Notes from the workshop.
Software, hardware, practical guides and work in progress from MikeTheTech and PyroSoft.
Hardware, most recent first
TELESIN Wireless Mics: A Tiny Pair to Pack for CES
Opening the case, USB-C receiver, windscreens and magnetic clips.
Anker Prime 250W: Watching the Phone and Steam Deck Power Readouts
Trying the screen, dial and two connected devices.
NUU N30: A Case in the Box and a Quick Unlock Demonstration
Opening the purple-finish phone and checking its included accessories.
My 2024 M2 Mac Mini Experience: Useful for Development, Frustrating in Other Ways
The workload expectations behind my early Apple-silicon opinion video.
AULA F99: Retro Colors, a Receiver Slot and Three Connection Modes
Opening the keyboard and trying its lighting and adjustable feet.
VIZIUUY Solar Camera: A Separate Panel and a Mount I Can Take Down
Opening the camera and walking through its mounting and charging connections.
XbotGo Chameleon: The Lime-Green Phone Mount with Bigger Filming Plans
Fitting my phone, opening the remote and looking through the tracking features.
LIFEGOO Glue Gun: The Magnetic Stand Is What Caught My Attention
A small craft-tool unboxing, with a detour into one of my old cosplay projects.
KEFEYA P5: A Laptop Screen That Can Come Off Its Frame
Opening the display, checking the port guide and trying the detachable mounting arrangement.
VerRon Cabinet Lights: Five Rechargeable Lights and Simple Button Controls
Trying the brightness, color-temperature settings and removable mounting plates.
OBSBOT Tiny 2 vs Facecam Pro: What I Noticed with Both Running
A small camera, a magnetic mount and a side-by-side look under my room lighting.
Lumary Neon Rope Light: Trying the Flowing Colors Indoors
Opening the coated light rope and cycling the effects with its inline control.
SiWiQu Switch Stand: Clip It On, Snap It into Place
Trying the magnetic attachment and moving the console through the stand’s adjustment range.
Afyuol Picture Light: Take the Light Down, Leave the Mount in Place
Trying the color settings and looking at the detachable charging arrangement.
TCTEC Voice Recorder: A Tiny Clip, a Mirror Finish and a Hidden Screen
Opening the recorder and powering it on before trying its recording and transcription features.
AULA F75: Colorful Keys, a Dial and an Actual Bluetooth Connection
Opening the compact keyboard, changing its lighting and pairing it with my computer.
NUU N10: The Case in the Box Was Only the First Surprise
Opening the phone, starting setup and trying the side-mounted fingerprint reader.
VIZIUUY All-in-One Solar Camera: The Panel Is Already on Top
Opening the fixed-view camera and checking its mounting and charging compartments.
VIZIUUY VZ5D3: A Small Camera with a USB Power Connection
Looking through the mounting templates, power cable and storage compartment.
EIGHTREE Smart Plugs: Two in the Box, with a Button on the Side
Looking over the plug and pairing instructions before setting up any automations.
ALTITACO JY01 Pro: Opening the Case and Getting a Phone View
Unfolding the drone, fitting a battery and checking the camera feed before flying.
TP-Link LS1008G: My Simple Answer to Running Out of Network Ports
Opening an eight-port switch after deciding what my desk network actually needed.
Lerat Mug Warmer: There Was a Matching Mug Under the Tray
Opening the thin warming plate and finding the flat-bottomed mug supplied with it.
Poyasilon Solar Camera: Two Mounts and a Separate USB-C Panel
Opening the camera kit and looking at the mounting and storage options.
NewQ Steam Deck Dock: A Small Hub with a Fold-Out Stand
Opening the four-in-one accessory and checking where its connections sit.
KAIWEETS ES21: A Precision Screwdriver Set with a Place for the Small Parts
Opening the bit case, fitting a bit and trying the motor and light controls.
Lerat K40: A Small Heater with a Simple Control Switch
Looking over the heater’s size, controls and underside switch before a powered test.
CAMDUCK-X: An Outlet-Style Camera, Viewed as Hardware
Opening the package and looking at its connectors and storage compartment.
ZUMIMALL Video Doorbell: The Chime and Mount Are Part of the Package
Opening the doorbell, checking the card slot and looking at how the rear plate attaches.
DOMYFAN S2: Two Screens and a Bag Full of Matching Cables
Opening the screen extender and keeping the protective pieces with the kit.