Product Reviews to Help With Your Purchasing Decisions
Making purchasing decisions.
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To help with your purchasing decisions, I evaluate products and clearly explain their features based on my background as a systems analyst and technical writer with a Master of Science degree.
In addition, I include detailed instructions where appropriate.
My product reviews are published in TurboFuture, ToughNickel, and other niche sites.
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Arrived Fractional Real Estate Investing: 2024 Detailed Review
Arrived is a real estate platform for investing as little as $100 in shares of rental properties. This article reviews the entire process of building a self-directed portfolio.
How to Choose the Best Surge Protector for Your Computer
Many people buy surge protectors with a joules rating that provides little or no shield from damaging voltage spikes.
This article explains what is the best way to protect computer equipment from damage caused by electrical spikes, so you’ll know what to look for when selecting a surge protector.
The Best Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for Your Computer
If you use your computer for online purchasing, research, finance, or writing, you depend on uninterrupted power. This is a review of the UPS I use and trust when power goes out while I'm writing or working on other important tasks.
How to Convert Cassette Tapes to Digital MP3 Quickly and Easily
This is a review of the BlumWay Cassette-To-MP3 Converter. It quickly digitizes and stores the audio direct to a flash memory card, and it makes the job easy by creating a new file for each song.
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How to Choose the Right TurboTax Version for Your 2023 Taxes
I have used TurboTax for over 20 years for my business and personal taxes, so I can show you what version you need to file your taxes correctly.
You can also use it later if you filed an extension.
This article is updated for taxes due April 15th, 2024.
Why I Think the Best Computer Monitor Is an HDTV
I discovered that HD televisions have the same screen technology as computer monitors. Plus, they provide many additional features not available with standard monitors. So why pay a high price for a computer monitor when you can use an HDTV for less? Here's the scoop on my experience and what I learned from my research.
YouTube TV: A Live TV Streaming Service (Personal Review)
I canceled my cable TV service and subscribed to YouTube TV at a lower cost. It completely replaces cable TV with all local channels, most of the cable networks, and free unlimited DVR. This a complete review with details of the service.
Review of Panasonic Cordless Phones: Everything I Discovered
I discovered that Panasonic makes a user-friendly cordless phone system with the features I've always dreamed of having. I have had many other brands of phones in the past, but this one does everything a modern phone should do.
Review of a Diagnostic Car Scanner Tool to Save on Repairs
Some people spend hundreds of dollars on car repairs when their check engine light is on. This is a review of a low-cost diagnostic scanner I use to see the OBD error codes and avoid questionable car repairs.
The Lowest-Cost Prepaid Cellular: My Review of Mint Mobile
I'm saving money by using T-Mobile through the Mint Mobile service. Mint provides unlimited talk, text, and 5 GB of data for only $15 per month when paid annually. It supports 4G LTE and 5G LTE, whichever is the strongest.
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How to Replace a Watch Battery: Complete DIY Instructions
I discovered that replacement batteries for your watch are a lot cheaper in retail stores than what a jeweler or watch repair shop charges for replacing them. I'll show you how you can change the battery yourself.
Five Books by Benjamin Franklin About Self-Improvement
I like to read the writings of famous people to study their backgrounds and learn from them. Ben Franklin is one of my favorites. In addition to his political and scientific involvement, he wrote engaging stories to help readers with their lives. These are the best books of his I've read.
Magazine Subscription Ideas for Gifts or Office Waiting Room
Find the right magazine for your needs with this guide. Magazines are available for all interests and are practical for holiday or birthday gifts. They are also excellent for a doctor's waiting room, or anywhere people wait for service.
Review of Kall8: Toll-Free Phone Service With Voicemail
Kall8 provides a personal local or toll-free number for small business and personal use. It includes voicemail service and call forwarding. Being in the phone business, I sold this service to many of my customers who are enjoying many years of service.
A Review of Three Prepaid Mobile Phone Services I Have Used
This article reviews my experience with three mobile services I've used over the years. I'll explain why I used them, how I switched, and the pros and cons of each service.
Detailed Review of a Free Mobile Phone Plan: FreedomPop
FreedomPop is a cellular provider with pricing plans starting at zero. I'll walk you through the options and show you how to get a totally free service with high speed data, talk, and text using the AT&T network.