Do You Need Amazon Prime to Use Echo

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