The Snug baby monitor is a great inexpensive monitor, but it lacks in documentation for a feature that I think is one of its nicest ...
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VPN Review - StrongVPN
Posted by McKay on 9:45 PM
(Note: For a comprehensive comparison of features and prices for different VPNs, click on this VPN and Proxy Comparison list .) Strong...
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How an eBike (electric scooter) wheel works, colored frogs, and fat fish with small fins. Adventures in China.
Posted by McKay on 7:04 AM
On an afternoon stroll in China I saw a few interesting things that I thought would be fun to record on video. It is not everyday that y...
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How to put up a permanent shield while playing "Clash of Clans" and avoid getting disconnected due to inactivity (Android; Llama)
Posted by McKay on 9:36 PM
If you are a fan of the popular game " Clash of Clans ," you have probably been on marathon raids where you try to raid as muc...
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Download Youtube videos, channels, and playlists in bulk using youtube-dl. (Windows and Linux)
Posted by McKay on 12:36 AM
If you are looking to download Youtube videos in bulk by playlist or channel then youtube-dl is the way to go. It is open source and run...
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Hua Shan (Mount Hua), in Shaanxi China - The mountain mysteriously blurred out/censored in Google maps.
Posted by McKay on 4:29 AM
Hua Shan (Mount Hua) is a famous mountain in China. It is one of China's Five Great Mountains . This past weekend I went to Hua Shan ...
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Shutter vs Hotshots. Which Linux screenshot tool is better?
Posted by McKay on 8:59 PM
Not too long ago I did a short post on the Linux screenshot tool Shutter . While I still find Shutter to be a fantastic screenshot tool...
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How to remember special dates or occasions like a boss.
Posted by McKay on 6:19 AM
I just finished celebrating my three year Iloveyouiversary with my wife. It was three years ago today when I first told my wife that I ...
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How does a "See 'n Say" work?
Posted by McKay on 6:42 AM
If you grew up around the 1960s to the 1990s, chances are pretty good that you grew up with a See 'n Say . This toy from Mattel had t...
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One easy way to lower your auto insurance premium.
Posted by McKay on 12:03 AM
Photo credit: gotcredit.com Do you feel like you are paying too much for your auto insurance? Have you ever been told that what you are ...
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Why you might not want to upgrade to Kubuntu 15.04 yet; stick with version 14.10 (Problems and solutions)
Posted by McKay on 11:02 PM
Kubuntu 15.04 has recently been released with quite a bit of fanfare. It introduces the visually apealing Plasma 5 along with many applic...
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How to change the playback speed of a Youtube video (two methods).
Posted by McKay on 8:45 AM
Have you ever wanted to speed up or slow down the videos you watch in Youtube? Fortunately, this is really easy. I will show you a couple...
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Free Download - Project Time Sheet (Time Clock/Time Card) Spreadsheet - For tracking your projects
Posted by McKay on 8:50 PM
Project Time Sheet Overview: Project Time Sheet is a time tracking spreadsheet designed for independent or personal projects. The time...
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How to personalize a mass (group or bulk) text message.
Posted by McKay on 4:26 AM
Imagine this scenario: You are getting ready to move to a new home. You don't want to hire a moving company because of the price so...
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Happy Valentines day 2015!
Posted by McKay on 6:50 AM
I hope everyone has a fantastic valentines day!
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10 tips for dealing with and getting past internet censorship in China (The Great Firewall of China).
Posted by McKay on 4:56 AM
(Note: For a comprehensive comparison of features and prices for different VPNs, click on this VPN and Proxy Comparison list .) If you...
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VPN Review - ShadeYouVPN
Posted by McKay on 12:49 AM
(Note: For a comprehensive and up-to-date comparison of features and prices for different VPNs, click on this VPN and Proxy Comparison l...
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Tip of the Day - Check if your remote control batteries are working using your smart phone camera
Posted by McKay on 3:17 AM
Most nice remote controls have an LED that will blink when you use it. This lets you know that the batteries have a charge and the remote...
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