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This is the story of two Republican doctor-senators named Bill.

One of them, as majority leader from 2003 to 2007, helped a self-described “compassionate conservative” Republican president pass a Medicare prescription drug plan and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR ), “the largest commitment by any nation to address...Read more

Q. A friend brought a product called a vSeeBox V3-PLUS to my house so we could watch a game my provider wasn’t televising. He can access nearly every televised sporting event, thousands of movies and more. Is this product unique or are there others on the market? It seems too good to be true, is it legal?

—R.C., Brookfield, Wisconsin

A. I'...Read more

Beginner-friendly, affordable espresso machine: I decided to try a home espresso machine after using my aunt's $999.95 Breville Barista Touch when I visited her in Texas several months ago. It was impressive, but almost $1,000 was too much for something I might not end up using very often. The Breville Bambino is the industry standard for entry-...Read more

Q. Most dashcams are pretty obtrusive on the windshield. I thought about adapting my GoPro camera, but am not sure if that is practical. Any ideas?

—L.N., Seattle

A. A GoPro camera can indeed be mounted in a car, and there are suction cup mounts for this purpose. The SJCAM SJ4000 action camera I recommended in the past even included such a ...Read more

Q. I love the sound of my open-back Grado headphones, but in my old age (55) I am over the constantly twisted cables and overall discomfort. I am not interested in Sennheisers as they sound completely muted to me. Do you have any suggestions for great-sounding headphones that are more luxurious in comfort and overall experience than my Grados, ...Read more

Luxurious, comfortable and affordable home entertainment chair: Last week I referenced a trade show encounter that resulted in a product review. History is repeating itself as I just returned from a trade show that led to something that needs reporting immediately. I also love a product with a good story behind it, and this is definitely a good ...Read more

Q. I'm in the market for a mid-priced 4K Blu-ray player, do you have any recommendations? I just got the new Criterion Collection "Sorcerer" and a few others in 4K.

—A.G., Chicago

A. I commend you for supporting 4K Blu-ray and physical media. If you love movies and television, the only way to be 100% certain you will be able to watch your ...Read more

Q. I have a Nebula Cosmos Max 4K projector that is several years old. It does not support Netflix unless you install some extra software, which I find cumbersome to use. I thought about upgrading to one of the other projectors you have written about, but some of them don't have built-in Netflix either. What do you recommend for around $1,000? ...Read more

Extremely versatile, super-powerful mini blower/duster: When I first saw the Wolfbox MF50 Electric Air Duster on Amazon I thought it would be useful for removing dust from turntable styluses, but it turns out it can do so much more. The product listing showed it sells over 20,000 units per month with a 4.6/5 rating, and a product video showed ...Read more

Q. A few weeks ago you mentioned you had a review of a cost-no-object projector on the way. I am shopping for a projector and am curious about what it might be. Have you finished your review yet, how much does it cost and how does it stack up against the $1,000 4K smart projectors you have recommended in the past?

—R.L., Raleigh, North ...Read more

Portable air pump water flosser: Proper flossing can lead to a better experience at the dentist's office and lower dental care expenses overall, and I recently tried a revolutionary water flosser that uses unique technology to deliver a complete, comfortable clean in a tiny package. The size and ease of use means you are more likely to use it ...Read more

Q. I have an LG C1 65-inch OLED television and have been very happy with it. I have used an older Bose 321 system for movies and am ready to upgrade to a sound system that is controlled by the TV's remote. I'm looking for a soundbar, but am limited by the very low profile of the set. I appreciate any suggestions you may have.

—G.P., ...Read more