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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.-
Cheap Smart Plugs – Do they really make your home smarter?
There have been some things in the house that I have really been wanting to put on a schedule. Specifically…this time of year…it’s the Christmas lights. Whether it be the…
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VIVO Dual Monitor Desk Mount Review
After some final tweaks, I have my at home office setup finished. My office is visible from the entry walkway of our house so it is really important that everything…
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How to get professional looking GoPro footage for FREE
We have all been there when it comes to buying a GoPro Hero camera . You get all excited…rip it out of the box…go take your first video…and it looks…
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Google Fi Review – Is the network switching that seemless?
Awhile back, Google sent me over a Pixel 4a and a month free of the Google Fi cellular network to try out. I was interested to see what Google could…
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Husky Toolbox Review – Why are people overspending on Tool Chests?
Husky Tool Box Review. How does this tool chest measure up to more expensive options like Snap On?
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Sleep Number Bed Review – How to save a lot of money on a Smart Bed
This is the Sleep Number iLE Smart Bed review. Below you will find the transcript from the video above. Hey guys, how’s it going? And, uh, welcome to my bedroom…
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Uplift Standing Desk Review – Adjustable Standing Desk
I am now using an Uplift standing desk . I first started looking into stand up desks early last year. My leg has poor blood flow thanks to an injury…
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Logitech Harmony Companion Review – Smart Home Remote
This is a video review of the Logitech Harmony Companion . With the universal remote and the smart home hub, you are able to control you TV and multimedia devices…
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Which Apple Watch Should I Buy? Cellular or GPS only
When you go to buy the Apple Watch, there are several different options to choose from. There are two different sizes, several different colors and a range of materials. Outside…
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How to easily make more professional YouTube videos
There are a lot of aspects that make YouTube videos stand out. Lighting, audio and content quality are at the forefront and without those…it can be really hard to gain…