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Thomast wants to chop garlic and onion with the electric garlic chopper from TEMU… how does he feel after trying it a couple of times?

chopper from temu

Thomas likes to work in the kitchen. He likes the smell of pizza and pasta, a delicious and tasty stew, and the smell of fresh bread. As he visited the TEMU website, an electric garlic and onion chopper showed up costing about €4, and he couldn’t resist the temptation to buy the tool. After a few weeks, the product arrived and Thomas was looking very much forward to trying it. A few days later, the product is no longer in the kitchen, but in the garbage can.

Thomas decided to do something else with the electric cutter from TEMU. It is easy to cut garlic and onions, so he decided to try to cut some salad first. To his big surprise, the salad leaves didn’t fit into the chopper, because they were too big. He then cut them into smaller pieces and only added a tiny portion to the cutter.

Electric chopers from TEMU...
Electric chopers from TEMU…

He placed the cup on the table, added the salad, but then he realized that it is impossible to add the cutting blades to the cup with the salad inside. So, he then removed the salad and added the cutting blades. But, then it became even harder to add the salad to the electric cutter, so he removed even more of the salad and added it to the machine. Well, somehow it wasn’t able to normally cut the lettuce so Thomas gave up.

It was time to try with some cucumbers instead. He sliced it into small pieces and threw it into the cup (with the cutting blades inside). Unfortunately, the cutting blades aren’t very stable, so it fell out of its place a couple of times before it was a success.

In the end, the cucumber turned into some messy cucumber stew which might be ideal for a few things, but not for a salad or something that is supposed to look nice.

Thomas… you are stupid! This is a garlic and onion chopper!

You are right about that, and Thomas is kind of stupid. Because, if you add a small portion of garlic to this machine, it will actually get the job done. But, then you need to clean it up and fix the blades and so on afterward. It takes way more time than using other garlic choppers Thomas already has at home (or that he can buy from TEMU). So, if this product only works with garlic or extremely tiny amount of paprica, cucumber, or similar stuff, Thomas isn’t really interested.

Once again, if you only want to chop very little garlic or onion, the 250ml product is enough. But, if the amount exceeds 1 large onion, then it will be too little, and it will take much time and energy and make your blood pressure go high before you are finished.

Thomas decided that this tool only takes up space in his kitchen so he actually threw it away. He feels sorry that he spent money on the product and that he polluted the earth by ordering plastic from China that was transported by plane to Europe (polluting even more), only for the product to end up in the garbage.

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Thomas tests the “Console Back Buttons for PS4 controllers” from TEMU.

back button controller ps4 temu

Thomas is a gamer. He loves to play. In fact, he can get quite addicted and forget about all the other necessary and important tasks he needs to get done as he sits down in front of his computer or with his Playstation. He loves playing strategy games, but he is also a big fan of games such as Call of Duty, Fortnite, Valorant, and many others.

Thomas had a dream of buying an expensive SCUF controller, but since he couldn’t really afford one, he decided to buy a cheap addition from TEMU instead… so-called “back buttons for PS4 controllers.” What’s the thing with those? You don’t need to buy a brand new controller costing more than €150, but instead, you can use your existing controller and spend €10 to buy some additional back buttons.

back buttons for ps4 controller

Thomas placed his order and waited for the package to be sent. Earlier, it had often taken months for packages to arrive after he ordered them from China, but TEMU promised that it should arrive much faster. Thomas had a hard time believing it, but in approximately 2 weeks the order arrived and Thomas was ready to give it a try.

back buttons instructions

It was extremely easy to attach the back buttons to the controller and everything worked perfectly from the first second. Thomas launched Fornite and decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, he had to update the game, so it took him more than an hour to get ready, but once the game started, he configured the back buttons and gave it a try. It took a while for him to find the best possible combinations in which he could take advantage of the additional buttons, but after some hours of testing, he had already gotten used to the new buttons.

Now Thomas has forgotten about the expensive SCUF controller (luckily), and he is more than happy with the €10 back buttons he ordered from TEMU.

Thomas has noticed that there are lots of poor products on TEMU, but this isn’t one of them. He is very satisfied, and this is a product he can easily recommend to others as well!

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What is a Spot ETF? Bitcoin Spot ETF?

An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is a type of investment fund that is traded on stock exchanges, similar to individual stocks. It’s designed to track the performance of a particular asset or group of assets, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or a combination thereof.

A “spot ETF” typically refers to an ETF that aims to replicate the performance of an underlying asset in real-time. It aims to reflect the current price or value of the assets it tracks. These types of ETFs are designed to closely mirror the movements of their underlying assets, and their prices are usually updated continuously throughout the trading day as the value of the assets changes.

For instance, a spot ETF that tracks the S&P 500 index would ideally move in sync with the S&P 500’s movements throughout the trading day. This is different from some other ETFs that might not track the live market prices of their underlying assets as frequently.

ETFs, including spot ETFs, offer investors diversification, liquidity, and often lower fees compared to traditional mutual funds. They provide an opportunity to invest in a wide range of assets without needing to buy individual securities directly.

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Thomas installs Ubuntu on his Windows computer.

Thomas had always been fascinated by the idea of running Ubuntu, a popular open-source operating system, on his Windows computer. He had heard that Ubuntu was more secure, more stable, and more customizable than Windows, and he wanted to give it a try.

He had done some internet research and found plenty of tutorials on how to install Ubuntu alongside Windows. He had even downloaded the Ubuntu ISO file and burned it onto a USB drive using a tool called Rufus.

Excited and a little nervous, Thomas inserted the USB drive into his computer and rebooted it. As the computer started up, he pressed the F12 key to enter the boot menu and selected the USB drive as the boot device.

The Ubuntu installer launched, and Thomas followed the prompts. He selected the language and clicked “Install Ubuntu.” The installer warned him that he was about to erase all data on his hard drive, but Thomas had made a backup of his important files, so he clicked “Continue.”

thomas installs ubuntu

The installation took about 20 minutes, during which Thomas nervously sipped on a soda and watched the progress bar creep forward. Finally, the installer finished, and Thomas was prompted to restart his computer.

As the computer booted up, Thomas held his breath. Would Ubuntu work? Would he be able to find all his files? Would his computer still be able to connect to the internet?

To his relief, everything seemed to be working perfectly. Ubuntu was up and running, and all his files were still there. He even found that he liked the look and feel of Ubuntu better than Windows.

Over the next few weeks, Thomas spent hours customizing his Ubuntu installation, tweaking the settings, and installing new applications. He found the Ubuntu community to be welcoming and helpful, and he enjoyed learning about the open-source software movement.

Ultimately, Thomas was glad he had taken the leap and installed Ubuntu on his Windows computer. He felt like he had joined a community of like-minded individuals who were passionate about technology and making the world a better place. He knew he would continue to use Ubuntu for many years.7

It is worth knowing that you can run Ubuntu next to Windows, meaning that you do not have to completely erase Windows and all data on a hard drive to install Ubuntu.

Thomas was also happy to find resources online explaining how he can use all sorts of Linux commands in the terminal window such as the WC, find, and other commands.

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Which is the best VPN for Netflix?

Thomas loves to watch a good movie on Netflix. Recently, he has been watching John Wick 3, Unlocked, and even The Old Guard on Netflix. But, he has also heard rumors about VPN services, and that they will be able to help him watch even more movies. In fact, he just found an article telling him that the movie Joker can be streamed on Netflix in Japan. Is that so? The article even told him that using a VPN, he could easily stream all the movies and TV shows on Japanese Netflix.

Thomas is quite stunned at the information in his possession, and he is wondering whether it is true or not. Luckily, the VPN recommended in the article about watching Joker on Netflix has a 30-day refund policy, meaning that he can give it a try and get his money back if it doesn’t work. But, will he really get his money back, or is it just a scam?

Thomas is looking for answers and based on his research, it does seem as if the VPN is real, it is good, and that they do keep their refund promise. So, he decides to give it a try, and a few minutes later, the popcorn and the chocolate is ready, a cup of coffee is sharing its beautiful odors, and Thomas is ready to watch Joker on Netflix. It wasn’t hard at all.

But, just to be sure that the content of the article was true, Thomas looked to Reddit and discovered an article in the BestVPNForNetflix community dealing with the actual VPN provider recommended in the article, SurfsharkVPN. There he got the confirmations he needed, and he dared to give it a try.

Now, unfortunately, Thomas is busy watching Joaquin Phoenix on Netflix, meaning that he doesn’t have time to write this article anymore.

What about the best VPN for Netflix?

Thomas almost forgot about the goal of the article. He doesn’t know whether there is such a thing as a best VPN for Netflix. But, his best recommendation is to visit the Reddit community referred to earlier, as that is a place where he has found lots of questions and answers himself.

But, you need to let go now, because the coffee is starting to get cold, and Thomas wants to watch Joker without being disturbed by this annoying article. Bye, bye!

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Should Thomas use ExpressVPN or NordVPN?

Thomas is getting prepared for the annual Academy Awards, and what better way to prepare for the ceremony, than by streaming some great movies on Netflix. But, which VPN provider should Thomas use? Is ExpressVPN or NordVPN the best solution for him?

Should Thomas use ExpresVPN or NordVPN for NEtflix?

Thomas has read quite a lot of reviews about both the VPN providers, but he also knows that all those reviews are biased. How come? Most of the reviews are written with the goal of selling subscriptions to readers. In other words, they will not always reflect reality, but instead, they will reflect the goal of the author to earn a commission from the sales.

And what makes it harder is the fact that none of them deal purely with Netflix. So, what should Thomas do? All he wants to find out is whether or not NordVPN or ExpressVPN is the best solution for him.

What is Thomas looking for?

Thomas wants to spend money on a VPN provider that gives him access to as many Netflix regions as possible! But, he doesn’t want to spend more money than necessary!

That is it. He doesn’t care about privacy policies, and he doesn’t care about logging policies. So, which is the best VPN for him – is it NordVPN or is it ExpressVPN?

A video that helped Thomas a lot

Luckily, Thomas found a video on YouTube that helped him a lot. In the video, he got those simple answers he was looking for. But, it didn’t necessarily make his decision easier. How come?

  • He just discovered that ExpressVPN gives access to 3-4 extra countries.
  • He also discovered that NordVPN is quite a lot cheaper when purchasing a subscription for 12-months or more.

Right now, he is stuck. He is thinking! How much are those extra countries worth? Not enough! He has made his decision. And in fact, he is happy about it. Due to the 30-day refund policy of both the providers, he has decided to give NordVPN a happy try, and if he isn’t satisfied, he will ask for a refund and give ExpressVPN a try instead.

Click the link above to visit the NordVPN website as well.

After some days of streaming

Thomas is actually very happy about his Netflix streaming experience with NordVPN. It is really neat to use a VPN that works perfectly, and that totally eradicate the proxy and unblocker error message so many others complain about.

He thinks it could have been cool to access some other countries as well (like German and French Netflix), but he wouldn’t have the time to look through all the content available in all those countries anyway, so he has decided not to think more about it!

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How to install an application on an Android device without Google Play Store?

Thomas wants to install an application on his Android device, but he cannot find it in the Google Play Store. However, he knows that the application exists, and thus, he wants to find a way to install the program without having to find it in the Google Play Store. How can it be done?

Certain programs cannot be found in the Google Play Store. Other programs are licensed and allowed to be in the Google Play Store, but they cannot be downloaded from everywhere. For example, lots of TV networks have their applications hidden in other countries as a part of their geo-block. This is true about the ITV Hub application (used to watch ITV in the UK), it is true about the 9Now application in Australia and lots of other similar application.

Thomas is quite angry with this, and he wonders what he can do to fix the problem. How can he download and install a program he cannot even find in the Google Play Store?

Download Android apps without Google Play Store
How to install an Android program that cannot be found in Google Play Store?

Thomas discovers a way to download and install Android applications without using Google Play Store

Before you continue, Thomas wants to warn you. Downloading applications from so-called unknown sources can be dangerous, so make sure to download applications you know from sites you trust. Anything else can risk your Android device and your safety and privacy.

Thomas has found a site he likes a lot. It is called apkpure.com and here he can download so-called .APK files. APK is an abbreviation for Android Package, and here you can find packages/programs for Android. There are lots of similar APK sites out there, but this seems to be the one with the least pop-ups and the easiest process of downloading content.

There he searches for the applications he wants to download, and he can easily download them by a few clicks at his screen.

Do you trust this source?

After Thomas had downloaded the first application, he gets a bit scared. The telephone asks him if he wants to install this program? It comes from an unknown source and it can be dangerous. In fact, he has to change some settings on his phone (in the developer settings) for it to work. Luckily, he trusts the site, so he changes the settings and installs the program.

But, where did the program go? After installing it, he cannot see an icon for the new program on his desktop. What happened? Well, when you install programs like this, they normally end up at the list of applications, but it isn’t automatically added to the desktop of the device. To find the app easier later, Thomas quickly drags it to his desktop as well.

Now he can run the application, and he has found a method he will use many times in the future as well to install Android programs on his device without using Google Play Store.

Has Thomas helped you with his instructions? He has helped himself and he feels very happy about it. Should you have any questions for Thomas, write a comment and let him hear what is on your heart!

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Thomas wants to watch Canadian Netflix in Europe

Thomas just saw an article telling about some awesome movies coming to Canadian Netflix in September. He wants to stream all of them, but is there a way to stream Canadian Netflix in Europe?

For a long time, Thomas thought all VPN providers are blocked by Netflix. As a result, anyone who tried to stream Netflix content using a VPN would get the proxy and unblocker error. But, he quickly understood that he was wrong, especially after he found a VPN provider that actually works with American Netflix. which again resulted in the proxy and unblocker error.

When Thomas looked for a way to watch American Netflix, he used the VPN services of ExpressVPN. But, as he connected to an ExpressVPN server in Canada to check if it works, he got the proxy and unblocker error message instead. Thomas was really annoyed and feared that he had to purchase another VPN subscription. He quickly searched for answers!

Thomas search for answers on how to stream Canadian Netflix in Europe

Thomas sits in front of his computer, quite amazed. He reads that the best VPN for Canadian Netflix is ExpressVPN. How is that possible? He just tried and he got the error message? After reading, even more, he discovers that ExpressVPN works very well with Canadian Netflix, but not all their servers. As he searches for Canada in the application, he gets a list of several servers, and he just connected to one random server.

Now, he understands that he might have been unlucky, as he connected to one that didn’t work. So, to check it out, he tries again, and this time he connects to an ExpressVPN server in Toronto. His pulse is getting higher as he clicks the button to watch The Ant-man and the Wasp on Netflix, and he rejoices (quietly) when the movie starts without any error message or other bugs showing up.

Canadian Netflix in Europe

Thomas is very happy again. Not only can he stream Canadian Netflix in Europe, but he can use the same subscription he used earlier to stream the content on American Netflix. Isn’t that a thrill?

Are you ready to watch Canadian Netflix in Europe?

Thomas is happy to say that this works well. Of course, it can also be used in Australia (Oceania), in Japan (Asia), in Cameroon (Africa), and in Argentina (South-America). It doesn’t seem to be a limit for this, because he has also discovered that ExpressVPN can be used to access UK Netflix, German Netflix, French Netflix, and even some more regions (including Australian Netflix).

Thomas is getting worried, though. Do you know why? He cannot watch a good movie on Netflix without chips and some cold drink. But, with all this new content available, it will be so much streaming taking place, that he will end up with a very big belly if he doesn’t watch out!

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Can I use Presearch and Ecosia at the same time?

Thomas wants to earn money while using Ecosia, but he has a hard time finding out how it can be done. Is it possible? Does he have to choose between Presearch and Ecosia, or is there a way to plant trees and to earn PRE tokens at the same time?

Maybe you have the same question, and you will be happy to realize that there is a way Thomas has discovered in which you can combine both activities. It might sound hard, but it is really easy.

This is what you need to do to combine Presearch and Ecosia at the same time!

Follow in the footsteps of Thomas and do as follows.

  • Visit the Presearch website, sign up, and install their browser add-ons.
  • Once you have installed the add-on, click the settings button beneath the different search engine icons.
How to use Ecosia with Presearch
Click the settings symbol.
  • Select Providers from the new windows.
Select providers to search with Ecosia in Presearch
Click providers on the next screen showing up.
  • Search for Ecosia in the list of providers.
Click the Ecosia icon and it will be added to your search engine menu.
Click the Ecosia icon and it will be added to your search engine menu.
  • The Ecosia icon will be added to the right of your selected search engines. It is now worth clicking it with your mouse and drag it to the very left of the menu, which will make it your default search engine as you use Presearch.
I am dragging the Ecosia icon to the left which will make it the default search solution in Presearch.
I am dragging the Ecosia icon to the left which will make it the default search solution in Presearch.
  • Now Thomas is ready to earn money with Presearch while planting trees with Ecosia.

In other words, there is no need to go for either Presearch or Ecosia, you can use both together. If you need any help, write your question down and Thomas will do his best to help you out. If these instructions have helped you, please write a comment as well… Thomas is always happy to hear that his instructions have given guidance and help to others.