Do you need Amazon Prime to use Echo speakers? Well, you cannot play music from Amazon Prime Music without a Prime package. But even without Prime, the Alexa speakers can play several other media sources. So in short, you do not need Prime to get some use from your speaker. Now you may wonder if … Continue reading Do You Need Amazon Prime to Use Echo
Emerson CKS1708 Clock Radio Review
The Emerson CKS1708 clock radio is small enough to fit on any bedside nightstand, table, or desktop. It automatically sets itself to the correct time after a power outage. This clock system retains time and settings in memory powered by a CR2032 lithium battery. The battery life exceeds a year. In fact, it last quite … Continue reading Emerson CKS1708 Clock Radio Review
Thermos Water Bottle Review, Vacuum Insulated
The Thermos double wall water hydration bottle, model 2465, is likely the best flip top bottle on the market. Not only does this 18-ounce version store enough drink for plenty of thirst-quenching re hydration over an hour-long workout. Its vacuum insulated design safely holds both hot and cold drinks. It keeps them hot or cold … Continue reading Thermos Water Bottle Review, Vacuum Insulated
Reset iPod Nano 3rd Generation Player
In this post, we show how to reset iPod Nano 3rd generation to factory settings. Resetting restores this mobile player to default (fresh out of the box) state. How to Reset iPod Nano 3rd Generation to Factory Settings 1. Bring up the iPod’s Home Screen First, press the top of the touch ring, the Menu … Continue reading Reset iPod Nano 3rd Generation Player
12 Volt Power Supply Adapter Failure
This is about switching power supplies and adapters of sizes from the very large to the quite small. These convert mains and car electricity into the correct voltage and current you need to run today’s high tech devices. These adapters power cell phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. Indeed, they power just about any IT … Continue reading 12 Volt Power Supply Adapter Failure
How to Repair Electric Kettle Lid
We love our Hamilton Beach 40891 cordless kettle. But by necessity, we learned a bit about kettle repair, when the lid for that kettle came apart after several years of use. We fixed it, and so here, we share how to repair electric kettle lid on our 40891 Hamilton Beach teapot. So, we determined how … Continue reading How to Repair Electric Kettle Lid
How to Restore iPod Nano 3rd Gen Player
You can partially restore iPod Nano 3rd gen media player without iTunes. This does the following. It restores most audio, video, and system settings to factory default values. Indeed, you can do this without a computer. Note though that this routine does not erase any music, video, or playlist files on your Nano. These files … Continue reading How to Restore iPod Nano 3rd Gen Player
How to Install Glass Block Windows, with Pictures
We replaced ten basement windows with these Redi2set pre assembled glass block window panels, pictured below. You save the hardship of laying individual blocks when installing these eight block pre-formed units. Major time saver. In this post, we share our experience and hints we found on how to install glass block windows in our home … Continue reading How to Install Glass Block Windows, with Pictures
Echo Dot 3rd Gen Charger Specs
Here we cover the Echo Dot 3rd gen charger specs for the AC charger that comes with the speaker. First,, the US version of this charger has non folding AC prongs. It also has a six-foot long affixed cord. Further, it’s light weight for the 15 watt power output. It’s square yet small width and … Continue reading Echo Dot 3rd Gen Charger Specs
Robertshaw 9415 Thermostat Review
We’ve owned the Robertshaw 9415 Non Programmable Digital Thermostat since 2004. We replaced it in 2013, not due to failure of the unit or any dissatisfaction with it. But rather, we replaced it because we upgraded to a programmable thermostat. At a cost of around $55 on the internet, this seemed a slightly high price … Continue reading Robertshaw 9415 Thermostat Review