Notes from the workshop.
Software, hardware, practical guides and work in progress from MikeTheTech and PyroSoft.
Hardware, most recent first
ORICO Obook15: Everyday Work, Cloud AI and a Local Model
I tried the 24 GB Obook15 with everyday work, ORICO AI and a local model. Here is what stood out, what we measured and what still needs work.
BOYA Notra Neo: A Small Recorder for Finding the Decision Later
A first look at the BOYA Notra Neo, its recording controls and the transcript checks that matter when a meeting changes direction.
Fitnexa SomniPods 3: Earbuds Built Around the Pillow
Thin sleep earbuds, adjustable audio and an ANC battery tradeoff: the details I looked at in the Fitnexa SomniPods 3.
Opening a Custom COLDEST Bottle: Lids, Texture and the Extras
A closer look at the limited-edition COLDEST bottle I opened, its interchangeable lids and the personalized finish.
JOYROOM 140W Desk Charger: Retractable Cables That Stay Put
I unboxed JOYROOM’s desktop charger and tried its retractable leads, magnetic base and live power display.
OutIn Mino: From Fresh Grounds to Portable Espresso
From grinding the beans to the first taste, here is the setup I worked through with the OutIn Mino and its separate coffee stand.
ProtoArc EM11 NL: Getting Used to a Different Mouse Grip
A vertical grip, three-device switching and the adjustment I noticed moving from my regular mouse.
ATTACK SHARK R85 HE: Saved Settings and a Keyboard I Enjoy Typing On
A closer look at the wired R85 HE, its controls, onboard settings and the typing demo from the video.
A Filing Cabinet Under the TV: My SEDETA 59-Inch Setup
Power connections, adjustable storage and lighting made this file cabinet interesting for my living-room equipment.
KEFEYA M-01: A Rolling Android Touchscreen with an Interesting HDMI Input
The adjustable stand, local Android storage and app-based HDMI input were the details I explored on this 32-inch screen.
UGREEN FineTrack: A Small Find My Tracker That Worked Well for Me
After mixed results with another UGREEN device, this inexpensive item tracker was a happier experience.
KICKDOT JC500: Illuminated Buttons and a Listing That Changed
I liked this handheld controller, but the photos and layout in the listing no longer matched the unit I received.
SofaBaton U3: The Air Mouse Is Why I Kept Reaching for It
A color display, learned commands and a pointer for the TV helped make sense of my pile of remotes.
SofaBaton X2: Teaching One Remote the Awkward Devices in My Room
A touchscreen remote is nice; learning the office chair and unlabelled light controls is the more useful part.
dbsono F33: The Removable Twist-Lock Mount Got My Attention
An unboxing, pairing and listening walkthrough of the Bluetooth speaker whose mount I wanted to try.
Scoutlite SparkO: A Little Light with Several Places to Put It
Clipping it to a shirt, attaching it to a desk and angling it toward a phone camera were the useful parts of this first look.
RANVOO AICE LITE MAX: A First Look After Using the Previous Model
Familiar controls, cool contact surfaces and a louder high setting stood out when I opened the new neck cooler.
ecozy Brezzano Elite: Unboxing the Coffee Machine and Its Guided Controls
The brewing choices, grounds guidance and front panel were the focus of my first look at this countertop machine.
ROSESELSA Ceramics MK2: Music and Comfort Were the Starting Point
My early listening impressions, device switching and the difference between listed features and the tests I had actually done.
ROSESELSA Cambrian: Comfortable Over-Ears I Kept Reaching For
Three weeks of listening and meetings made fit and the built-in microphone more useful to discuss than a battery headline.
KAMRUI E3B: The Ports Made This Mini PC Interesting
A small desktop, accessible connections and several possible uses, with benchmarks still to come.
Anker Smart Display Charger: Seeing the Watts Is the Useful Part
The little screen identified my phone and showed charging power, giving a familiar USB-C brick something useful to display.
INIU 140W Power Bank: Read the Port Table Before Plugging Everything In
A first look at the larger INIU battery, its display and how the advertised output changes across the connections.
Frizzlife LP365: A First Look at the Water Monitor, Controls and App
Opening the hardware and exploring the advertised monitoring and shutoff controls before an installed leak test.
Opening an AEXPXO Gaming PC for My Playcast Host Setup
The packaging, connections and three-machine plan, with benchmarks still to come.
NEARITY Open-Ear Headphones: Keeping the Room in the Conversation
The open fit and comfortable feel were the reasons this style interested me for office use.
Black Shark BS-SP1: A Compact Desk Speaker with Lighting Controls
Plugging it in, changing the RGB effects and looking at the PC and Bluetooth modes.
TIDRADIO TD-G100: The Beep Matters More Than the Range Claim
Two months with the cellular push-to-talk radios, the included accessories and the pause to learn before your first call.
Warmco Camping Fan: A Light, Hanging Hook and Battery in One Slim Package
A short look at the stand, hook and controls, with a phone-charging feature that makes this more than a basic fan.
Building My Vernal Space Setup: A Standing Desk and Somewhere for the Clutter
The filing-cabinet build, standing desk and storage details that helped the office setup come together.