Misc

A place for all those other gadgets you want to review - you know, the ones that just don't fit in any of the other topics, but that you want to tell the world about anyway!

895076 Trust Gaming Mouse GXT 144 RexTrust Gaming Mouse

Published in Misc by mfereday on 31 Mar 2022
Whether at work or play, your computer relies on a mouse to provide the link between the user and its software.

894901 Zhiyun Smooth XS 2 Axis Compact Handheld GimbaZhiyan Smooth XS Gimbal

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 17 Jan 2022
While a Gimbal can give you smooth movement when hand held it is possible to get even smoother movement if you use the tripod provided attached to the Gimbal and control the movements of it even from a second phone so the Gimbal on the tripod just needs a firm footing to achieve results even professionals will admire.

894861 Mysoda Woody Sparkling water makeMySoda Woody

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 15 Dec 2021
Soda syphons have been around for well over 100 years; quite by chance I saw an item on them recently with some very early units on show. They were very popular in pubs before and after the Second World War. Then the refillable sort became popular with the top removable to refill with water and a small gas canister to carbonate it.

894784 Pawbby Smart BowPawbby Smart Pet Bowl

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 8 Nov 2021
If your dog is just 10% overweight it can reduce its life expectancy by up to 30%. So feeding it the correct amount can save you money not only in food but also in vet’s bills. This offering from Pawbby is a pets bowl with a scale built in so that you only feed your dog the exact amount. While I have mentioned dogs it could equally well work for a cat.

892268 Trust Gaming GXT 1863 Thaz Mechanical KeyboarTrust Mazz & Ybar

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 18 Oct 2021
Trust are a well-regarded name in mechanical keyboards, however they do other peripherals and here I get to try out not only the Mazz keyboard but also the YBAR mouse. Both of the reviewed items are USB and solidly built.

892165 Marshall Minor III True Wireless HeadphoneNew Marshall Earbuds

Published in Misc by mfereday on 21 Sep 2021
With the same initial letter, Marshall, Motif and Minor come together as the focal points of a new audio release news.

892015 fyne audio F500SHigh End Speakers

Published in Misc by mfereday on 7 Sep 2021
And now it is time for yet another instance of the Big Red Bus syndrome as news reaches me of this next product.

892001 tronsmart studio bluetooth speakeAn Aluminium Speaker

Published in Misc by mfereday on 26 Aug 2021
Tronsmart claim you can give your ears a treat with this product.

891971 Parallels Toolbox for Mac and WindowParallels Toolbox part 2

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 16 Aug 2021
Last week I told you about the first eighteen tools in the latest version of Parallels Toolbox perhaps best of all you can choose if it loads automatically on bootup, so many other tools do not give you that option and startup can often be time to make a cup of coffee and a slice of toast and if all you want to do is check your emails then…

891965 Parallels Toolbox for Mac and WindowParallels Toolbox

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 11 Aug 2021
There are a good number of things that can be done in Windows that are not always that obvious as to how you do them. Sometimes people find a way but often it takes a lot of effort to do it. Here are a package of little things that can make what was hard easy again. Best of all you can download a free seven day trial to see if they are for you.

891952 Trust GXT 863 Mazz Wired Gaming KeyboarKeyboard and Mouse

Published in Misc by mfereday on 10 Aug 2021
While gamers may take the accolade for success, it is often the keyboard and mouse that is the reason for their success.

891857 ZW2 Products 6 CUP PitcheWater - Fit to Drink

Published in Misc by mfereday on 29 Jul 2021
While there is plenty of publicity and action regarding the food we eat, there seems to be less concerns about the water we intake.

891821 Light foldable backpack Secure RiutBag CrusRiutBag Crush

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 21 Jul 2021
A bag within a bag this backpack is very lightweight and indeed folds up to a small size to fit into its own bag for easy transportation when not in use. It’s made of a lightweight material and when folded in its bag it could even fit into a larger handbag and quickly be unfurled to carry a good amount of stuff before fitting onto your back. They even provide a waterproof drawstring bag to put it in for those times when it has been used and got wet.

Barcelona TCL News

Published in Misc by mfereday on 1 Jul 2021
TCL took the opportunity of the Mobile World Congress 2021, held in Barcelona, to whet our appetites with various announcements regarding a number of new products.

891582 SwitchBot CurtainIts Curtain Time

Published in Misc by mfereday on 20 May 2021
Do you fancy waking up in the morning with sunlight streaming through your bedroom window as your curtains open automatically?

Online Selling

Published in Misc by mfereday on 18 May 2021
If you no longer wear it then you could put technology to work and sell it.
These are the latest TransMemory flash drives and micro SD card offerings from Kioxia. I was sent a 128GB USB3.2 and a 256GB similar device one was black and the other white. Also was a 128GB High Endurance micro SD card and this also has a holder so it could be used as a standard SD card. The TransMemory devices have a five year warranty and the micro SD card a three year warranty.

Vampire Devices

Published in Misc by mfereday on 30 Mar 2021
Just how can you save money on your electricity bills.

891294 Marshall Mode II True Wireless HeadphoneMarshall Goes Mode

Published in Misc by mfereday on 18 Mar 2021
I have recently been informed that Marshall is launching its new in-ear headphone product.

891295 Airthings 2930 Wave Plus Smart RadoClean Air Discount

Published in Misc by mfereday on 16 Mar 2021
Helping you breathe easily is the announcement of an air quality monitor.

891223 OrCam ReaReading Assistance

Published in Misc by mfereday on 4 Mar 2021
Sometimes your eyes may not be up to the task of reading text. This next product could help.

891168 aegis_ASK3NXC_maiPortable Protection

Published in Misc by mfereday on 25 Feb 2021
Keeping your data safe even when on the move is possible with this next product.

891143 Geomag Classic Confetti Magnetic Building GamEducational Play

Published in Misc by mfereday on 18 Feb 2021
Keeping active minds fully, and positively, occupied can be a difficult task at the best of time. The closure of schools due to the pandemic will not help matters.

891129 debenhamsshoShoes from Debenhams

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 17 Feb 2021
I am not a huge fan of buying shoes online, but with no sign of the lockdown ending I bit the bullet and checked a few sites. I ended up with Debenhams – yes I know they will not reopen but any purchase with a Credit/Debit card should be safe – simply because of the price.

891085 smart screeSmart Screen Cleaning Cloth

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 15 Feb 2021
Very few SmartPhones apart from the very expensive offerings have a matt back and I have yet to see one without shiny sides and screen surround and these of course show finger marks. While the screen more or less has to be shiny and as all but very basic SmartPhones are touch unless you wear special gloves every touch of your finger shows a mark.

891122 Screenshot 2021 02 08 at 00.19.1Story Telling Time

Published in Misc by mfereday on 13 Feb 2021
"Are you sitting comfortably? Then I will begin by reading you a story with the assistance of a new app entitled Readmio".

891050 Charwego international travel adapteA Power Adapter

Published in Misc by mfereday on 21 Jan 2021
When normality returns, and we can move about at will, the next product could be a useful aid.

890973 Shure MV5C Home Office MicrophonShure MV5C Microphone

Published in Misc by paul_smart on 13 Jan 2021
Since last spring most of us have discovered Zoom or other video streaming services. Those using it often find that while a built in camera on a notebook gives perfectly acceptable video sometimes the supplied pin hole microphone is not up to the standard required especially if the call is not just a meeting of friends but something more important then perhaps this offering from Shure can help.

891018 iStorage diskAshur MPortable Secure Data Transfer

Published in Misc by mfereday on 12 Jan 2021
Keeping your data safe and secure when transferring it between locations can be a worry. This next product could help.

Annoying Features

Published in Misc by mfereday on 24 Dec 2020
Loved by some, certain features can be annoying to others.