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- First reviewDecember 5, 2009
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- First review commentJune 2, 2016
- Last review commentMarch 24, 2017
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Without you knowing it, cybercriminals can infiltrate your Wi-Fi network and steal your identity or invade your privacy by accessing your connected devices. Password protection isn't enough anymore.Engineered with multi-layered security, Norton Core~ intelligently protects your Wi-Fi network and an unlimited number of connected IoT devices such as smart TVs, baby monitors, Wi-Fi thermostats as well as your personal devices like laptops, desktops, smartphones and tablets against malware, spyware, ransomware, viruses and more.
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3
Good for basic users, but no more than that.
on March 25, 2018
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
The Norton Core is a good idea, but it lacks some of the features that would make it great. It says it is for home or business, but I can't see it working for business, as there is no network configuration for LAN or WAN settings, and it cannot be configured to work with already established network settings. You must change every network setting in order to work with Norton Core, which if you have a larger network, is a real pain and takes a lot of time. If you were using the Norton Core for a guest network and do not need to connect to other devices, it would work well for that.
Also making it seem unsuitable for business use is that the only interface is though the app on your phone (iOS or Android). It cannot be installed on a laptop or desktop computer. If a business used this and the one person with the phone was out of the office and unavailable, there could be a serious problem.
One really strong advantage to the Norton Core is its powerful parental controls. You can set up individual user profiles that allow you to block by content, and control when the device has wireless access. You can set a certain amount of time that each specific user (or all users) can be on the network, such as 2 hours per day, and/or set the times of day that the network is accessible, such as between 9 am and 9 pm.
After setting up the Norton Core, I have noticed that our network is somewhat slower. This could be due to the router scanning everything so closely in order to filter out the unwanted content, but we have had no problems with buffering while streaming Netflix, You Tube, etc.. The connection does seem to fail sometimes, requiring unplugging and reconnecting. It updates automatically and it seems to be doing this all the time, so hopefully one of the updates will fix the slower band width problems and prevent it from freezing up.
The purchase price includes a 1 yr subscription to Norton Core Security Plus. According to Norton, after the first year, you will be billed $9.99 per month to continue the subscription. If you don't renew, Norton Core will continue as a high performance router, but all network, IOT & device level security features, plus parental control features will be unavailable. Since that is the probably the primary reason people will purchase this device, you're pretty much stuck paying for the subscription.
My Best Buy number: 0560526811
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Meet the secure, tamper-proof smart lock from Nest and Yale. It~s keyless, so you can lock and unlock the door from anywhere with the Nest app.[1] Give people you trust a passcode instead of a key, and get alerts when they come and go. And lock the door with a tap. If you forget, the Nest x Yale Lock even reminds you.
Customer Rating
5
No more keys to lose...
on March 19, 2018
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
This is my firts Nest product. Since I previously had a deadbolt installed, install was very easy for me.
You simply remlve your old deadbolt, and install the new wifi Nest/Yale deadbolt. This took me roughly a half hour start to finish including installing and setting up the Nest app on my note 5 phone.
You can keep the passcode to unlock the deadbolt via the touch keypad, or simply create your own, and or give each user theyre own code, while also giving guests a different code thats usable during certain time periods of the day/week! Its nice that you can lock/unlock the deadbolt via the app by holding the lock/unlock button or via a keycode on the touchpad.
The deadbolt uses 4 included double A batteries, and should those die, you simply use a 9 volt battery to give the keypad juice before changing the 4 double As.
I really like that this uses no key to lock/unlock, which to me means no extra key to lose or carry on a keychain.
The kit includes a small nest hub that you plug into any power outlet, which connects via 2.4 ghz wifi, and then connects to the deadbolt via wifi. Setup of both the hub and and deadbolt is a breeze, as well as setting up a new nest account via the nest app. I highly reccommend this item for any tech savy person looking to ditch a key from theyre keychain.
Ill also need to replace my door handle to match the brushed nickle finish, as mine were polished brass.
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Enjoy an individualized listening experience with these Sony wireless on-ear headphones. Their built-in Bluetooth lets you stream playlists with a paired compatible device, and they last for 20 hours on a single charge for nonstop entertainment all day. These Sony wireless on-ear headphones have a built-in microphone for answering calls hands-free.
Customer Rating
5
Nice bluetooth headphones
on March 9, 2018
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
These are very easy to use and pair with bluetooth devices, whether a tablet or a smartphone. The sound is good with theses wirelessly, battery life is very good.
Wish they had a option to use as wired, but not a deal breaker. Definitely reccomend these to anyone looking for a wireless over the ear headphone.
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Extend your next-gen AC Wi-Fi connection in hard-to-reach locations of your home such as the backyard, garage, or bedroom, so you can get blazing AC3000 Wi-Fi speeds to Smart TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, iPads, tablets, laptops, and smartphones. Powerful amplifiers and four high-performance external antennas deliver maximum power and range, allowing everyone in your family to enjoy 4K/HD movie streaming, simultaneous online gaming, social media, and more.The Max-Stream RE9000 tri-band range extender helps you get the most out of your home Wi-Fi by delivering faster speeds than dual-band range extenders. Dedicated backhaul technology maximizes Wi-Fi speeds by assigning a single, dedicated 5 GHz Wi-Fi band to your router. This frees up the remaining two bands to focus exclusively on your streaming media players, game consoles, and other connected devices, so you'll enjoy full-strength Wi-Fi without slowdown or degradation.
Customer Rating
4
Not so sure it helps much.
on March 8, 2018
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
Added this ea9000 to my ea9500 linksys router. Not sure this improved my wifi coverage much.
While it looks like a beast of a extender, Im still on the fence for reccomending it to anyone. It looks like itll do the job, but Id reccomend daisy chaining 2 routers of the same brand and model imstead.
I installed this in my garage, as the locater gave it the best central location for wifi coverage....
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Enhance your listening experience with these Plantronics headphones. They wirelessly connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device to eliminate the hassle of traditional corded models, and they work with Siri, Cortana and other virtual assistants for convenient control. A single charge lasts up to 18 hours, so you can listen to your Plantronics headphones worry-free all day long.
Customer Rating
5
Very nice Wireless or Wired headphones...
on January 17, 2018
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
These are much better than I anticipated. I Love that these can be either wireless bluetooth, or traditional wired headphones!
Sound quality via bluetooth is exceptionally clear, as well as with using them wired. The included wired 3.5 adapter is 4 ft long.
These dont take very long to fully charge (less thwn 2 hours), via micro usb cable, and will hold a charge for nearly a full day of listening. The ear cushion is very comfortable, without any discomfort. I like the drawstring storage bag that is included.
Ive yet to use these in the rain or snow, as theyre suppose to be designed for. I imagine they would work fine, as the drivers are covered in a rubber/silicone material.
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Brighten your home with this two-pack of Philips Hue white ambiance A19 bulbs. They provide a comforting, natural glow for your study or living space, helping you relax and unwind at the end of the day. The accompanying app lets you adjust the intensity of these Philips Hue white ambiance bulbs for a customized shade.
Customer Rating
5
Great led light bulbs
on December 10, 2017
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
These bulbs are nice, they work just as expected. I dont yet have the Hue Hub to controll them via the Hue App, or through my Google Home.
I plan to get one as a gift for the holidays, or buy one after myself. So I cant comment on theyre full functionality. But as a lightbulb these work great and provide plenty of light on my bedroom nightstands.
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The Shark Matrix~ 2-in-1 robot is the complete package. It not only vacuums hard floors and rugs, but it also vacuums & sonic mops hard floors~at the same time. Other features include: Matrix Clean for a deeper clean leaving no spots missed, Home Mapping for customizing your clean; Voice Control; and a self-cleaning brushroll for picking up all types of hair. Product Features. The Shark Matrix 2-in-1 robot is the complete package. It not only vacuums hard floors and rugs, but it also vacuums & sonic mops hard floors-at the same time. Other features include: Matrix Clean for a deeper clean leaving no spots missed, Home Mapping for customizing your clean; Voice Control; and a self-cleaning brushroll for picking up all types of hair. POWERFUL SUCTION AND SONIC MOPPING: First, it's a powerful whole home vacuum on carpets and floors. Second, it's a powerful vacuum that sonic mops hard floors at the same time. NO SPOTS MISSED: With Matrix Clean, the vacuum cleans using a precision grid taking multiple passes over dirt and debris for whole home, deep cleaning coverage. TACKLE STUCK ON STAINS: Sonic Mopping scrubs hard floors 100x per minute and for extra deep cleaning initiate Matrix Mop in the app to get 50% better stain cleaning in targeted zones (vs. RV2001WD, modified IEC 62885-6). PRECISION HOME MAPPING: 360~ LiDAR vision quickly and accurately maps your home so your robot can methodically clean detecting and avoiding objects in its path, day or night, adapting to everyday changes in the home. HANDS-FREE CONTROL: Set a cleaning schedule, initiate on-demand cleaning, or activate Matrix Clean, all with sound of your voice using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. PERFECT FOR HOMES WITH PETS: With powerful suction, Sonic Mopping, and Shark's self-cleaning brushroll, the robot picks up pet hair and eliminates stuck-on pet messes with ease.
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
This little shark robot vac, is easy to setup and use. Works well at cleaning my hardwood floors, when the kids make lite mess or small spills.
The 720 seems to navigate around the house well, without marking up my large white baseboards. The scheduled cleaning remote is nice, would prefer a app as the remote may easily get lost or misplaced.
I find this to be good at light jobs, as a mop is still needed for dusting the floors or larger messes.
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Enjoy lag-free gaming with this Linksys dual-band Wi-Fi router. Its Killer prioritization engine works with Killer-enabled computers to minimize peak ping by up to 77 percent, and the 1.8GHz CPU delivers super-fast speeds with wired and wireless connections. This Linksys dual-band Wi-Fi router has a custom-built user interface that lets you manage your gaming network performance.
Customer Rating
5
Great router, very fast with great coverage...
on September 23, 2017
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
Love this router, no negatives so far to mention. No loss of wifi, or internet at all with this router. Coverage in my 1400 sq ft home is great, in and out. Love the look and the setup is easy, start to finish.
Im not much on the super technical side, but this new wrt32x router has many great features built in. Only complaint is I wish it had a app for easy access. Other than that, this is a router Id reccommend to anyone who games or streams, and want great coverage in and around theyre home...
Dont hesitate to pick this up, when it become availible... Im using this, and a Linksys EA9500 as a wired ap... Both from TIN...
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Get the housecleaning done with this bag-free Shark Navigator upright vacuum. Its Never Loses Suction technology leaves no dirt behind, and its swivel steering movement lets you maneuver around irregular corners easily. The motorized brush roll of this Shark Navigator upright vacuum works with or without power to suit both carpeted and bare floors.
Customer Rating
5
Great around the house vacuum
on September 19, 2017
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
I recieved this in exchange for my honest review... Great vacuum for around the entire house. The swivel head make cleaning around furniture a breeze. The added attachment is nice, for spot where the vacuum head wont fit.
The detachable hose is long enough to reach without having to move the vacuum body alot. Only downside imo, is lack of a retracting cord...
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Only at Best BuyBring flexibility to work with the powerful and versatile Samsung Notebook 9 Pro. Easily switch between typing on the keyboard, writing with the intuitive S Pen, and navigating the brilliant touchscreen. And do it all at once with an ultra-fast Intel~ Core~ i7 processor. The Samsung Notebook 9 Pro keeps up with all the ways you work.
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5
Great Laptop
on August 18, 2017
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
This is a very nice laptop.... Love the backlit keyboard, as well as the touchscreen. Which is very responsive, and useful. The ssd makes loadtime very quik, this has more features than I'll need...
Very thin, and light, as well as many great features.... Didnt think I'd like this Samsung laptop this much, but so far I love it...
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Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you~re all online at the same time.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5GoodCoverage
By HeadZeppelin
This is a free sample product received from Linksys Family and Friends program and is really awesome looking, it performs well and gives good signal coverage throughout my three room apartment.
I was dissapointed to find it has no WPS button anywhere, and it dosen't recognize my wireless printer, it's probably something simple and I haven't contacted tech yet, I'm sure it will work fine when I can do that, You can't go wrong with Linksys.
You will be impessed by it's looks and the coverage you get from it, If you invest in one I'm sure you won' be disappointed
I was dissapointed to find it has no WPS button anywhere, and it dosen't recognize my wireless printer, it's probably something simple and I haven't contacted tech yet, I'm sure it will work fine when I can do that, You can't go wrong with Linksys.
You will be impessed by it's looks and the coverage you get from it, If you invest in one I'm sure you won' be disappointed
Todd
Herky, MO
This has a WPS button
June 2, 2016
The WPS button is located on the right side, near the front of the 9500...
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Bring bold color to your gaming hobby with this Razer Kraken analog headset. Thick padding and a lightweight construction make it ideal for extended wear, and the fully retractable microphone lets you adjust the device to meet your needs. This Razer Kraken analog headset has a long cable that provides flexibility of movement as you play.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Absolutly amazing
By BoomBox
this is honestly one of the best headphones I have ever purchased in my life, and definitely a step up in Razers game of audio-phile grade headphones. they are very comfortable and sound amazing with a very balanced frequency signature. I'm so glad they upgraded to 50mm speakers over last gens 40mm. if you want a reasonably priced music headphone, look no further. I would recommend the 7.1 chroma variant for gaming though, plus those come with stickers, these, sadly, do not.
Todd
Herky, MO
Stickers
March 24, 2017
Open the Included Booklet, my stickers were inside...
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Can Google Home access and play music from from my iTunes account?
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Can i use this device as Bluetooth speaker?
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Is this working off of voice recognition or can others in the home use it also?
Anyone can use it. But only 1 google account, at the moment.
9 years, 7 months ago
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
I have an android TracFone . Will I be able to use it with the Google home ? Or do I need a Google phone.
As lomg as its a phone that linked with a Google account (Android), yes itll work.
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Will you be able to take a phone call on this? I.e., do the mics function as a phone mic?
At the time no, but with future updates. Im sure calls and texts will be added, as well as multiple google account users.
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Do you have to pay for extra services with this?
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
How many speakers and what is the speaker wattage?
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Does the Google Home have to be set up with your cell phone provider?
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Will the Google Home be compatible with HUE lights?
I need a computer that will run Second Life a Virtual world with high graphics. Can anyone recommend one?
No, you need a good Graphics Card! A Nvidia GTX 970 or 980!
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