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Recent Blog Posts
Guide: How To Turn Off WiFi on Optimum the GR140DG Router
It's no secret the Optimum GR140DG Router sucks (also known as the Altice FGW-GR140DG) and you're better off using your own router (I used Eero before switching to Ubiquiti). If you want to use your own modem with Optimum Fiber, you need to get Optimum to switch your GR140DG to bridge mode and turn off WiFi. I would recommend having bridge mode enabled and your new WiFi router ready to go before you do these steps. Why would you want to disable WiFI on your Optimum Router? If you want to use your own router, avoid having to double NAT, ...
Fix: How to stop Remarkable closing file when it goes to sleep
When Remarkable updated the software from v2 to v3+ they made a frustrating change that closes the file you have open when it goes to sleep. In v2, when your Remarkable went to sleep, it would wake on the same file you had open. The good news is you can have the same experience on your Remarkable running v3 software, it is a simple option change and an easy fix—no hack needed. This will ensure your Remarkable goes to the last open page when it returns from sleep! In your Remarkable Tablet, tap Settings. Tap Storage. Toggle "Sync before sleep" ...
Remarko: iOS App for your Remarkable Tablet (Review)
Remarko is a native iOS app for managing sleep screens on your Remarkable. Customizing Remarkable sleep screens is a fun way to personalize your Remarkable. It's also a great security add-on - as you can put your name, address, and contact details on the sleep screen. But for real security, don't forget to also set a device PIN. I am not associated with the Remarko app. I am not the developer, so please don't ask for access or where to download it. Remarko is not yet publicly available and is in a very limited invite-only beta. No, I cannot get ...
Latest US News: Casio DW-H5600: A Hybrid Classic Casio G-Shock Watch / G Shock Move
BREAKING NEWS: US pre-orders for the DW-H5600 are now open on Amazon! The Casio DW-H5600 (technically the G SQUAD DW-H5600) will be released on May 19, 2023 (in Japan and the US). It's now available in the US on Amazon. I pre-ordered mine from Casio directly. In the US the model is called the G Shock Move. Here are the features of the Casio DW-H5600 you get: a full resin body made from biomass plastic a version with a metallic bezel (DW-H5600MB) MIP (Memory in Pixel) Display (similar to the GBD-200) water resistant to 20 ATM (200m) optical heart rate monitor ...
Guide: Top 5 Best Casio Watches (2023)
I love watches, but have a special place for Casio because they're affordable quality watches that look great. I have all of the watches on the list below and sometimes even multiple variations of the same watch. If you're looking for the perfect Casio watch to gift to someone in your life, these are my Top 5 Casio watches for those on a budget. I've narrowed this down to affordable Casio watches, so they're mostly under US$50. To stress, I own each of these Casio watches and this is my personal selection. Best Casio Dive Watch The Casio MDV 106-1AV ...
Answer: Do Kindle Scribe Nibs/Tips work with the Remarkable Tablet?
Short answer: Yes, so if you want, grab the Kindle Scribe tips here. They are marginally cheaper than the official tips. Long answer: Yes, the Kindle Scribe tips work on the official Remarkable Marker/pen as well as the LAMY pen. I prefer the LAMY pen. Longer answer: Yes, and the Kindle Scribe pen works too! If you're interested in alternatives to the Remarkable pen, I have written up reviews based on my experience here. Kindle Scribe vs. Remarkable If you're looking for a comparison of the Kindle Scribe vs. the Remarkable Tablet, I wrote my thoughts here ...
Answer: Do Kindle Scribe Pens work with the Remarkable Tablet?
Short answer: Yes, so if you want, grab the Kindle Scribe pen here. The eraser on the Kindle Scribe premium pen works too with no hack required! It's cheaper than the official Remarkable Premium pen. It does feel lighter and cheaper than the official Remarkable pens. Long answer: Yes, and the Kindle Scribe magnetic attachment will work on your Remarkable. It's can attach a little offset, but it works. The button on the Kindle Scribe pen doesn't work, but you can "fix" this by using the LAMY pen button hack. Details on how to do that are here. Longer answer: ...
Lifehack: Disable macOS Emoji Keyboard Shortcut
If you're anything like me, you're getting increasingly frustrated because you somehow trigger the macOS Emoji shortcut. Or this annoying window, you can disable it! It's easy! Stop that annoying emoji window once and for all! If you're wondering how you're triggering it, it's because you're hitting the fn key (it also has the little globe "🌐" icon). In my case, I always keep bumping the fn key when my fingers missed the control key - now it doesn't bother me anymore. It's quick and easy to disable the emoji keyboard in macOS Ventura, just follow these 4 simple steps ...
