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
Xfinity XR2 U2 Remote Review, Comcast
The Xfinity XR2 remote control (version U2) from Comcast comes with many of their newer set top boxes (STBs) and digital video recorders (DVRs). It appears to control Comcast STBs and DVRs. But it can control the volume and power settings for a plethora of televisions and remote-enabled AV sound systems. Benefits, Features, Pros, and … Continue reading Xfinity XR2 U2 Remote Review, Comcast
Belkin F9K1106v1 Setup Instructions
The setup and connection procedures for the Belkin wireless range extender model F9k1106v1, define simplicity itself when you have screen shots from an actual setup scenario, as we took here, while connecting our copy to our existing wireless networks. The Belkin firmware automates much of the setup routine, in a wizard style web web site as you’ll … Continue reading Belkin F9K1106v1 Setup Instructions
Belkin Lightning USB Cable Cord Review
The Belkin lightning USB cable for charge & sync (part number 8830bt15381 Rev B01 ) for Apple devices, at just several dollars per cord online is a steal. The Belkin lightning USB cable is among the cheapest cables we’ve bought. Yet this lightning cable carries the Belkin name brand, which means high quality. Yet this cable … Continue reading Belkin Lightning USB Cable Cord Review
Mainstays G761 Thermometer Review
The G761 model of home refrigerator and freezer thermometer by Mainstays, solves a common problem of most home fridge and deep freezers these days; their temperature controls do not read in degrees. They mostly show numbers like 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, where 5 is the coldest (MAX), and 0 is the warmest (or … Continue reading Mainstays G761 Thermometer Review
Philips LED A19 100w Daylight Light Bulb Review
We’ve tested a few of the Philips LED 100w A19 daylight white light bulbs in our apartment bedroom bedside lamps. Indeed, if they last as long as CREE LEDs we used prior, they’ll pay for themselves many times over. Philips LED A19 100w Daylight Light Bulb Intro We’ve run these five for sixteen hours each … Continue reading Philips LED A19 100w Daylight Light Bulb Review
Belkin F9K1106v1 WiFi Extender Review, N600
We bought the F9K1106v1 Belkin WiFi range extender a couple years back. We hoped to improve wireless network coverage throughout our back yard. It indeed worked well. Belkin F9K1106v1 WiFi Extender Intro The Problem Until then, the WiFi signal from the main house quickly grew weak. Then, once we went outdoors, beyond about 150 feet … Continue reading Belkin F9K1106v1 WiFi Extender Review, N600