The model VIP3000 talking digital thermostat from SmartWay Solutions is a full-featured 5-2 programmable thermostat. They built in high accessibility for blind users, with its clear and loud human-sounding male voice. The VIP 300 also has a high-visibility LED-lighted display for low vision users. Not only does it speak the most often used functions. But … Continue reading SmartWay Solutions VIP3000 Thermostat Review
How to Change WiFi Network on iOS Devices
Knowing how to change WiFi networks on your iOS devices allows you to quickly connect to local wireless networks anywhere you go. So in this piece, we detail how to change WiFi network on iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, et al. You may need to connect your iOS mobile device to different WiFi … Continue reading How to Change WiFi Network on iOS Devices
Unboxing the Amazon Echo Generation 2
Pretty simple unboxing the Amazon Echo Generation 2 Alexa smart speaker. So it’s very easy to unpack, power up, and prepare it for setup, as we’ll show next. For our low vision and blind readers. This improved version of the Alexa enabled Amazon Echo speaker comes in a turquoise box. Plus, this carton has pictures … Continue reading Unboxing the Amazon Echo Generation 2
How to Clean Stainless Steel Tea Kettle
We’ve heated gallons upon gallons of hard and soft water for tea and hot cocoa making, with our Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Tea Kettle. In this post, we show how to clean stainless steel tea kettle with baking soda or vinegar. We’ve cleaned our stainless kettles many times. We also discuss how to keep the … Continue reading How to Clean Stainless Steel Tea Kettle
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