I installed a Slickwrap clear matte skin on my OnePlus 7 Pro to reduce slipperiness, but after only two weeks it’s already messed up to the point where I need to remove it. Really ought to be more durable.
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The OnePlus 7 Pro is the most expensive OnePlus device to date, but its premium features and feel make it completely worth it. Top end specs are only really let down by…. well, nothing. There are a few early phone issues, but with two updates already issued in the short time I’ve had it I’m confident that OnePlus will sort […]
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Excluding Z-Wave devices is sometimes necessary either when they didn’t pair correctly the first time, or if you’ve obtained them 2nd hand. This process is really easy if you have a PC and a USB Z-Wave stick. This video outlines the process.
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The $80 iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaner, model P4820-WPB, makes cleaning bicycle drive rain parts, and I imagine a lot of other nasty things, much easier. It is totally a luxury, as you can certainly get the same results by hand, but not without a lot more effort, and a lot more mess. I love how easy it was, and how clean/quiet […]
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The main reason I decided on the Pioneer SBT-PM91 Power Meter is the extra data it provides. In addition to the real left/right balance that any true L/R power meter delivers, it also surfaces insight into stroke dynamics and “efficiency”. There are many options on the market, this video outlines the rationale and some basic things I’ve learned in the […]
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It’s really easy to replace the magnets that come with the Pioneer SBT PM91 power meter. I swapped them originally because I wasn’t happy with the placement/aesthetics of the non-drive side magnet (looked horrible), but discovered afterwards that the data quality has improved when riding indoors as well.
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The Zooz 4-in-1 sensor is a reasonably priced way to add motion, light level, humidity, and temperature sensing capability to your home via a home automation controller. Pro: Good price Once paired, work very well Four sensors from one device Con: Z-Wave pairing process is onerous
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Zooz is a brand of Z-Wave devices that I hadn’t heard of until recently. But after discovering them, and quite liking the price of the units (~$27). They have become one of my favorite devices. Frankly, what isn’t to like about a device that works, and makes it really easy to support a 3-way install? Device properties: Pro: Cheap Works […]
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When I think of a “smart” device, my thoughts would not generally include a bicycle headlight and taillight like the $99 (SRP) Light & Motion Vya Pro Commuter Combo. But what if those devices included sensors that change the behavior to change light output, and even turn on and off based on whether you are on the bike? To me, […]
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I started out in seeking a “smart” or automated home several years ago. I have owned and or/used several hubs from Wink to Home Assistant. I had settled on Wink for far too long and allowed its shortcomings to maybe make my house “smart” but far from automated. I have a wide range of devices from Nest, Leviton, Jasco, and […]
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