MattInLouisiana
 
 
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 FlexView Folio Case for Most 8&quot; Tablets
FlexView Folio Case for Most 8" Tablets
This Insignia™ FlexView folio case features polyurethane construction with elastic corners to keep your compatible 8" tablet safe on the go. The convertible design allows use as a stand for watching movies or playing games.
 
Don’t waste your money
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5.0
Posted by: MattInLouisiana
on January 4, 2020
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Was flimsy and didn’t hold up well at all and was a waste of money. Made with cheap plastic that is not durable and it was a disappointment trying to use and I just tossed it in the trash one day.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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 Belkin - USB Type-C to HDMI External Video Adapter - Black
Belkin - USB Type-C to HDMI External Video Adapter - Black
Feed mobile 4K content to a large display with this Belkin USB-C to HDMI adapter. It connects USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 devices to a compatible monitor, HDTV or HDMI projector. The metallic shield of this Belkin USB-C to HDMI adapter protects the circuit board to maintain smooth signal transmission.
 
Works well as I have to use it when USB is needed.
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Posted by: MattInLouisiana
on January 4, 2020
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Well worth the price and have now a total of four of these as my new MacBook Pro slots only have that new slot and I use these to use any products I have that are USB.
Last a long time and the plug into plug doesn’t become loss or anything and remains to fit into one another tightly and snug.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Unlike traditional, circular earbuds, the design of the EarPods is defined by the geometry of the ear. Which makes them more comfortable for more people than any other earbud-style headphones. The speakers inside the EarPods have been engineered to maximize sound output and minimize sound loss, which means you get high-quality audio. The EarPods with Lightning Connector also include a built-in remote that lets you adjust the volume, control the playback of music and video, and answer or end calls with a pinch of the cord.
 
Nothing special.
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Just basic headphones that use to come when you got a new phone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 272
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 Google - Nest Cam Outdoor security camera
Google - Nest Cam Outdoor security camera
Meet the Nest Cam Outdoor security camera. It stands watch 24/7, rain or shine. Plugs into power so you never have to worry about dead batteries. And sends an alert to your phone when it detects activity. It even lets you talk back through the Nest app. This is what an outdoor security camera should be.
 
Best money spent
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The quality of the live recording is impressive in the day and just as good as at night.
I own three of them and happy with my purchase of them however they are a hit on the high side of price.
The 130 degree range is great, the distance these cameras pick up is amazing and they are well made.
Monthly fee to have access to days in the pasts 24/7 recordings is not expensive and it is cost effective for almost anyone on earth.
Audio is great it picks up and you can use two way audio feature and speak to someone outside by camera if you choose to do so and the volume is very loud and clear.
Super easy to install and app is also easy to use and operate!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Google - Nest Cam Outdoor Camera - 2 pack
Google - Nest Cam Outdoor Camera - 2 pack
Meet the Nest Cam Outdoor security camera (2 pack). It stands watch 24/7, rain or shine. Plugs into power so you never have to worry about dead batteries. And sends an alert to your phone when it detects activity. It even lets you talk back through the Nest app. This is what an outdoor security camera should be.
 
Well worth the price!
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I have had these cams for about 6 months now and love them and the features offered. The streaming quality of the footage is clear and crisp even in night vision mode.. the monthly fee for saved days of recording of 24/7 recording is not expensive by any means.
You can set up area perimeters to receive push notifications and/or emails if motion is sensed and thus alerts you. Has smart technology to sense is person motions within set area and alerts you person is in whatever you decide to name set zone area..
The audio is excellent and clear, you can use two way audio as cameras have speakers built into them and it is loud in sound if you choose to speak to someone through the option. Audio notifications will state is sound is heard and you can select under settings options if you want barking alerts, other sound alerts, etc.
The range of the cameras which they can zoom into on laptop or computer and even in the Nest app on cell phone.
I actually have three, purchased this set as well as a single extra one. I have them stream on my Google Home device which is easy to set that up to have as you just log into account through Google Home app.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 259
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Sustain the efficient performance of your monochrome laser printer with this Brother standard-yield toner cartridge. It's intelligently engineered for seamless compatibility with select Brother black-and-white laser printers and all-in-ones. This Brother standard-yield toner cartridge lets you print up to 1,200 pages of professional-quality documents.
 
Prints a tons before becoming empty!
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Posted by: MattInLouisiana
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This is my third toner of this type and the stats area says expect to get 1200 pages. I would say I get about 1400 pages as I print a lot as I am in law school in my second year.
I’m so happy that I decided to buy the Brother laser printer when I did! So much more cost efficient than those pitiful ink jets and how quick the ink needs replaced and whatnot.
I will continue to keep purchasing this toner that fits my printer as I am impressed with the overall amount of pages per toner I get to print!!!
To replace it, the time it takes is less than 2 full minutes if even that. Super easy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Nighthawk Dual-Band AC1900 Router with 24 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem delivers WiFi speeds of up to 1.9Gbps. It ensures uninterrupted HD video streaming with 24x8 channel bonding. Save up to $120 a year by eliminating Internet service provider rental fees. This cable modem router supports XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox & more.
 
Best purchase made!!
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Posted by: MattInLouisiana
on June 20, 2019
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The only high-speed internet provider I can use is Comcast xFinity and their SB3 & newest SB4 would not allow for a steady connection and would be offline more than online. Read the end to note if you have xFinity Home, which is Comcast’s security system. After 11 tech visits and 3 supervisors came by, countless call ins, I decided to purchase my own modem/router combo to see if I could resolve the inconsistency & it was resolved.
The associate at the local Best Buy suggested this one since I have so much connected with my home being smart and have several Nest Cameras streaming 24/7. Right when I changed out the modem settings with tech support via FB Messanger (as tech support closed at 8pm), my life changed. I now have constant high speed internet connection and it has not once went down in the couple weeks I have owned this brand and model. If I knew it would have resolved my issues since Jan 2019 and it’s June 2019 now, I would have made this purchase much sooner. Comcast employees can’t explain why “using my own modem and router is working but their devices wouldn’t. Not even the newest model on the market, the SB6).
I have Google Home Hub, Brother laser printer, 2 iPhone Max Xs phones, HD xFinity cable box, Samsung TV, 4 Nest Outdoor Cameras, smart defuser, smart doorbell camera, my xFinity Home alarm system, and much more connected at all times and nothing once since changing to this modem/router have had any issues. When I tell Google Hub to stream one of my cameras, it doesn’t have one delay and I can also have it streaming on my phone app and MacBook Pro all at the same time without gang flaws. With the rented devices, it would lag and have the time not work.
It’s literally night and day difference and I recommend this one to everyone. It has a high range which covers far corners of the home I live in which is 3200 total sq feet. Have great signal while outside and on patio far from where it is plugged in, it’s excellent.
Well worth the money spent to have decent internet access and Comcast xFinity has no reason on why, as I stated above, my personally owned modem will work while the two they offer did not, it is pitiful.
Also, saving the extra $15 per month will add up and eventually over time save me monthly rental fees. My neighbor which runs off the same cable line as the house was built in the 1890s and made into two units have their services and while mine was down, theirs remained up and online. They own their own modem and router which worked when mine wouldn’t. Same connection, different results. All cable lines were replaced, the converters changed out to new ones, the pole had MOCHA filters all changed out, they couldn’t resolve the issue whatsoever.
Note: the touchpad for xFinity Home (alarm system) doesn’t recognize this modem as a modem nor router). Home technicians had to come and place a “side car” gateway, which is plugged into the Ethernet port on back of this device to allow touchpad to utilize WiFi for smart functions and notifications while backup 3g still worked but had delays, the WiFi option didn’t recognize it. I even had a tech from India call center try to make the SB6 modem from xFinity act as a gateway and it would not work (I was given tech a temporary access codes to go into tech settings). It was free of charge for technician to place the “side car” which is basically a wireless router with hidden SSDI and password, all secure and unable to access in general for the touchpad to sync properly to WiFi settings. It’s some security protocol which I tried googling yet not able to resolve on my part.
**photo attached shows the “side car” needed and installed.**
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 11
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The Belkin 5-inch USB C to USB Adapter lets you charge your USB-C device as well as sync your photos, music and data to your existing laptop at transfer speeds of 10Gbps. Plus, the cable also supports up to 3 Amps of power output for charging USB-C devices. This USB C cable is made for connecting from a standard USB-A device to a USB-C (also known as USB Type-C) enabled device. You can power and charge USB C enabled devices and you never have to worry about which way to plug in again. USB-C is a user-friendly reversible connector that allows you to connect your cable to your device in any direction. SuperSpeed USB Compliance means that this cable has been certified by USB-IF to meet all electrical, mechanical, and environmental standards, ensuring a superior user experience. Connect your USB-C enabled devices (Macbook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro, iPad Air, Chromebook Pixel & more) to USB-A devices and peripherals (flash drives, keyboards, mice). The adapter features a reversible USB-C connector with 3A charging output and has transfer speeds up to 10Gbps.
 
A bit more on the higher priced side.
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Posted by: MattInLouisiana
from Shreveport, LA
on May 30, 2019
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As for when I purchased my $3500 MacBook Pro 15”, I didn’t realize I needed this adapter for anything I need and want to use uses the general USB adapter. I needed several products on my MacBook and the same time and I order a couple more adapters via Best Buy website and was able to pick them up within a couple hours. Just wish they were a little cheaper yet you pay for what you get, right?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Logitech - C615 1080 Webcam with HD Light Correction - Black
Logitech - C615 1080 Webcam with HD Light Correction - Black
This webcam features high-definition video calling and still image capture with up to 2.0MP resolution to ensure crisp, clear video and picture quality. The 1-click upload capability allows you to easily share pictures and videos online.
 
Great external camera
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Posted by: MattInLouisiana
from Shreveport, LA
on May 30, 2019
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I purchased this webcam when I purchased my new MacBook Pro. I know the Mac had one built in but I couldn’t move and place it where I may choose to. This webcam has excellent HD quality and super clear. The cord is a little shorter than expected and uses the common USB port to use. I had to purchase a $12.00 adapter as Apple went away with USB ports.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your office machines full and ready with this Insignia NS-PPR5006 multipurpose paper, which features acid-free material that helps keep your documents neat. The 8.5" x 11" sheets come in a pack of 500, so you have more time between refills.
 
Just the average printer paper..
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Posted by: MattInLouisiana
from Shreveport, LA
on March 28, 2019
I purchased this paper when I purchased my Brother - HL-L2370DW laser printer. Works great and two sided printing works well with this brand of paper and the stock of it too. I’d recommend if you are looking for basic paper to print with.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Ring - Chime - White
Ring - Chime - White
Ring Chime: With this indoor speaker, you can connect to your Ring Smart Video Doorbell using your home wireless network to receive audible alerts when you have a visitor.
 

Does the Ring Chime have a volume setting? The doorbell is outside, live in raised-ranch.

Yes
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 Ring - Chime - White
Ring - Chime - White
Ring Chime: With this indoor speaker, you can connect to your Ring Smart Video Doorbell using your home wireless network to receive audible alerts when you have a visitor.
 

Do I need the ring chimes to go with the ring doorbell? It maybe a stupid question but I really don’t know anything about this and want to purchase the correct devices.

No
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 Ring - Chime - White
Ring - Chime - White
Ring Chime: With this indoor speaker, you can connect to your Ring Smart Video Doorbell using your home wireless network to receive audible alerts when you have a visitor.
 

With the Ring App there is usually a 5-10 sec delay from the time someone rings the bell and I get the notification. Will this help with the delay? Is it almost instantly?

Mine is instant notifications.
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 Ring - Chime - White
Ring - Chime - White
Ring Chime: With this indoor speaker, you can connect to your Ring Smart Video Doorbell using your home wireless network to receive audible alerts when you have a visitor.
 

Will this work on the RIng? I don't have a Ring 2

Yep
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 Ring - Chime - White
Ring - Chime - White
Ring Chime: With this indoor speaker, you can connect to your Ring Smart Video Doorbell using your home wireless network to receive audible alerts when you have a visitor.
 

will this work with Ring Pro?

Yes
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 Google - Nest Cam Outdoor security camera
Google - Nest Cam Outdoor security camera
Meet the Nest Cam Outdoor security camera. It stands watch 24/7, rain or shine. Plugs into power so you never have to worry about dead batteries. And sends an alert to your phone when it detects activity. It even lets you talk back through the Nest app. This is what an outdoor security camera should be.
 

Do this camera rotate

No but the range of view is impressive and shows I think it is 130 degree angle of video caption.
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 Google - Nest Cam Outdoor security camera
Google - Nest Cam Outdoor security camera
Meet the Nest Cam Outdoor security camera. It stands watch 24/7, rain or shine. Plugs into power so you never have to worry about dead batteries. And sends an alert to your phone when it detects activity. It even lets you talk back through the Nest app. This is what an outdoor security camera should be.
 

My nest outdoors worked great..even had picture of a criminal drive by. Since google took over my nest does not work at all...very disappointed

Yea, it’s tricky however I have no issues whatsoever and mine continue to work as they did before Google was in the picture.
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 Google - Nest Cam Outdoor security camera
Google - Nest Cam Outdoor security camera
Meet the Nest Cam Outdoor security camera. It stands watch 24/7, rain or shine. Plugs into power so you never have to worry about dead batteries. And sends an alert to your phone when it detects activity. It even lets you talk back through the Nest app. This is what an outdoor security camera should be.
 

Does the camera connect directly to either your modem or an extender? I can run ethernet cable to do this. I don't think my WiFi is strong enough.

Only takes 1-2mb upload speed to function as designed to go per each camera. No they do not have ability to plug into ethernet spot on back of modem.
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 Google - Nest Cam Outdoor security camera
Google - Nest Cam Outdoor security camera
Meet the Nest Cam Outdoor security camera. It stands watch 24/7, rain or shine. Plugs into power so you never have to worry about dead batteries. And sends an alert to your phone when it detects activity. It even lets you talk back through the Nest app. This is what an outdoor security camera should be.
 

I need to hook up a camera so people in two interior offices can see who is arriving at a front door they can not see. What do I need to be able to have the camera show up as a small Picture on computers in two separate offices?

On computers, you have to access website being home.nest.com and it takes full screen of browser. On the Nest app for phones you can. Or you can purchase two Google Home Hubs and sync the cameras to them which is easy and they can stream live with audio if placed on the desk.
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Sustain the efficient performance of your monochrome laser printer with this Brother standard-yield toner cartridge. It's intelligently engineered for seamless compatibility with select Brother black-and-white laser printers and all-in-ones. This Brother standard-yield toner cartridge lets you print up to 1,200 pages of professional-quality documents.
 

How many pages will I get from 1 cartage?

The details area on the site states 1200 however I get about 1400 or so and this is my third one I just purchased on 01/02 and this toner is well worth the price!
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