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2Wire 2701HG-B DSL Modem & Router Gateway Review
INTRODUCTION In the wee hours of the morning a power surge from a lightning strike took out the Ethernet port on my SpeedStream DSL modem. Really. The lights on it indicated that there was a DSL and Internet connection, but there was no Ethernet output. Therefore, there was no Internet input available to the router [...]
Whole Foods, Sam’s Club, and Bad Meat.
Though I don’t eat a lot of red meat, when I do have it, I want it to be good – really good. I always grill it. And, I know what I am doing. But you can do everything correctly, and if the meat is no good, nothing will help it. Like lipstick on a [...]
Belkin N Wireless Router not reliable
Although it got a good review at CNET, I have found this router to be less than fit for the job. It seems to drop its connection intermittently, making it a pain in the neck to try to stream radio, video such as NetFlix, Skype phone conversations, and FTP. Having done my Internet search, it [...]
My Book 1 Terabyte External Hard Drive
After checking Frys.com and some other sites, I found a decent deal on a Western Digital 1tb external hard drive from samsclub.com. It was $124 plus $10 tax and around 6 bucks shipping. It arrived in about 3 days via USPS. Hooking it up was simple; plug in the power supply; plug in the USB [...]
Rocker Window Swiches in US-made Cars Can Kill
Poor Leadership in American Auto Manufacturers and US Government Create Child Danger – Opinion As a prudent consumer, I observed this a long time ago. But last night it became a personal matter when my 9 year old son’s windpipe was almost crushed by the power window in my family’s 2000 Ford Excursion. The problem [...]
Seafood Safety
Salmon, sea bass, catfish, tilapia, tuna, swordfish, you name it. Farm-raised or river-fresh? What has the healthy oils that are best for your body? How does your choice impact the eco system? Which ones increase your risk for mercury and other toxins? What species are over fished? These are just a few of the questions [...]
FireHouseSubs.com Extinguishes that Burning Hunger
A sandwich shop started by firemen. Pretty cool. And not just sandwiches, but good sandwiches. This is coming from a guy who is fairly picky and stays away from most sandwiches restaurants. Since I live in Texas and am working in a small town in Arkansas, I was happy to find some familiarity in my [...]
Real time maps for Traffic Report & gas prices
I am excited about a recently launched website where you can get real-time traffic conditions. It is called www.TrafficReport.com (imagine that). Also, you can check gas prices, and even the weather, all on the same website. Check it out and tell us what you think.
Dell Vostro Notebook Saves The Day When Vostro Desktop Falls Short
Sitting next to me is my $4,000 Dell notebook (called a laptop by many) that I can hardly tolerate. Yet I am loving the $499 Dell notebook that I am typing on. Q: What’s the difference between the two – other than $3,500?. A: 9 years, tons more power and storage, less weight, and more [...]
Is Dell Computer On Its Way Back?
A few years ago I purchased a Dell Dimension desktop computer online (and by phone; because Dell has primarily a virtual sales model versus retail stores). Just about every one of my phone calls with questions landed in a foreign country where English was a second or third language – Argentina, Brazil, and not surprisingly [...]
