Now and again, we’ve noted that the touch screen responsiveness on the iPod Touch MC011LL disappears. E.g. Touching and moving the finger across the screen produces no action from the iPod. Thus, you cannot unlock it to play music or run other apps. The only way we find to fix this and unfreeze the screen, … Continue reading How to Reboot an Unresponsive iPod Touch
How to Change Amazon Echo Dot Name
How to change Amazon Echo Dot name? 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…” This word is the name you call out to wake up the voice assistant. The speaker then begins listening for a command. Calling Alexa’s name … Continue reading How to Change Amazon Echo Dot Name
Changing WiFi on Sharp Aquos TV Instructions
The Sharp Aquos Smart TV can run apps, as a tablet or smart phone does; many of which need internet access. But you may update your router or add more security to your network while you own the TV. So the info for logging into your WiFi may change often. Then after such a change, … Continue reading Changing WiFi on Sharp Aquos TV Instructions
CREE LED Bulb 100w Review, Daylight White, 5000k
We have several of the daylight white CREE LED dimmable 100w light bulb around our home. Indeed if these last as long as other LEDs we’ve tested, they’ll pay for themselves many times. We’ve used two 18-watt (100-watt equivalent) units as nightstand lights in the bedroom for years now. These bulbs have run in that … Continue reading CREE LED Bulb 100w Review, Daylight White, 5000k
How to Turn Off Logitech Wonderboom 2 Speaker
We explain how to turn off a Logitech Wonderboom 2 dirt proof speaker here. Now most speakers have a Power button that they prominently place on the unit so it’s easy to find. Indeed, this speaker is no exception to this rule, since we find its Power button right on top, near the front, as … Continue reading How to Turn Off Logitech Wonderboom 2 Speaker
Marpac Dohm SleepMate 980A Review
We’ve owned several copies of the Marpac Dohm SleepMate 980A Sound Conditioner for roughly half a decade. We ran them close to every night in bedrooms and guest rooms. We saw no harm either to our ears, or to these sound conditioners. Indeed, we’ve found them highly effective. They cancel or cover up distracting noises such as… TVs playing nearby. … Continue reading Marpac Dohm SleepMate 980A Review
How to Choose a Wireless Router
With today’s use of wireless tech in home consumer markets, a bunch of home WiFi router products are out there. Here, we discuss how to choose a wireless router from this big bunch. With this data, you can pick one that satisfies best your network needs. How to Choose a Wireless Router Intro Many give … Continue reading How to Choose a Wireless Router
Alexa Echo Dot Reset Instructions
The Alexa Echo Dot assistant speakers need a reset every now and again. This restores them to out-of-box, factory default state. Alexa resetting also fixes many bizarre behaviors they sometimes act out. Furthermore, resetting prepares the speaker assistants for sale or gifting. So here, we offer these Alexa Echo Dot reset instructions for the three … Continue reading Alexa Echo Dot Reset Instructions
How to Clean CDs and DVDs, Tips, Advice
We’ve worn glasses with anti reflective, anti glare coatings for many years. We also have thousands of CDs and DVDs. We find that both glasses and discs get dirty or damaged from about the same dirt sources. These include oily fingerprints, dust, and scratches. So both discs and glasses demand the same gentle cleaning methods … Continue reading How to Clean CDs and DVDs, Tips, Advice
Pelonis Electric Radiator Heater, Oil, HO-0260 Review
This Pelonis ™ Electric Radiator Heater, 7 Fin, oil-filled, #HO-0260 model works well for heating a whole room. It sports a tall and thin yet low-profile. So it fits into corners, between furniture pieces, and under most windows. the HO-260 also works well as a bathroom heater with the right ground fault protection. It blasts … Continue reading Pelonis Electric Radiator Heater, Oil, HO-0260 Review