Author Archives: J.D. H.

Google Workspace Price Hikes: Why I Finally Deleted My GSuite Account

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Google’s GSuite/Workspace Price Hikes Were the Last Straw 💸 If you’ve been using Google’s GSuite (now Google Workspace) for a while, you’ve probably noticed the rapid fire price increases the past year. Well, they finally pushed me over the edge. After seeing my charges jump over 40% in just five months, I finally deleted my Workspace account and moved my email elsewhere. The kicker was that they made it so hard to get access to cancel my account that I

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How to Save on a Thrive Market Subscription (or Get a Discounted Renewal)

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How to Pay WAY Less for a Thrive Market Membership (Like, $9.95 for a Year) So, you’re looking at your Thrive Market renewal and thinking, “Wait, I’m paying HOW much?” Yeah, same. The economy is looking rough and there’s no sense wasting money. 💯 Turns out, if you try to cancel, they’ll start throwing discounts at you like it’s a Black Friday fire sale. Here’s how to play it right and get the best deal. Step 1: “I’d Like to

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How to Cancel YouTube TV and All Memberships (2025 Guide)

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Thinking about cutting the cord on YouTube TV? Maybe you’re tired of the price increases, found a better streaming deal, or just don’t watch it enough to justify the cost. For me it was the end of football season with a rather disappointing Superbowl. 🏈😢 Whatever your reason, here’s a step-by-step guide to canceling YouTube TV and any add-ons you’ve subscribed to. 👍👍 I also try to list all available YouTube TV memberships and their pricing as of February 10,

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Amazon Prime Cons Seattle WA Charge Explained ($150.99, $149.09, etc.) What It Is and How to Stop It

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Mystery Amazon Prime Charge Solved! 🕵️‍♂️✨ TLDR: it is likely a Prime subscription, you can check details here: Your Amazon Memberships & Subscriptions Details and more info: Noticed a mysterious charge labeled “Amazon Prime Cons Seattle WA” on your statement? Some people have reported the total to be $150.99, $149.09 or similar amounts. Let’s break it down and figure out where the charge came from! Here we go: 🚨💡 Q: What is this “Amazon Prime Cons Seattle WA” charge? 🤔

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VMWare workstation player download [SOLVED]

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QUESTION: I need to download VMware Workstation Player, but the servers are down. Does anyone know where else I can get VMware Workstation Player? ANSWER: Yep, you’re not alone—ever since Broadcom took over VMware, things have been… let’s say, “interesting.” 😬 If you’re struggling to download VMware Workstation Player, here’s where you can still grab it: 📌 Official VMware Download Mirrors: VMware doesn’t make it easy to find the exact download files anymore, but you can click through these directories

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Shorai LFX09L2-BS12 Review: Too Weak for Honda CRF300L? Read Before You Buy

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⭐ 2/5 Stars – Too Weak for the CRF300L ⭐ Pricing info here. Performance & Reliability 🚲🔋 This lithium-iron battery had promise, but it just didn’t deliver for my Honda CRF300L. After sitting for only a brief period, it lacked the power to start the bike reliably. Even while riding, the battery’s voltage was low at idle, which is not a confidence-inspiring trait when you’re out on the trails. For a small displacement dual-sport, I expected better, but this battery

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HOWTO Power a Wyze Camera 50ft Away Using an AC-to-5V Adapter (Off-Grid & Home Use)

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🏕️ Off-Grid, Long-Distance Camera Power—A Practical Inexpensive Solution If you’re setting up a Wyze camera (or other micro-USB device) in a remote location, you’ve probably run into power challenges. In my case, I needed to monitor my off-grid property with a camera mounted 50ft away from my power source. My solar setup runs through a pure sine wave inverter, providing reliable AC power, but I needed a stable 5V source to power a Wyze Cam without voltage drop issues. 🔴

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DEWALT DCL050 20V MAX LED Work Light Review – Is It Worth the Price?

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🔦💡DEWALT DCL050 20V MAX LED Work Light – Decent, but Pricey TL;DR: Solid work light if you’re locked into DeWalt’s 20V system, but overpriced compared to Ryobi’s more flexible PCL660B. I do love a good flashlight/torch and I use them regularly for work and around the farm. I also enjoy many of Dewalt’s 20V and 60V tools so I thought I would give this flashlight a try when it was on sale at woot.com (for ~$39). Here are my impressions

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