Tech reviews, setup guides, and local recommendations

Tech that’s
worth your time.

Reviews, setup guides, and practical fixes for home tech, everyday gear, and a few local recommendations along the way.

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What to buy, how to set it up, and where to go next.

I cover the gear I use, the setups I build, and the restaurants, venues, and shows I think are worth sharing.

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Every section includes reviews, how-tos, comparisons, and videos when they make sense.

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01 / Connected Home

Smart home gear that actually helps.

Home automation, security, energy, media, and the equipment that makes your house easier to live in.

02 / Everyday Tech

Everyday tech I’d spend my own money on.

Computers, apps, desk gear, cameras, and media tools I use enough to recommend.

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03 / Make & Fix

Straightforward help for tech that gets annoying.

UniFi, Wi-Fi, setup guides, troubleshooting, and projects with steps you can follow without guessing.

04 / Out & About

Restaurants, venues, and shows I’d go back to.

Local recommendations for dinner, drinks, live music, and a good night out.

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05 / Side Quests

Everything else, posted as it happens.

Deals worth knowing about, things that annoyed me, small experiments, and whatever else does not deserve its own section.

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Reviews and buying guides

Clear picks, honest trade-offs, and comparisons when there is more than one good option.

02

Setup guides and fixes

Straightforward steps for projects once you know what to buy and what to click.

03

Side quests

Apps, experiments, clips, and random ideas that do not need their own category.

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Good food.
Good shows.

Restaurant and venue reviews, concert clips, and local recommendations from places I’ve actually visited.

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