TechGuru's stats
- Review count263
- Helpfulness votes173
- First reviewMay 14, 2016
- Last reviewSeptember 28, 2024
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4.8
Reviews comments
- Review comment count0
- Helpfulness votes0
- First review commentNone
- Last review commentNone
- Featured review comments0
Questions
- Question count0
- Helpfulness votes0
- First questionNone
- Last questionNone
- Featured questions0
- Answer count11
- Helpfulness votes41
- First answerOctober 27, 2016
- Last answerNovember 10, 2020
- Featured answers0
- Best answers2
Add lighting control to your smart home platform with this Sengled bulb three-pack plus hub. The hub controls up to 64 smart bulbs, turning them on or off and dimming them in response to app or voice assistant commands and programs. This Sengled bulb three-pack plus hub includes classic A19-style bulbs for compatibility with most home fixtures.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Smart Bulbs!
on June 26, 2018
Posted by: TechGuru
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Sengled Element Classic Smart LED bulbs are awesome. I love having control over my lights using just my voice, though I can also use the app to control the lights.
I also love that you can set a schedule for the lights. This is an especially good feature if you are going to be out of town, as you can give the appearance of being home.
If you have been considering getting some smart bulbs, these are quick and easy to setup and enjoy, even for the most novice of home automation users.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Keep an eye on your home and loved ones when you can't be there with this Kasa Cam indoor smart camera. Two-way audio lets you connect with the nanny or say hello to pets, while 1080p Full HD provides a clear view of your home. Set up a Kasa account with your Kasa Cam indoor smart camera to review stored video from virtually anywhere.
Customer Rating
4
Works Well!
on June 11, 2018
Posted by: TechGuru
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The TP-Link Kasa Cam is an easy to set up home camera solution. It can be used to monitor much of your household, from babies and puppies to the front door or gardens.
It allows you to view a live feed from your home, business, or anywhere else. It will give you alerts when motion is detected. I work in a workshop in my backyard, so I primarily use this to monitor my front door. Since it has two-way audio, I just keep the storm door locked, but UPS delivery people and the like can hear me and I can hear them. I'm able to have them wait while I run to the front door, preventing me from missing any more packages.
My Best Buy number: 0314088169
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Capture and share special moments with Google Clips. Engineered to recognize faces and expressions, this clever camera automatically takes several-second-long audio-free motion photos, leaving you free to focus on the occasion. Enhanced with Super Res mode, the Google Clips device syncs data with your phone and lets you save any frame as a high-resolution still photo.
Customer Rating
1
A Disappointment
on June 3, 2018
Posted by: TechGuru
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The biggest value for Google Clips, I imagine, would be actually catching some special moments, such as a baby's first steps or similar accomplishments. Assuming it is capturing what you want, the battery is still working, and you have it positioned well to actually get the shot, you might get some real gems.
To those points, I found that the battery life was less than three hours. Considering how quickly the camera app in my cell phoen will launch, I'm not missing many moments I want to capture anyway, but with Google Clips, it is very likeyl that you will miss a moment due to the battery being fully discharged.
I also found it hard to position the camera if I wanted anything other than a straight-on shot.
Finally, Google Clips doesn't record any audio. This, along with the battery life, are the biggest detractors from the value of this device. If there is an amazing life moment that I want to capture, why wouldn't I want the audio? I can always delete it later.
Overall, I was very disappointed in this product. It is an interesting idea, but between the performance I saw, as well as privacy concerns, I can't recommend this product. If you need something constantly recording, look into security cameras.
My Best Buy number: 0314088169
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Share this review:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Enjoy your favorite music through these Sony Sports wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The in-ear design ensures a snug fit, so you can jog or walk without missing a beat, and the wireless format eliminates the need for cumbersome cords. The Ambient Sound Mode on these Sony Sports wireless noise-cancelling headphones keeps you alert to your environment.
Customer Rating
4
Great Bass in a Small PAckage
on June 3, 2018
Posted by: TechGuru
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Sony Sport earbuds are amazing. I thought I would just use them for working out, but they have been great for work calls as well. They do a great job with noise-cancelling, allowing them to be used for important calls in just about any environment.
The only down side to them is the battery life. I really need my headphones/earbuds to last eight hours, so if you need full usage during a full work day, these probably aren't for you.
If, on the other-hand, you are looking for great call quality, great music, and amazing bass for the size, these are the earbuds for you.
My Best Buy number: 0314088169
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Enjoy crystal-clear phone calls with these Jabra wireless headphones. Dual-microphone technology eliminates background noise, so your voice is heard clearly, and the flexible wire neckband retains its shape and contours for maximum daily comfort. These water-resistant Jabra wireless headphones provide eight hours of battery life for all-day performance before needing to charge.
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Call Quality!
on May 22, 2018
Posted by: TechGuru
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Jabra Elite 45e is an amazing set of earbuds. I was initially excited about using them for working out, but they are so comfortable, and the sound quality is so good on calls, I started using them for work.
I primarily work on the phone or using Skype or MS Teams to make calls. These paired eaily with my computer, and they have enough juice to make it through an entire days worth of calls.
Several of the people on calls I have been making have asked if we upgraded our phone system or something, as the call quality is excellent.
Working out, the Elite 45e earbuds perform excellent, staying in place in my ears, and the wire isn't a nuisance like it is with some similar earbuds. Overall, I love these earbuds, and they will remain a valuable part of my office.
My Best Buy number: 0314088169
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
ASUS Laptop: Experience powerful gaming performance in a slim, compact package with this 15.6-inch ASUS laptop. Its 16GB of DDR4 RAM and Intel Core i7 processor let you multitask between programs, and its GTX 1060 graphics card smoothly renders 3D scenes. This ASUS laptop has a 1TB HDD, 8GB SSHD and 128GB SSD for versatile storage options and fast boot times.
Customer Rating
5
A Stylish, Powerful Laptop, Good for Anyone
on May 4, 2018
Posted by: TechGuru
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Asus ROG GU501GM is an amazing laptop, both for gaming, and for school work. It is the ideal computer for a college student who is also a gamer. As a former college student, and a current gamer, I can stongly attest to this.
The Asus ROG has tons of power, from the 8th generation Core i7 processor to the 16 GB of RAM, along with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, I can play the latest games, AND mine cryptocurrency. Everything I've thrown at this machine runs great. On the huge 15.6" screen, games look amazing.
Additionally, it features two hard drives: a Solid-State drive (SSD) for the operating system, and a 1TB drive for data. This setup ensure that the bootup process, as well as starting apps and games, is super fast. Setup and use has been snappy and easy.
However, one of my favorite features, something I can't live without now, is the back-lit keyboard. I did not know how great that would be, especially when I need to write a quick email at night, and don't want to wake up my wife, I can easily type with the back-light.
My Best Buy number: 0314088169
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Accept no VR limits with this Alienware Aurora gaming desktop. Its 2TB hard drive and 16GB of Intel Optane memory provide powerful storage performance, and its six-core Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM support bandwidth-intensive applications. The VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics of this liquid-cooled Alienware Aurora gaming desktop keep action-packed scenes free from screen tearing.
Customer Rating
5
An Awesome Gaming Rig!
on April 11, 2018
Posted by: TechGuru
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Alienware R7 Aurora is an amazing gaming PC. It handles everything from the newest games to VR with ease. I love this system, and don't plan on needing a new one for quite some time. Especially since the system is expandable to ensure it is future-proof for quite some time.
Coming with 16 GB of RAM (upgradeable to 64 GB), an 8th-gen 6-core i7 proecessor, an NVidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card, and a 2 TB hard drive, you can see that this is certainly a robust system. Now add in that it is liquid cooled, and you will see this syetm is perfect for your gaming needs.
I was surprised to see that this system didn't come with an SSD (Solid State Drive), but come to find out, the Optane Memory allows standard hard drives to behave like SSDs, giving an incredibly fast bootup (under 20 seconds). This also leads to incredibly snappy program startups and navigation.
Another interesting feature is the external lighting on this computer: you can change it up. You can set the light colors on each side of the computer, as well as the power button. You make make them all the same color, have them all be different colors, or have the color change based on system events, like an email notification.
Finally, this system is loaded with USB ports. is has 7 SuperSpeed USB 3.1 ports, and 6 standard USB 2.0 ports, ensuring you'll have plenty of ports, both for fast and slow data-transfer needs.
My Best Buy number: 0314088169
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
-2points
1of 4voted this as helpful.
Pick up over-the-air HD channels with this Mohu Sail antenna. It has everything you need to install it in your attic or on your roof. With a range of 75-miles, the antenna lets you enjoy free entertainment without a cable subscription. The modern curved aesthetic blends in with home decor for a seamless appearance. This Mohu Sail antenna has a FirstStage amplifier located right at the antenna, where the signal is at its best to help deliver a crisp, clear picture.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Reception, Even in The Country
on April 11, 2018
Posted by: TechGuru
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Mohu Sail Indoor/Outdoor Multi-directional Antenna is amazing. I used it for my parent's cabin, which is 45+ miles outside of the city. They are so happy with the antenna, they have bought at least one for their neighbors.
The setup was quick and easy, and only took about 15 minutes. Once the antenna was in place, I connected it to the TV, told the TV to search for channels, and BOOM: HD TV channels out in the middle-of-nowhere.
This is a great, simple antenna setup that works great, and isn't an eyesore.
My Best Buy number: 0314088169
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
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.
Customer Rating
5
Protect Your Home Network/Monitor Your Children
on April 7, 2018
Posted by: TechGuru
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Let me first say that in a world where we have increasingly more connected devices, like lightbulbs, smart speakers, refrigerators, etc., it is becoming more and more important to ensure that you protect you network that includes these devices. If you have a smart-home, to any degree, you should be protecting it.
The Norton Core Secure High Performance Router is an easy, affordable means to protect your entire network. Not only doe the Norton Core Secure High Performance Router protect against known threats, it looks for suspicious activity to identify unknown threats as well.
The Norton Core Secure High Performance Router is convenient, as it only takes 10-15 minutes to set up, and then you can monitor your network at home or remotely using a computer or other web connected device, such as a cell phone or tablet.
In addition to protectiong from outside threats, you can also mnitor your houysehold data usage. This is especially useful when you want to limit and monitor your child's Internet activities. You can easily manage each user's access to the network from your cell phone, giving you the ability to set a time limit a certain user can be online, as well as bedtime hours, so children can't get online when they are supposed to be in bed.
My Best Buy number: 0314088169
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Take the party anywhere with this Sony portable speaker. It's safe to use at the pool or beach thanks to an IP67 rating that allows total water immersion, and flashing lights add mood to the music. This Sony portable speaker's Extra Bass keeps things pumping, and the Live Sound feature provides three-dimensional audio.
Customer Rating
5
An Awesome Outdoor Party Speaker
on April 7, 2018
Posted by: TechGuru
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
These speakers are great, especially for outdoor parties by the pool. Due to being wtaerproof, and lasting up to 24 hours, the party can go on, rain or shine.
These speakers also have the ability to be connected to up to 100 similar Sony speakers at once. The more of these speakers you use, the more immersive the sound experience is. With 100 speakers, you could achieve true surround sound. Since they include NFC (Near Field Communication), they are a snap to pair with your phone as well.
It also includes party lights to liven up the scene at your next get-together. This, combined with the ability to tap different parts of the speaker to create DJ-like effects really makes this a true party speaker.
My Best Buy number: 0314088169
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
TechGuru's Review Comments
TechGuru has not submitted comments on any reviews.
TechGuru's Questions
TechGuru has not submitted any questions.
Play games or program tech solutions on the wide 23-inch screen of this HP LED HD monitor. The antiglare flatscreen offers views from any angle, and the 1920 x 1080 display offers super-sharp images. This HP LED HD monitor has HDMI and VGA inputs, letting you connect a variety of peripherals and devices.
is this compatible with HP pavillion p7-1254pc windows 7?
It should be compatible with any PC that has either a VGA output or an HDMI output.
7 years, 11 months ago
by
TechGuru