David Sheneman

Lifelong tech nerd. A/V professional. Husband, dad, nice guy. :)

Aoocci V30(S) Smart Portable Apple CarPlay Display review – see your maps and apps

Aoocci V30(S) Smart Portable Apple CarPlay Display

REVIEW – My vehicle doesn’t support CarPlay or Android Auto and it doesn’t support aftermarket systems because the built-in display is so integrated into the rest of the vehicle. I thought I’d just have to wait until I purchased another vehicle to be able to use CarPlay until I was given the opportunity to review […]

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SANDMARC Telephoto 6x Lens review – extra optical zoom for your iPhone photography

SANDMARC Telephoto 6x Lens

REVIEW – Mobile photography has become a passion of mine in the last few years. Since cameras in phones have become so good, it’s easy to always have a good camera with me for most of what I want to shoot. I’m definitely an amateur photographer, but I enjoy learning more and finding tools that

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GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 Wi-Fi 6 High-Performance Router review – go beyond the basics for your network setup

GL.iNet Flint 2 (MT6000) Router

REVIEW – You may have gotten a WiFi router from your internet service provider. For a simple setup with a computer or two and a couple phones that might be enough. If you want to go beyond the basics or add a lot of devices to your network, you’re going to want to get your

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IMALENT BL50 flashlight review – high brightness, dual light source, compact design

IMALENT BL50 flashlight

REVIEW – I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for a good flashlight. I’m always looking for a bright light, a compact body, and extra features that make a light stand out from the competition. IMALENT has been making flashlights for over a decade and even claims to make the world’s brightest flashlight. Today I’m reviewing

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SmallRig FreeBlazer Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit review – solid specs, sturdy construction, good value

SmallRig Tripod Kit AD-Pro8

REVIEW – A solid tripod system is crucial for any kind of video or film production. While handheld shooting is increasingly popular all the time, there is still going to be a need for a solid tripod setup. There are many manufacturers with endless combinations of tripod heads & legs to choose from, so which

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Next Apple event scheduled for May 7th – new iPads and accessories likely to be announced

apple event may 7 24 02

NEWS – On Tuesday, Apple announced its next special event. Set for Tuesday, May 7th, at 7:00 AM PT, Apple used the tag line “Let Loose” to announce the event, along with a colorful, artistic Apple logo featuring a hand holding an Apple Pencil.  In a first since the iPad was announced in 2010, Apple

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SIHOO Doro C300 Pro review – nice feature upgrades, some returning frustrations

SIHOO Doro C300 Pro Ergonomic Office Chair

REVIEW – I was able to review the SIHOO Doro C300 ergonomic office chair last year and I really liked it – the adjustability, the comfort, and build quality really worked for me. I’ve been using it as my main office chair since then. When the opportunity came up to review the SIHOO Doro C300

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ESR Qi2 Halolock MagSafe wireless car charger review – fast charging, solid mounting options

ESR for 15W MagSafe Car Mount Charger

REVIEW – Having a phone mounted in the car is a must for many people. If you commute a lot or travel for work, keeping a phone mounted nearby is a must. Keeping the phone charged is necessary as well, so it can get you where you’re going without dying or being low on battery

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NESTOUT Outdoor Gear review – portable, bright, powerful

NESTOUT outdoor gear

REVIEW – Portable batteries are all the rage. You can get them in a variety of sizes, shapes, and capacities from a never-ending list of vendors. What does it take to stand out in this crowded field of chargers and charging accessories? ELECOM has a solution in their NESTOUT series of outdoor gear, specifically their

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Apple’s “Scary Fast” event recap – new M3 chips, MacBook Pros, and 24” iMacs

Apple M3 chip series 231030

NEWS – Apple used its “Scary Fast” event to announce a new M3 series of Apple Silicon chips, updated 14” and 16” MacBook Pros, and the first update to the 24” iMac since its release in 2021. Starting with the M3 processors, they are the industry’s first chips based on a 3-nanometer process. Featuring performance cores

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SANDMARC Macro 100mm Lens review – close-up photography for the camera you always have with you

SANDMARC Macro 100mm Lens

REVIEW – Macro photography can be a creative way to take a photo that shows something we don’t normally see so well. Mobile macro photography is interesting, with many phones having macro support built in, but how good is that macro lens really? To get the best mobile macro photos you should invest in a

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HYCHIKA IF1812A Air Compressor review – air wherever you are

HYCHIKA Air Compressor

REVIEW – I’ve always been fascinated with air compressors but never owned one I recently purchased one that was integrated with a car battery jump starter. While that’s a convenient tool to have on trips I wanted something to be able to blow up air mattresses, balls, and other inflatable items in addition to tires.

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CYANSKY HS7R 2,800 Lumen Headlamp review – bright, versatile, but a little heavy

CYANSKY HS7R headlamp

REVIEW – In my job I often work in dark spaces, under counters, in equipment racks, in ceilings, all situations that require me to use a flashlight, preferably hands-free. I’ve held flashlights in my teeth before but since they’re almost always made of metal that’s not very comfortable. I can use a work light, sitting

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MagicRaven 16” 2.5K 3:2 Portable Monitor review – portable, powerful, pixels

MagicRaven 16” 2.5K 3:2 Portable Monitor

REVIEW – I like using multiple monitors. I’m not a stock trader or gamer but I’ve used many setups over the years with multiple monitors and I’ve always enjoyed being able to keep multiple things in front of me so I can have an app for writing on one monitor, while keeping an eye on

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SIHOO Doro-C300 Ergonomic Office Chair review – ergonomic comfort with plenty of support

SIHOO Doro-C300 Ergonomic Office Chair

REVIEW – A good office chair is crucial if you spend very much time sitting at a desk. If you aren’t comfortable, sitting at the right height, with the right back, neck, and arm support, it can take its toll on your body. I’ve never had what I’d consider a good office chair. Years ago

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UGREEN USB-C 9-in-1 Docking Station review – ports a plenty

UGREEN USB 9-in-1 Docking Station

REVIEW – Using a computer today often requires plugging in a large number of external devices – monitors, keyboard, mouse, speakers, storage, and so many other devices to plug in and use. With laptops and smaller form-factor computers having a limited number of connections it’s important to find a quality hub or docking station to

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IOGEAR 4K Video Extender/Splitter Over Ethernet Cable Kit review – extend HDMI to one or more displays up to 230 feet away

IOGEAR GVE4K60KIT left side

  REVIEW – Have you ever had to run an HDMI signal more than 25 feet? You can buy longer cables but they either get very expensive or don’t work very well. Plus your source device might not like pushing the signal that far. One way to get around the issues with a long HDMI

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