Zooz ZEN25 Z-Wave Double Plug
The Zooz ZEN25 Double Plug enables control via a Z-Wave home automation controller for two 120V AC devices. It also has a non-controllable USB outlet (why?).
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Google Home er… Nest Hub
The Google Nest Hub is one of the current crop of “smart display” devices which offer voice control via a smart assistant, as well as limited support for a couple OTT video providers.
Read moreZtella Integrated USB DAC
Proof that Kickstarts can have a happy ending :). This USB Type C DAC for 3.5mm-less mobile devices offers step up performance without a massive $ outlay.
Read more2019 NVIDIA Shield TV
Finally got around to documenting my thoughts on the 2019 NVIDIA Shield TV. Includes thermal images & power consumption numbers for several use cases.
Read moreArctic Liquid Freezer II 240
This could have easily been titled “AMD Wrath Prism is so bad I had to replace it”, but let’s keep a positive spin on things ;). All in, there’s a lot to like about this liquid cooling solution. It’s priced right, quiet, reduced idle power consumption, and made the PC faster. What’s not to like?
Read moreASROCK X570M PRO4 + AMD RYZEN 3700X
There aren’t many Micro-ATX X570 motherboards to choose from, so when I decided it was time for a new workstation, I opted for the one with an Intel network adapter. This turned out to be a mistake, as the network card has terrible SMB performance with my file server. ASROCK’s poor support experience tops off the experience, making the TLDR […]
Read more2019 NVIDIA Shield TV – First Look
The 2019 NVIDIA Shield TV is a welcome update to the solid platform which replaced my need for a HTPC in the A/V stack. Unboxed, and with a few hours on the device, I wanted to share my thoughts and some of the issues I encountered so far.
Read moreBlackVue DR590W-2CH Dual Full HD Wi-Fi Dashcam
With front and rear 1080p camera the Wi-Fi enabled BlackVue DR590W-2CH offers good performance for the price point. As a “budget” dashcam, there are some trade-offs, but in general it is a solid car DVR.
Read moreWahoo Adds Cadence Support to 2018 Kickr / Kickr Core
Wahoo rolled out a firmware for the 2019 Kickr and Kickr Core smart trainers a couple days ago. This update provides support for multiple Bluetooth connections (no more WHY WON’T ZWIFT FIND MY KICKER issues), and more interestingly support for reporting cadence via the Kicker. This removes the need to use a discrete cadence sensor, which makes use with devices […]
Read moreSpecialized S-Works Power Crank Thoughts
I recently swapped in a Specialized S-Works Power Crank on my bike. This video provides an overview of my thoughts on the crankset and power meter. There will be a later video which looks at the accuracy and performance of the power meter specifically.
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