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
16 hours 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
2 days agoMember-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
5 days agoMember-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
6 days agoMember-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
Published inTechLife·Nov 26Member-only5 Subscriptions I’m Eyeing for 2024Definitely thinking about the second one! — Monthly subscriptions can be a touchy subject, and I get it! Having money coming out of your bank account on a monthly or yearly basis can be stressful especially when you’re paying for something that you’ve completely forgotten about. When it comes to subscriptions, I only tend to subscribe if…Apps6 min readApps6 min read
Nov 26Member-onlyWhat’s in My Tech Backpack — Late 2023 EditionIt’s that time of the year again when I share all the things I carry with me in my tech bag. As a tech and gadget enthusiast, I love reading and sharing this type of content, it’s amazing what awesome gadgets and tech you can discover, and that is also…Technology7 min readTechnology7 min read
Nov 18Member-only5 Things I Like About The Chromecast with Google TVA great approach for your Smart TV! — Ok, I admit it I was never really a big fan of the original Chromecast devices as they heavily depended on the apps being installed on my phone. In all fairness, it was still a pretty good concept, but I found Roku and the Amazon Firestick better and let’s not…Google6 min readGoogle6 min read
Nov 13Member-onlyWhy Microsoft Should Release a New Windows PhoneIt has massive potential, especially in a world of ecosystems! — Windows Phone was a platform that so many people hated and weren’t prepared to give another chance, which I find strange as it had huge potential, especially in this day and age! Even Microsoft’s chairman and CEO; Satya Nadella acknowledged that the company made a big mistake in exiting the…Microsoft4 min readMicrosoft4 min read
