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The unpleasant side effects of allergies shouldn’t follow you home. Improve your breathing and remove unpleasant odors with the Insignia NS-APLWH2 497 Sq. Ft. HEPA Air Purifier. It removes allergens, large irritants, mold, dust, pet dander, smoke and pollen with the included HEPA filter. The active carbon filter also removes odors, keeping your house smelling clean and fresh. An LED display makes it easy to check the air quality of your home and change the settings of the air purifier, such as the speed, timer or child lock. It’s ideal for a large-sized room up to 497 sq. ft. You shouldn’t have to struggle to breathe in the comfort of your own home. Help avoid allergy flare-ups by cleaning your air today.
Customer Rating
5
Quiet at night, powerful as needed
on December 8, 2021
Posted by: TechSavvy55Plus
from Reading, MA
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Insignia™ - 497 Sq. Ft. HEPA Air Purifier - White
I’m a big fan of the Insignia brand, which provides quality products at an affordable price. This unit is sized perfectly for our main living level - an open floor plan. I like how the display lets you know the current air quality and is quiet in sleep mode. I notice how it kicks up filtering when I cook or the dog runs by.
I also like that the filter is one piece, combining HEPA, carbon, and particle filters - no need to shop for and replace separate filters! The unit is compact for its capacity and blends well with our living space.
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Keep enjoying your favorite sound equipment without an expensive component update. SOUNDFORM CONNECT Audio Adapter with AirPlay 2 turns your stereo into an AirPlay 2-enabled speaker to stream the music that you love from iOS and Mac devices. Our adapter is equipped with optical and 3.5mm output that brings signal from your devices to any speaker or receiver with an audio input.
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Belkin - SoundForm Connect Audio Adapter with Airplay 2
We put on an addition years ago with very nice, wired speakers in the ceiling. Recently, we’ve used them less often in favor of Bluetooth speakers that are portable and convenient for playing music using voice commands.
The Belkin - SoundForm Connect Adapter gives us the best of both worlds! It’s a cinch to install and surprisingly tiny. We connected it directly to our stereo amplifier, but it would be equally at home on a TV home theater sound system or a TV sound bar. There’s an included usb power supply and either a digital audio out or a 1/8” stereo jack that runs through the amp to the speakers.
Using the Belkin SOUNDFORM app and Airplay, you can cast your favorite song, album, or playlist to the connected speakers.
I wish the instructions included just a *little* more info on Airplay itself. The fact that I still have a stereo system probably says more about me and my unfamiliarity with Airplay, but a few pointers would have made this a truly effortless learning curve!
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Tell your stories and share your memories in creative ways. Adobe Sensei AI technology* and automated options make it fast and easy to automatically reframe your subject, select specific areas to add effects, fix grainy footage, and more. Edit and export videos in social-friendly vertical and square aspect ratios. Grow your skills with 27 Guided Edits that add fun animated overlays to your videos and bring out details in shadows and highlights. Effortlessly organize your videos, and make memorable creations like dynamic photo and video slideshows and animated social posts. Compress videos for easy sharing. And enjoy an updated look that makes the software easier to use and navigate. *Adobe Sensei is the technology that powers intelligent features across all Adobe products to dramatically improve the design and delivery of digital experiences, using artificial intelligence and machine learning in a common framework.
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5
Fun, fast, and well-integrated
on November 11, 2021
Posted by: TechSavvy55Plus
from Reading, MA
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Adobe - Premiere Elements 2022 for Mac [Digital]
Adobe - Premiere Elements 2022 for Mac [Digital]
I’ve been using Adobe video editing tools (Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, and Photoshop) for more than 20 years. I have a pretty high end Mac Pro setup with a ton of storage and memory to edit video from two camera shoots.
But I was eager to try the new Premiere Elements on my Mac Pro laptop without all of the baggage just to create quick and slick videos. I have to say, it did not disappoint!
It’s still nicely integrated with Photoshop, which makes adding pics and graphics easy. If your footage is less than stellar for some reason, you can adjust it quickly with the Shadow and Highlights feature.
Having three editing paths (Quick, Guided or Expert) is brilliant for new as well as experienced editors. Quick and Guided helps you along, whereas Expert is similar to using the standard version of Premiere I’m used to. It seems like a great learning curve path for up-and-coming editors.
Finally, most of my work doesn’t require exporting to Social Media, but on occasion I need to, so I’m looking forward to the integration built into Elements to make this easier.
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Overhaul your home's Wi-Fi with this ARRIS SURFboard mAX mesh Wi-Fi 6 system. The router supports download speeds of up to 6.6 Gbps for seamless movie streaming, while the compatible mobile app enables easy management. This ARRIS SURFboard mAX mesh Wi-Fi 6 system covers up to 5500 sq. ft., creating an ideal choice for large homes, and two integrated Ethernet ports connect additional wired devices.
Customer Rating
5
Sleek, easy setup, and fast!
on November 11, 2021
Posted by: TechSavvy55Plus
from Reading, MA
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ARRIS - SURFboard mAX Pro Wireless-AX6600 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
ARRIS - SURFboard mAX Pro Wireless-AX6600 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
First, this router does a great job with coverage! I have the main unit in the lower level of our our tri-level house and the satellite amplifier unit on the ground floor. Together, they cover not only the floors they’re on, but the upper level and most of our entire yard - front and back. It’s great to sit outside and not lose connection or to walk around with my phone on Wifi without a dropped call.
Second, these units use Wifi 6, which is rarely talked about, but is a big deal. It is to Wifi, what 5G is to cellular — the next big thing. I ran a speed test on my (older) iPad, and also on my wife’s new iPad Pro and couldn’t believe the difference. Hers is setup to use Wifi 6, whereas, mine is too old to take advantage of it. Of course, the router is backward compatible and works great with a huge number of devices connected at the same time. It’s especially exciting to know that as new devices that are compatible with this higher speed get added to our home network, they can take advantage of the improved speed.
Finally, a note on setup and maintenance. The SURFboard app used to install the router is clean and straightforward. The initial setup took me about a half hour, and truth be told, much of that time is the software sorting itself out without my help. Each step is clearly spelled out, although the time it takes from one step to the next can seem long. (Think little spinning disc…) I understand at a high level the amount of stuff going on, and to let the app figure it our for me is worth the wait not to have to understand IP addresses and such. It all just works!
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Good sleep is a critical part of a healthy lifestyle contributing to enhanced mood and well-being. In the winter months getting out of bed can be particularly difficult. For those who find waking up refreshed and ready to go challenging we have your solution; the WL75 Wake-Up light. Gone are the days of endlessly hitting the snooze button because you are not able to get out of bed. The WL75 Wake-Up light also serves as a mood light, reading lamp, and music station.
Customer Rating
4
Bright, fully-featured, well-priced
on November 3, 2021
Posted by: TechSavvy55Plus
from Reading, MA
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Beurer - Wake Up Light
This wake up light is stylish, light weight, and full of features for an alarm clock.
I like the sunrise and sunset simulations for waking and going to sleep, however, the default of 10 minutes, seemed short. I set the wakeup time to 30 minutes.
The time display is crisp and clear and you can set the backlight brightness or turn it off.
The dual alarms can be set for individual days. In the before times, this was great for work days and weekends, but now it also functions for “in the office” and “working from home.”
Almost all of the advanced features need to be set from the connected app, which is thoughtfully designed and easy to use. I especially like the multi-hued mood lighting you can create using the app.
After the sunrise simulation time runs out, you can choose from a number of calm, natural soundtracks or a preset radio station.
Using a sunrise simulator makes getting up on dark winter mornings *much* easier and less jarring than a traditional alarm clock.
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Nest Cam with floodlight has built-in intelligence that can tell the difference between a person, a vehicle, and an animal. It alerts you when there’s important activity,* and lights up automatically so you can see what’s happening. With 24/7 live view and free event video history, you never miss a thing, day or night. Swap out your existing basic floodlight and use the same wires for power. Nest Cam with floodlight requires the Google Home app and a Google Account – it’s not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site.
Customer Rating
5
Great update if you’re replacing your floodlight
on October 21, 2021
Posted by: TechSavvy55Plus
from Reading, MA
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Google - Nest Cam with Floodlight - Snow
This is a sophisticated, hard-wired replacement for any outdoor floodlight if you want to add audio and video monitoring capabilities with serious intelligence that minimizes false alarms.
It can recognize people, cars, animals, and even packages! Some of these features require one of the two-tier subscriptions, but right out of the box you get some seriously smart features! Up to three hours of events recording are free, without subscription—which will let you check back on things that trigger the camera for about a week.
With subscriptions, you get much more history, but also additional intelligence, such as recognizing faces!
You can program the time the lights remain on after being triggered by an event and set the sensitivity as well. You can program the brightness level of the lights, too.
Installation is simple and straightforward if you have minimal tool skills. An intro video explains the install steps so you can see if your up to the task and then the app actually walks you through the install with simple steps and excellent illustrations. It’s good to know that you need a standard round electrical box to mount the floodlight, so plan to install one if your current setup is different.
I think the “snow” white design looks crisp and modern, but it is also designed to be painted to match your house, if you like.
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Meet the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 10-qt air fryer. This XL 2-Basket Air Fryer has DualZone Technology and IQ Boost. With its 2 independent baskets you can cook 2 foods, 2 ways, at the same time, not back-to-back like a traditional single-basket air fryer.
Customer Rating
5
Great design, excellent for entertaining!
on October 21, 2021
Posted by: TechSavvy55Plus
from Reading, MA
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Ninja® Foodi® 6-in-1 10-qt. XL 2-Basket Air Fryer
I thought my old, single-basket air fryer was great because it was extra large and could handle crowd-sized meals, but this dual-basket model is better in multiple ways!
You can set each basket for its own time and temp and then let the unit synch them so they’re ready at the same time. Or, you can program one basket and then easily match the other basket to make double the amount of one food! The controls are simple and intuitive. The design is clean and modern.
The unit is large, but then, that’s the point! I thought I would put it away to save counter space, but found that I use it so much, I’m happy to leave it out all the time. It’s great for healthy recipes that use less oil, but it’s also wonderful for things like reheating pizza and other leftovers.
It comes with a nice book of recipes to get you started, but I’ve found you can search for air fryer recipes on the Web, and almost always, you can find multiple suggestions for an idea you may have.
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Life Note E are mini buds that provide big bass. With 3 EQ modes and a lengthy 32 hour playtime, these buds can provide the boost you need to take your music listening to the next level.
Customer Rating
4
Good sound, easy to use!
on October 10, 2021
Posted by: TechSavvy55Plus
from Reading, MA
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Soundcore - by Anker Life Note E True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black
These wireless earbuds work great for phone calls and provide decent musical quality for the price. Their long battery life is above average, as is their warranty period. (18 months! Refreshing!)
I especially like the quality of the storage/charging case. It fits neatly in your hand and has an easy, satisfyingly magnetic “click” to let you know the buds have docked properly. Once paired, (also easy!) they turn on when you remove them from the case and off when you replace them.
I found the triple-tap needed to select from the three EQ settings a little troublesome; especially because they’re in your ear, but those kinds of things bother me — your mileage may vary…
A very affordable alternative to higher priced brands.
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The Farenheit Flare is great for the backyard or for your outdoor adventures. This easy to transport fire pit will add warmth and atmosphere. Designed to reduce smoke so you can cozy up and enjoy yourself.
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from Reading, MA
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Farenheit - Flare 13.5-in Fire Pit - Silver
We have a large stone fire pit, but find it smokes and annoys the people nearest and downwind. I thought this would be an improvement and it is!
You can burn smaller pieces of wood or use wood pellets - I’ve tried both with great success. The unit is great looking and easy to transport because the base fits into the top, making the overall size easy to pack and carry.
It’s simple to empty the lower portion which collects the ashes. I was hoping to leave it in place, since it’s stainless steel, but the instructions caution against leaving it in the rain. But it’s easy to move once it cools. The only caution I’d advise is the logo cutouts are quite sharp, so don’t touch them!
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The Nutribullet GO Cordless Blender has a compact and ergonomic design, ideal for those on the go! The 2000mAH battery offers up to 20 blending cycles before needing to be recharged. The 13oz cups are the perfect size for personal smoothies or protein shakes and with 18000 RPMs you can be confident your smoothies will come out tasting delicious! Our base even comes with a blade protector so you can feel confident putting this in a backpack or bag.
Customer Rating
4
Small, light, with more power than you might think
on September 28, 2021
Posted by: TechSavvy55Plus
from Reading, MA
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NutriBullet - GO 13-Oz. Cordless Blender - Black
I was pleasantly surprised by the design of of the NutriBullet Cordless Blender. It’s easy to pack in a bag or backpack for smoothies on the go. The included cap protects the blades and the the cup has to be tightened securely for it to function - so no leaks! Blending fruit, yogurt, and liquids is fast and automatic.
I wasn’t as thrilled to find out I couldn’t use ice or frozen fruit in the blender, but for its size and price, it’s a great little gadget.
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The unpleasant side effects of allergies shouldn’t follow you home. Improve your breathing and remove unpleasant odors with the Insignia NS-APLWH2 497 Sq. Ft. HEPA Air Purifier. It removes allergens, large irritants, mold, dust, pet dander, smoke and pollen with the included HEPA filter. The active carbon filter also removes odors, keeping your house smelling clean and fresh. An LED display makes it easy to check the air quality of your home and change the settings of the air purifier, such as the speed, timer or child lock. It’s ideal for a large-sized room up to 497 sq. ft. You shouldn’t have to struggle to breathe in the comfort of your own home. Help avoid allergy flare-ups by cleaning your air today.
How many filters does this have. Are they washable
Just one - it combines particle (for dust etc.), carbon (for odors), and HEPA for fine particulates. It can’t be washed but can be vacuumed to make it last longer. It’s supposed to last a year or more.
2 years, 5 months ago
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Protect your home while away without comprising your privacy when at home. Arlo Essential Indoor Camera captures 1080p video and offers a way to reassure your privacy with an automated privacy shield, controllable through the Arlo App. Receive motion alerts directly to your phone and use 2-way audio to hear and speak to visitors. See at night, with black and white night vision. Connect directly to Wi-Fi for easy setup. Get notifications on your smartphone when your camera spots people or animals, and view recorded video clips directly from your phone, with a trial of included Arlo Secure¹.
Do I need to have WiFi to use it.
Yes. Must be 2.4 ghz, but super-easy setup!
2 years, 9 months ago
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Nomatic’s Carry-On Classic is a sleek black roller bag perfect for a 3-5 day getaway. Constructed of durable Makrolon polycarbonate, its outsides are strong. The internal luggage compartment has a 30L capacity and includes thoughtfully designed features to help organize packing. Internal side pockets help to organize cords, accessories, and other pieces you want to keep track of while packed.
How much does it weigh?
7.46 pounds. So well-balanced, it feels lighter!
4 years, 2 months ago
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Clean hard-to-reach areas with this cord-free BISSELL Adapt Ion vacuum. The removable hand vacuum lets you access above-ground spaces, and the two-way folding handle enables easy storage and allows you to clean under furniture. This BISSELL Adapt Ion vacuum features a LiIon battery that provides up to 20 minutes of use, while swivel steering ensures versatile movement.
Can the power brush be turned on and off?
Print documents and photos with this Canon PIXMA printer. The integrated tanks provide a clear view of ink levels for hassle-free monitoring, and the capacity is 30 times standard cartridges, so you can go longer between refills. This Canon PIXMA printer lets you print from your smartphone or tablet via the Canon PRINT app.Fast print speeds up to 8.8 ISO ppm* in black, up to 5 ISO ppm* in color; creates a 4" x 6" photo-quality print in as little as 60 seconds*
is this an all in one meaning it will print/fax and copy? Does it require a phone line to work as a fax?
Yes. It even comes with a phone cord. This is probably great for offices that still fax and have a dedicated line, but many homes don't have landlines any more.
5 years, 1 month ago
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Print documents and photos with this Canon PIXMA printer. The integrated tanks provide a clear view of ink levels for hassle-free monitoring, and the capacity is 30 times standard cartridges, so you can go longer between refills. This Canon PIXMA printer lets you print from your smartphone or tablet via the Canon PRINT app.Fast print speeds up to 8.8 ISO ppm* in black, up to 5 ISO ppm* in color; creates a 4" x 6" photo-quality print in as little as 60 seconds*
Do any of the Canon MegaTank All-in-One Printers offer the capability of printing on printable CD/DVD?
The 4210 does NOT provide this capability.
5 years, 1 month ago
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Conquer virtual enemies with this Dell Inspiron desktop. It has an AMD Radeon graphics card with 8GB of dedicated video memory for fast image rendering, and its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM run multiple programs, games and browsers simultaneously. This Dell Inspiron desktop has a 1TB hard drive for plenty of long-term game storage.
This Desktop Says, It doesnt have a mouse included, Can you please recommend me a mouse for this? Also How many watts for the psu? And is it a 80+ Psu atleast?
Actually, this system comes with a basic mouse and keyboard. I upgraded it to an Alienware Gaming Keyboard and Gaming Mouse.
6 years, 8 months ago
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Work, play or shop online with this Asus laptop. The 15.6-inch Full HD screen lets you navigate via touch for optimal efficiency, especially when the computer is folded into the tablet setting. On-processor graphics support everyday video streaming, and you can cast videos from this Asus laptop to your television with Intel Wireless Display functionality.
Is there a away to completely disable the keyboard when the the laptop is completely flipped into tablet mode?
This is automatic! When the hinge is rotated 360º -- into tablet mode -- the keyboard is completely disabled.
7 years, 9 months ago
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