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RESOLVED: Apple CarPlay Stopped Working on my Volkswagen Jetta

How to troubleshoot issues connecting an iPhone to a Volkswagen with CarPlay

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How to Replace a Surface Element Control Switch on a Kenmore Range

Replacing some parts on a standard Kenmore electric range is a lot easier than it seems. If you have basic tinkering skills, you can save yourself the repair costs by doing it yourself. This is even true for some electrical components, like the surface element control switches.

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How to Find Your Doorbell Transformer

Doorbell not working? Looking to upgrade to a fancier doorbell like a Google Nest Hello or Ring and need to know if your transistor is compatible? One thing you need to check is your doorbell’s transistor. Here’s how to find it.

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How to Troubleshoot Google Nest Hello Doorbell Error NC033

Stuck on setting up your Google Nest Hello Doorbell with mysterious error code NC033? Here’s how to work around it.

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How to Set Up Google Nest WiFi With an Xfinity WiFi Modem

Trying to set up Google Nest WiFi with an existing Xfinity cable modem and router? Here’s the right way to do it.

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You Need A Budget: How to Budget a Credit Card

How to make your credit cards work for you with the You Need a Budget App.

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You Need A Budget Review

You Need A Budget: An Honest Review

I paid for the You Need A Budget platform for a year. Here’s my honest review of the service and what I learned using it.

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How to Read Economic Indicators

A quick primer on how to find, read and understand basic economic indicators.

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Mushroom Farro: A Savory Vegan Starter Dish

Mushroom Farro: an easy, delicious and nutritious vegan main dish.

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