms typ.
DVD-ROM ACCESS TIME (1/3 STROKE) 200ms typ.
CD-ROM ACCESS TIME (1/3 STROKE) 200ms typ.
BD-ROM SUSTAINED TRANSFER RATE 26.97 MB/s (6x) max.
DVD-ROM SUSTAINED TRANSFER RATE 11.08 MB/s (6x) max.
CD-ROM SUSTAINED TRANSFER RATE 3.6 MB/s (24x) max.
BUFFER SIZE 4MB Buffer Under-run prevention function embedded
HOST INTERFACE SATA
OPERATING SYSTEMS (supported) GNU/Linux
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Minimium) CPU Intel Pentium D 3.2GHz or Higher (with USB 2.0)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Reccomended) CPU Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz or higher
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS HDD 30GB or more of available space
(60GB for Blu-ray Disc authoring)
RAM 1GB or Higher
BD Video Playback CPU Following CPU recommended - Intel:E6400 or higher


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The drive is supported across all recent distributions and releases. If you have any questions feel free to contact sales.

Please note: We only provide direct support for select functionality and documenation as is posted to our web site. For more information see the owners manual. We do not support third party documention nor functionality pertaining to: Third party firmwares, flashing of third party firmwares, ripping of audio/video discs, or playback of commercially produced video discs.
RS-232 DB9 Serial to USB Adapter for GNU/Linux (TPE-SERLDB9)
Are you in the market for a RS232 DB9 serial adapter? Don't get just any adapter. Get an adapter that has proper support under GNU/Linux. Many adapters on the market utilize chipsets that don't have drivers for newer operating systems and/or utilize chipsets that don't have proper support under GNU/Linux.

  • Brand new and high quality

  • Utilizes a widely supported prolific PL-2303 chipset (and device ID)

  • USB to RS-232 (DB 9-pin male serial port) interface

  • Support for most popular and libre (free) distributions too!

  • Not dependent on binary blobs, or proprietary drivers-firmware

  • Supported on Linux since kernel 2.5.45: Uses driver/module usbserial_generic


This adapter will work with all recent distributions and releases.

18W/3.0A USB Power Adapter (US Plug Only, TPE-18WUSBPWR)
Are you having problems powering a USB 4G modem or other device via a router or mini board computer? Often routers and mini board computers have power adapters that will supply adequate power under normal conditions, but insufficient power when additional devices like USB 4G modems, wifi adapters, and similar are connected. This can often be resolved by upgrading the USB power adapter. This 18W/3.0A USB power adapter for instance should solve that problem when utilized with our mini wireless router line-up and USB 4G/5G modems. It's likely to work for most other similar devices.
  • Works great for mini board computers, routers, and similar small/low power devices powered via USB

  • Quick Charge 3.0 works great for charging phones fast too: from 0% up to 80% in about 35 mins

  • Power devices up to 5V/3A: More power for your mini board computers, routers, and similar devices

  • Provides a single USB-A port
6ft USB 2.0 Hi-Speed A/B Cable For Printers And Other Devices (TPE-6FTUSBPRCB)
This standard 6ft USB 2.0 Hi-Speed A/B Cable connects USB Type-B printers, hard drives, scanners and other computer peripherals to your desktop or laptop computer. Backward compatible with earlier USB generations, this six-foot cable supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps, making it ideal for most printers, but also many other types of USB peripheral.

  • Foil and Braid Shielding to reduce EMI/RFI Interference

  • Connectors: A Male to B Male Device Cable

  • Compatible with USB 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0

  • Twisted-Pair construction to ensure high-speed, error-free data transfer

  • Foil and Braid Shielding to reduce EMI/RFI Interference

7ft CAT7 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable (TPE-7FTETHER)
Upgrade your network and enjoy clean and clear transmissions with a high quality CAT7 Ethernet Patch Cable. This patch cable lets you connect a laptop or desktop computer to a wall outlet, modem, router or another networking device. It meets the CAT7 standard and is suitable for use with 10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, and 10BASE-T networks, ensuring reliable and high-speed connectivity in up to 10 gigabit speed networks. Patch cables are also handy in home offices and hotel rooms to establish a wired Internet connection.

  • Supports speeds of up to 10 gigabit per second

  • Standard: Cat 7, S/STP; Meets TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 Specifications

  • Copper conductors enhance cable performance

  • Contact Plating: 50 Micron Gold plated Contact Pins in each Shielded RJ45 Connector

  • Cable Structure: 8 wires Stranded Copper with shielding

  • Flat cable

  • Conductor Gauge: 30 AWG

  • Cable Performance: Up to 600 MHz

Color note: We have a variety of colors, a random color will be shipped unless you ask for something specific.
20ft CAT6 Gigabit Ethernet Cable (TPE-20FTETHER)
Upgrade your network and enjoy clean and clear transmissions with a high quality CAT6 Ethernet Patch Cable. This patch cable lets you connect a laptop or desktop computer to a wall outlet, modem, router or another networking device. It meets the CAT6 standard and is suitable for use with 100/1000BASE-T gigabit networks. Patch cables are also handy in home offices and hotel rooms to establish a wired Internet connection.

  • Supports speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second

  • Snagless design prevents cracking and breaking

  • RJ45 plugs with 50-micron gold-plated connectors for clear signal

  • 4 twisted pairs of stranded copper wires prevent crosstalk

~350W Flex ATX Form Factor Power Supply
Did a storm kill your power supply? Pick up one of our high quality and reliable power supplies. While we don't always stock the same power supplies we do always stock models that work great for the majority of users and have a low-risk of failing for no good reason. While we can't give you detailed specs here be assured you'll be able to hook up multiple hard drives, optical drives, and power most motherboards without a problem. If you have a high end graphics card however this may not be an appropriate power supply for you. If you have any questions or want to know more reach out to our support team for details.

We stock high quality ~350W Flex ATX power supplies that offer a good price for performance ratio and have a proven track record of reliability. From one generation to the next-it's not always the same manufacturers offering the best product- and sometimes even within a generation the model number or manufacturing run matter.

  • Get a power supply that is of good quality & highly reliable

  • Small form Factor PSU (such as high end custom Network Area Storage devices and mini servers etc)

  • Supports standard Flex ATX form factor systems

  • Compatibility assured: If it doesn't work send it back within 14 days for a refund!

  • We only stock parts that incorporate quality components and have proven to be reliable

  • If you need assistance determining what power supply you may need contact support


Standard ~500W ATX Power Supply
Did a storm kill your power supply? Pick up one of our high quality and reliable power supplies. While we don't always stock the same power supplies we do always stock models that work great for the majority of users and have a low-risk of failing for no good reason. While we can't give you detailed specs here be assured you'll be able to hook up multiple hard drives, optical drives, and power most motherboards without a problem. If you have a high end graphics card however this may not be an appropriate power supply for you. If you have any questions or want to know more reach out to our support team for details.

We stock high quality ~500W ATX power supplies that offer a good price for performance ratio and have a proven track record of reliability. From one generation to the next-it's not always the same manufacturers offering the best product- and sometimes even within a generation the model number or manufacturing run matter.

  • Get a power supply that is of good quality & highly reliable

  • Compatibility assured: If it doesn't work send it back within 14 days for a refund!

  • We only stock parts that incorporate quality components and have proven to be reliable

  • If you need assistance determining what power supply you may need contact support