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Sublet your home broadband
Launched in January, IPRoyal pays residential internet users in exchange for “sharing” their internet service, something many internet service providers like Sonic Internet [PDF] and Comcast prohibit in their terms of service. And it sells access to that bandwidth to… Read More ›
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why windows’ taskbar beats osx’ dock (2011)
It could be argued that I’m doing it wrong, expecting OSX to act like Windows instead of adapting to what OSX offers. For a long while OSX has had exposé, a single button that temporarily resizes and repositions all of… Read More ›
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I don’t trust Windows’ stability
I’ve been using Macs and Windows PCs ever since they became available. For the last 12 years, it’s been a Mac at home and a Windows 7 PC at work until I retired. Now I use Windows 10 in Boot… Read More ›
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The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe for iPhone and USB Type-C
The iXpand Flash Drive Luxe comes with not one but two connectors so you can easily move files between your iPhone, iPad Pro, Mac, and USB Type-C devices, including Android phones. Say goodbye to emailing photos between devices. Once files… Read More ›
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The Bulova Oceanographer Snorkel 666
I’m with the rest of the herd when it comes to praising this generation of Bulova Oceanographer Snorkel 666 Devil Diver. Firstly, it comes from a trusted brand. I think that adds a bit of panache even if the brand… Read More ›
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Windows 10 is as cold and unemotional as ever
I received a new work laptop this week. It was much quicker and powerful enough to cope with every piece of software I need to use in my job. It was also long overdue, but the jump in performance makes… Read More ›
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Has everyone forgotten how film photography works?
The Crescent Earth rising beyond the Moon’s barren horizon, July 26-August 7, 1971 sold for £50,000 through Christie’s. This is a print. Yes, it is a print and Russ Garrett is right with the following tweet– It’s a PRINT of… Read More ›
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A wearable air conditioner
The Saiga wearable changes our perception of the temperature in two ways. First, it provides cooling by conduction onto specific locations on the neck. Second, it allows the wearer to breathe cold air when they need a boost of relief… Read More ›
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Squarespace: a $10 billion valuation
Squarespace has raised $300 million in a round of funding that values the company at a staggering $10 billion valuation. New backers include Dragoneer, Tiger Global, D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company, funds and accounts advised by T…. Read More ›
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Bonfire Diving in Anilao
4K Bonfire diving in Anilao, Philippines with the Sony A7SIII, shooting 4K, either 60fps or 120fps, all SLOG3, ISO12,800. We place lights on a downline from a buoy at approx 5m depth near the reef with max depth of only… Read More ›
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Forstner KOMFIT ‘JB’ review
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Starmer needs to stay
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Full circle
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Tell Me There’s a Heaven
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Don’t buy a Tissot PRX, buy an Omega instead
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The joy of being in the moment
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Kobo mini (13 years later…)
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A travel-sized review of the James O’Brien Mystery Hour Travel Game
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part three)
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Levoit 20d thoughts- one of the best products I have ever bought
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The Apple Watch series 11 is a real surprise
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Low-end tech, high-end benefits
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Orient Bambino (RA-AC0020G10B) review
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The Citizen Stiletto
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The Fidget Spinner Watch
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NOTO OGGIN Water Watch review (0% bullshit)
December 1, 2025
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IX&DAO Engineer – probably the best value watch I have ever seen
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The SEA-GULL 1963 International Edition (in pictures)
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The Casio Ring Watch (CRW-001-1ER) in Pictures
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Militado ML08 review
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The “Daily Beater” Field Watch review
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Carolina Gator Print Leather Watch Strap (Grey) review
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