Enhancing Audio Quality with Microphone Preamps

Enhancing Audio Quality with Microphone Preamps

This article was originally published on Make the Sound Better. While I have updated most of the articles that have been transferred over, this article is mostly unedited. Enhancing Audio Quality with Microphone Preamps If you’re looking to take your audio recording or live performance to the next level, a microphone preamp may be just what…

Reolink Celebrates 14th Aniversary with 40% Discount Sale
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Reolink Celebrates 14th Aniversary with 40% Discount Sale

Realink today is celebrating its 14th anniversary of developing revolutionary security products for homeowners and small business owners. As part of the 14th anniversary, Reolink will be doing various activities, including giveaways and also with up to 40% discounts on Reolink’s anniversary epic sale. Check out the Reolink 14th Aniversary Promotions In the past year,…

Flip on the long edge vs flip on the short edge: What does it mean, and which should I choose?

Flip on the long edge vs flip on the short edge: What does it mean, and which should I choose?

If you have a duplex printer, like the Brother HL-L3230CDW laser printer, that can print on both sides of the paper, you may have seen the option to flip on long edge vs flip on short edge, but what does this mean, and which should you choose? What does flip on the short edge mean?…

Exploring USB Microphones: An Overview

Exploring USB Microphones: An Overview

This article was originally published on Make the Sound Better. While I have updated most of the articles that have been transferred over, this article is mostly unedited. USB microphones have become increasingly popular among musicians, podcasters, YouTubers, and other content creators in recent years. These microphones offer the convenience of being able to directly connect…

Dante Labs MyGenome Whole Sequencing Test for Advanced Fitness & Health

Dante Labs MyGenome Whole Sequencing Test for Advanced Fitness & Health

Back in my 20s, I was obese with a drinking problem and no interest in my health. I finally sorted myself out, losing 100 lbs / 45kg and becoming obsessive about my health and fitness. Due to my former poor lifestyle choices, my newfound love for health and fitness has always left me a bit…

Zyxel SCR 50AXE Secure Cloud-managed Router Review – A Nebula cloud-managed WiFi 6E router with advanced security
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Zyxel SCR 50AXE Secure Cloud-managed Router Review – A Nebula cloud-managed WiFi 6E router with advanced security

It has been a while since I reviewed any Zyxel Nebula devices, but for the past few years, they have been the main cloud-managed networking ecosystem I have used, though I have flip-flopped between this, EnGenius, Netgear Insight and Ubiquiti. The Zyxel SCR 50AXE is the latest product that works with Nebula, and it is…

Best Bone Conduction Headphones 2023
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Best Bone Conduction Headphones 2023

Originally part of Make the Sound Better, this article has been reworked to be more relevant, and the recommendations list has been updated for current recommendations in 2023. Bone conduction headphones are a niche alternative to your typical in-ear earbuds. These rest directly on the listener’s cheekbones, and then rather than using airwaves to vibrate…

WiZ Smart Lighting Launches New Neon Flex Strip, Filament Bulbs and Panel Lights
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WiZ Smart Lighting Launches New Neon Flex Strip, Filament Bulbs and Panel Lights

Today, WiZ Smart Lighting has launched a range of new lighting products to complement its quickly growing product range. There have been four new exciting products launched, including: Neon Flex Strip The Neon Flex strip is similar to the Twinkly Flex I have previously reviewed.   The RGB flex strip enables your creative self to…

Annke Crater Pro Review – 4MP PTZ Indoor Camera
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Annke Crater Pro Review – 4MP PTZ Indoor Camera

I have previously reviewed the Annke Crater and some of their excellent POE cameras, including the NC400 True Full Colour Night Vision camera. The Annke Crater Pro is essentially the same as the previous Crater I reviewed, but the camera sensor has had a significant upgrade and now has a 4MP resolution capable of 2560×1440…

How much does it cost to run a portable air conditioner, and how quickly does it cool a room? [Updated with July 2023 price cap]
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How much does it cost to run a portable air conditioner, and how quickly does it cool a room? [Updated with July 2023 price cap]

2023 UPDATE: This was originally written back in 2021, back when electricity was cheap (I was paying less than 14p/kWh). Times have changed, lockdowns lifted, and a war started. I then updated the article in May 2022, I was lucky enough (and still am) to be in a fixed at 18.36p/kWh, but the variable rates…

Anker 548 Power Bank (PowerCore Reserve 192Wh) is a power bank/power station hybrid perfect for camping and festivals. Priced at £200
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Anker 548 Power Bank (PowerCore Reserve 192Wh) is a power bank/power station hybrid perfect for camping and festivals. Priced at £200

It is not uncommon for me to take two power banks away with me. I am lucky enough that I have plenty to choose from, and the Anker 737 Power Bank and Ugreen 145W 25000mAh Power Bank get taken with me any time I am away for the weekend. I could, of course, take a…

Anker Solix Solar Battery Storage Systems Unveiled & PowerHouse Portable Power Stations Rebranded
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Anker Solix Solar Battery Storage Systems Unveiled & PowerHouse Portable Power Stations Rebranded

Anker has announced that they are significantly expanding their product range of high-capacity battery storage solutions under a new product range of Solix. The new product range extends from the just portable power stations that have become increasingly popular for home backup, camping and recreational vehicles in recent years.  It will now include a range…

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