Other stuff

PBA Shield Mounts (FOP Shields too)

PBA (or FOP) shields seems to be a New Jersey or New York thing. We’re going to talk about PBA shield mounts. There are also FOP shields and the advice in this article applies to those too. What is a PBA Shield? It works like this. You have a close relative that’s a current or retired police officer. They receive a limited number of brass police shields and give them out to their close relatives. That person displays them inside their car in plain view. When and if they get pulled over for a minor infraction, the officer sees the … Read more

How to Repair a PBA or FOP Shield Car Mount Holder

PBA (or FOP) shields are a New Jersey thing, perhaps also New York. I have never seen them in other states. It works like this. You have a close relative that’s a current or retired police officer. They receive a limited number of brass police shields and give them out to their close relatives. That person displays them inside their car in plain view. When and if they get pulled over for a minor infraction, the officer sees the shield and might give them a warning instead of a ticket. At least that’s the way it’s supposed to work. I … Read more

Mounting a Flag onto a Pickup Truck

Mounting a flag onto a pickup truck is something that I often see down south. Rarely seen up north (except for the BBQ restaurant in New Jersey where the photo was taken). Not sure why that is, but I was curious as to how it was done so figured others would be as well. Mount Analysis There are several ways for mounting a flag onto a pickup truck. We will take a look at several methods and a few products to get the job done. One of the most important things, besides the mount, is to have a sturdy flagpole. … Read more

How to Mount a Google Home Mini Around the Home or Office

A Google Home Mini is designed to sit atop a flat surface such as a table or shelf. However, sometimes, that might not be where you want your device to be located. Let’s look at some ideas on how to place a Google Home Mini in some unconventional places around your home or office. Google has one main competitor for this device and that’s the Amazon Echo Dot. Many of the products we have found for the Google Home Mini are ironically made by the same companies that make mounts for the Echo Dot. Turns out the size and design … Read more

Echo Pop Mount Analysis and Options

The Echo Pop is the entry level smart speaker for Alexa. It’s uniquely shaped and works best in a corner or against a wall. The sound quality is great for the price. Not sure why this isn’t the number one seller in the Echo lineup. Works as well as the Echo Dot but with a smaller footprint. We’ve posted a few articles on other Echo devices including how to mount an Echo Dot around the home or office. Mount Analysis A lot of Echo Pop owners will simply place their device on the table or shelf and leave it be. … Read more

Echo Auto Car Mounting Options

The new Echo Auto is a great idea. I mean what could be better than asking Alexa to add bananas to your shopping list while driving to work? Seems like a great product. The Echo Auto acts as a bridge between your car’s Bluetooth and the phone. We’ve posted a few articles on other Echo devices including how to mount an Echo Dot around the home or office. The first Echo Auto was made available in July of 2019 by special invitation. There are Two Versions of Echo Auto The Echo Auto First Edition was released back in 2019. That’s … Read more