Let’s Simplify Our Tech Bags with USB-C Power
I tested USB-C barrel adapters with a Decimator, Apple TV, iPad M1, Fluke meter, wall power, and several power banks. The setup can work, but voltage, polarity, and battery behavior matter.
MacUpdater Is Gone — I’m Testing Updatest as a Replacement
MacUpdater ended support on January 1, 2026, so I tested Updatest as a possible replacement for keeping Mac apps, Homebrew packages, App Store apps, Electron apps, and Sparkle apps current.
Showcase App: The Cleanest Way to Track Your Shows on iPhone
Showcase is a clean iPhone app for tracking TV shows and movies, with Trakt import/sync, upcoming episode alerts, watch history, search, widgets, and a simple library view.
I’m Shocked What Fits in My Fyro 22L EDC Backpack
I switched from a Peak Design Messenger Bag to the Fyro Tenax 22L backpack to save my shoulders. Here is what actually fits, how I organize it, and where the setup still has tradeoffs.
Affinity Rewrites the Rules With One Unified App
Affinity has combined Photo, Designer, and Publisher into one free unified app. Here is what changed, how Studios work, what costs extra, and where the Canva AI features fit in.
Oakley Meta Lens Swap: Apex Icy Blue Review!
A practical look at swapping Oakley Meta lenses with Apex Icy Blue aftermarket lenses, including how the lenses pop out, how the new ones install, and what I noticed about tint, thickness, and indoor visibility.
TechSpotlight: Blink and You’ll Miss It—Bee’s Already Got It
Bee turns an Apple Watch into a free wearable AI note taker that can capture conversations, summarize days, and suggest reminders, but my real-world testing showed some clear tradeoffs around reliability and battery life.
Is the Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP Pro Worth the Hype?
The Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP Pro cleaned up my camera shot, but it came with trade-offs: tension adjustment issues, desk access problems, and quality control worth checking before setup.
JetKVM Review – The Ultimate Open Source KVM Over IP
My first hands-on JetKVM review after unboxing, setup, updating, testing video input, and comparing the hardware against PiKVM and TinyPilot-style options.
Unscripted Moments: Unboxing the Godox TL60 – Leveling Up My Background Lighting!
I tested the Godox TL60 RGB LED tube lights to see if they could improve my video background lighting. They work, but placement matters more than brightness.
The Charging Dock Apple Forgot: PrismXR Carina D1 Review!
The PrismXR Carina D1 makes Apple Vision Pro charging feel more like docking than plugging in. Here is what worked, what bothered me, and who should skip it.
Exploring Vision Pro’s Current State + Hands-On with PrismXR Dock!
A practical look at where Apple Vision Pro stands right now, why I do not think it is dead, and what the PrismXR charging dock actually adds for daily use.