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The non-apology
The GREAT and very BRAVE soldiers of the United Kingdom will always be with the United States of America! In Afghanistan, 457 died, many were badly injured, and they were among the greatest of all warriors. It’s a bond too… Read More ›
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Full circle
Approximately 33 years ago a colleague at work started using a Casio organiser. I described it in My Digital Generation– ‘I sat opposite a lady called Marylyn who smoked about five hundred cigarettes a day and had a voice to… Read More ›
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“Insulting and frankly appalling”
The words in the title come from Sir Kier Starmer today in response to what Trump (draft dodger) said about Nato forces- “They’ll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan… and they did, they stayed a little back, a little… Read More ›
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Big baby
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The Viwoods AiPaper Reader (Carta) is absolutely charming
Few devices have struck me so positively as the Viwoods Carta which is likely a device you have not heard of until now. I have been searching for a decent e-ink phone for some time and so far have returned… Read More ›
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There is an app for everything, if you can find it…
I have been searching for an app, or any solution, that would allow me to compare my activity to the resultant ME/CFS symptoms that appear. It is difficult because symptoms are often delayed and so it can be hard to… Read More ›
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Oil
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Tom by TomTom
Speed camera warnings EuropeObstacles EuropeAudio and visual alertsAutomatic startupTomTom Traffic alertsCompatible with Apple Carplay & Android AutoIncludes TomTom navigation appNo subscription neededPairing Tom with the TomTom app requires Android 12 or iOS 18 higher… More here. Apparently this is quite… Read More ›
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Ollee Watch
Compatible with the Casio F-91W and A158W models, Ollee Watch stays perfectly synced with your phone via Bluetooth, ensuring accurate time no matter where you are — with new built-in features like world time, snooze alarm, timer, a logging stopwatch… Read More ›
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This is why we can’t have nice things
Help get season-ready with the Men’s Timberland® Luxe Waterproof Boot. Built with seam-sealed construction, a Vibram rubber outsole, and an upper made with waterproof Premium Timberland® Leather to help your feet stay dry in wet conditions, this boot also has… Read More ›
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Articles ›
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Forstner KOMFIT ‘JB’ review
February 10, 2026
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Starmer needs to stay
February 5, 2026
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Full circle
January 24, 2026
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“Insulting and frankly appalling”
January 23, 2026
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There is an app for everything, if you can find it…
January 5, 2026
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Tell Me There’s a Heaven
December 23, 2025
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Don’t buy a Tissot PRX, buy an Omega instead
December 18, 2025
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The joy of being in the moment
December 15, 2025
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2025
December 15, 2025
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A happy ending…
December 10, 2025
Product Reviews ›
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The Viwoods AiPaper Reader (Carta) is absolutely charming
January 9, 2026
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Kobo mini (13 years later…)
December 22, 2025
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A travel-sized review of the James O’Brien Mystery Hour Travel Game
December 16, 2025
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part three)
December 7, 2025
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part two)
December 5, 2025
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part one)
December 3, 2025
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Levoit 20d thoughts- one of the best products I have ever bought
November 29, 2025
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The Apple Watch series 11 is a real surprise
October 30, 2025
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Low-end tech, high-end benefits
October 26, 2025
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E-ink adventures
September 27, 2025
Watch Reviews ›
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The Citizen Stiletto
February 3, 2026
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The Fidget Spinner Watch
January 27, 2026
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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
September 23, 2025
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The SEA-GULL 1963 International Edition (in pictures)
July 17, 2025
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The Casio Ring Watch (CRW-001-1ER) in Pictures
July 2, 2025
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Militado ML08 review
April 1, 2025
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The “Daily Beater” Field Watch review
March 8, 2025
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Carolina Gator Print Leather Watch Strap (Grey) review
March 3, 2025
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The G-SQUAD GBD-200: tough, clever, flexible
February 27, 2025

