Let’s Simplify Our Tech Bags with USB-C Power
I tested USB-C barrel adapters with a Decimator, Apple TV, iPad M1, Fluke meter, wall power, and several power banks. The setup can work, but voltage, polarity, and battery behavior matter.
MacUpdater Is Gone — I’m Testing Updatest as a Replacement
MacUpdater ended support on January 1, 2026, so I tested Updatest as a possible replacement for keeping Mac apps, Homebrew packages, App Store apps, Electron apps, and Sparkle apps current.
Showcase App: The Cleanest Way to Track Your Shows on iPhone
Showcase is a clean iPhone app for tracking TV shows and movies, with Trakt import/sync, upcoming episode alerts, watch history, search, widgets, and a simple library view.
I’m Shocked What Fits in My Fyro 22L EDC Backpack
I switched from a Peak Design Messenger Bag to the Fyro Tenax 22L backpack to save my shoulders. Here is what actually fits, how I organize it, and where the setup still has tradeoffs.
Affinity Rewrites the Rules With One Unified App
Affinity has combined Photo, Designer, and Publisher into one free unified app. Here is what changed, how Studios work, what costs extra, and where the Canva AI features fit in.
Is This the Fastest MagSafe Charger Yet? True Qi 2.2 Charger for iPhone 17 Pro Max
A practical first look at the Baseus Pico 10,000 mAh Qi 2.2 power bank, including wired charging numbers, MagSafe-style hold, and what I saw testing it with an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Cursor App vs Real Servers (Bonfire? Wowza? Ubuntu?)
I tested whether Cursor can manage a real Ubuntu VPS over Remote SSH, run system updates, and attempt a Bonfire Social install. The short answer: it can help, but I would not trust it unattended for sysadmin work.
V2-4 Sensors Failed in 12 Weeks?! Lingo CGM Update
After 12 weeks with the Lingo CGM, four sensors failed or had to be replaced. The bigger lesson was not fragile hardware, but how sensitive CGM placement can be in real life.
The TRMNL Smart Display with NO ADS, NO DISTRACTIONS… Just Genius!
I unboxed and set up the TRMNL E-Ink smart display to see how its no-ads, pull-based, privacy-focused approach works in real use, including plugins, refresh rates, battery tradeoffs, and setup quirks.
Oakley Meta Lens Swap: Apex Icy Blue Review!
A practical look at swapping Oakley Meta lenses with Apex Icy Blue aftermarket lenses, including how the lenses pop out, how the new ones install, and what I noticed about tint, thickness, and indoor visibility.
Lingo Support: Resolving Sensor Failures with Ease
My Lingo glucose sensor failed overnight with a bio sensor error. Here is what happened, what the app reported, and how Lingo support handled the replacement.
What If My Body’s Been Telling Me More Than I Realized?
I tested Lingo for a week to see what real-time glucose data could explain about food, crashes, stress, and daily habits. The biggest lesson was not perfect numbers, but spotting patterns.