We know there’s an electronics shortage out there. But there are some electronic bits and bobs that are out there and could be fun to put in a stocking. Or in a wrapped present. Or wherever you want to put them (but ensure you get consent first). Could one of these be under your tree? Most of these gifts are under $/£50 and at most $/£100. I’ll … [Read more...]

Time for some travel technology you can use on the move, as I look at Shells.com and ponder the uses of a Desktop-As-A-Service product. Desktop-As-A-What? Desktop-As-A-Service has been around for years. Some of you might know them better as virtualised desktops. The idea is that all the processing is done in the datacentre, as opposed to your host device. This has some … [Read more...]

Travel Technology - Apple HomePod Mini Time for some more Travel Technology - this week, looking at Apple's minuture speaker - The HomePod Mini. Is it worth the asking price just to play music and ask it to find where your phone is, or is there a lot more to this speaker? What is it?  Apple’s HomePod Mini is a miniaturized version of their HomePod. It was released … [Read more...]

This week in Travel Technology, I somehow end up looking at a Flying Tiger for something else… and ended up with a pair of their wireless earphones. At £20, this is worth investigating when you're caught short on headphones. But are they passable for day-to-day use? What do you get for £20? We’ve all seen the Wish adverts for knock-off … [Read more...]

It is time for some more Travel Technology - today, looking at the Microsoft Surface Pro 7. Does the Surface Pro design and power still command the prices Microsoft wants, or is there room for improvement? Our centre of attention today- The Surface Pro 7. This review continues to be in the style of my other travel technology reviews – focusing on usability … [Read more...]

Time for some more grounded travel technology, this time with me switching up my streaming system - and playing with a Chromecast with Google TV. How does it stack up? Trying something different... So whilst the H96 MAX box I have isn't bad (not in the least - it's served me pretty well, and still has a few issues - namely the lack of signed applications. The … [Read more...]

It's time for some more Travel Technology - this week looking at an upgrade to a product I've reviewed before - the Dell Latitude 5410. Is it still a mediocre laptop, or are there generational upgrades that can make a real difference? Like previous laptops reviews, this is going to be much more of a “hands-on” review rather than full of benchmarks and how … [Read more...]

It's time for another bench test, this time featuring the Lenovo L590. How does the big boy from Lenovo measure up...  or should you hard pass-pass on this laptop without opening the box?     Like the Surface Laptop and Dell Lattitude 5400 review, this is going to be much more of a “hands-on” review rather than full of benchmarks and … [Read more...]

In a surprise to no-one, Apple launched its first Apple Silicon Macs today, along with the launch of the M1 processor. The new Apple Silicon based line up - Screenshotted via the Apple Stream What's the M1 processor about? Current Macs have used Intel-based chips since they transitioned to the platform in 2005, with the first products in 2006. However, Apple has moved a … [Read more...]