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New Nintendo 3DS XL

So, my lovely wife gave me a new Nintendo 3DS XL for my birthday.  I’d been wanting one for a while, but since my old Nintendo 3DS XL was still working there wasn’t much point. Anyway, long story short, I … Continue reading

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Pod Tracker: Reprise

As much as I’ve (apparently) been one of the lucky ones with my Pod Tracker, I think it’s coming to end of life for me. I have a second 2.0 version. They shipped me a new one because of build … Continue reading

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How To Get The Best Out Of Your Pod Tracker

Ok, I’m probably overstating things here.  With what little I know, it’s probably “Here Are Some Tips That May Help With your Pod Tracker If You’re Lucky”, but it’s not as click-baitish.

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Pod Tracker V 2.0

Since I wrote about the original Pod GPS Pet Tracker , I’ve had a lot of feedback from others, and they’ve come out with a Version 2.0.  It’s probably time to discuss both.

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Setting up Google ChromeCast On A Secure Network

So, we finally purchased a ChromeCast. Mainly because I’ve been too lazy to set up a WiFi link to the wired devices in our spare room.  So far, it’s a nice little device, but setting it up is not as easy … Continue reading

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EFTPOS Interfaces

As a shopper in the western world, I use EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale) pretty much every day.  I began using them back when they were trying to replace the old ‘run a roller over your credit … Continue reading

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Battery Anxiety

There’s a phrase that’s come into use since electric vehicles became more mainstream: range anxiety.  Of course, those of us who have used phones ‘forever’ or, in fact, anything portable and battery powered, have known this anxiety for a long … Continue reading

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Fitbit Charge HR

Since I’m a diabetic, and need to be more sensible about exercise and the like, my wife thought I should be more depressed and bought me a Fitbit. With her long experience with these devices she decided the Fitbit Charge … Continue reading

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Pod – GPS Pet Tracker

When I moved to a new house, I brought my rescue dog with me.  I was worried he’d try to escape and, given this was a new area, I’d have even more trouble chasing him down.  Now, I’d heard about … Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy S6

I seem to have made a habit of buying my Samsung Galaxy phones the way folks reputedly watch Star Trek movies: I only get the odd ones.  I started with the no number, since it wasn’t a line yet.  Then … Continue reading

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