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LOGITECH
MX ANYWHERE 3
WIRELESS MOUSE
Logitech’s MX Anywhere 3 mouse is a slimmed-
down and more mobile version of the brand’s
beloved MX Master 3 mouse. It has a similar
design, including the same soft silicone side grips,
and a high-tech MagSpeed Electromagnetic scrolling
wheel that in addition to being a pleasure to use is
ever so precise. And that’s probably why it’s so often
recommended for programmers... But don’t let that
intimidate you – this mouse is also perfectly suited to
standard users too.
A standout feature is its battery life – you can expect
it to stay powered for up to 70 days on a single full
charge, and, rather amazingly, if it runs flat, a quick
one-minute charge using the USB-C port will give
you up to three hours of use.
The only negative is that it’s a bit on the small side,
so if you have large hands it might not be right for
you. That said, its compact size does make it well
suited to remote working, and carrying it with you
when you travel. If you enjoy working at coffee shops
or airport lounges but don’t enjoy laptop trackpads,
the MX Anywhere 3 is the companion for you – it
will track on just about any surface, even glass, so
you can leave that cumbersome mousepad behind
at your desk.
RRP R1 449
computermania.co.zaMAY / JUNE 2022MULTI-SHARP
DRILL SHARPENER
What do you typically do when your drill bits become
blunt? Most of us tend to throw them away, because
they no longer serve the purpose for which they were
designed. A dull drill bit is not only frustrating to use,
it can also be dangerous. But what if you could extend
the life of your bits, by sharpening them yourself?
The Multi-Sharp Drill Sharpener lets you do just
that, whether it’s a bit made for drilling through
steel, wood, or masonry, or even if it’s a spade
bit. The device clamps your bits in such a way
that the grinding stones accurately correct the tip
angle, and restore the cutting edges. Use it on all
of your bits, from 3 mm in diameter right up to
13 mm; it can even handle centre-point wood bits.
The sharpener’s jigs are set up with all of the
required tip-angle geometry, positioning the bit
above the grinding wheels. The unique cam action
ensures the right rake and chisel edge is achieved.
The carbide sharpening wheels are made from
aluminium oxide and silicon, and are durable enough
to restore up to 150 high-speed steel bits (for wood)
and 75 slotted driveshaft masonry bits.
It’s conveniently designed to fit any power drill,
which will drive the grading wheels, and replacement
wheels are available when yours eventually wear
out. Simply follow the instructions – which advise
the correct speed to use for various bits – to make
your blunt bits as good as new.
RRP R575
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