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Midea Duo vs Black & Decker Portable AC: Best Quiet Cooling

Picking between the Midea Duo and Black & Decker portable air conditioners? I’ll show you why t…

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Vizio Soundbar Won't Turn On? Replace The Capacitor – Vizio S4251w-B4 No Power Repair

Is your Vizio S4251w-B4 soundbar dead? I’ll show you how to fix it by soldering a $10 capacitor (47…

Cloudlifter CL-1 with Electro-Voice RE27N/D: Noise Floor Test for Voiceover

Does the Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator make a difference with the Electro-Voice RE27N/D? I’ll test…

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Vizio M65-D0 LED Driver Board Replacement: Fix Backlight Issues

Backlights out on your Vizio M65-D0 65-inch TV? I’ll show you how to replace the LED driver board (…

DIY Studio Monitor Cradles: Elevate Your Speakers with Gas Spring Mounts

Want to elevate your studio monitors for better sound and desk space? I’ll show you how to build sp…

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How to Calibrate Studio Monitors for Perfect Soundstage

New studio monitors? Don’t plug and play—calibrate them for a killer soundstage! I’'ll guide you th…

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M-Audio BX5 Carbon Review: Affordable Studio Monitors That Pack a Punch

Are the M-Audio BX5 Carbon Black studio monitors worth your money? I’ve used these 5-inch Kevlar mo…

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DIY PS4 Antenna Mod: Boost Your Controller & Wi-Fi Signal for Cheap

Struggling with laggy PS4 controllers or weak Wi-Fi in your setup? I’m sharing a cheap, easy DIY mo…

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