Month: August 2023

Are all HDMI cables made equal?

We have all been there, scrolling the endless sea of cables on amazon looking for just the right one for your needs, be that a home theatre setup or just an every day cable for a work machine. And I bet you have looking at the sheer price differences ranging from a few pounds all the way upto hundreds of pounds. but what exactly is the difference? how much better are these cables and what should I be looking for when searching? well you have come to the right place as I break down some of the myths, marketing terms…

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Nespresso Vertuo Pop Review

I am going to preface this review by stating I am a bit of a coffee snob. In my daily life, I use a Delonghi Bean to Cup machine and take my beans, grind level and overall coffee experience perhaps more seriously than I should. That said however I firmly believe there is a place for Pod-style coffee machines such as Nespresso and the Vertuo Pop is one of the most cost-effective ways of getting a taste for what can only be described as good, artisanal coffee.

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DT 70+ Smartwatch

Good hardware, let down by software Pros Cons Good hardware designNice screenSome very clever features Poor notificationsLack of attention to detail Heads up. This is a critical review; not because this is a bad watch it’s not, but it misses the little things that if fixed could make it a great watch. So I’m irked.

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Meross Smart Power Strip Review

If you have ever read any of my other smart home product reviews you may notice one of my biggest complaints is a lack of support for the walled garden that is Apple HomeKit, I mean sure there are ways to add unsupported devices if your technically savvy and have the time to tinker but for most brands and devices you are paying a hefty premium for the security and ease of use that is promised by HomeKit support. Enter Meross, a relatively well-known brand in the Smarthome tech space that focuses on budget-friendly devices with elegant designs while still…

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