Published inTechLife·PinnedMember-onlyMy Everyday Tech Carry — Late 2023The things I take with me on a daily basis… — As a tech and gadget enthusiast, it’s no secret that I carry a lot of tech with me everywhere I go. Whether it’s going to work, doing my weekly shopping, or going on cycling adventures, there are some items that never leave my side. That is why following on from…Tech7 min readTech7 min read
PinnedMember-only6 Things You Need To Know About Black Friday — From an Ex-Tech Store EmployeeIt’s that time of the year again! — It’s that time of the year again when everyone is slowly beginning to do their Christmas shopping and an event known as Black Friday occurs. For those of you who are unaware, Black Friday is a day in the year when retailers around the world offer major discounts and promotions…Black Friday8 min readBlack Friday8 min read
Published inMac O’Clock·2 hours agoMember-onlyWhy I’m More Productive on MacOSAs much as I loved the look of Apple Mac devices, I was never really a Mac person, well that was until I started using MacOS at university back in 2017. Before then, I was always a fan of Windows and the idea of building my own computer and all…Macos8 min readMacos8 min read
10 hours agoMember-onlyWhy I Ditched Windows: My First Week With The M1 MacBook AirIt’s better than I thought! — As a long-term Windows user, I’ve been thinking about switching to MacOS full-time for a while. I say full-time, because during my time at university a few years ago, my primary coursework computer was an old MacBook Pro from 2012 and a Mac Mini from the same year. But the…Apple8 min readApple8 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyHow I Connect My M1 Macbook Air to Multiple MonitorsThe solution may surprise you! — I admit, I may have jumped into the M1 MacBook Air too quickly, but it was on such a good deal, I just couldn’t resist. As somebody who often works from multiple monitors, I simply did not realise that there were going to be issues connecting it to my dual…Apple3 min readApple3 min read
3 days agoWhy You Need To Get The Free Adobe Express Extension for ChromeA Must-Have Chrome extension for any creative! — Disclaimer: This blog post is sponsored by Adobe Express. But, all views and opinions are my own. Whether you are a content creator or you need to edit a picture for work, the Adobe Express Chrome Extension is a great place to start. Not only does it allow you to…Adobe6 min readAdobe6 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyWhy You Shouldn’t Buy Cheap Laptops For Christmas — From an IT EngineerCheap isn’t always the best — If you are a returning reader, you may have heard me say this before, but as it’s the Christmas period, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about it again and for me to give you a bit of an updated opinion. Cheap laptops may sound like…Christmas5 min readChristmas5 min read
Dec 2Member-onlyGoogle Pixel Ecosystem: The Good, The Bad, and The AppleSurprisingly good, but can it be as good as Apple? — It’s been almost two years since I moved away from the Apple ecosystem to pursue a more open ecosystem which consists of devices from various brands. After switching I decided to check out Google’s offering and I liked what I saw. I initially purchased the Google Pixel 6 Pro, with…Apple12 min readApple12 min read
Nov 29Member-onlyTicWatch Pro 5 vs Google Pixel WatchClearly, we have a winner, but… — I don’t know what it is about the Google Pixel Watch and the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5, but I’m finding it incredibly difficult to pick between the two. Every morning I wake up and I have to make a decision of whether I’m wearing the Pixel Watch or the TicWatch…Smartwatch6 min readSmartwatch6 min read
Nov 28Member-onlyShould Laptops Have a Touchscreen — My OpinionI see the need, but… — I found myself assisting a friend in selecting a new laptop for her business. One recurring question that surfaced while exploring our options was whether the laptops featured touchscreen capabilities. Having owned and used multiple touchscreen laptops, I never actually used the touchscreen, mainly because it wasn’t as good compared…Laptop4 min readLaptop4 min read
