I had this weird Apple HomeKit issue where every time I started HomeKit it went through the entire setup process again, then HomeKit gave an error message “Could not complete operation” on the Intercom feature. What was really frustrating is I had a fully working HomeKit – all of my smart devices were visible, they […]
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I just built a new gaming PC and couldn’t find a list of all popular Windows Game Store/PC Game Launchers or a Ninite equivalent for Game Launchers. In the absence of anyone else doing it, figured I’d put together a list for others – you’re welcome! If you’re building a gaming PC, giving a gaming
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The Marcus referral bonus is back! Earn an 1% bonus interest if you sign up using this link. This bonus is valid for your first 3 months. Marcus pays interest monthly. They have a user-friendly website and app, and they are FDIC insured.
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As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. If you’re like me, you’re probably frustrated with the large power brick that ships with your laptop. It takes up too much room in your bag, it’s impossible to keep the cables tidy, etc. If you’re after a smaller and easy to keep
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Nintendo shut down the Nintendo 3DS eShop as of March 27th. As part of the shutdown, Nintendo Badge Arcade on the 3DS stopped giving away free plays on or around March 23rd, 2023. BUT! Don’t despair! As of writing, you can still get free plays on Nintendo Badge Arcade on your 3DS There’s no need to
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If you’re running Microsoft Teams on macOS and get an error message that says: Update driver? Looks like your audio driver is a little out of date. Update to the latest version for the best sound-sharing experience. It’s easy to fix and not some Windows-induced bug… I mean who has ever had to update a
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If you want to freeze your credit it is a smart move given the frequency of data breaches, hacks, etc. The whole process from beginning to end takes about 5-10 minutes and you will need to do it at each of the three (3) credit reporting bureaus. It’s 100% free to freeze your credit. It’s
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If you are finding that on macOS Monterey (12.5) or other versions that macOS Finder is launching on startup and showing your drive contents, like below, there is an easy fix. No need for terminal commands or other nonsense. Read on! The issue is a mapped network drive folder. Remove the shortcut or alias and
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This guide is written from a US perspective, most of the tips will work anywhere in the world. I’m not affiliated with any of the companies listed, I simply wrote this guide to help. If you want to say thanks, you’re welcome to buy me a coffee. This list is not intended to be exhaustive,
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This is a list of smart home devices compatible with the Verizon G3100 and Verizon E3200 router. This list is crowdsourced from people who have submitted the device name to me (Thanks!). Important. I do not own these devices and cannot provide support for setup or use. Unless otherwise noted, a smart home device listed
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The short answer is there is no aftermarket power supply or power brick you can buy for the G3100/E3200. I have tried several options on Amazon without luck. Your best hope is to try Verizon FiOS support to see if they can replace or send one to you. Although, I personally found more luck going
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