Reviving My Ten-Year-Old Razer Blade Laptop! So Long Windows 10…

It’s OLD, but it still works!

I have a lot of fond memories using the laptop, traveling, and producing content. It’s too old for me now, and Microsoft cut off updates for Windows 11.

It IS still a decent piece of hardware though, and it’s more powerful than my daughter’s school laptop. Funnily enough, she’s more familiar with Ubuntu than she is Windows.

I think it’s time to swap the operating system, and hand this machine down to Lexi! Continue reading “Reviving My Ten-Year-Old Razer Blade Laptop! So Long Windows 10…”

#SGGQA 417: AI is Gross and Floundering, Apple and Samsung Thin Phones Flop

Two main topics this week! Checking in on the failures of the AI market, from lawsuits to lousy revenue.

Also, consumers seem to be voting with their wallets and skipping thin phones!

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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KZ Vader Pro 3DD Earbuds Review: LUDICROUS These Only Cost $30…

KZ has been a regular manufacturer in my reviews. I believe we’re in a headphone renaissance right now, and numerous brands are duking it out, bringing ever incredible audio experiences to customers, at lower and lower prices.

KZ is back now with a refreshed Vader earbud, and it’s sporting some new tricks I don’t think I’ve heard before. Continue reading “KZ Vader Pro 3DD Earbuds Review: LUDICROUS These Only Cost $30…”

Android 16 on the OnePlus 13: OxygenOS 16 is Here!

Android 16 is on OnePlus!

Taking a quick look at the OxygenOS 16 Beta! OP is focusing heavily on AI, and that might not be a bad thing. New animations, better productivity tools, and what’s going on with this new “Mind Space”?

Let’s take a look!

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Android 16 on the Vivo X200 Pro: So Long FunTouch…

OriginOS 6 on Android 16!

Vivo is pushing out updates for Android 16, and folks using international phones are getting a whole new look! OriginOS is taking over! Let’s take a look around what’s new, what’s familiar, and where Vivo still needs some work… Continue reading “Android 16 on the Vivo X200 Pro: So Long FunTouch…”

#SGGQA 416: Vivo Announces X300 Series, AI Lies When You Reward It, FCC Lets ISPs Charge Hidden Fees

Keeping the news light this week!

The FCC is going to let ISPs charge hidden fees again. South Korea loses a massive data center with no backups. AI gets nasty when you reward its bad behavior. The iQOO 15 was unboxed early.

And the Vivo X300 Pro is getting shown off in some travel videos!

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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How Big a Battery do You Need for Your Fridge? It’s So Easy to Figure Out!

How big a battery do YOU need?

It’s not always easy to figure out how big a battery you should buy to run your appliances. The refrigerator is especially difficult to measure because it can cycle on and off. The best way to measure this is with a watt meter that has a memory function (affiliate link for one below), but if you dont have one handy, you can still figure out a loose estimate on how much battery you should buy.

It’s a DUMB way to do it, but it does kinda work!

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These Earbuds SHAME the AirPods Pro! They Sound SO Good!

Status Pro X long term test drive!

Spending a few weeks with the new triple driver earbuds from Status. This is a REALLY fun sound for consumer buds, with solid ANC, and decent battery life.

I like this vibe a LOT, but there’s one small issue for our hearing health…

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