REVIEW – Whenever I see the opportunity to review sub-$100 headphones, I am always interested since I have what I call a series of reviews that target headphones in this price range. Just about all the headphones I have reviewed in this category are wireless or hybrid. It is about time that I check out […]
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REVIEW – I am excited!! In case you are wondering why, I am a huge fan of Engenius networking equipment, and I am pursuing my goal of having a 100% Engenius network infrastructure. As I continue to add modern technology, having switches that can handle a minimum of 2.5Gb bandwidth, which is my ISP speed,
REVIEW – With my motorcycle, e-motorcycle, bike, e-bike workshop up and running, I am looking for any unique and/or well-designed bike to review, test, and ultimately mod. This year has been slow in terms of bikes sent to me to review, so I am elated to get my hands on this Qrong Thunder e-bike. I
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REVIEW – As I continue to outfit my recently remodeled, smaller garage workshop, I am finding that using multipurpose and convenient tools is important to maximize space and versatility. Regardless of where I am in my workshop, I always find myself in a situation where I need convenient access to AC power. Enter the DEWENWILS
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REVIEW – Recently, I have been paying more attention to this crazy weather and scrutinizing the details. After trying many apps, I decided I wanted to know the weather and the details exactly where I live, and could do so with a capable weather station. I wonder if this Sainlogic WiFi Smart Weather Station SA7
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REVIEW – 2025 has seen bike thefts skyrocket in NY. Bikes and e-bikes are everywhere, and so are the thieves. Alarms and bike locks have become a mandatory accessory if you want ot hold on to your prized bikes. Some thieves carry cutting tools, so not just any lock will do. You need one that
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REVIEW – Many of my friends and most of my subscribers to my YouTube channel know me for my crazy OOTB DIY projects. While I apply this approach to almost everything, my main passions include eco-friendly devices and bikes, as well as motorcycles and e-motorcycles. Over the past 2 years, I have installed CarPlay devices
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REVIEW – I love riding my bike, and I have been miserable for a while because my total knee replacement surgery meant that I could not enjoy what I like. My knee has been healing, and I’ve built a custom bike specifically for my rehabilitation. However, I recognize that my knee has limitations and even
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NEWS – EcoFlow has officially unveiled its new Trail Series—an ultra-compact, DC-only lineup of portable power stations designed specifically for outdoor enthusiasts, with the initial two models, Trail 200 and Trail 300. The Trail Series sets itself apart from traditional portable power stations by eliminating the bulky AC inverter, resulting in devices up to 60%
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REVIEW – It’s summer in NY, and it’s hot. I’m wrapping up the construction of my new office/studio, but I still have to solve the issue of air conditioning in my soundproofed and well-insulated space that is now inherently hot. Enter the EcoFlow Wave 3 portable air conditioner with add-on battery. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price:
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REVIEW – For the past two years, my wife has been asking me to build her a kitchen island with storage and wheels. She wanted me to build it because I am an accomplished DIYer with skills and grand ideas, and she knew I would go all out. However, what I did not tell her
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NEWS – This past week, on July 10th, 2025, I attended another invitation-only EcoFlow event that featured the unveiling of their latest and most ambitious product to date. They unveiled the Ocean Pro residential Solar Battery System, and I can say that I have never seen anything like it before. Disclaimer: Before I go any
REVIEW – I am in the last stages of building my new office/studio space in my basement and having spent so much time in this space, it became obvious how many electronic and infrastructure devices are in my basement, It is also evident that I need to place smoke detectors in each designated space to
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REVIEW – I am in the final stages of building and arranging my new office and studio in my home. One of my intentions is to connect a webcam to the USB-C port on my OSEE GoStream Switcher, used for streaming, podcast recordings, and all other in-studio Audio/Video recordings. My challenge is that the distance
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REVIEW – As a regular DIYer, I am always up on a ladder fixing something, adding equipment, or building something. Also, I recently built storage areas in the upper space of my garage, and I have been looking for the right ladder to use for access. I think this VEVOR Telescoping Ladder is the answer.
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REVIEW – As I continue to replace all of my network equipment, the next step is to add another Access Point to replace the one I lost when I replaced my Netgear Router with the EnGenius ESG620 VPN Router. Having one that can be installed outdoors would be perfect, since the one I removed was
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REVIEW – Several years ago, after my previous laptop died, I switched to a small case with a small monitor and a mini PC, keyboard, and mouse. The case was not really bulky, and I was okay with walking around with it because the mini PC was cheap to upgrade and also cheap to replace
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REVIEW – Not sure how many agree with me, but I see climate change effects all around me. Each year, the coldness of the winter season seems to linger longer into Spring, and the overall effect is that my time enjoying my backyard and watching movies under my gazebo seems to get shorter each year.
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REVIEW – For the past year or so, I have been working remotely 100% of the time as I recover from total knee replacement surgery. For infrequent use, I was satisfied with the camera built into my laptop, but now that I am using it in meetings all day, every day, I want and need
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REVIEW – Gone are the days when I would have to walk with a camera bag with wheels to have enough equipment to get good recordings of my kids’ events. These days, most smartphones are good enough to capture decent recordings of those precious moments. However, my hands are never comfortable holding my phone to
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