Router Recommendation

I was just asked about a WiFi issue, which made me realize I get decent amount of WiFi and router questions. I will now be able to point to this post! If you are having WiFi issues or slow internet speeds there are a few tests you can do even if you are not a …

Google YouTube Music Fuckery

I've slowly been losing faith in Google over the years and this feeling is accelerating. I don't like to use profanity on my site, but the latest Google fuckery has me very angry. This happens to be Google Play Music being discontinued in favor of YouTube Music. When they first announced this I had my …

Endeavour Season 7 Episodes

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X & H.265 Transcoding

Many years ago, I preferred AMD CPUs over Intel, but Intel seemed to advance ahead and became my standard CPU. I watched the first generation Ryzen CPUs with interest, but it was too new [for me] when I needed to build a couple computers so I went with the Intel i7-8700 and i7-8700K. I was …

Two Weeks with T-Mobile’s New 5G Network

I needed a new phone and chose the OnePlus McLaren because it supported T-Mobile's new 5G network. I didn't expect a lot because the term 5G doesn't really guarantee anything, but I wanted to try it. I got my new phone a few days after T-Mobile flipped the switch on 5G and it was active …

Motorola (Lenovo) Moto G7 Power

I'm cell phone crazy and went extra crazy this Christmas. I bought my daughter an iPhone 11 Pro and the OnePlus McLaren Edition for me. Because I have two extra free T-Mobile lines and a cloned SIM (intended for a smart watch), I like to have extra phones. I use my old phones as spare …

Amazon Indoor Delivery – Avoid the Porch Pirates

Package thieves (AKA "porch pirates") have become a huge problem because of the ease of theft. Many criminals don't care about cameras because here in California theft is barely illegal... I like to shop on Amazon, so I was eager to try their Amazon Key indoor delivery. I first purchased the Amazon Key system with …

OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren – Quick Review

I needed to replace my Pixel 2XL and I was really interested in T-Mobile's new 5G service. I didn't think their 5G was going to be revolutionary, but I wanted the extended range. I decided to go with the OnePlus McLaren and got it a few days after it was released. My first impression of …

5.11 AMP24 Backpack

I love backpacks and have many more than I need. I have backpacks that are too big, too small, or too tactical looking. My goal has to been find a backpack I can use for airline carry on, daily carry for my workout clothes, and be able to stand up to hard use as needed …

Laptop Buying Guide | Christmas 2019

I am often asked about what type of laptop to get. I recycled my post from 2018 since it was still relevant. Here are my recommendations in simple terms. Apple MacBook Laptops If you do need Windows only programs and want a laptop that may last many, many years, look at MacBooks. You will spend …