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How to Disable the “You Are Currently Being Recorded” Message on Wyze Cam

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🔇 How to Disable the “You Are Currently Being Recorded” Message on Wyze Cam OG and OG Telephoto (Yes, that overly dramatic voice can finally take a hike) If you’ve recently picked up a Wyze Cam OG (or the OG Telephoto), you may have noticed a feature that’s… let’s say less than stealthy. When the camera detects motion, a robotic voice announces: “You are currently being recorded.” 😬 Uh, thanks Wyze, but I’m trying to monitor, not startle the deer,

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Ecoflow Delta Ultra Pro replacement AC cable

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Tripp Lite P034-008 Power Cord Review: A Budget-Friendly Ecoflow Delta Ultra Pro Charging Cable Alternative If you own an Ecoflow Delta Ultra Pro and need an extra AC charging cable, you may have noticed that Ecoflow’s official replacements are expensive. Fortunately, the Tripp Lite P034-008 Heavy Duty Power Cord is a perfect alternative at a fraction of the cost. ⭐⭐⭐⭐Current pricing here as of ⭐⭐⭐⭐ While it may look similar to a standard PC power supply cable, don’t be fooled—the

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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 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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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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