Hardware Archives

Just over two years ago I asked Should I Get a Ring Video Doorbell? Not long after that, I did order one via a Black Friday sale. Today I'll talk about my experiences with it and the latest and greatest from Ring. Yes, I'll include some links to purchase from...

Loyal readers will know that I'm very interested in automating my home. In July 2018 I wrote Automating a House with Alexa Devices about how I was automating my home in Loreto, Mexico. I wrote more about the topic in Smart Wall Outlets Provide Another Option for...

About three years ago I wrote Switching Our Phone Service to Ooma and Connecting to Alexa. We're still using the same system described in that post. But the folks at Ooma have updated their hardware since then and I thought it was time to look at the new offerings...

I admit that I'm an Intel guy and almost always choose their processors for my computers. That may not always be the best choice, just the choice I've made. So today I'm going to share one of the latest AMD processors to give you an alternative choice if you so...

I've never really been a germaphobe. As with most everything in 2020, that has changed a bit. No, I haven't gone overboard with it. I'm just more cautious than I've been in the past. What item gets really dirty? Your phone! Today we'll look at a way to clean your...

If you have WiFi in your home or office, you likely have some dead spots that drive you crazy. Some will have it worse than others depending on what materials are involved. Today I'm going to talk about a potential solution. Yes, there will be an Amazon link that...

Loyal readers will know that I love the Alexa family of products and use them extensively. A few days ago Amazon announced a list of updated products and I wanted to cover those here. Yes, there are links to purchase the products and I do get a very small...

There are never even power outlets when you need one and there are never enough USB ports either. Today we'll talk about an adapter that can be a big help in solving the problem. I will provide you with an Amazon link to purchase and I do get a tiny commission from...

I've always loved a good set of headphones. Long ago I lost count of how many I've had throughout my life. My only purpose used to be for music, though now they can be just as useful for the latest Zoom meeting. Today I'll discuss a really good one that also has an...

I got my first Amazon Fire tablet something like seven years ago. Even though it is pretty darned old, I still use it from time to time. Why not more often? Because I've gotten a new tablet since then that I use most of the time. Today we'll look at a tablet that...