Echo Gen 2 Reset Button, Where to Find It

This post shows where the reset button is on the Echo Gen 2 smart speaker. On this speaker though, we find no separate reset button.  Instead, you press the Mic Off and Volume Down (-) buttons on the top of the unit are pressed and held down at the same time to start a factory … Continue reading Echo Gen 2 Reset Button, Where to Find It



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



How to Connect Echo Dot 2nd Generation to WiFi

It’s not necessary to completely erase your speaker settings in the Alexa app, just to connect it to a new WiFi network.  With your mobile device and the Alexa app, doing this is a breeze.  Also, you can run through the same routine to connect up a brand new Echo Dot.  So given all that, … Continue reading How to Connect Echo Dot 2nd Generation to WiFi



How to Reset Echo 2nd Generation Speaker

You may wish to factory reset the Echo 2nd Generation smart speaker. Why? Because you may wish to sell yours to another. Or perhaps you just want to link it to a new Amazon account, or to a new WiFi network. So, with those tasks in mind, this piece shows how to reset Echo 2nd … Continue reading How to Reset Echo 2nd Generation Speaker



Changing WiFi on Victor Reader Stream New Generation

Here we give instructions for changing the WiFi network on the Victor Reader Stream New Generation eBook player. Changing WiFi on Victor Reader Stream Intro The Victor Reader Stream New Generation media player adds many wireless functions. You can do the following. Download firmware updates directly to it without a personal computer. Play internet radio … Continue reading Changing WiFi on Victor Reader Stream New Generation



How to Reboot Echo Dot 3rd Generation Speaker

You may need to know how to reboot the Echo Dot 3rd Generation Amazon smart speaker if it behaves strangely, becomes non responsive to commands and questions, puts out unusual sounds, and so on.  And since Alexa speaker rebooting is so easy, then before getting into any intense troubleshooting, always try a speaker reboot first. … Continue reading How to Reboot Echo Dot 3rd Generation Speaker



iPod Nano 3 Reset Instructions

In this post, we show how to do an iPod Nano 3  reset of this 3rd generation portable media player.  Resetting restores the player to default (fresh out of the box) settings. iPod Nano 3 Reset, How To Instructions 1. Bring up the iPod’s Home Screen First, press the top of the touch ring, the … Continue reading iPod Nano 3 Reset Instructions



Solving Victor Reader Stream WiFi Problems

The New Generation of the Victor Reader Stream, the second version of this already useful blind friendly talking book and media player, taps into a whole new realm of audio and textual media, from the web.  In this post, we cover general things to try for Solving Victor Reader Stream WiFi problems. Solving Victor Reader Stream WiFi … Continue reading Solving Victor Reader Stream WiFi Problems



AC Adapter Specs for Amazon Echo 1 Alexa

Here, we give the AC adapter specs for Amazon Echo generation 1 Alexa speaker.  Now the US version of this power adapter has non folding AC prongs.  It also has a six-foot long attached cord, and is quite light for its 21 watt power output.  Furthermore, it’s square yet modest width and height allows easy … Continue reading AC Adapter Specs for Amazon Echo 1 Alexa



iPod Nano 6th Generation Player Review

We’ve owned the 16 GB iPod Nano 6th generation player from Apple for a few years now.  Bought it at Best Buy for $179, the standard price back then. Over all, we very much like the 6th generation Nano. But some features that make this Nano so likeable also add to the hardships of using it. It’s a … Continue reading iPod Nano 6th Generation Player Review