Small OBD2 WiFi and Bluetooth Dongles have become very popular since they are low-cost way to troubleshoot vehicles. Like the more expensive standalone handheld OBD2 scan tools they can read and clear codes but with a smartphone or tablet. This makes them ideal for many scenarios when a budget scan tool is needed to troubleshoot… Read More »
Android TV boxes like all electronics can at times have problems with the internal built-in WiFi. The easy answer to this is to run an Ethernet cable to the unit and bypass the wireless altogether. Of course, for many this is not an option and having cables run across floors is not a good look… Read More »
Most Android TV boxes come with limited storage which sometimes needs to be expanded. It is easy enough to do with with a flash drive, external hard drive, or an SD-card. While any three options will work, often the best method is a low cost SD-card since it is out of the way and easy… Read More »
The iClever IC-BK08 is a small portable keyboard that is universally compatible with Bluetooth devices such as smartphones and Android TV boxes. It is small and folds in on itself with a hard outer case to quickly be carried about. *This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results below.… Read More »
The Beelink GT King is an Android TV box that has a S922X CPU and 4GB of RAM. The S922X CPU is one of the latest processor for ARM-based hardware such as Android TV boxes. The box also has 4GB of RAM, 64GB internal storage, and Android 9.0 Pie operating system. *This unit was sent… Read More »
Buying an antenna for a digital TV box is the same as buying one for a TV. Most all antennas will connect to a converter box or TV using a coaxial cable. This makes it easy to setup as long as the right antenna is bought for your location. It will depend on where you… Read More »
Kodi is well known for using 3rd party add-ons to search for movie and TV show links but has many other built-in features. One of these features is using Kodi to play locally stored movies and TV shows from a home library. This means movies from DVDs, home movies, or even from Torrents can be… Read More »
Busy homes and small businesses that have many people sharing the same internet connection, can task an old router, making it crash or prone to errors. Most routers can handle at least 2-3 connections, even 4-5 year old units can manage a few multiple connections. Problems can sometimes happen when more than 2-3 simultaneous connections… Read More »
The MECOOL KM9 Pro is a media box running Android 9 and is a Google Certified Android TV box. It runs the new S905X2 has 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. This makes it one of the fastest boxes currently available along with the latest Android TV Operating System. *This unit was sent to… Read More »
There are many options to increase your WiFi speed and range. One reason for this is high speed protocol 802.11ac now comes built-in to new devices. Older devices don’t support 802.11ac and cannot take advantage of the speeds it transfers at. What Is 802.11ac? 802.11ac also called Wireless-AC is the newest protocol in a long… Read More »