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The Kindle Scribe
With a 10.2-inch, 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite display, Kindle Scribe is perfect for reading and writing, even in direct sunlight. The large display gives you room to take notes or write a diary entry and makes it easy to adjust… Read More ›
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Why Printers Are So Terrible
Because wow, they truly are. Like many people, I’ve had printers break on me in a myriad of irritating ways. Sometimes, the nozzles on inkjet cartridges started leaking or clogging, or wireless connections crapped out and never worked again. Other… Read More ›
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The Apple Watch Ultra is a terrible watch design
There’s no getting around the fact that the Ultra looks big. But it does not feel heavy on the wrist. The case surface has a different finish than the Series 5–7 models that were offered in titanium. On those Series… Read More ›
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The Disappearing Art Of Maintenance
The noble but undervalued craft of maintenance could help preserve modernity’s finest achievements, from public transit systems to power grids, and serve as a useful framework for addressing climate change and other pressing planetary constraints… More here. An excellent read.
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The time for action is now
1/ Having been promised an energy price freeze, millions will be shocked when hit with a 25% rise in fuel bills in October. 5 million kids risk being pushed into poverty, with charities having to stop feeding the hungry so… Read More ›
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Apple Pay vs Google Pay
So glad I use Apple Pay…
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The Master Putter-Together
This is a brilliant video. There is a ‘so expensive’ episode about Apple as well which is worth a look.
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MAG:2 CLASSICS
The perfect accessory for an iPhone and AirPods user. Magnetically snap-on your iPhone 12/13/14 on the charging stand, and place your wireless charging AirPods on the base. This unique, sleek design, inspired by home decor, works best on your desk… Read More ›
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A shed, a tragedy
Greetings. As you might be aware, I have reached middle age. Firstly that’s a reasonably big achievement, secondly it means sheds, power tools and receding hairlines. There are a number of ways one can procure a man shed. A lot… Read More ›
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Is the iPhone camera better than a real camera for 99% of people?
Of course it isn’t better. Except that it is. The sheer practicality, connectivity and quality of a modern phone camera puts it on a par with much more expensive standalone cameras for what most people need. However, looking at the… Read More ›
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Forstner KOMFIT ‘JB’ review
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Tell Me There’s a Heaven
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A happy ending…
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Kobo mini (13 years later…)
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part three)
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part one)
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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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E-ink adventures
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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)
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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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The G-SQUAD GBD-200: tough, clever, flexible
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