Reviews and hands-on experience reports of some of my favorite gadgets, including home security cameras, noise-canceling headphones and more.
In this article, I will share some tips on how to correctly position WiFi routers to improve your home’s WiFi coverage significantly. I will also talk about a new web app from AmpliFi, called the AmpliFi Web Controller, that can help you with finding the perfect position for your WiFi equipment based on your home’s … Read more
I prefer to travel light, even if that means a trip to the local grocery store. When I leave the house, I usually have with me my car keys, iPhone, and a wallet. In this article, I will review minimalist wallets from Burkley and ÖGON, and compare how they stack up against the Smooth Wallet+ … Read more
The Kanex GoPower USB-C portable battery pack is a slick, lightweight and versatile companion for the 12-inch MacBook and other USB-C equipped devices. As a bonus, it can charge a MacBook and a phone simultaneously. I usually travel light and with the least amount of gadgets in my backpack. That was one of the reasons, … Read more
In this article, I’ll review my two favorite wireless workout headphones for running and jogging: the Bose SoundSport wireless earbuds and the Plantronics Backbeat Fit Wireless headphones. Until the summer of 2018, my workout routine consists of Crossfit-type exercises or running. When I run alone, I like to listen to music. Before I got the … Read more
Most electronic devices are very sensitive to electrical power surges and can get easily damaged if one occurs. So it’s a smart idea to invest in a good surge protector. But if you make the same mistake I made, you may still end up with damaged equipment. We have had a lot of thunderstorms and … Read more
In this post, I’ll review the Plantronics Savi W745 wireless headset, which I have used for the past years. To learn how the Savi 745 compares to the newer Plantronics Voyager 6200 UC, check out my comparison. When I’m not visiting clients, I usually work from home, and one of the most critical tools I rely … Read more
I have used Drobo as part of my backup and disaster recovery strategy for several years. But no matter how hard I tried, my Drobos never delivered the performance I was looking for. So it was time to find a better backup storage solution, and in this article, I will compare Drobo vs. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt … Read more