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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Ambient Weather WS-2000 Smart WiFi Weather Station.
Are you the type who really likes to keep a close eye on the weather? If so, you need this!
Click here to check out the Ambient Weather WS-2000 Smart WiFi Weather Station at Amazon.
Did you miss (or want to revisit) one of my earlier picks? You might find it right here.
Today’s POTD features a reflective fall scene from Canada’s popular Banff National Park. I hope you like it.
Have lots of treasured photos of your own that you’d love to display in your home but you have limited wall space? A digital picture frame (#ad) is an excellent solution. Check them out!
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March’s winner will receive a fantastic Samsung 27” Odyssey OLED G5 Gaming Monitor.
Whether you’re a gamer looking to up your gaming experience or a regular user who is just looking for a great monitor to replace the one you have now, this is a fantastic option.
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Question from Kellie: I have Xfinity Internet and the plan I’m on is for 300 Mbps download speed.
I used SpeedTest.net to run several speed tests yesterday and again this morning. The fastest speed I got was around 165 Mbps.
I called Xfinity this afternoon and they ran some kind of test from their end and said I was getting all the speed I’m paying for.
Is there something I’m doing wrong when I run the speed test or is Xfinity just blowing me off? [Read more…]
There are travel adventures ahead — really — and that’s what getting a passport for your baby signifies. But first, you’ll need one thing that seems to stress even the most relaxed parents: a compliant passport photo.
The good news? There’s no need to book a studio session or make an appointment at the drugstore, especially not with a fussy baby in tow. [Read more…]
Long days have a way of revealing the truth. Technology is everywhere, whether anyone notices or not.
Phones light up before the alarm rings. Maps reroute the morning commute without being asked. Streaming platforms somehow know what feels right after a tiring evening. It’s helpful, but also a little strange.
Daily life runs quietly on data now. It’s in the background all the time. Grocery apps remember what was forgotten last week. Fitness trackers count steps and sleep, even on nights when sleep barely happened. Online stores suggest things that look exactly like what was just searched for five minutes ago.
Still, there’s that small pause. [Read more…]