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What I Use

Every product on this page is something I personally own, have tested, or recommend to clients after an assessment. No filler. No sponsored placements. Just the gear that actually makes a difference.

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Measurement

Measurement

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Personal Protection

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Circadian Lighting

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Measurement

You can’t optimize what you haven’t measured. Before making any changes to your home, knowing your actual baseline is what separates guesswork from strategy. This is the meter I use professionally and the one I recommend for clients who want to continue monitoring on their own.

Safe and Sound Pro II RF Meter
RF Meter

Safe & Sound Pro II RF Meter

Safe Living Technologies

Professional-grade RF measurement with audio and visual feedback across a wide frequency range (200MHz–8GHz). Reads Wi-Fi, smart meters, cellular, and neighboring signals clearly enough for non-technical users — without sacrificing professional accuracy.

The audio feedback is what sets this apart. Clients can immediately hear the difference before and after router repositioning — no guesswork required.

Going Wired

The highest-impact change most homes can make is eliminating — or dramatically reducing — the Wi-Fi router broadcasting RF signals around the clock. These are the products I use to build a wired home network.

Why I replaced my ISP’s router: Xfinity’s combo unit locks you out of settings. I replaced it with a modem I own and a router I can actually configure — TX power turned down, most devices wired, Wi-Fi scheduled off at night. Your ISP’s router is designed to broadcast as far as possible. These let you decide how far — and how often.

ARRIS SURFboard SB8200
Cable Modem

ARRIS SURFboard SB8200 Cable Modem

ARRIS — Amazon

DOCSIS 3.1, 1 Gbps. Approved for Xfinity, Cox, Spectrum, and Charter. The key detail: no Wi-Fi, no built-in radio. A modem you own, without a wireless signal broadcasting in your home 24 hours a day.

Not compatible with AT&T, Verizon, Frontier, or fiber/DSL/satellite. Confirm with your ISP before purchasing.

GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Beryl AX
Router

GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Beryl AX Router

GL.iNet — Amazon

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band, VPN-capable. I run mine at reduced TX power and it handles my 3-story, 1,800 sq ft home without issue. The reason I use this over any standard consumer router is control — you can dial down transmit power, schedule the radio off at night, and actually see what’s on your network.

Marketed as a travel router, but it’s been my primary home router for over a year. If a “travel” router covers three floors at reduced power, imagine what most ISP routers are broadcasting at full strength.

NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Switch GS105
Ethernet Switch

NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Switch (GS105)

NETGEAR — Amazon

Plug-and-play, unmanaged, gigabit speeds across 5 ports. Distributes a wired connection to multiple devices — desktop, TV, printer, gaming console — with no configuration, no drivers, no fuss.

At $33, this is often the product that makes a wired setup practical for clients who thought it wasn’t feasible.

Hitron HTEM5 MoCA 2.5 Adapter
Ethernet Over Coax

Hitron HTEM5 MoCA 2.5 Adapter (2-Pack)

Hitron — Amazon

If your home has coaxial cable in the walls (most cable TV homes do), these deliver gigabit ethernet to any room with a coax outlet — no new wiring, no drilling. Includes 2 adapters, coax cables, and ethernet cables.

The most practical path to a wired home for clients with existing coax. Removes the biggest obstacle to going wired: running cable through finished walls.

Plugable 2.5G USB-C USB-A Ethernet Adapter
Laptop Adapter

Plugable 2.5G Dual-Connector Ethernet Adapter

Plugable — Amazon

Both USB-C and USB-A connectors in one cable — covering newer and older laptops with a single product. 2.5 Gbps, plug-and-play on Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS. No drivers required. Compatible with Thunderbolt 4, USB4, USB 3.0, and iPhone 15 & 16.

The dual connector is why I recommend this one. It eliminates the “wrong port” problem before it ever happens.

Iskueal Retractable Cat6 Ethernet Cable
Ethernet Cable

Iskueal Retractable Cat6 Cable (2-Pack)

Iskueal — Amazon

Cat6, RJ45, 6-foot retractable. Gigabit-ready, works with laptops, desktops, TVs, and networking equipment. Comes as a 2-pack — one for home, one for travel or a second device.

Retractable means it doesn’t tangle, stays compact in a bag, and actually gets used. The cable that’s a hassle to deal with is the one that doesn’t get plugged in.

Personal Protection

These are the products I recommend for reducing exposure from the devices people use most closely and most often — laptops on laps, earbuds in ears, and electronics plugged in near workspaces and beds.

DefenderPad Laptop EMF Shield
Laptop Shield

DefenderPad Laptop EMF + Heat Shield

DefenderShield

Blocks RF, ELF, Bluetooth, and 5G from reaching the body during laptop use. Heat-resistant barrier, non-slip surface, independently tested. Standard and Lite versions. HSA/FSA eligible.

Most people focus on the screen side. The underside — battery, components — is where exposure is highest. This addresses that directly.

DefenderShield Air Tube Earbuds
Earbuds

EMF Radiation-Free Air Tube Earbuds

DefenderShield

Hollow air tube converts audio to acoustic before it reaches the ear canal — no RF or ELF conducted to the head. Built-in mic, copper-infused braided cord, 3.5mm and USB-C options. 903 reviews. HSA/FSA eligible.

Standard wired earbuds are not the safe alternative to Bluetooth — the wire still conducts ELF. The air tube design is the actual solution.

EMF Shielded Power Strip
Power Strip

EMF Shielded Grounded Power Strip — 5ft

Safe Living Technologies

Heavy-duty metal body shields both the strip and outlets from AC electric field emissions. 6 shielded outlets, 5-foot 14-gauge shielded cord, 15-amp rating, UL certified.

Particularly useful at workstations and beside beds where devices stay plugged in continuously. The shielded cord is what separates this from a standard power strip.

Light at the Right Time

Your biology responds to light spectrum, not just brightness. Most indoor lighting — including bulbs marketed as “warm” — emits blue wavelengths that suppress melatonin at night. The fix requires different tools for different times of day.

Two glasses, two jobs: Yellow-lens for indoor screen time during the day. Amber/red lens anywhere indoors after sunset — significantly higher blocking where it matters most for melatonin. Same frame. Same brand. Buy both and use the discount at checkout.

Apollo Blue Light Blocking Glasses Yellow Lens
Daytime — Screen Use

Apollo Blue Light Glasses — Yellow Lens

EMR-TEK

Yellow-tinted lenses that filter blue light during indoor screen use without the heavy color distortion of amber lenses. Designed for daytime wear at computers and under artificial lighting. Clear and black frame options available.

Meaningful blue filtering without making your screen look orange. This is the pair I wear during client consultations and at the computer.

Apollo Blue Light Blocking Glasses Amber Lens
Post-Sunset — Evening Wear

Apollo Blue Light Glasses — Red/Amber Lens

EMR-TEK

High-blocking amber/red lenses for indoor use after sunset. Significantly greater blue and green light blocking — the spectral range most critical for melatonin production. Worn anywhere indoors once the sun goes down.

A clear “blue light blocking” lens worn at night does very little. The amber lens is what actually protects melatonin. Most commonly where clients notice the fastest sleep improvement.

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