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Add AirPlay to Existing Speakers

TLDR: Add AirPlay to Existing Speakers with an Apple AirPort Express A1392 The Background Our neighbours would be forgiven for thinking that I am torturing a cat every time I have a shower. Like many I like to listen to music and audio books in the shower. When we had our bathroom done a few…Continue readingAdd AirPlay to Existing Speakers

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Turning TPLink Kasa Smart Plugs Off in App Stopped Working

In 2022, We invested in a large number of TP Kasa single plugs and the three-way extension leads to help us control our energy consumption. These turn off devices at night and when not needed. I had a couple of early Kasa smart plugs which had been flawless for years, hence was confident in buying…Continue readingTurning TPLink Kasa Smart Plugs Off in App Stopped Working

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Accessible TV Setup 2024

After a decade, with my vision gradually worsening, I decided it was time to upgrade our TV to a larger model. Despite researching intermittently over a couple of years, determining which TV and sound system would offer an accessible TV setup proved challenging. Existing Setup I upgraded from a 2014 Samsung 55-inch UHD LCD TV,…Continue readingAccessible TV Setup 2024

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Ultion Nuki Smart Lock Review

Updated April 2023 Earlier this year, with increasing energy bills on the horizen and 20+ year old windows, we decided to invest in changing our windows and doors to triple glazing. While replacing the doors we opted to install high security locks. The front door was installed with an Ultion lock. Ahead of changing the…Continue readingUltion Nuki Smart Lock Review

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How does a Blind Person Read Books?

Books are important for sharing knowledge and information, even in the Internet age. Books continue to be a crucial resource for education and leisure reading. So how does a blind person read books? Well, there are two main methods, Audio Books and Braille Books. Audio Books Audible, synonymous with audio books, was launched in 1995.…Continue readingHow does a Blind Person Read Books?

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How to use NFC to trigger Apple Shortcuts

A few months back, I saw an option in Apple Shortcuts to use an NFC to trigger a shortcut. Intrigued, I investigated How to use NFC to trigger Apple Shortcuts and found that NFC tags are inexpensive and easy to set up. What is an NFC Tag? A Near Field Communication tag is a small…Continue readingHow to use NFC to trigger Apple Shortcuts

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How to Fix Neato D7 Botvac Pairing Mode Wi-fi Not Visible

The Neato D7 Botvac is a work horse, keeping the house clean each day without lifting a finger. Well, until one day, they dropped off the wifi and would not show the pairing mode wi-fi to reconnect them. This post covers how to fix Neato D7 Botvac pairing mode Wi-fi not visible. In a rush,…Continue readingHow to Fix Neato D7 Botvac Pairing Mode Wi-fi Not Visible

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How to Airplay to a Fire TV (Screen Mirror)

Amazon Fire TV usage is wide spread due to low cost and the wide range of support for streaming services, I am a big fan and have many in my house. My main complaint has been the inability to screen mirror my Apple devices using Airplay to a Fire TV. Well until I found AirReceiver…Continue readingHow to Airplay to a Fire TV (Screen Mirror)

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Sight Loss Tip: How to shower with the right temperature every time

We all hate getting into a shower before it has reached a stable temperature. When replacing our bathroom we looked at different shower options that would be simple to use with low vision. We found a solution that solves How to shower with the right temperature every time. We settled on the Aqualisa Visage Smart…Continue readingSight Loss Tip: How to shower with the right temperature every time