Bingfu Antenna Adapters for Tesla Model 3 I love pretty much everything about my Tesla Model 3, EXCEPT for the radio options. Streaming radio is great, but we live in a canyon here in southern California, and cell reception is spotty. I needed to figure out a way to get satellite radio installed – not…
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MyShoeCovers Premium Bowling Shoe Covers
MyShoeCovers Premium Bowling Shoe Covers from Amazon An avid bowler, I ordered these protectors from MyShoeCovers out of necessity. You really don’t want to injure yourself after going to the bathroom or grabbing some food. It is such a pain to have to keep changing into your regular shoes every time you want to leave…
Unlocked Galaxy S20 WiFi Calling Issues
I purchased my unlocked Galaxy S20+ for use on the T-Mobile network in late July. While I do love the phone for the most part, as of late there has been an issue where the unlocked Galaxy S20 WiFi Calling Preferences are randomly changed by the system. I have used Android phones for almost a…
Channels DVR: Remapping Channel Numbers
We’ve been using Channels DVR to allow us to record and pause/rewind/fast forward live TV associated with our Locast, AT&T TV Now and Philo streaming accounts for the past two years. The one thing we weren’t really happy with was the numbering scheme that Channels uses. I had hoped to be able to re-map the…
Home Assistant: Updating with Custom Components
A few months ago, I wrote a tutorial on modifying Home Assistant to allow for customizing Ecobee hold modes. Today, I’ll explain how to upgrade HASS once you have this (or any other customization) in place. It’s a little more complicated than just a straight upgrade as described in their documentation. For the original tutorial…
Adding CYA to a Pool
Adding CYA (Chlorine Stabilizer) Up until a few weeks ago, on the rare occasion when I’d need to add CYA (CYanuric Acid / chlorine stabilizer / conditioner) to our pool water, I would go to Leslie’s and get their liquid conditioner. It is pretty much instant mixing. No need to wait a few days for…
Ecobee: Customizing Hold Modes in Home Assistant
Ecobee: Customizing Hold Modes in Home Assistant For more than a few years, I’ve been using Home Assistant to run our home automations and smart home devices. I’ve always loved pretty much everything about it. However, one of the few things I disliked was their integration of Ecobee thermostats – of which we have two….
Kenriko Matrix Black Console Wrap Kit for Tesla Model 3
Kenriko Matrix Black Console Wrap Kit For Tesla Model 3 From Amazon I knew I wanted something to cover the piano black console in my Model 3, as it was already starting to pick up micro scratches all over the place after just two weeks and is a magnet for fingerprints. When I saw Kenriko…
Future Way String Trimmer Replacement Spool Line
Future Way String Trimmer Replacement Spool Line from Amazon Anyone who handles their own lawn care knows the frustration of running out of your last bit of spool in your weedwacker. You’ve got to stop what you’re doing, head out for more string, then spend time hand winding that string before you can begin again….
AmazonBasics Snagless Ethernet Cable
AmazonBasics Snagless RJ45 CAT-6 Ethernet Patch Internet Cable Quality internet connection is a necessity in today’s world. Part of the equation for that is quality ethernet cable. I ordered this AmazonBasics Snagless Ethernet Cable 5 Pack to use around the house with various electronics throughout our house that need to be hard wired like computers,…