Notes from the workshop.
Software, hardware, practical guides and work in progress from MikeTheTech and PyroSoft.
Hardware, most recent first
AeroBand Guitar: Playing with Tones, Easy Chord and the Built-In Speaker
An electronic guitar first look that gets me trying piano, bass and chord presets.
A Folding Three-Device Charger for a Less Crowded Nightstand
The package, folding design and charging layout discussed in my short overview.
GOODaaa Power Bank: Built-In Leads, Wireless Charging and a Hidden Crank
Trying the phone pad and lights before opening the hand-crank mechanism.
NEOQOQO Open-Ear Headphones: The Case Display and a First Listen
Trying the ear hooks, phone pairing and the sound of this open-ear pair.
GiGimundo G7400: Fitting the SSD into a Dock and My PS5
The included heatsink meets a real fit issue during this installation.
PISEN 140W Charger: Three Ports and a Braided Cable
Opening the adapter and reading the output information on the case.
TOZO OpenEarRing: An Earring-Like Fit and Clear First Impressions
Opening the case, pairing the earbuds and trying their open-ear design.
COLO GCS: Putting a Surround-Speaker Rig on My Gaming Chair
A large unboxing, chair mounting and an initial Bluetooth listening reaction.
BINNIWEN Clamp Lamp: Flexible Arms and a Brightness Dial I Like
Mounting the wide light, bending its sections and trying the controls.
PISEN Bolt Pro 100W: A Substantial Adapter and a Thick Braided Lead
Unboxing the three-port charger and reading its USB output labels.
A Magnifying Clamp Light for the Small Things on My Desk
Assembling the mount, moving the arm and trying the USB-powered light.
EWEADN S9 Ultra: A Red Finish, Light Feel and Optional Grips
Opening the mouse and checking the Pro-versus-Ultra specifications in the manual.
NUU N20: The Purple Finish, Included Case and First Setup
A May 2025 look at the phone before camera and speed comparisons.
Antank Six-in-One Dock: A Place for My Steam Deck and More Connections
Opening the dock, checking the layout and connecting the handheld.
AFERIY Nano100: A Retractable Lead and a Small Solar-Panel Connection
Looking at the display and charging connections on the compact power unit.
Kefeya S5 Pro: Two Extra Screens and a Magnetic Battery Pack
Opening the kit, powering the screens and trying my larger laptop.
StreamX X2 Max: Connections, Remote and the First Setup Screens
Connecting the box and looking through the launcher and app menus.
Digibox D3 Plus: A Look Through the Connected Interface
Opening the app menus after connecting the Android TV box.
StreamX X2 Pro: The Thin Case and a Connected Launcher Tour
Unboxing the remote and cables, then trying the network and app menus.
Q25 Earbuds: Flexible Hooks and a Window into the Charging Case
Looking at the fit, battery display and my bass-heavy first impression.
Welax B3 Chair: Assembly, Adjustable Arms and One Order-of-Operations Lesson
Putting the chair together before trying its height and support controls.
Veise Smart Lock: The Cards, Hardware and Two Sides of the Lock
An unboxing and tabletop look before installing it in a door.
AceGamer Controller: Back-Button Locks and Two Trigger Travels
Trying the physical controls on the controller called T47 in the unboxing.
AVerMedia Elite GO: A Charger with Capture and Dock Connections
Opening the GC313Pro and working through the ports and included adapters.
Phenyx Pro Dual-Mic System: Receiver Controls and Separate XLR Outputs
Unpacking the two microphones, fitting the antennas and looking at the displays.
Statik SmartCharge: The Travel Heads Slide over Its Folded Plug
Looking at the attached cables, display and small phone support.
Rechargeable Tower Fan: A Console-Like Shape and Three Speeds
Trying the direction control, oscillation and light on the white tower fan.
CORNMI NeoVista X7 Lite: A Screen That Stays in Front of Me
Connecting the headset to my Steam Deck and trying the fit and image.
FIFINE M9: From the Charging Case to a Phone Recording
Fitting the windscreens, connecting the receiver and making a stereo sample.
TOZO O2: Finding the Fit with Its Clicking Ear Hooks
Opening the case, adjusting the earpieces and pairing them for a first listen.