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The Tech and Apps I Actually Use
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items No unboxing theatrics, just the electronics I actually use. Smart home gear, reliable technology, and the small gadgets that quietly make daily life work better.
Full disclosure, I have the very old original “hockey puck” style echo, no longer in production. (can you tell I hold onto my things?) I'm happy with it so I can only imagine how much better this latest model is. As a solo home dweller, this is so he... and on and on and on. I especially like the routines where you can schedule lights on / off while you're away - super helpful. This is kind of a no brainer. BTW, my hockey puck is about 10 year old. :)
Amazon Echo Dot (newest) - Alexa+ Speaker, Charcoal
43K 4.5 star reviews don't lie. Had mine with the companion keyboard. It's what I use for working at home. Reliable, not fancy, but comfortable and it works.
Logitech M185 Wireless Mouse, USB Receiver
My current phone. Bought as flagship phone in 2024. Solid phone, great camera, all the bells and whistles you need..I don't use most of them. My GPS, Camera, Notetaker, email reminder. Will likely upgrade to another Samsung when this one is no longer...
Samsung Galaxy S24+ 5G 256GB Onyx Black
I have several versions of these, including the Wyze doorbell & Wyze Cam pan that follows the moving subject. Every woman who lives alone should have these. They are so economical that you can get a few of them and the quality is great. I have th...
WYZE Cam v4 2.5K AI Security Camera
A wonderful app that you can use for added peace of mind. It monitors your daily check-ins and alerts someone if you don't. Someone will follow-up and that's good to know. I use it every day.
SnugSafe
Used this just about every day since 2021! See photo of my speaker, a bit dirty but works great! It's never failed me. That's 6 years of daily podcasts, audio books and music, inside and outside by my pool. I bought 2. Sad to see you can only get the...
Libratone ONE Click 360° 50-Watt Bluetooth Speaker - Caribbean Green
Favorite daily deal discount website - This is it. Check it daily as it changes. Been a customer for a decade or more. 1 deeply discounted item per day until they run out. I've bought vacuums, radios, clothing, food, gadgets etc. It's endless. And th...
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This app is a must and in today's world don't know how anyone lives without it. I have an evergrowing list of logins/passwords. I used to write them down (in ancient times - ha!) and it got to be too much. Now they are all at my fingertips. Well secu...
Personal password manager
I don't know why anyone would not buy these. I use them with my under cabinet lights in my kitchen. (See my solo kitchen list, rest of the kitchen, Enbrighten lights). So with Alexa, I can turn these lights off and on with a voice command, which is S...
Eightree Smart Plug 5GHz & 2.4GHz WiFi
I got this because I needed a surge protector for my newer TV (a major upgrade after owning same TV for 14 years!) and sound bar. Also nice having the convenience of USB ports to charge phone and other gadgets. There's an off switch which I do use to turn them off if I know I'm not going to be using them for several days.
Surge Protector Power Strip 8 Outlets 4 USB
Great deals to be found on products and services. Take a look around, you'll be happy you did. I've bought makeup, a accessories, gadgets, clothing and event tickets.
Groupon® Official Site - Find Local Deals Near You
I love this dual dash cam front and rear view. Crystal clear videos in pictures I haven't even used all of the features yet. I've been able to capture some good videos. First picture is a screenshot from my dash cam video, if you look carefully to th...
ROVE R2-4K Dual Dash Cam Front & Rear
I recommend Instacart because sometimes there just isn't enough time / energy to go to the store, shop, put everything in your car, drive back and unload. Having this app really saves time and sometimes you cannot put a price on time. So for the shee...
Instacart
Such a simple thing, but it's really helpful. My basement has no windows. When I go to the far corner, I'd have to feel my way in the dark or get the flashlight to get to the back to turn on the light. But now, with the motion sensor as soon as I wa...
EVERSECU PIR Light Socket
I have and recommend Prime. Get access to movies, ad free podcasts and expedited delivery. Comes in handy when you realize you need something, and you don't have the time to run out and get it. Well worth the cost, you'll get back so much more. Use w...
Amazon Prime
This is my exact model. Bought in 2022. Still available on the Sony website, for about half of what I paid. Still a great deal. No issues in 4 years.
Sony X95K 65” Class 4K HDR Mini LED TV with Google TV
The brand I bought is no longer available (usefulpro on Amazon) but I think they are all basically the same. I keep this in my purse and 1 in my kitchen. You never know when you need to clean your phone screen. Quick and easy.
4PCS Touchscreen Cleaner Mist Spray Bottle