Wonderboom 2 Charging Recharging Instructions

Here’s our charging / recharging instructions for the Wonderboom 2 wireless Bluetooth speaker.  Charging is easy through the sealed micro USB DC in port on the rear bottom of the speaker.  First, pick a high current USB AC adapter. Why? Because you do not get this with the Wonderboom 2.  But the company does offer … Continue reading Wonderboom 2 Charging Recharging Instructions



Discwasher D4+ Vinyl Record Cleaner Review

We’ve kept our LP and single records nearly spotless for decades, with the Discwasher D4+ record cleaning solution. We copied much of our record collection into digital format through the years. And before the digital age, copied them onto cassette tape.  This helped us avoid over-playing, and thus, prematurely wearing out, the records.  Through all … Continue reading Discwasher D4+ Vinyl Record Cleaner Review



Cleaning Glasses with Dish Soap

We’ve worn glasses for over five decades. In that time, we got advice from several optometrists. They showed us how to clean eyeglasses best. They all recommended cleaning glasses with dish soap. Indeed, this is easy once you know how to safely handle your glasses. You should know which cleaners work the best and safest, … Continue reading Cleaning Glasses with Dish Soap



Advanced Audio Coding AAC Pros and Cons

Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is an aural bit stream compression technique that has supplanted other popular, yet older compression algorithms like MP3, and to date, it appears to be the best lossy audio compression standard.  Here, we discuss in detail the Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) pros and cons. Advanced Audio Coding AAC Pros and Cons: … Continue reading Advanced Audio Coding AAC Pros and Cons



Philips SHQ3000 Earhook Earbuds Review

Philips did a complete turnaround when they developed these Philips SHQ3000 Action Fit Earhook Sports Headphones. These are so much better than the SHQ1000-28 offering. Unlike some of the other earhook-featuring earbuds we’ve reviewed, these Philips SHQ3000s route the audio cable in a better way.  They use the earhook itself as a router.  So, the cable … Continue reading Philips SHQ3000 Earhook Earbuds Review



Best Way to Clean Your Glasses, Eyeglasses

We’ve worn glasses for over five decades. In that time, we got advice from many optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other vision practitioners. They all agreed on the best way to clean your glasses. They suggested cleaning glasses with mild, oil free dish soap and soft lint-free cloths to dry them. Indeed, carefully cleaning your glasses is … Continue reading Best Way to Clean Your Glasses, Eyeglasses



How to Quiet a Noisy Window Air Conditioner

Anyone living in warmer climates and seeking to cool their bedrooms, living rooms, and other small to medium-sized living spaces, has probably grappled  with the problem of how to quiet a noisy window air conditioner.  Indeed, we’ve installed units from five to twelve thousand BTUs in our windows at various apartments, homes, trailers, and basements, and … Continue reading How to Quiet a Noisy Window Air Conditioner



Honeywell RLV310A Baseboard Heat Thermostat Review

We purchased two of the  Honeywell RLV310A Baseboard Heat Thermostat   for the electric baseboard heaters.  We detail our experiences with this line voltage yet digital thermostat here in this review. At a cost of approximately $30 from Lowe’s home improvement center, the price seemed reasonable. The RLV310A Honeywell line voltage thermostat is much quieter. E.g. No clicking … Continue reading Honeywell RLV310A Baseboard Heat Thermostat Review



How to Unpair Victor Reader Trek from Bluetooth

When you no longer wish your Victor Reader Trek eBook reader to route its audio output through to a Bluetooth speaker, you may unpair the Bluetooth connection by following any one of the steps listed next.  We assume here that your Trek is currently paired with a Bluetooth speaker. How to Unpair the Victor Reader … Continue reading How to Unpair Victor Reader Trek from Bluetooth



How to Factory Reset Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation

Here, we show how to factory reset the Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation Alexa speaker back to default settings.  So why would you ever wish to do this?  In fact, you may wish to sell or give your Dot to a friend.  Or you might need to link it to a new Amazon account.  Or … Continue reading How to Factory Reset Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation