Migrating to BitWarden From LastPass For Password Management
Why I am leaving LastPass for another password manager? I have recommended LastPass for years as a password manager after their last few cyberattacks, their handling of the attacks, and the way they have handled password storage and security I cannot recommend them. I myself have decided to all my passwords to BitWarden. How BitWarden […]
Prevent A Windows 11 Install (Never 11)
There is an easy way to block Windows 11 from being offered to your PC. Microsoft introduced a new TargetReleaseVersion specification in Windows 10 1803, which allows you to set which version of Windows 10 you would like your OS to upgrade to or remain at. To prevent the Windows 11 from being offered to […]
How To Bring Back Full Context Menus In Windows 11
If you are like me you miss full context menus as we had in Windows 10 and earlier. I find Microsoft’s new right-click menu in Windows 11 incredibly inefficient. Do you want a full context menu back for your workflow? Download and run the registry key below and reboot your machine to have them back.
Nest Protect Product Review
We recently invested in Nest Protect alarms for our home. The Nest Protect is a fire and carbon dioxide detector all in one. My wife and I have a vintage home and we have always been a fan of the smoke alarm systems that are wired together so if one alarm goes off, they all […]
Wyze Smartwatch Review
The Wyze smartwatch released early this month and after some testing, I am pretty confident in the device going forward. To start with the device is only $19.99. Making it much less of an investment of something like say an Apple watch or high-end Fitbit. Battery Life I love the fact that this device is […]
Dell XPS 15 9500 Laptop Review
I recently got a Dell XPS 15 9500 for work and have come to really enjoy it. I have been a MacBook Pro guy for years but I needed a windows machine and felt that this was the right fit for me. I have read a lot of great reviews on this laptop and I […]
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) Review
The Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) was released on October 22, 2019, and while I was late to the game with this IoT (Internet of Things) device I am really enjoying the hardware. To start with I call it an IoT device, not a smart speaker because it does more thanks to the addition of […]
Spotify Car Thing Review
I had such high hope for the Spotify Car Thing. I drive and 2013 Jeep Compass and my hopes were the Spotify Car thing would help me have an updated experience in my car and it did to a point but not as much as I wanted to let me explain. To start with my […]
Sony WH-1000XM5 Review
The Sony WH-1000XM5 are here and they are the upgrade to the Sony WH-1000XM4 which were and are still amazing over-the-ear headphones. Design The new Sony WH-1000XM5 are sporting a new look and design that make them look amazing with a bigger ear cup, new headband style, and softer vegan leather that gives them a […]
Surface Laptop Studio Review
I finally have time to review the Surface Laptop Studio and while I have owned some Microsoft Surface hardware, I think this device really hits it out of the park for many people. Form Factor To start with the Surface Laptop Studio has three modes laptop mode which is the traditional laptop look and feels. […]