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Open Spaces entryway rack review (the one on TikTok) and a dupe
Over the last few months I’ve been making improvements to my space with new furniture, and even some furniture hacks. One thing that was lacking were pieces that are more for the aesthetics of the space Every once in a while there is a piece of furniture that blows up online and Tik Tok especially,…
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Upgrade your Switch with these Joy-Con replacements
Gaming was one of the things that kept me from losing my mind during Covid, when work was slow and going out was a fading memory. My Switch and PS4 gave me a good distraction from the real world (or lack of it), but sharing a TV with all of my roommates was a challenge….
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PSA: New iPad Pro folio cases will fit your 2018 iPad Pro, sort of
I bought my iPad 11” iPad Pro (1st generation 11″) in 2018, and it still feels like a brand-new device for all intents and purposes. These things are built to last in a way that isn’t quite true with iPhones since the much larger iPad batteries seem to have more longevity than their tiny siblings….
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Dermalogica Special Cleanser VS Special Kind to Skin (dupe)
Dermalogica’s Special cleanser has been described using words such as “iconic,” which is perhaps a bit exaggerated, but not too far off. When I first started trying to actually care for my skin, this was one of the products that really helped clear it up. Having a proper face wash that you can use year-round…
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Holiday deal alert: 65″ TCL R646 for $599.99
12/9/2022 Update: BestBuy still has the lowest price, but now it’s $699 instead of $599. Update: This sale went live before Thanksgiving but as of 11/28 it’s still available The 65″ R646, which I reviewed here, is one of my favorite TVs to snag a deal on. It’s not OLED, but with its mini LED…
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Electric sonic VS manual brushes: here’s what I use
Sonic toothbrushes are one of those things that sounded excessive to me until I tried it. Unfortunately, I am afflicted with weak teeth, and cavities come to me all too easily. My dentist peer pressured me into getting a sonic electric brush, and it made a huge difference in the overall health of my mouth….
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Soundbars VS speakers: here’s why I went retro analog with my TV
Consumers have finally realized that TVs on their own have terrible sound. As our TVs get keep getting flatter, the built-in speakers have to keep shrinking in order to keep up. This also means that the built-ins run up against simple physics, there’s just no way to make the sound good without using up more…
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Here’s why I won’t buy a Best Buy Open Box product
When I was shopping for a TV recently, I explored a lot of buying options. I didn’t want to pay full price and was getting impatient waiting for sales. So I kept checking retailers, Craigslist, Marketplace, and anywhere else I might be able to get a deal. Eventually, I started reading about how Best Buy…
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TCL R646 Review: I ignored Reddit and old reviews and I love it
11/23 Update: This TV (65″) is currently on sale for $599 at Best Buy. Have you ever had a piece of technology that seemed amazing, but suddenly seems outdated and old after a few years? This is exactly what happened to me with the last TV that I bought in 2017. It seemed great at…
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Ears or head hurting from headphones? I fixed these dupes with earpads
If you’ve come here there’s a good chance you have a big head like me. However, some headphones will hurt your head even if you don’t have a big head! You can have headphones that aren’t too tight, but if the earpad sizing is off it can put pressure on your ears, which is really…
