How to Program Evolution Digital Remote

The local cable company distributes the Evolution HD adapter set top boxes throughout the area, and as such, we get gobs of questions and requests for help with setting up and troubleshooting the accompanying remote control.  Often one or more functions on the remote fail to work on the television.  Sometimes, the power button works … Continue reading How to Program Evolution Digital Remote



Radio Shack 15 312 AB Switch Box Review

We bought the   Radio Shack Composite AB Selector Switch 15-312 (15312)   for the television.  This allows switching between a Comcast cable box and DVD player, as viewing video and audio sources on a single television. So we installed and looked at this two-input A/V switch a lot.  We found that after more than seven years, the … Continue reading Radio Shack 15 312 AB Switch Box Review



ClassCo 9900CW Talking Caller Id Review

The ClassCo VoiceAnnounce 9900CW Talking Caller Id box is very helpful for blind and vision impaired users.  It extends the world of accessible, yet low cost, blind-friendly tech into the realms of phone caller Id boxes. Now, you don’t have to see well in order to know who’s ringing you before answering the call.  As … Continue reading ClassCo 9900CW Talking Caller Id Review



Xbox Port Forwarding, Xbox One, Xbox 360

In this piece, we look at why you’d set up Xbox port forwarding in your home router’s settings pages.  Port passing allows online games to talk though your router to other boxes on the internet. Further, Xbox port forwarding permits many internet functions on your Xbox One or Xbox 360 boxes.  Thus without it, many … Continue reading Xbox Port Forwarding, Xbox One, Xbox 360



Logitech Squeezebox Boom Review, WiFi Radio

While researching this Logitech Squeezebox Boom review, we found that this internet radio has rich full stereo sound.  It also offers thousands of internet radio stations to choose from, numerous apps. These apps play MP3 audio as well, and a full-function remote control. Logitech Squeezebox Boom Review Summary In this Logitech Squeezebox Boom Review, we … Continue reading Logitech Squeezebox Boom Review, WiFi Radio



Evolution Digital Cable Box Remote Codes

In the next table, we have the Evolution Digital Cable Box remote codes.  These codes work with the universal remote control that many cable companies include with this set top box. For details on how to program the remote using these codes, please see our post  How to Program the Evolution Set Top Box Universal … Continue reading Evolution Digital Cable Box Remote Codes



SBC Talking Caller Id Box Review, 9900CW

The SBC VoiceAnnounce 9900CW Talking Caller Id box extends the world of accessible, yet affordable, blind-friendly technology into the realms of telephone caller Id boxes. With this one, you seeing well is unnecessary in order to know who’s ringing you before actually picking up the call. As each call comes in, just after the first ring, the … Continue reading SBC Talking Caller Id Box Review, 9900CW



Logitech Squeezebox Boom Picture Gallery

Here we show pictures of our Logitech Squeezebox Boom Wi-Fi internet radio.  We’ve written about this receiver in other posts in this blog, and this photo album summarizes those posts, with pictures.   Look over these shots to get a comprehensive view of this device and its capabilities. Pictures Taken During Setup How the radio … Continue reading Logitech Squeezebox Boom Picture Gallery



OtterBox Defender Case Review for iPad Air

We’ve tested the OtterBox Defender Series protective cases for the Apple iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Mini tablet computers. In sum:  The OtterBox Defender case cost more than any other case that we’ve seen. But they’re of the highest overall quality too.  Though we feel that they overpriced the OtterBoxe, they do protect as well … Continue reading OtterBox Defender Case Review for iPad Air