I rely on pocket-sized hubs and single-cable setups for almost everything I do, so when a USB-C accessory stops behaving on my Mac, it interrupts work fast. Over the years I’ve developed a compact checklist that solves most common problems without a trip to a service centre. The steps below...
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I travel light. My carry-on is often the only bag I allow myself, and that...
How-Tos
I often get asked how to get two (or more) people to listen to the same show...
How-Tos
When friends or family visit, letting them control a few lights or cast a...
How-Tos
I’ve installed more than a handful of pocketable, battery-powered cameras...
When friends or family visit, letting them control a few lights or cast a playlist to the living-room speaker can make for a warm, modern welcome. But I’ve learned the hard way that “guest-friendly” doesn’t have to mean “security-free.”...
I’ve installed more than a handful of pocketable, battery-powered cameras around friends’ apartments and my own temporary studios, and I’ve learned that the best ones are the least visible and the most reliable. If you want quick coverage...
I’ve spent more than a few train rides and red-eye flights testing folding keyboards with tablets, and if there’s one thing I can say for sure: not all “portable” keyboards are equally useful once you’re trying to actually type a 500-word...
I’ve been testing compact dash cams for years, and one thing keeps coming up: size isn’t the problem — thermal stress and night performance are. In this piece I share hands‑on findings from recent tests of tiny dash cams that actually...
I shoot a lot of low-light photos with compact gear and phones, and over the years I’ve learned that getting sharper night shots is less about hero hardware and more about small, repeatable adjustments. In this how-to I’ll walk you through the...
I’ve spent enough time testing compact gadgets to know that a pocket translator isn’t a novelty — it’s a travel essential when you’re on a multi-day trip or stuck in noisy places like markets, trains, or festival grounds. In this guide...
I don’t like changing my daily habits just to eke out more battery life. I want my Google Pixel to get me through a full day — from morning commute to late-night reading — without turning my life into a battery-saving ritual. Over the years...
I love the idea of a tiny power bank clipped to my keys — something I can forget about until my phone dips below 20% and then voilà, two top-ups on the go. In practice, fitting enough battery to charge a modern phone twice into a true...
I love pocketable phones and tiny earbuds, but nothing kills that neat, minimalist vibe faster than audio that lags behind what you see on screen. If you’re like me and don’t want to root your phone or rush out to buy a new pair of headphones,...
I still remember the first time I tried to carry a DSLR on a weekend away with my family — bulky bag, two lenses, and a toddler who seemed allergic to patience. Since then I’ve learned that for most family trips and street photography outings, a...