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Blink Outdoor Camera Review
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Blink Outdoor Cameras: Hands-On Analysis & Review [2023]

WiFi cameras have become a popular way to add an additional layer of security to your home’s exterior. One of the best options currently is Blink Cams. But are they any good? Well, in an effort to put this question to rest, we’ve spent months of testing to bring you this complete Blink Outdoor Camera…

Echo Show 15 displaying Spotify Connect with Alexa
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Alexa and Spotify Connect: Smart Streaming With Echo Devices

You probably know by now that Echo smart speakers are powered by Alexa, Amazon’s reigning digital voice assistant. Take that and add Spotify, the dominant service for digital audio streaming, and the result is nothing short of luxurious. Whether your goal is to play your favorite Spotify playlist through a single Echo smart speaker or…

Can You Use A TV As A Computer Monitor?
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Can You Use A TV As A Computer Monitor? | Here’s What You Should Know

As a child, I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why computer monitors weren’t used interchangeably with TVs. After all, they do basically the same thing, right? To me, I thought the television and the computer should be all part of the same system. Now, this was back when households usually only had…

2 Guys Setting Up 2 Wifi Networks In One House
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Setting Up 2 WiFi Networks In One House | Router Configurations

Setting up 2 WiFi networks in one house can be beneficial in several scenarios. You may want to extend your WiFi range or limit access to certain parts of your network, for instance. Are these WiFi configurations possible, and will they cause any problems with your home network or internet connection? It is not only…

How To Connect Google Chromecast To WiFi
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How To Connect Your Chromecast To WiFi – Complete Guide

The WiFi network in your home is a critical component for the correct functioning of your Chromecast With Google TV device. Without this connection, your Chromecast will not be able to connect to the internet or to any other casting device on your home network. I will guide you through the steps to connect your…

How To Fix Could Not Communicate With Chromecast
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Could Not Communicate With Your Chromecast | Troublshooting Guide

The Google Chromecast device works seamlessly and effectively in most cases, but occasionally you may experience some issues connecting your mobile devices to your Chromecast. These issues can be frustrating since there is not much in the way of troubleshooting in the manual. Sometimes you may get an error message on your phone that says…

How Does A Fire Stick Work?
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Amazon Fire Stick – What Is It and How Does It Work?

The number of people streaming movies and TV shows is quickly surpassing the number of cable and network television users – and for good reason. In large part due to devices like Amazon’s Fire Stick being so affordable and versatile. If you haven’t made the leap to streaming, you might be asking yourself: “What exactly…

Apple TV on Firestick
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Apple TV+ On Firestick – Streaming On Fire TV

Did you know that you don’t need an Apple TV device to watch Apple TV+? You can actually watch Apple’s streaming service on many types of devices. In this article, we’ll be covering how to watch Apple TV on Firestick. Apple TV+ is one of the leading subscription-based streaming services, alongside names like Netflix and…

WE.LOCK Review
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WELOCK Smart Lock Review – The PCB10KEY34

Financial compensation was not received for this post. A sample product was, however, gifted by WELOCK for the purpose of this review. Opinions expressed here are my own. Pros Cons ✔ Quick and easy install✔ Unique design✔ Optional hub allows you to unlock from anywhere ➖ Hard to understand instructions➖ Doesn’t properly fit door Key…

The Narwal T10 Robotic Mop & Vacuum – A Complete Review
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The Narwal T10 Robotic Mop & Vacuum – A Complete Review

Financial compensation was not received for this post. A sample product was, however, gifted by Narwal for the purpose of this review. Opinions expressed here are my own. Pros Cons ✔ Among the best in robotic mopping ✔ Automated scheduling for cleaning ✔ Very Quiet ➖ Not built for carpet ➖ Can only use it…