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technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Six Costco Tech Picks Critics Say to Skip

A roundup of six Costco tech items critics warn against based on low customer ratings and corroborating professional reviews: the ASUS Vivobook S16 (setup crashes), Samsung Frame TV (promotions bottlenecks and heavy bloatware), PetSafe Guardian GPS Fence (unreliable alerts), Type S Dual View 4K Dashcam (software/connectivity issues), Samsung Crystal UHD TV (defects and overheating concerns), and Ultrahuman Ring AIR (short battery life and finicky app). The piece notes these items carried ratings around or below three stars and were echoed by outlets like RTings, Laptop Mag, and Runner’s World.

via SlashGear|

#buyer-beware #consumer-electronics #costco

real-estate2 years ago•4 min saved

Avoiding the Flip: 5 Essential Tips for Homebuyers

The author shares their experience of buying a flipped home and highlights five things they wish they had known before making the purchase. They emphasize the importance of finding a thorough inspector who specializes in historic renovations, requesting a list of all completed renovations and updates, checking permits to ensure the work was done properly, researching the developer's history and previous projects, and investigating the contractor's reputation and reviews. Additionally, they advise buyers to ask for a home warranty and keep a reserve of cash for future repairs, as old houses often require ongoing maintenance.

via Yahoo Life|

#buyer-beware #flipped-home #historic-homes