Why I Replaced the Breville Portafilter with a Bottomless Portafilter
I used my Breville (Sage) Barista Express Impress for a few weeks without any upgrade and I soon found out some problems with its included portafilter. I decided to switch…
How to Remove the Black Plastic Insert in Breville Portafilter
If you are using a Breville espresso machine, you might find a black plastic insert on the bottom of its included portafilter. This piece is made to minimize heat loss…
How Fresh Are Coffee Beans at Whole Foods Market?
Buying coffee beans from grocery stores sounds like a bad idea but in fact, Whole Foods Market is a popular destination for coffee lovers. They are offering a great selection…
WDT vs No WDT: Does It Make a Difference with the Breville Barista Express Impress?
If you’ve just started making espresso at home like me, you must be seeing numerous videos of people using WDT to prepare their pucks. This is a method of using…
How to Blur License Plates, Faces, or Text in Final Cut Pro
Blurring sensitive information, such as license plates, faces, or text, is very important to protect privacy or comply with regulations. Final Cut Pro 11 makes this process easy with its…
Fix Steam Leaking from the Release Valve on Instant Pot Pro
Instant Pot is my favorite kitchen appliance and I just upgraded to the Instant Pot Pro a few months ago. It had been working great but I realized that sometimes,…
How to Get Free Coffee with Your Breville Espresso Machine
If you recently purchased a Breville espresso machine, you might be eligible to receive free specialty coffee as part of their promotional offer. When I bought my Express Impress, I…
4 Reasons You Should Not Buy a 3D Projector
While 3D projection may sound fun for home entertainment, purchasing a 3D projector like the AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro might not be the best investment. Here are 4 reasons why:…
How to Load Photo Paper into an HP OfficeJet Pro Printer
If you are trying to print photos from your HP OfficeJet Pro Printer for the first time, you might be confused with how to load the papers properly. I did…
How to Fix Split Screen (Top/Bottom) Issues When Playing 3D Blu-ray Movies on Panasonic
I experienced a split-screen display (top/bottom) while trying to watch 3D Blu-ray movies on my Panasonic DP-UB820 Blu-ray Player. This issue can be frustrating, especially when all the settings on…