Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service relies on digital Internet Protocol (IP) based networks to connect one telephone over another. Most of these cloud-based systems use the internet. They can place calls to and receive calls from anywhere with high speed internet access. This includes most developed countries around the globe. Ever since the … Continue reading VoIP Phone Service Pros and Cons
How to Install a New WiFi Wireless Router
Here, we list tips, advice, and routine for how to install a new WiFi wireless router. This would replace a router that no longer gives enough speed for users on your home WiFi network. Now perhaps you wish to retire your current router. Why? Because maybe you want to install a state-of-the-art system. So you … Continue reading How to Install a New WiFi Wireless Router
How to Reset Echo 2nd Generation Speaker
You may wish to factory reset the Echo 2nd Generation smart speaker. Why? Because you may wish to sell yours to another. Or perhaps you just want to link it to a new Amazon account, or to a new WiFi network. So, with those tasks in mind, this piece shows how to reset Echo 2nd … Continue reading How to Reset Echo 2nd Generation Speaker
Honeywell RTH9580WF Thermostat Manual
Honeywell provides good manuals for their WiFi smart thermostats. The same is true of the 9000 series RTH9580WF t-stat. These docs walk you through installation, setup, and everyday use. They write them in non tech, easy to follow language. So these docs are quite helpful. Thus in this piece, we give current links to all … Continue reading Honeywell RTH9580WF Thermostat Manual
Gain Washing Machine Cleaner Review
Once upon a time, we were new to front loader high efficiency (HE) washing machines. And in those early days, we learned the hard way about the need to keep these clean. Indeed, front loaders especially can smell bad if not cleaned now and then. So, these Gain washing machine cleaner pouches came in handy. … Continue reading Gain Washing Machine Cleaner Review
Apple Lightning Cable Replacement by Belkin, Review
This Belkin Apple lightning cable replacement for charge & sync (part number 8830bt15381 Rev B01 ) for Apple devices, at just several dollars per cord online is a steal. It’s among the cheapest cables we’ve bought. Yet this lightning cable carries the Belkin name brand, which means high quality. Yet this cable still charges even … Continue reading Apple Lightning Cable Replacement by Belkin, Review
Husky 702200 Universal Socket Set Review
While fixing squeaky wooden glider rocking chairs, we needed to buy a socket set that has popular sizes, found around the house, and appear frequently in glider rockers. Well, this Husky 702200 Universal 16-piece wrench and socket set filled the bill nicely. It cost around $30. Plus, Husky warrants this set forever. Why? No doubt … Continue reading Husky 702200 Universal Socket Set Review
Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Review for HE
New to front loading washing machines back in 2013, we did not know how smelly they can get. So we learned, “by fire,” how important it is to keep their odors tame. We learned that you must now and again, cycle the washer through with a decent cleaner like Tide. So, in this Tide washing … Continue reading Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Review for HE
Bountiful WiFi Long Range Router Review
The Bountiful WiFi long range router, model bwrg1000, transmits a full 1000 milliwatts (1 watt); the max allowable power output for an access point. Bountiful WiFi Long Range Router Summary It features removable Tx and Rx antennas that you can upgraded to higher gain aerials for increased range. Or you can replace them with directional … Continue reading Bountiful WiFi Long Range Router Review
How to Change Alexa Name, Rename
You can indeed change the name that the Amazon Alexa enabled speakers respond to when you say it. Current choices are, “Alexa…,” “Amazon…,” “Computer…,” and “Echo…” The word is the name you call out when you want the popular voice assistant to wake up and start listening for a follow-up command / question. It’s how you “get her attention,” so to speak. … Continue reading How to Change Alexa Name, Rename