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    I switched my WiFi network to Unifi a year ago! How’s it going?

    February 27, 2024 - By 

    Time flies when you’re no longer troubleshooting your WiFi. Last February I made the decision to upgrade away from my Linksys Velop WiFi system and take the advice of so many, and move over to Unifi from Ubiquiti. At the time, I came to grips with the fact that I had outgrown consumer networking equipment and needed something more robust and could handle the sheer number of devices I had in my home. My switch to Unifi solved all my networking issues, and honestly, I’m back to not thinking about it anymore (as it should be).  Unifi is like a…

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    I’m now officially a cord cutter, too

    February 23, 2024 - By 

    People have been cutting the cord from their cable TV provider for years. With the explosion of smart TVs and streaming services, it’s pretty easy to get by with just internet service and stream the content you want on your TV. I’m late to the game, but earlier this year, I finally decided that I no longer needed and barely watched Cable TV anymore.  There are multiple ways to cut the cord Some people opt for a digital antenna to pull in their local channels. Others forgo having local channels, and people like me who still want to have local…

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    Apple Vision Pro – My Honest Review

    February 6, 2024 - By 

    Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s entry into the world of spatial computing. While people will be quick to compare it to all the existing VR headsets, that’s like comparing all 2007-era cellphones and early smartphones to the original iPhone in 2007. They are not the same. Apple Vision Pro is a different device with some VR features and capabilities just like early cellphones could make calls, text, and browse the internet. The iPhone did these things in innovative ways. I’ve spent the last four days taking the Apple Vision Pro through its paces. No matter which reviews you read or…

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    Check Out My New Adobe Express Class

    January 23, 2024 - By 

    I just wanted to take a moment to give you a heads-up that I just released my latest class: “How to Get Started with Adobe Express – 10 Things Beginners Want to Know How To Do.” This free class is complete with chapters for the 10 Things so that you can quickly get to things you want anytime. It’s FREE (just like Adobe Express) so enjoy! With Adobe Express, it’s easier than ever to make flyers, social posts, TikToks, Reels, and more. Enjoy premium features like quickly removing backgrounds and resizing designs. Create easier with generative AI tools.

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    My Top 23 Gadgets from 2023

    December 29, 2023 - By 

    It’s that time of year! It’s time for my Top 23 Gadgets of 2023. In no particular order, I’ve listed the best gadgets I’ve gotten in 2023. Each product is linked below. Here’s the video: 01. Unifi Network Check out Unifi Products here. See my Unifi blog post here: 02. Unifi Protect Cameras Check out Unifi Products here. See my Unifi Protect blog post here. 03. Synology NAS DS1522+ Get the Synology NAS DS1522+ here. Check out my Synology blog post here. 04. HyperDrive Thunderbolt 4 Dock Get the HyperDrive Thunderbolt 4 Dock here. 05. Neewer Wall Mount Check out…

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    I Switched From Bose to Sonos and I Love It!

    December 26, 2023 - By 

    Sonos Arc Soundbar mounted on the wall For years, I’ve enjoyed various Bose sound systems. I’ve used Bose for my home theater as well as my whole house music system. When I moved to my new home in 2016, I built a whole house music system based on the now-discontinued Bose SoundTouch system. I had the Bose Soundtouch 300 soundbar with the small cube rear speakers and Bose subwoofer. I also had various SoundTouch 10 and 20 Series II WiFi speakers around the house. Besides the sound, what I loved about the SoundTouch system was that I could use their…

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    From Tap to Pure Delight: The Device That Makes Water Crystal Clear and Delicious

    November 13, 2023 - By 

    If you say, “All water tastes the same.” You can stop reading this and go on about your day. There’s nothing I can do or say to help you. All jokes aside, I’m pretty picky regarding the taste of water. I’m originally from Detroit, and I believe Detroit has some of the best-tasting tap water in the country. When I moved to Atlanta, I could definitely tell the difference. Atlanta’s water is OK, but nowhere near as good as Detroit’s water. All tap water has stuff in it that should be filtered out. Depending on the location, the pipes and…

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    Not Getting The Internet Speeds You’re Paying For? Here’s Why…

    October 30, 2023 - By 

    Are Your Internet Speeds Trapped In Your Router? When you sign up for an internet plan with your ISP (Internet Service Provider), you typically sign up for the speeds you need to work and/or cover your entertainment streaming/gaming. However, if you run a speed test right now, chances are the results will be lower than what you signed up for. I’m on the fastest internet plan available in my area. This means that my internet speeds can be as high as 1200 Mbps down and 35 Mbps up (geez, this upload speed really needs to be improved). However, up until…

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    I Switched to Unifi Protect and Dumped my Google Nest Cams

    October 24, 2023 - By 

    Unifi Protect G5 Bullet POE Camera under my front awning. I’m a fan of having security cameras around my property that allow me to look at my surroundings at any time, day or night, and best of all, when I’m traveling. I’ve used various cameras/brands over the years, and at one point, I had cameras from Ring, Google, Logitech, and Eufy simultaneously. While I had each camera for a different reason and feature set, it was really a mess. Of course, each camera had its own app, and the only thing that made this setup bearable was that I could…

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    A Less Expensive USB-C Hub for your Mac/PC, iPhone 15 or iPad

    October 23, 2023 - By 

    With the introduction of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro phones, I’m connecting more peripherals to my iPhone 15 Pro than ever. For the first time, I can connect to gigabit ethernet, which is GREAT for those times when I need to sync a ton of raw photos and 4K videos to the cloud. The Plugable 7-in-1 USB-C hub is plugged into my iPhone Pro. I currently have it connected to Ethernet, USB-C power and a microSD memory card from my drone. When I first blogged about this, I recommended a great 9-in-1 USB-C hub, Hyperdrive. However, it was…