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Hey Alexa Dim Down We Are Trying To Sleep

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Hello, I'm TheTechBoy, and I've got something special to share with you.      Alexa really needs to introduce a screen-off or dimming option specifically for Silk browser usage. Let me break it down for you. As some of you may already know, I'm a devoted enthusiast of Christian Audio drama. In fact, we've dedicated an entire website to it (check it out at theodysseyboi.blogspot.com ) and have even delved into some tech analyses of how the technology behind Adventures in Odyssey and Kids Corner operates (or sometimes, fails to operate).      Now, here's the thing. We often tune in to Keys for Kids radio on Alexa, and that works just fine. However, when we want to enjoy a program like Down Gilead Lane, Kids Corner, or Adventures in Odyssey, we have to resort to using the browser. The issue? Well, the screen on the browser is extremely bright. It's fine during the day, but at night, when we're trying to listen, that bright blue screen becomes a problem, potent...

Alexa Echo Tip

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Hello, this is TheTechBoy with a special post.       Did you know that Alexa Echo Shows have a built in browser? All you have to do is say, "Alexa, Open Silk." Then it will open the browser and you can type in a website. This meas you can listen to our podcast or even an Adventures in Odyssey episode.      However, the Browser on our Echo is very slow. Maybe updated versions are faster though. Let us know in the comments below!!! God Bless and Tech Talk To You Later!!!

What does the Capitals win over the Panthers mean for Tech.

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Hello, this is TheTechBoy with an intriguing article.      In the NHL playoffs, the Capitals beat the Flordia Panthers 6-1 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. While this may seem like a diversion from our different reporting this is actually a very interesting development in technology that has happened because of this.  Source: https://unsplash.com/@markusspiske      Last year, we did an article about Alexa's favorite things , including sports teams. The Washington Capitals were listed in that post as Alexa's favorite hockey team. However when I asked her, "Who is going to win the Stanley Cup," she gave an answer about her favorite team not being in the NHL playoffs, and that she had not yet picked a team. This may come as a shock to you because a year ago the Capitals were her favorite team. The reason for this change is the new team in Alexa's hometown, Seattle. The new team is called the Kracken, who are based in her hometown, instead of her home state....

Echo Show 5 (Gen1) Review

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 Hello, This is TheTechBoy with a review on the Echo Show 5.       The Echo Show 5 has a 5.5-inch touchscreen with a webcam on the bezels, and on the back, there is a Micro USB port and a headphone jack. On top, there is a microphone muter, a webcam shutter and volume controls. This speaker plugs into the wall and cannot work without a continuous power supply. This speaker also needs an Amazon account and Wifi. Without an Amazon Account, it will not work and without Wifi, it is a Bluetooth Speaker.        The speaker will ask you for your Wifi password and then your Amazon password. This can be entered on the screen of the device, but Amazon would like you to use your Alexa application to connect your Alexa to your device. After setup, you can call Alexa by the name you set for her. You can only choose names that are on the list.       The screen can show the time, release dates for tv shows, news and if you add pictures f...