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We spend a lot of time in our cars and we want all the conveniences of using GPS and listening to music on our phones. But there are laws in some places that prohibit you for holding a phone while driving, plus it's not the safest thing to be doing. I found some...
Dashcams, or dashboard cameras, are compact video cameras mounted on a vehicle’s windshield or dashboard that record the road ahead (and sometimes the interior or rear view). They continuously capture footage while driving and can serve as crucial evidence in...
Cable bills and multiple streaming services can get expensive. What's old is new again (well, kind of) because you can watch local, over-the-air TV channels by using a digital TV antenna. Think of it as an upgraded pair of "rabbit ears" that can pull in most all of...
The July 4th flooding throughout central Texas was an eye-opening tragedy that should cause all of us to be prepared for unexpected natural disasters. I have long provided annual tips and info across southeast Texas for hurricane preparedness but we now know that no...
Would you rather mow your own lawn or have a robot do it for you? I fired up the ECOVACS ROBOTICS GOAT A3000 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower and let it have a test spin while I kicked back by the pool with a beer. Check out my KTBC Fox 7 story and let me know if you prefer the...
Home security cameras used to be pretty tough to install. I remember knocking dozens of holes in my drywall to pull Cat 6 cable through my home so they can be connected to a local server. Nowadays the simplest way to monitor activity inside and outside of your...
After 4 years (or more ) in school, your kid deserves a gift. Whether graduating from high school or college, make sure to celebrate that special person who has earned the right to move on in life. Unless that kid plans to move back home with you, here are some...
Don't you dare forget about your dad on Father's Day this year. I know my kids at least call me to wish me a good day and sometimes I'm lucky enough to get taken out for brunch or a dinner. Alas, at least they remember me. If you are racking your brain of what to get...
We love cooking outdoors in Texas and there are many ways to do it. Charcoal, gas, pellets, and more. I'm always searching for new devices and styles to either grill, char, boil, steam, smoke, and fry. Here I compare the Kamado Joe Konnected Joe and the Brisk It...
Traveling internationally? You need to plan a number of things before you leave home including your tech gear. VPNs are a must for laptops and even cell phones. eSIM, a digital SIM card built into your device, can be downloaded for data access in specific countries....