A laptop that suddenly starts sounding like a jet engine is more than just annoying—it’s often a sign that something needs attention. Dust build-up, restricted airflow, high background workloads, or ageing components can all send fan speeds soaring. In this guide, inspired by a simple hands-on walk-through, we’ll go far beyond the basics to show […]
Getting your runs from a Samsung Galaxy Watch into Strava without ever pressing start can feel like magic when it works well. The watch detects that you are running, records a GPS track in the background, and—if you have set things up correctly—pushes the activity straight to Strava with a map, pace, and all the […]
I spent some hands-on time with Perplexity’s new Comet browser to see how its built-in AI features feel in real-world browsing. Here’s what stood out from my first test drive. First impressions and setup Comet ships with a dark-themed interface and, at first glance, looks very familiar. That’s because under the hood it’s Chromium with […]
There’s a limited-time promotion that upgrades a free Perplexity.ai account to Pro for 12 months at no cost when you connect your PayPal account. Below, I’ll walk you through the exact steps to claim it and then share hands-on tests of the Pro-only features so you know what to expect. Step-by-step: Claim the 12 months […]
When it comes to managing hard drives and SSDs, having the right tool can save you hours of frustration. Recently, I tested MiniTool Partition Wizard Pro Ultimate v12.9, and I was impressed with how simple yet powerful it is. Whether you’re resizing a partition, recovering lost data, or cloning your operating system to a new […]
Back when lockdown had me counting ceiling cracks, I bought not one, but two smartwatches. Why? Call it boredom mixed with a keen interest in whether gadgets could actually outsmart my decades-long relationship with insomnia. Here’s what happened when I made bedtime a high-tech experiment — and why the numbers left me scratching my head. […]
After ten years of living in my home, we decided our house needed a roof restoration. I had encountered minor issues with the roof in the past, like a pesky drip caused by the antenna anchor on a tile. Overall, the roof had held up quite well for a 30+ year old house. Now a […]
When I first dabbled in video editing, I never imagined that artificial intelligence could become such a powerful ally. Making videos used to involve countless hours of manual work, from scouring for the perfect soundtracks to editing voiceovers. Little did I know that my editing process would take a massive leap forward with the latest […]
I noticed today that the WhatsApp mobile app on Android had a new icon that I had never seen before and thought I’d try it out. The icon was to start using the Meta AI feature which uses Llama 3 LLM for the conversations. This implementation is very similar to what Microsoft is doing with […]
My YouTube Channel @skopioeye has finally hit 1 million views. – hurray! I first created this YouTube channel back in October 2010 and for the first couple of years only used the account to view YouTube videos. The first video that I published was in 2013 and it was a video I captured using a […]
Another year has quickly gone by and what a year 2023 has been. Like most other years it is time for me to review 2023 and set (copy) the same goals from 2024 as I didn’t achieve most of those goals. These are the articles I published in the previous years: ANNUAL REVIEW 2022 AND […]
If you have a Karcher pressure washer or you’re planning to get one, make sure you get the Karcher surface cleaner. If you’re tired of spending hours washing outdoor surfaces and want to save time then the surface cleaner is a must. I’ve been using the Karcher pressure washer to clean the driveway, patio and […]
I just tried some of the AI features in FlexClip and they are pretty good. Almost every company you can think of is adding AI features to their software tools, and FlexClip has also done the same. For those of you who haven’t read some of my previous posts about FlexClip, then here’s a quick […]
Wondershare Filmora version 12.1.9 introduced a new AI copywriting feature that uses ChatGPT when exporting a video. If you haven’t used Wondershare Filmora have a read of these articles to get a better idea of what you can achieve with this tool: Depending on your subscription plan, you get 20 daily questions and the question […]
I have a Eufy Security Floodlight 2 Pro and I was so amazed at the quality of the video. It’s a 2k camera with a full 360 pan camera and has 3 led flood light panels. My wife was also amazed at the quality and didn’t complain about me buying it which was a bonus. […]
The Baseus wireless presenter is a must-have device for presenters, speakers, teachers, YouTubers, or anyone who presents. This device is compatible with most devices such as laptops, tablets, and mobile phones, and also works on different operating systems. We tested the Beseus wireless presenter on Windows, macOS, Android, and Chromebook ChromeOS with Microsoft PowerPoint and […]
Having used the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 and 4 for a number of years, my wife decided to get herself a Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. There were some issues with the Surface Pro 4 she was using and the biggest issue was that the detachable type cover was no longer working. I did a few […]
I just received the Baseus Matrix HDMI Switcher and decided to explain how this device works. Some people may find it confusing how this device operates. The question of whether you can split and display the same content on multiple monitors may be on your mind but the quick answer is NO, you can’t. When […]
The Panasonic microwave we had for over 10 years suddenly stopped heating the food! The turntable would spin and the light would go on but the food was still cold. I think the magnetron stopped working and it would have costed over $100 to replace. Considering it was over 10 years old, we decided to […]
Home automation is something I’ve been keen on using throughout the house. I’ve been a Xiaomi fan for years and have several devices connected to Wifi and the Internet. I decided to add a TP-Link Kasa Smart Wifi board model KP303 to the home automation ecosystem and it’s working well with Google Home. I have […]