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  • in reply to: Qinux BittOne – does it need a memory card for games? #18382
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    Box just lists the console, so I’m still guessing about storage too.

    in reply to: ResQVac vs old red suction thing, any real difference? #18327
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    The newer one is a different animal, not just a nicer red syringe. The masks actually seal and you get real pull per stroke instead of guessing. Mine sits in the kitchen drawer and I’ve used it once on a piece of steak, worked fine. Worth the few extra bucks over the old style.

    in reply to: Qinux BittOne – does it need a memory card for games? #18060
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    I don’t have a stack of titles in mind yet, so it’d mostly be whatever comes on the thing plus a few I dig up later. The card in the same order makes sense though, since I’d rather not be stuck staring at an empty menu on day one.

    in reply to: How do you adjust wellness device guidance for night shifts? #17816
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    I ended up splitting it in two. The tracking stays on my real schedule, but the coaching cues I mostly stopped fighting. Chasing every prompt to match a night shift got old fast, and half of them weren’t worth the effort anyway.

    in reply to: Cozy Cove Heater on a wall outlet? #17655
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    Wall mounting a heater right over the couch seems like a bad combo to me. The bracket may hold it fine, but warm air blowing down on whoever’s sitting there gets old fast. I’d rather have it on a side wall than directly above seating.

    in reply to: Can guests use my smart lights without messing up my settings? #17538
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    Sharing through the app’s own guest access has been enough for me, though I only hand out access to the plugs in the living room and leave the rest off the list. The one detail I’d check is that his phone stays logged into his own account, because switching accounts on the same phone is where things get messy.

    in reply to: Does the Cozy Cove Heater need to be wall mounted? #17446
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    Freestanding is fine on a desk if it’s stable and nothing’s near the vent. The wall mount is just optional; I’ve used mine on a counter for a while without issues.

    in reply to: Does Translattia’s app need to stay open for translation? #17338
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    Mine works with the screen off, so you’re not stuck staring at it. But I did notice it drains the battery faster that way, so I usually keep it plugged in if it’s a long back and forth.

    in reply to: Wood Ranger Power Leaf Blower battery indicator weird? #17331
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    Mine acts similar. I just top it off between jobs instead of trusting the lights.

    in reply to: Does the JetClean work okay on patio furniture cushions? #17094
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    Mine came out worse than before, and not from tearing either. The fabric looked fine wet, but once it dried there were these faint water lines all over that I couldn’t get out. Sort of like the dirt got pushed deeper instead of lifted off. Ended up putting the covers back on and just using the hose with a bit of dish soap for those now. The JetClean stays on the concrete and the grill. If I were you I’d test one cushion you don’t care much about first, or just skip it on the fabric.

    in reply to: Does Repellio work better in certain rooms? #15873
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    Mine’s been in the hallway for about a month and honestly I think it does more in smaller enclosed spots. Tried it in the kitchen once and didn’t notice a difference, so I just left it where it was.

    in reply to: Does the WellHeater have a tip over shutoff? #14994
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    If it were me, I’d just tip it over once while it’s on and see what happens. Mine cuts out when it goes down, but I’ve never trusted those switches 100 percent. Better to find out on your own terms than during an actual accident.

    in reply to: Can I use Qinux AirdrobeX without hanging clothes inside? #14877
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    Draping over something isn’t going to mess up the drying as much as people here make it sound. I’ve tossed a few shirts over the bar a couple times when I was in a rush and they still came out fine, just maybe a bit wrinklier. So it works, just not ideal.

    in reply to: Is the Qinux BreezaMax remote easy to lose? #14653
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    Mine actually came with a little slot on the base so it slides right in. Never lost it once. That said the remote is pretty small so I get why people would.

    in reply to: Omnihear for phone calls? #14613
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    I keep mine in for calls but usually switch to speaker instead of holding it to my ear. That works better for me than trying to jam the phone against the amplified side.

    in reply to: Should AlarmTag be on my keys or bag for quick access? #14580
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    Bag strap never worked for me. Too much swinging and it ended up under my arm half the time. Keys are annoying but at least I know where it is.

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    The screen was a bigger deal for me than I expected, mainly because my phone kept dying in the cold on winter hikes. Now I just frame and check clips on the camera itself and leave the phone in my pack. Bulk isn’t really noticeable on a chest mount.

    in reply to: Does Repellio really cover 120 sq ft or is that a stretch? #13682
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    120 sq ft is a stretch. I had one in a bedroom and it did basically nothing past the doorway, so for a few rooms you’d need one per room.

    in reply to: Does PestVault work in an RV that sits for weeks? #13275
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    Two weeks in a hot storage lot is pushing it. Mine went flat way faster once summer hit, so I just swap them monthly and call it good.

    in reply to: ClairLite for pet odor, does it actually help? #13255
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    It’s probably not your imagination, but it’s also not really fixing the source. I noticed the biggest difference when the box itself was already clean and the litter was fresh. The lamp seemed to knock down that lingering smell in the air, the kind you notice when you walk back into the room after a while. It didn’t do much for the actual litter box odor if I slacked on scooping. So if you’re scooping more and running it, you might be seeing a combined effect. I don’t think it’s a long term fix for cat smells on its own, but it can help take the edge off between cleanings. I still use mine sometimes for that.

    in reply to: Does the CoolCove actually heat as well as it cools? #13220
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    I’ve used mine in a cold bedroom and it takes the edge off fine, though I mostly care about the noise level since I sleep light. It’s not going to warm a whole apartment, but for one room it does the job. My preference is just keeping it near my desk instead of relying on it overnight.

    in reply to: Heater Pro X on a desk, does it actually warm you up? #13143
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    Mine is on a shelf beside my monitor and I feel it on my legs within a couple minutes. It’s not a whole-room thing but that’s fine for me.

    in reply to: Qinux BitBip 89: how’s the save state function? #12610
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    Save states are fine on mine but the in-game battery saves are the weak spot. I played through most of a longer RPG over maybe three weeks and the save would stick as long as I kept using the thing regularly. Then it sat in a drawer for a bit while I was busy and when I came back the file was gone. Not the whole system, just that one game. Save states I made manually were still there though. So now I just lean on those instead of trusting the normal save menu. It’s a bit annoying but easy enough to work around once you know. If you’re the type who plays a game start to finish without long breaks you’ll probably be fine. If you bounce between games like I do, just make a save state before you put the controller down.

    in reply to: Does the JetClean need a specific type of water source? #12465
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    I’d just use the bucket and skip the hose hassle.

    in reply to: Does Guardality fit in a front pocket wallet? #12208
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    Mine’s in a front pocket wallet with about five cards and it’s fine. It’s thin enough that I forget it’s in there half the time. Leather’s held up too, no weird stretch marks or anything.

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    Mine died fast with ANC on, but the case pulls its weight.

    in reply to: Does the Qinux Vapoxis really cut down on chemical use? #11971
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    Mine sits in the closet most weeks.

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    Just export a PDF before you switch. I did that when I moved phones and had a copy of everything without relying on the app to pull it back. Saved me the headache.

    in reply to: NanoPolix on plastic trim? #11846
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    Mine actually did okay on the textured trim around my wheel arches, took the chalky look down a notch. It’s not a restorer and it didn’t last long, but it wasn’t the waste of time people here are making it out to be.

    in reply to: Nunawave Oral Care Pro – does it help with gum sensitivity? #11488
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    It’s more of a gum health thing in my experience. Mine helped with overall tenderness but the sharp brushing twinge was still there until I switched to a soft brush. So if sensitivity is the main issue I wouldn’t count on it alone.

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