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Everything I know about the “Test for Ricardo” notification and why you probably don’t need to worry. Earlier today (Aug. 25,2023) I got a notification at around 11:20 A.M. PST from my Device Help app that said, “Test for Ricardo.” For the record I have a Motorola G Pure 2021 still on Android 11 (I … Read more
Here’s whether those cheap-o fridge and freezer thermometers on sites like eBay and Amazon are any good. A string of short lasting freezer defrost heaters got me super vigilant how cold (or lack thereof) my fridge and freezer actually are. Before, I gauged whether my freezer coil defrost heater was dead or about to go … Read more
How to repair a toilet handle temporarily or permanently with a zip tie and key ring.
Here’s why lithium ion cells come packaged in individual flashlights
Why you should probably spend good money on a genuine WR51X10055 defrost heater from GE instead of buying a knockoff.
Doing this will prevent the splint from sliding off. A couple of years ago on a bike ride, I unknowingly injured a tendon on my pinky where I could no longer bend it up. Although misdiagnosed by my general practitioner as a trigger finger, I got a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon I was … Read more
Here’s how to use a California Lotto machine in four easy steps.
Why your new (or old) quartz movement wall clock might not work with fresh, new Alkaline batteries.
My experience changing from a Motorola Moto E4 to a Motorola G Pure and how it’s going. I plan to update again at one month, three months, six months, and one year Jump to: – 2 week review– 1 month review –3 months review -6 months review (upcoming)-1-year review (upcoming) Prior to the Moto G … Read more
Inter Lenses ships to the United States and doesn’t require you to have a prescription. If you have a contact lenses prescription that’s nearly or more than one year old, need contacts soon, and don’t plan to get a new prescription just yet, you’ve probably found out that overseas retailers that you once bought contacts … Read more