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For families and small businesses who want classic Office apps and email installed on one Windows 10 PC or Mac for use at home or work. Classic 2019 versions of Office apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Plus, OneNote for Windows 10.
Customer Rating
3
A big jump from older office, not much from 2016.
on November 2, 2018
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
Let's get right to it. Office 2019 is a point-in-time snapshot of the continually evolving Office 365 applications. So - if you haven't moved to the O365 subscription licensing model yet and want to OWN you copy of Office AND you are looking to upgrade from Office 2010 or 2013, then Office 2019 might be for you. It runs only on Windows 10 and the 3 newest Mac OS'es and the feature set addition from Office 2016 is this:
Word
-Black theme
-Learning tools (captions and audio descriptions)
-Speech feature (text-to-speech)
-Improved inking functionality-
-Accessibility improvements
-Black theme
-Learning tools (captions and audio descriptions)
-Speech feature (text-to-speech)
-Improved inking functionality-
-Accessibility improvements
Excel
-Funnel charts, 2D maps, and timelines
-New Excel functions and connectors
-Ability to publish Excel to PowerBI
-PowerPivot enhancements
-PowerQuery enhancements
-Funnel charts, 2D maps, and timelines
-New Excel functions and connectors
-Ability to publish Excel to PowerBI
-PowerPivot enhancements
-PowerQuery enhancements
PowerPoint
-Zoom capabilities for ordering of slides within presentations
-Morph transition feature
-Ability to insert and manage Icons, SVG, and 3D models
-Improved roaming pencil case
-Zoom capabilities for ordering of slides within presentations
-Morph transition feature
-Ability to insert and manage Icons, SVG, and 3D models
-Improved roaming pencil case
Outlook
-Updated contact cards
-Office 365 Groups1
-@mentions
-Focused inbox
-Travel and delivery summary cards
-Updated contact cards
-Office 365 Groups1
-@mentions
-Focused inbox
-Travel and delivery summary cards
Again - if you have an older version of Office - this is definitely worth it if you are trying to avoid the cloud. In the end, you'll likely be forced to the cloud anyway....just saying.
Recommended for people upgrading from older versions only.
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The Streamlabs water monitor gives you the peace of mind that your home is protected from water damage. It attaches easily to your existing plumbing, with no pipe cutting required, and uses ultrasonic technology to measure and detect changes in the flow of the water in your pipes. It's Wi-Fi enabled, so you can check on your home anytime, anywhere using the smartphone app. And real-time leak alerts will notify you if you need to take action. The Streamlabs water monitor is also part of your complete smart home, integrating with both Nest and Alexa systems.
Customer Rating
5
Useful and cool all at once!
on November 2, 2018
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
Thanks Streamlabs - now my family hates me. Yes - I'm addicted to seeing how much water my family uses on a daily basis. I can easily monitor how much water is used when one of the kids takes a shower. I can see how much water the washer uses. I can see what happens to my usage when I water the lawn. Oh boy.
Really though - what a great product. Meant to help monitor for water leaks and measure usage as well - this super-easy-to-install product simply "clamps" onto your main water pipe and away you go!
I've got a complicated house with lots of water-using things - like ice makers, water softeners, sprinkler systems, Reverse Osmosis system, etc - the later is the one that set off the Slow Leak Detection events - as the RO system uses a small water stream to create that super-clean water.
Wifi integration is easy and clean. I had to run it once or twice to get it to stick - but was simple enough.
If you're looking for leak detection or just want to freak out your family - this device is for you!
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Clean your room quickly with this Shark DuoClean upright vacuum. Its deep-cleaning bristle brush and soft brushroll capture particles of any size, while the quick-release detachable canister lets you use the wand alone to reach hard-to-access spaces. This Shark DuoClean upright vacuum has LED headlights for visibility and an accessory storage compartment to keep everything organized.
Customer Rating
5
Surprisingly powerful, narrow head
on October 26, 2018
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
Did I mention that I'm a floor guy? I was really excited to try out a Shark as I've never owned one before and have always heard good things. I've got to tell you - this little machine really creates some suction! It's a good thing there is a suction control slider on the handle - as the first kitchen rug I cleaned it started to suck it up and pull it right off the floor! See picture.
You need to know this machine has an 8.5" cleaning head - so that's pretty narrow if you have a huge room or house to clean. However, being that narrow, it can do things that others can't, like"
-Easily vacuum stairs
-Create even more suction for a deep down clean.
-Fit into tight area - like between the toilet and wall
-Easily vacuum stairs
-Create even more suction for a deep down clean.
-Fit into tight area - like between the toilet and wall
LED lights are a real plus. For those of you with vacuums without lights - you don't know what you're missing. If you cleaning hard floors, the lights illuminate dirt and debris - causing shadows - meaning you can spot the dirt easier. Cat litter was my test on this. I have a couple hallways that are a bit dark, and the litter box is in the laundry room - from which the cat drags out little pieces of litter stuck to her paws, etc. The Shark helped me spot the litter and cleaned it right up. For you CAT LOVERS - if you cat drags litter onto carpeted areas - let the Shark loose on it and you'll have that cleaned up in no time.
This model also features a lift-away motor - helpful for cleaning the cars, dusting, and overall portability of the unit.
Overall, I will be keeping this vacuum upstairs in the laundry room to help clean up after the cat - and will be the vacuum I use on all my carpeted steps. See picture. Nice work Shark!
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At BISSELL, we know pets can make a mess at any moment – that’s why we created the Pet Hair Eraser Turbo. It doesn’t matter if you vacuumed just hours before Fido left behind a trail of fur, you need to be ready for any mess at any moment. The Pet Hair Eraser Turbo comes with powerful pickup packed into a lightweight and agile machine for easy and convenient everyday cleanup. Enjoy the Quick Release Extension Wand which is always on and always ready to tackle those tricky, hard-to-reach pet messes around the home. Plus, with features like the Tangle-Free Brush Roll and a Hands-Free Empty Dirt Tank, you don’t have to worry about cleaning your vacuum after you’ve cleaned your home. You can also breathe easy with the Smart Seal Allergen System with Febreze* that traps dirt and allergens and eliminates odors so you can enjoy a fresher, cleaner home. *Febreze and Febreze logo is a registered trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio used under license by BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
Customer Rating
4
Light and versatile - but a couple disappointments
on October 26, 2018
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
I'm a floor guy. I like my carpets clean, my floors shiny and my yard mowed. So - vacuuming is a bit of an obsession of mine. I had a chance to try out the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Turbo bagless upright in my own home. Here what I think.
PROS:
-Easy assembly
-Good suction
-Easy to access power and brush switch
-LED Lighting for those dark areas - and even on the crevice tool!
-Ample cord length
-Easy assembly
-Good suction
-Easy to access power and brush switch
-LED Lighting for those dark areas - and even on the crevice tool!
-Ample cord length
CONS:
-No location for the upholstery attachment on vacuum
-When using the wand and attachments, the hose is so tight the vacuum kept falling over - so I had to hold it with my hand
-Dust/dirt tank seems clumsy to reattach to base - maybe just takes getting used to but for multiple people, the first several times a few attempts were required
OVERALL:
Nice, powerful, light. Cleaned carpets and floors well. Easy access to filters for cleaning and maintenance. Dirt bin empties easily and is washable - like the filters.
-No location for the upholstery attachment on vacuum
-When using the wand and attachments, the hose is so tight the vacuum kept falling over - so I had to hold it with my hand
-Dust/dirt tank seems clumsy to reattach to base - maybe just takes getting used to but for multiple people, the first several times a few attempts were required
OVERALL:
Nice, powerful, light. Cleaned carpets and floors well. Easy access to filters for cleaning and maintenance. Dirt bin empties easily and is washable - like the filters.
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Enjoy smart TV navigation with this Logitech K600 TV keyboard. Its precision touch pad makes browsing the web and searching for your favorite movies more user-friendly. This Logitech K600 TV keyboard connects wirelessly to smart TVs from up to 15m away, so you can relax comfortably in your recliner while selecting shows.
Customer Rating
4
Versatile and easy to use!
on October 22, 2018
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
I'll admit I didn't quite know what to expect from a TV Keyboard - but this Logitech K600 surprised me! First thing I did was plug it into a Windows 10 PC - and it IMMEDIATELY worked flawlessly - and I'm talking all functions and buttons. Things like the Home key opened a browser, start button work as expected, left and right mouse click buttons, windows tabs, etc!
Next was trying it on the TV. Please note that you likely need a TV made in approx 2016 or newer for all keys to function correctly. I suggest checking on the Logitech site first: https://www.logitech.com/en-us/promo/k600-tv/smart-tv-compatibility-checker.html
The first TV I tried was a Samsung a bit too old, yet many of the functions worked with it anywa - like changing channel, volume, menus, etc.
The beauty of this is that it allows you to much more easily type in search phrases, access URLs through your smart-tv browser or even your firestick, chromecast stick, etc. It has a built-in touch pad and a D-Pad (with directional arrows and a center click button) for multiple was of easy navigation.
The K600 has 3 device connection buttion, labels 1, 2 and 3. So - connect your basement TV, your living room TV and a PC and switch between them! Can't get more simple than that (of course you have to move the Unifying receiver, or have more than one, or use Bluetooth) if you have multiple devices.
So - are you a TV or NetFlix junkie that is tired of using the one-letter-at-a-time search function? If so - you'll appreciate the ease of use and features of the Logitech K600 TV Keyboard!
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Watch over your infant with this Panasonic long-range baby monitor. It comes with a pan-and-tilt night vision camera with smart sensor alerts to keep your child’s environment in check, and two-way communication, lullaby and white noise functions let you soothe your baby. The DECT technology of this Panasonic long-range baby monitor provides strong wireless signal reception.
Customer Rating
5
Great Features and picture!
on October 15, 2018
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
This is not your Average baby monitor! Aside from just the motion detection, Color AND Black/white options, IR for low light conditions, two-way audio, there is so much more to explore!
Long range - so you can take this out to the camp-fire and still monitor your baby, white-noise sounds and various lullabies, 13 hour battery life and more! Smart alerts and customized settings for nearly every function! The itself has a small motor in it so you can adjust the pan/tilt and zoom view remote from the controller!
Setup was a breeze, really just install the battery in the controller, place the camera and it works! No pairing it to your phone or WiFi required - it uses it's own network.
Very happy with the camera and will gift it when no longer needed!
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Ninja Foodi's TenderCrisp pressure cooker allows you to achieve all the quick cooking and tenderizing wonders that you love about pressure cookers. The Foodi's Crisping Lid allows you to air fry, bake/roast, and broil. That means you can give your tender, juicy pressure-cooked meals a golden, crispy finish. The secret is TenderCrisp Technology, which produces the perfect combination of heat, fan velocity, and air circulation to give your food even crisping from top to bottom.
Customer Rating
4
Big, but full of features!
on October 8, 2018
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
You've all probably heard about the "other" pressure cooker on the market today,something about an Internet Sensation. I have one of those too. What is interesting about the Ninja Foodi, is it actually packs in MORE features than the competitor. The Air fryer is a HUGE addition, and helps to brown your food. My first meal I prepared was Teriyaki Chicken, Broccoli & Rice. Layered rice with frozen vegetables in bottom, chicken breasts and broccoli on rack. It took only TWO minutes on steam pressure, then ten minutes with the TenderCrisp. Just like they advertise "Its revolutionary Crisping Lid allows you to air fry, bake, roast, and broil. That means you can pressure cook to lock in juices, then finish with a crisp."
Easy to clean, but as my title states - it's big - just like it's competitor. If you are short on kitchen cupboard space - this may be an issue. My wife likes the countertop relatively clean - so no option to let this set out - but the good news is that you can get rid of other small appliances for this one!
I gave 4 of 5 starts only because it's so big, and even requires more storage space with the extra crisping lid....
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Save paper records in digital formats with this wireless Brother desktop scanner. It has a 20-sheet automatic document feeder and card slot to accommodate a variety of media sources, and the touch screen display lets you customize shortcuts for repetitive tasks. The Brother ADS 1700w document scanner has a lightweight, compact design that makes it an efficient, space-saving office essential.
Customer Rating
4
Portable, Compact and Fast Scanning!
on October 1, 2018
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
I recently acquired the Brother ADS-1700W portable scanner to help me finish my 2017 taxes!!! Yes, I know I have only a couple weeks of the extension left to file. That 's what made this such a great test!
Honestly, this little device is FAST. It duplex scans your documents in a single pass. Configurable and good quality too! I'm please with the options and quality. I also have a "workflow" or shortcuts feature. I created a workflow to use my favorite scanning preferences and made it into a one-touch butting on the nearly 3" touchscreen. well - actually two-touch - as I have to select "shortcuts first", then my workflow.
Setup on both my iphone and Windows 10 PC wasn't bad - just find the software, download and install it. I used ONLY the wireless connectivity to scan to both the PC and iPhone. It worked well, but I did see it "disconnect" a couple times - nothing a reboot didn't fix.
It does have a business card or badge scanner - that seemed to work well except I had to crop the image to get it to the smaller size.
I do wish, since this is a portable unit, that it had some sort of battery. Also, a carrying case or sleeve would have been nice as well.
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Designed over two years with direct input from many professional esports players, PRO Wireless gaming mouse is built to the exacting standards of some of the world’s top esports professionals. PRO Wireless gaming mouse is built for extreme performance and includes the latest and most advanced technologies available. Featuring LIGHTSPEED technology, PRO Wireless overcomes the limitations of latency, connectivity and power to provides rock-solid and super fast 1 ms report rate connection. PRO Wireless gaming mouse is also equipped with the latest version of the HERO sensor, our next generation optical sensor that is the highest performing and efficient gaming sensor.
Customer Rating
5
Super light, very comfortable and easy to program!
on September 23, 2018
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
How much more can you expect from your mouse? Evidently Logitech expects much more - and that's why with worked with professional gamers and enthusiasts to design a completely new mouse - the G Pro Wireless.
Literally, my first impression after taking it out of the box was "WOW, this is light - I must have to add a battery". Nope - no battery - it's already there and charged and only needs to be charged by the included cable!
I plugged the USB dongle to my computer and downloaded the latest Logitech Gaming Software and proceeded to program the mouse. Truly awesome to be able to easily record custom keystrokes for use in your games or programs.
The G Pro Wireless comes by default setup for right-handed use, but included replacement button curved just slightly for left-handed gamers. Nice thought Logitech!
DPI switch button is on the bottom of the mouse - cleaning up the mouse surface yet still easy to switch between games.
I'm also using this as my everyday mouse for a while to see how I like it - and have customized the buttons for use with my everyday programs.
Overall, this is a light mouse with a great feel and the ultimate in customization options. It's bit expensive, but if you're a serous gamer and want even smoother and faster experiences in games like Overwatch and Starcraft, this mouse is for you!
Pictures are comparing to a Microsoft Surface mouse and then of the button with the DPI button as well as USB Dongle storage compartment with magnetic cover.
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Keep the music going at your next party or backyard barbecue with this Sony portable Bluetooth speaker, which features a six-hour battery life. The compact size fits neatly on a desk or table, while the splash-proof design makes this speaker perfect beach adventures. Use the on-speaker buttons to start your tunes or turn up the volume. This Sony portable Bluetooth speaker comes with EXTRA BASS sound to bring out the best in your playlists.
Customer Rating
5
Completely Surprised! Great sound!
on September 16, 2018
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
My initial thoughts about this $35, Lime-sized speaker were blown away completely once I heard it. I was expecting a tinny, chinsy sound but was super-impressed with the fullness and quality of sound this extremely inexpensive, half-pint sized speaker produced!
With only four rubberized buttons on top and a micro-usb and 1/8" audio jack for non-bluetooth devices, this fun-sized speaker is simply awesome. Really. I tested it with multiple phones and impressed multiple people with it.
Touting a 6 hour battery life, IPX5 water-resistance (DO NOT SUBMERGE), easy BT pairing - you can't go wrong and it is EXTREMELY portable. Set it in the cup holder of your golf cart or strap to your fishing boat for convenient sound!
Truly impressed Sony!
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Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa is what you love about Amazon Alexa, now in your vehicle. Use voice control for hands-free access to music, news, navigation and more. Plus, a built-in dash cam gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings.
Can the lane departure tones be turned off? It's really really annoying! Goes off every time you come up on a car at a stop light. It's not realistic to stay 5 car lengths away from the car in front of you at a light...lots birds would be flipped at You!
Aside from muting the device itself, you can turn off selective features: https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/speakplus/EN-US/GUID-EFD3414D-5D4A-4BB7-9496-ECAD2C4D994E.html
I don't see anything about just turning off the tone for that specific feature.
I don't see anything about just turning off the tone for that specific feature.
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Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
What is the brand and model of the graphic card used in this machine?
Intel HD Graphics 630 - so it's built in. Not a dedicated card.
7 years, 1 month ago
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Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
Which version of Windows 10 does this come with, Home or Pro?
Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
What version of Windows 10 is it shipped with? Windows 10 Home ? or Pro?
Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
Since there is no graphics card, I'm curious to the max resolution. My Dell monitor is capable of 2560x1440. Will I need an add on card to get this resolution?
No - you don't need to add a graphics card. I'm running 2560x1440 resolution on my ASUS 2K monitor right now from this machine.
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Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
Which version of the I7700 processor is it? (e.g. I770K 4.2 GHz or I7700 4.2 or I770T @ 2.9GHz)?
It is this one:
https://ark.intel.com/products/97128/Intel-Core-i7-7700-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_20-GHz
https://ark.intel.com/products/97128/Intel-Core-i7-7700-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_20-GHz
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Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
Can I use TWO monitors with this or will I need an additional graphics card of some type?
Yes you could use two - you can use the HDMI and the Display Port and even the USB C port (which is display port).
7 years, 1 month ago
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
Will this system work in a metal building with walls, I have AT&T and currently use an M-Cell booster from them but it does not extend my service throughout the entire building.
Unfortunately, you never know for sure until you've tried it - as all structures and materials are a bit different. However, using a three node system like this starts you off with better odds that a single router! Give it a try and see how it works!
7 years, 7 months ago
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
I currently have the latest AT&T Pace modem / router. Can the AT&T modem be placed into a bridge mode enabling just the modem function? From research, this is a very complicated procedure. I would prefer to return the rental AT&T unit.
I would agree with your second statement - and would always recommend that people purchase their own dedicated modem (cable or DSL) and then use a separate dedicated router configuration. You have more control that way - can keep your devices firmware updated regularily, and usually have better equipment!
7 years, 7 months ago
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
The advertising states that Velop works with Alexa but I can find no information on how to set this up. Help?
Here's the link to enable the Linksys skills for Alexa. They're not in the Alexa app yet.
https://www.alexaskillstore.com/Linksys-Smart-Wi-Fi/41803
https://www.alexaskillstore.com/Linksys-Smart-Wi-Fi/41803
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