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We Measured It: Do Sunrise Alarm Clocks Really Work?
We Measured It: Do Sunrise Alarm Clocks Really Work? Here's the number that started this whole investigation: 610 lux. That's what one independent test recorded from a Hatch Restore 3 held one foot…
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New reviews, comparisons and guides from my latest testing.-
Anova Precision Cooker Review – Sous Vide Cooking At Home
For the past year, I have been using the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker for steaks, chicken, pork and vegetables as one of my main cooking methods at the house.…
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Apple CarPlay vs. Android Auto – Who does car integration better?
First, let me preference this article by saying that I have never heard of someone picking a cell phone operating system based on the car integration features. It is always…
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YouTube TV Review – Yes…we cut the cord…
Review of YouTube TV in comparison with our previous service DIRECTV. Was it worth cutting the cord?
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Google Pixel 4 XL Review – Camera and Daily Use
Google sent over the Pixel 4 XL for me to review so I used it for over a month now to see how I would like it. I decided to…
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Review of Shipt – Same Day Personal Shopping Service
Over the past 2 years, my wife and I have been using a service called Shipt for our “everyday” shopping needs. With a busy house and both of us working,…
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Telsa Cybertruck or Back to the Future Delorean??
Elon Musk released his new “F150 killer” truck this week and I have to say as a F150 owner…I’m not impressed. One of two things happened here. The Cybertruck Stainless…
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What is the best hot sauce?
Over the past year, I have been trying to make a concentrated effort to up my hot sauce game. So far it has been going pretty well as I used…
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Google Pixel 3A Camera Review
A review of the Google Pixel 3a smartphone camera against the Apple iPhone XS Max camera.
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Review of the Ring Battery Spotlight LED Wireless Home Security Camera
Review of the Ring Spotlight Cam Battery security camera and how they have worked around our house for general security. With offline recording and and long battery life, they have…
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Review on the Sony A7 iii
Review of the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 for the Sony E-Mount. This is Tamron’s budget alternative to the $2,000+ Sony G Master series 24-70mm f/2.8.