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John Carlsen

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As seen in: MSN, MSN Canada, Yahoo Life, CNET, Flipboard, Android Police, Top Ten Reviews, NewsBreak, Yahoo Tech, TWICE and
Covers:  Smart Home, Security Cameras, Home Security, Internet Security, Home Tech, Consumer Tech
Doesn't Cover: B2B Industry News
Freelance tech journalist, neurodivergent, writer, DIYer, hiker. Formerly @SafeWise, @ASecureLife and @TopTenReviews. Thoughts are my own.

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I am a freelance tech journalist specializing in smart home security, internet security, home tech and consumer tech. I have over 12 years of experience researching, testing, and reviewing products. I have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism emphasis from Utah Valley University.

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Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi Review

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By John Carlsen Verified
| SafeWise.com
skip to main content Best 4K floodlight camera Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi $299.99 Exceptional video quality in all conditions Extra-bright, 3,000-lumen floodlight Some of the setup process is difficult Basic LTE Plan $0.00/mo 1 (1-cam limit) 7 days Single-Device LTE Plan $5.99/mo 1 30 days Standard LTE Plan $6.99/mo 5 30 days Premier LTE Plan $10.99/mo 10 30 days Business LTE Plan $15.99/mo 20 60 days Business LTE Plan $26.99/mo 30 60 days research hours in 25+ in-home tests years of...
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I Tested Almost Every Fridge Temperature Setting. This Is the One I Recommend

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By John Carlsen Verified
| Hecho En California
A fridge that’s too cold can freeze your food, while one that’s too warm can spoil it. Produce is particularly susceptible to errant temperatures, but nearly every ingredient you refrigerate benefits from keeping the temperature set at a sweetspot. I don’t like to waste groceries, so I set out to find out how cool my fridge was since there’s no built-in thermometer. The ultimate goal was to ensure it’s set to a temperature that keeps the items as fresh as possible without freezing.
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Best Tower Fans for 2026, Tested by CNET

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By John Carlsen Verified
| Hecho En California
Staying cool in the summer isn’t only the job of your air conditioner — a good tower fan goes a long way to improving your comfort while helping circulate cool air from your AC more effectively. Tower fans can even provide effective cooling in milder weather, allowing you to save energy by turning up the thermostat or skipping the AC entirely. Their tall, slim form factor makes them suitable for most rooms without taking up valuable space — some models even come with smart features.
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Why did you become a journalist?

I revel in analyzing the benefits and effects of technology in daily life and want to share that enthusiasm with others.