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BEWARE: H25 receivers and SWM-30 multiswitch

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Watching TV on your phone? You need a cell booster

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I let ChatGPT write an article for this blog, because, well everyone else is

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Some may walk by night, but not on any streaming app.


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Could you use fiber optics to connect your satellite receivers?

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8 Marina Safety Tips for Marina Owners

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RETRO REVIEW FRIDAY: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

The last old film review worked out, so let’s try another.


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Should you charge your phone wirelessly in the car?

This article gets surprisingly deep.


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Comment spam: What’s the point?

Just an off-topic rant about something that’s been bugging me.


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