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View all →March 2, 2018
Review: Fingbox Will Be Parents’ Favorite Way to Manage Kids’ Online Time & More
Review of Fingbox, a device and app that discovers all connected devices in a home network, and then provides parents with the ability to pause their kids' devices based on rules, as well as secure their home network environment quickly and easily! $10 off code in the Fingbox review!
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February 14, 2018
Noon Home Creates Smart Lighting Scenes, Not Switches – Review
There are dumb light switches that do nothing, "smart" switches that have connectivity built in, and now intelligent lighting scenes which transform your living space based on activities. A review of Noon Home intelligent switches do layered lighting intelligently.
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February 12, 2018
14 Apple Watch Tips & Tricks You Might Not Know About
Whether you have an Apple Watch Series 3, Series 2, or Series 1, it is always helpful to have a bunch of tips and tricks to get the most out of your Apple smartwatch. This is a list of my favorite items after testing the Watch Series 3 and Series 1. How many do you know about?
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February 1, 2018
How Giants are Helpful – New Intuit Short Film “A Giant Story”
In the day when megastores are crushing small businesses, there is a new Giant to save the day! Intuit has released a short film "A Giant Story" which shows how smart small businesses can compete with confidence with the strength of the Intuit Giant backing them up. This article is about the film.
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January 19, 2018
How To Create a “Work” Menu in Office 2016 & Office 365 of Pinned Documents
In previous versions of Microsoft Office for Mac, you were able to create something called a "Work" menu. In Office 2016/Office 365, you can no longer do that. But, there is a way to use similar functionality to get the same results. It's easy and this article shows how to do it.
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January 16, 2018
Thunderous Bass, 24-Hour Battery, Beautiful Sound – JBL Boombox Bluetooth Speaker Review
The JBL Boombox is a portable Bluetooth speaker that has incredible bass and crisp highs. On a full charge, it lasts up to 24 hours and it can charge two smartphones. It has an IPX7 waterproof rating so it can handle splashes. This review of the Boombox goes into the details (complete with a video overview).
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January 9, 2018
2 New Year’s Resolutions Solved with 1 Device – Western Digital My Passport External Hard Drive
Western Digital has a nice little (but high-capacity) portable hard drive called the WD My Passport. Using the My Passport actually helped me on my path to accomplishing two New Year's Resolutions: back up my computer & learn Final Cut Pro. And I learned multiple tips along the way which I shared.
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December 21, 2017
Great Gift for Business People – Logitech Spotlight Cordless Presenter (Review)
Want to bring your presentations to the next level? Review of the Logitech Spotlight cordless presenter which provides digital focus via on-screen highlights and magnifications to keep the attention of your audience. Works like a laser pointer or a mouse but much better!
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December 19, 2017
10 Candid Observations After 2 Weeks Using the Apple iPhone X
After a couple of weeks using the new Apple iPhone X overseas and domestically, I have 10 observations on its features, design, and functions.
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December 13, 2017
NETGEAR Arlo Pro 2 Review: An Easy to Set Up and Use HD Wireless Security Camera
Review of the NETGEAR Arlo Pro 2 Wireless HD security camera & system which has 2-way audio, rechargeable batteries, 1080p resolution, & easy setup & usage.
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November 28, 2017
How To Get a Personalized, Tech-Shopping, In-Store Experience at a b8ta Store
b8ta, a new gadget-oriented, click & mortar store, has a unique personalized shopping experience where tech products are recommended based on questions.
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November 27, 2017
*Privacy Not Included…But Should be Required! Mozilla’s Connected Shopping Guide
If you're buying a connected gift this holiday season, learn about its privacy & safety. Review of Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included guide & how it helps!
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