Author: Joey Lombardi

Husband, Father, Dog Person. Based in Southern New Jersey (near Philadelphia) I lead a few technology procurement teams and vlog about it (also really enjoys camera gear). I also make videos about my dog, weird snacks, and a few local restaurants (especially local Thai places).
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What Is Wrong With My Google Nest WIFI?

I have been a long time supporter of Google products (Phones, Smart Speakers, Tablets, etc.) and I was a happy owner of their Nest WIFI Mesh system until two months ago.

Suddenly my WIFI went from strong and stable to a constant headache. I had to unplug and reset one of the mesh nodes AT LEAST once per day.

I finally had enough and purchased a TP LINK DECO XE75 to see if the problem was my house or the Google system.

I also share some other networking issues that popped up this month like rebuilding my #qnap TS-431+ storage array.

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Five Below Cheap Earbuds Review

I was in Upstate New York and found myself in a Five Below. They are known for their cheap devices like charging cables and even earbuds. I wanted a spare set of buds for my gym bag, and thought “why not”?

In this video I compare the “Bass Jaxx Classic True Wireless” earbuds and “ByTech Extreme Wireless” earbuds. Let’s just say they have very different results.

The good news is you can get a functional pair of wireless earbuds for $8!

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AnkerWork M650 – Better Audio Settings

I continue to play with the AnkerWork M650 wireless microphone system. In my previous video, I noticed there was some audio clipping happening and the camera was showing peaking regardless of how much I reduced gain on the receiver.

I tested dropping the audio levels on the actual camera with much better results.

I also tried different 3.5mm audio cables that reduce gain without changing settings.

AnkerWork M650 Wireless Mic Comparison Test: