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I’ve been relying on Microsoft’s Live website to function as my RSS reader.  It worked fairly well and I was happy with it, but Microsoft announced that they are shutting it down.  So I was forced to find a new way to keep track of my RSS feeds.

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Review of a 12V splitter.  This is also called a 3-way cigarette lighter adapter .

12V adapter-splitter review

12V adapter-splitter review

This adapter plugs into a single 12V battery outlet and splits it into three outlets.  Could be used to power three gadgets from your car or from wherever else you have a 12V outlet.  I have one in my house for off-the-grid backup power.

Video review…

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The solar lights on my property have been dim or have been completely off at night.  Maintenance can be done on these lamps to get them working again.

LED light maintenance

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Two powerpole plugs connected together

Two powerpole plugs connected together

How to put together Anderson Powerpole connectors without proprietary tools?   See video…

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Velleman sells a kit that you can build, advertised to be a sound indicator.  “…simple sound-to-light unit for music, the hard of hearing:  can be used to indicate the telephone, doorbell, barking dog.  Adjustable sensitivity with potentiometer…“  We built the MK103 kit and made a video showing a product test and review.

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