REVIEW – When it comes to electronics, smaller is always better. I like to think that the ability to pack supercomputing power into palm-sized devices is a trade-off for the grand promises of the past, like flying cars. Intel’s Next Unit of Compute (NUC) mini PC series is the perfect example of how useful small […]
REVIEW – The prevalence of rechargeable items, rechargeable batteries, and power banks has revolutionized life off the grid. But what to do when you’re out of juice? It’s time to set up your panels and refill that battery. I have a Rophie 100W Portable Solar Panel to review. Read on to see what I think!
Rophie 100W Portable Solar Panel review – “free refills” for your power bank Read More
DEAL NEWS – Need a mini PC to help you finish your work without taking up all the space on your desk? Then the GEEKOM Mini A5 Mini PC could be an excellent choice for you. It’s powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H. Despite its compact size, this pint-sized powerhouse is designed to fit
Put this mini PC on your desk for less! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been in IT since the first PCs came to the personal market. I have used quite a few keyboards in my time. In the beginning, they were all mechanical. The clickity-clack clickity-clack of the IBM PC keyboard still rings in my ears. Since those days, most keyboards have gone the way to
REVIEW – Apple computers have a lot of advantages over PCs, but connectivity isn’t one of them. For literally decades, I was a dedicated Apple user, and as such, I was burned every time Apple decided to sunset another connection option. I still come across Firewire cables and adapters in random corners of my apartment.
NEWS – YSMART LONDON is back with another crowdfunding campaign (it’s their 10th). This time, it’s for the YSMART MQ5 quick-release rechargeable flashlight. At first glance, it looks like a small flashlight you can attach to your belt loop, backpack strap, etc. But it has some extra features that make it very desirable, at least
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The Mission Continued ARTICLE – A while back, I got the opportunity to build a custom mechanical keyboard with a budget of $300, where I got to source all my own parts. I had a lot of fun picking out switches, stabilizers, and barebones keyboard kit. With my budget, I decided to go with a
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NEWS – Just like no one likes gunked up earbuds, no one likes dirt clogged USB-C ports. You know what I’m talking about: pocket lint in your iPhone’s charging port or sand from your last trip to the beach packed into your OnePlus 12‘s USB-C port. Gadgeteers, you don’t have to let your ports suffer
Keep dirt out of your USB-C ports with these super cheap dust plugs Read More
REVIEW – I will start this review by dropping an honesty bomb. Ready? I’m not a gamer. Yes, I know this is a review of a gaming controller, so the pre-requisite should be that a gamer reviews it. Right? But I was curious to try the EasySMX X10 Mechanic Master controller because it has hall
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NEWS – If you use AirPods, or any earbuds for that matter, they can get dirty with debris like earwax. Yuck, right? If you don’t feel like the acoustic performance of your earbuds is as good as it was when you first bought them, then maybe they need to be cleaned. The KeyBudz Air Care
You don’t need new AirPods, you just need to clean the gunk out of them! Read More