Notes from the workshop.
Software, hardware, practical guides and work in progress from MikeTheTech and PyroSoft.
Hardware, most recent first
DS10 Pro Deadbolt: Tactile Buttons and Two Halves to Connect
Looking through the lock parts before a planned installation video.
Three xCool Boxes: An Adapter Cable, USB-C Batteries and a Magnetic Power Bank
Opening the accessories and getting a charging indication on my phone.
My Original PLAUD Note Session: Activate It, Then Open the Example Notes
Trying the thin recorder’s case and browsing the app’s supplied transcription example.
BN-LINK Wall Tap: Six Outlets and USB Connections in One Body
Opening one of three units sent over and looking at its physical layout.
PISEN 120W Charger: The Port-Combinations Chart Is Worth a Look
Opening the charger and cable before measuring any power delivery.
Valorise U8S: A Tiny Receiver and a Microphone That Tucks Away
Opening the headset, separating its adapter and trying the fit.
Two ANNNWZZD Trackers, Two Sounds in Find My
Adding the white and black tags and trying their play-sound controls.
Yinker AC2 SE Capture Card: A Very Small Box with HDMI In and Out
Opening the capture card and comparing its physical size with my HD60 X.
Soliom 4G Camera: From the Solar Panel to My First App Zoom
Putting the pieces together and getting a live indoor view through the phone app.
EasySMX M05: The Moving USB-C Connector Is the Detail I Notice
Fitting the controller around my phone after opening a mystery package.
DARKROCK Classico: I Bought This Case for All Those Drive Bays
Opening the storage-focused case I wanted for a Plex-and-gaming build.
Veger X5 WalletTrack: Two Cards, a Kickstand and My Phone on Charge
Trying the early sample’s magnetic fit and sliding a couple of cards into the wallet.
Sineaptic SE-1: Unusual Packaging and a Comfortable First Listen
Opening the ribbon-driver headphones and trying a couple of songs.
Building the Furologee Desk: Drawers, Monitor Stands and a Couple of Do-Overs
Following the assembly steps and fixing my screw and handle mix-ups along the way.
Jeecoo A10: Plug In the Power, Then Pair the Little Speaker
Trying the volume knob and a short Bluetooth sound sample.
Mountain Everest Max: The Number Pad Can Go on Either Side
Why the modular layout and clicky switches made this a favorite in my April 2024 setup.
A New iPhone 15 Pro Max and the WSKEN Applicator I Try First
Installing the sponsored screen and camera protectors before fitting my case.
EasySMX X15 Mecha: The Lights Reach Across the Controller
Opening the black Mecha version and turning on its RGB for the first time.
Why I Stopped Recommending My Logitech Pro X
The cracks on my wired headset and my disappointment with the wireless microphone.
PLACUY Doorbell Camera: Open the Kit, Then Try the Ring
Looking through the camera, indoor chime and mounts before installation.
aosu SolarCam D1 Classic: Two Cameras and One Small Base Station
Opening the C9C-2H kit before moving the cameras to a new house.
MiraBox Stream Dock: Put My Studio Controls on Their Own Buttons
Trying the software, custom pictures and pages for my virtual studio.
FETIONS Mini Air Purifier: The Adapter Is Inside, and the Fan Has More to Give
Opening the small unit and sharing my first week’s impressions of its controls and sound.
iLC RGB Bulbs: Four Lights Fit in That Little Box
Trying the remote’s colors, fades and brightness controls with one bulb.
EasySMX X10: Swap the Faceplates and Hear Those Button Clicks
Opening the controller I bought after the original shipment went missing.
MAXFREE S1: Clamp On the Screen, Then Find the Right Connection
Fitting the extender to my laptop and getting a mirrored picture over HDMI.
Coda MB-1: Listen to My SM7B with the Booster, Then Without It
Changing the gain in my MVX2U setup and leaving pauses to hear the background.
Hohem Mic-01: The Phone Mic Kit I Also Want on My PC
Opening the two-transmitter set and using it for the video’s own audio.
Uniarch Unear A20: A Camera Shield and Mute Controls on Top
Opening the tall conference unit and trying its button indicators.
My Shure SM7B Upgrade: Open the Box and Hear the New Setup
A microphone unboxing with the EQ and noise-removal processing disclosed.