Notes from the workshop.
Software, hardware, practical guides and work in progress from MikeTheTech and PyroSoft.
Hardware, most recent first
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.
AkaGear T02 Mini: Opening the Box and Reaching the Pairing Prompt
The mounting guides, access hardware and first power-on before an office-door installation.
NearHub Tail: Pair the Board First, Then Bring Your Computer
The adapter, pairing update and computer connection I tried with my NearHub smartboard.
Making a Latte with the OutIn Grinder and Nano: The Actual Brew Demo
Freshly ground coffee, the portable brewer and a stand that made the little station easier to use.
VR Rock Quest 3 Lenses: The Magnetic Part Makes Sharing Easier
Fitting my prescription inserts and trying the removable two-piece design.
OutIn Fino and Folding Stand: The Setup Before the Coffee Test
Unpacking the stand, grinder controls and accessories—and discovering I had brought the wrong coffee.
Plaud NotePin: Small Hardware for a Different Kind of Notes
The magnetic clips, desk charger and note-taking workflow that interested me in this wearable recorder.
Xgody N6 Pro: Moving the Projector and Watching It Correct the Picture
A textured-wall setup, the rotating stand and the difference between 4K input support and a 1080p picture.
LAMPICK Blender: A Frozen-Fruit Clump Made This a Real Test
Unboxing the big blender and making smoothies, including the ingredients that needed help reaching the blades.
Black Shark FunCooler 5 Pro: The Tripod Mount Was the Interesting Part
A first look at the magnetic back, clips, USB power and recording setup before any thermal benchmark.
Fang Wallet Case: I Liked the Design, but Could Not Confirm the Fit
A short first look at the card compartment and the phone-fit problem that stopped the test.
MOVE SPEED Magnetic Battery: Check Which Capacity You Are Looking At
The compact bank, charging demonstration and model-number differences to resolve before choosing a variant.
Lumary Rope Lights: My Porch Has a Useful Green-Light Mode
The new rope-light controls, mounting pieces and a simple way I use smart lighting when a delivery is coming.
Frizzlife M800: The Screen Turned On Before I Plugged It In
Opening the filtration unit, included faucet and fittings before the under-sink installation.
CarpodGo T3 Pro: A Desk Setup Before the Vehicle Install
The screen, mounting choices, backup-camera kit and audio adapter I unpacked for an older vehicle.
An Hour of Tech Unboxings—and the Wi-Fi Adapter That Lost My Speed Test
Monitors, recording earbuds, tracking webcams and a Wi-Fi upgrade that did not deliver the result I expected.
Tank T5: Pairing, Watch Faces and the Bands in the Box
A hands-on setup of the watch and app, with the advertised outdoor features still needing their own test.
ESR Flex Keyboard Case: Move the iPad, Keep the Keyboard
Trying the magnetic stand, pencil storage and a Bluetooth keyboard that works away from the case.
Astercook Cookware: The Removable Handle Is the Interesting Part
Opening the sponsored 21-piece set and trying its clip-on handles before doing any cooking.
Opening a Personalized Callie Board and Matching Coasters
My wife helped choose the customization; the individual engraved pieces were the fun reveal.
UMEVO Note Plus: A Tiny Screen Makes the Recording Mode Clearer
The physical controls, magnetic charging cable and service offer I looked at during the unboxing.
BASN Dual Wireless Mics: The Receiver Has Its Own Battery
Opening the two-mic kit, fitting its antennas and powering the receiver without a wall connection.
Photoolex X2077: A Small Panel Light with a Box of Accessories
Powering up the panel and looking at its effects, mounting points and light-shaping pieces.
Nomad Vision: Opening the Kit and Finding the Focus
The accessories, indoor screen and controls I tried before taking the binoculars outside.
LAMTTO DC22: Opening the Cellular Dash Cam Before the Truck Install
The two camera directions, mount and cables I looked at before testing the connected features.
ORICO Magnetic SSD: A Small Drive That Sits Against the Phone
Trying the attachment and short cable, with the conflicting speed figures still needing a benchmark.
YoloCam S3: The Portrait Mount Was the First Thing I Wanted to Try
Opening the webcam, magnetic support and cable before comparing actual footage.
YARDCARE E400: The Boundary Wire Is Part of the Setup
The dock, controls and wire kit I unpacked before putting the mower on a lawn.
Mobvoi TicNote: A Thin Recorder with Controls on the Device
The mode switch, small screen and magnetic charging arrangement I handled in the unboxing.
Seventour Powered Subwoofer: The Controls and Wired Remote
Opening the slim speaker-and-amplifier package before fitting it in the truck.