Unboxing a new bit of kit is always exciting, but it’s even better when that kit solves a very specific, real-world problem. In this case, the Kiorafoto dual magnetic phone mount is designed to make mounting your phone to metal surfaces fast, secure, and reliable — ideal for runners, content creators, and anyone who needs […]
Finding a vegan cheese that satisfies both the craving for melty, savoury indulgence and the practical realities of everyday cooking is no small feat. With plant-based brands evolving quickly, many of us want honest, kitchen-table comparisons rather than glossy marketing promises. In this article, we dive into a straightforward taste test of two supermarket-friendly options: […]
Cutting your own hair at home is a brilliant way to save time and money, but your success depends largely on choosing the right tool. In this article, I’ll take you through an unboxing and first impressions of the Remington Rapid Cut Ultimate Haircut Kit. This model has been widely praised for buzz cuts and […]
Few things derail a productive day faster than rifling through a tangled mess of leads, dongles and adapters to find the one connector you actually need. Whether you’re a travelling professional, a student hopping between lecture halls, or simply someone who likes their tech kit tidy, a cable organiser case promises sanity in the chaos. […]
The thrill of unboxing a new pair of performance running shoes never really fades, does it? There’s a moment of pause, a simple “So…” as you lift the lid and finally see what all the anticipation was for. That was the tone of my first look at the Under Armour Velociti Elite 2 STR—a shoe […]
There’s something inherently satisfying about unboxing a new grooming tool, especially when it promises to simplify your routine and tidy up the clutter of clips, guards and cables that tend to accumulate over time. In this hands-on look at the Remington Barber’s Best Personal Grooming Kit, we dive into the packaging, explore the attachments, and […]
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. Try it now with Perplexity Pro for 1 month free click here: https://marcotran.com.au/ex/comet Here’s what stood out from my first test drive. First impressions and setup Comet ships with a dark-themed interface and, at […]
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. Try it now with Perplexity Pro for 1 month free click here: https://marcotran.com.au/ex/comet Below, I’ll walk you through the exact steps to claim it and then share hands-on tests of the […]
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 […]
