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Don’t Buy a HomePod or Apple TV Yet: A Buyer’s Guide
Here's a number that should stop you before you click "buy" on a new HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K right now: inventory for both products is reportedly running low…
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New reviews, comparisons and guides from my latest testing.-
ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced Review: Save Energy with Voice Control
When it comes to smart home devices, thermostats are among the most impactful in terms of comfort and energy savings. The ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced aims to be a top…
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Is the Tumi Search Backpack Worth $650? Long-Term Review
Have you ever looked at one of Tumi’s backpacks and thought, “Wow, that’s a lot of money for a backpack?” You’re not wrong. The Tumi Search Backpack from the Alpha…
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Review / How Useful is the Insta360 X3 and 360 Video
When Insta360 first came out with their 360 cameras, I was skeptical. The technology behind the cameras was really cool and I would see a lot of interesting and unique…
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MY HAPPY PLACE / Malibu Boats 23 LSV
A look at my happy place while testing out the Insta360 X3 .
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The Truth About Standing Desks – Do they help?
Today we are looking into the pros and cons of using a standing desk in your home office setup.
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Walkthrough / Our 120″ 4k Dolby Atmos Home Theater
A full walkthrough of our 4k Dolby Atmos home theater setup in our basement. True 4K video with killer sound.
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BIG Home Office Update – Anker PowerConf S500 and C300 Speakerphone and Webcam Review
Over the past 8 months, we have been finishing our basement to include my new at home office and studio setup. We are finally at the finish line so I…
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A Standing Desk with a UNIQUE FEATURE – Fenge Standing Desk Review
I am a big fan of standing desks. I can’t think of anything worse than sitting in the same chair all day long. Not only can I not do it…
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Make Your Smartphone Videos Better Instantly
Modern day smartphones have the ability to make unbelievable videos. I used to do post production back in the late 90’s / early 2000’s and to think that you can…
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It’s time for my SMART BASEMENT TOUR!
It’s finally time for the tour of our new smart basement and office setup. To further our smart home integration, we added a lot of smart devices and functionality to…