Recently, I had a Samsung A13 automatically unlock from Straight Talk after the 60 activation period. The problem I was facing was that when inserting a different SIM card, I could only get a signal for SMS texts and calls. Data and MMS texting wasn’t working. When going to Settings > Mobile Networks > APN,…
Organic Lawn Care – Kelp/Humic/Yucca/Soap
The following 2 formulas applied with a foliar method will aerate your soil and cause grass roots to be thicker and more in number. Very little goes a long way. Frequency of treatments is more important than over-applying product that will wash away. This works for sandy and clay soils. The Soil Conditioner (soap/yucca) allows…
Grandstream HT801 or HT802 and Telnyx Voice New Setup
There aren’t a lot of great tutorials for setting up the Grandstream HT802 (or HT801) for many VoIP providers. Specifically Telnyx. Google Voice is getting more expensive to set up to use with a regular phone to use as a landline if you don’t already own the hardware. Google Voice is a great option for…
A/C Recirculation Door Broken – 2 Minute Fix for RAM 4th Gen
If you accidentally broke the plastic on your air conditioning HVAC recirculation blend door (for the MAX A/C function) on your 4th Gen 2015 Ram 2500 like I did, you might have thought your only option is to tear out the entire dash to replace it. Because of a persistent user on ramforum.com, I was…
Automatic Water Shut Off Valve During Water Leak
As a homeowner, one of the more expensive repair bills you can face is water damage from leaking appliances or pipes. There are quite a few commercial automated shut off options but many of them are very expensive and commonly require installing them directly into your plumbing system. This is commonly done by licensed plumbers.…
Add Virtual Wireless 3-Way Light Switch without a Traveler
How to add a wireless 3-way light switch: I recently built a house and because of a last minute electrical circuit change, we ended up with a Leviton decora light switch in the kitchen that did nothing. I also had some kitchen island lights that were only controlled at one end of the kitchen by…
Program New RAM Key at Home for $18 with AlfaOBD and BAFX
These instructions also work with Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler as well depending on key type. Recently, I misplaced one of the 4th gen 2015 RAM keys and wanted to have another backup. Normally replacing keys on newer vehicles has become a nightmare because of all the radio frequency sensors built into the keys and FOBs.…
Change TPMS Threshold on Ram 4th Gen for $21 -AlfaOBD and BAFX
Recently while driving a 4th gen 2015 Ram 2500, the TPMS light was on when the tires were displaying 71 PSI for the rear tires and 62 PSI for the front tires. The car’s computer highlighted only the right rear tire and asked to fill to 80 PSI. When driving in colder or warmer months,…
How to Open EPS files in Paint.NET – Convert to EPS for Paint.NET or GIMP
A co-worker sent me some company logos in .EPS format and I didn’t have Illustrator or other Adobe products to open it (there is a list of programs that will open a .EPS file extension). My company had JPG’s, but I wanted a background that was transparent for graphic design. Below are the steps I…
How to Unsuspend a Hotlined Verizon MVNO Account
Verizon sells prepaid devices like the Moto G4 Play (XT1609) or the Moto e 2nd Gen (XT1528) at a huge discount compared to the normal unlocked versions at places like Best Buy, Family Dollar, or Walmart. They subsidize these phones so you’ll pay for their $40/mo+ plans to get their money back. Technically, these phones…