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
NEWS – I’ve been testing the latest OnePlus smartwatch. It’s the OnePlus Watch 2 Wear OS/Android watch. Although I can’t compare it to the first OnePlus Watch because I didn’t get a chance to review it, I can tell you that after only a few days wear it, the new Watch 2 has impressed me.
OnePlus Watch 2 – Unboxing and pre-order info/deals! Read More
REVIEW – Over a year ago I reviewed the Vari Curve Electric Standing Desk 60″x30″ and I love it. It has helped reduce my lower back pain and I try to stand as much as I can throughout the day now. I recently moved to a new office so it was the perfect opportunity to
Vari Electric Standing Desk with ComfortEdge 48″x30″ review – Still the best Read More
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
The YSMART keychain flashlight could become an EDC classic Read More
REVIEW UPDATES – Today, we have a handful of review/article updates for you. There are updates to my favorite gear page, the mini PC (Acemagic) malware article, a Canon printer review, a sprinkler system review, and more. You should know the drill by now, click the link to the review and then scroll to the
Julie’s favorite gear, Yardian Pro sprinkler system, and more – Review updates Read More
REVIEW – Doing laundry isn’t one of my favorite jobs, but it’s as sure as death and taxes. Clothes get dirty, and keeping them clean can be a pain. LG’s WM6998HBA Washer/Dryer Combo makes the chore easier with a boatload of fancy features. I liked it so much I bought the companion “Sidekick” washer! What
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
Mechanical keyboard DIY build mission complete – Debrief follows Read More