Category: Review
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Upgrading to the AirPods 2
I’ve had my AirPods 2 for a few weeks now and wanted to write down some thoughts on what they are like vs the original version. Overall I’m glad I upgraded, they are most used Apple device. I had to because my original pair stopped syncing and to replace them was more than a new…
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PlayStation 5 review
I’ve been using the PlayStation 5 for over three weeks now and I wanted to share some thoughts on using it almost daily. I picked up the disc based version. Build and design It’s a stark design, very futuristic but less practical than the Xbox series x that sits on the shelf underneath. It’s bigger…
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Peak Design Every Day case review (iPhone 13 Mini)
I’d been eyeing up this case for a while but when I wanted a change from my Apple leather one I decided to jump in and get one. At £32 it’s the middle of what I’d pay for a good case. You don’t get any accessories, just what I thought would be a well made…
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The best podcast app on Android
I’ve been playing around with podcast apps on Android and my recommendation for the best podcast app on Android is Pocket Casts It balances speed and design to be a really intuitive choice, been working well.
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HomePod Mini review
Since moving our two HomePods into the living room to become our home cinema system I’ve been missing having music in the office whilst working. I was in John Lewis and noticed that they have a whole open box section with some great savings. I picked up this Mini for £50 (usually £89). Getting it…
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MacBook Air: long term review
I’ve had my M1 MacBook Air for around 10 months and wanted to report back on how it’s going. I’m pleased to report that I’m still loving this base 8GB model that I have. It’s still as fast as the day I got it, has mega battery and has been reliable (knock on wood). Since…
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My favourite gear of 2021
If I remember (a big ask these days) I like to share the gear that I’ve been enjoying using over the last year. This isn’t necessarily stuff that came out this year but the items that have brought me enjoyment or served a good purpose for the task it was purchased for or I feel…
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Find some calm and focus with Portal
I’ve been checking out Portal for the last couple of weeks, integrating it into my day and I have to say that it’s been helping me with with distractions and focussing in work. The app is an interesting combination of features that are focussed on your wellbeing and letting you escape to different surroundings using…
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Official Apple Silicone case review for the iPhone 13 Mini
I’m getting to the opinion that the iPhone 13 Mini is best with no case, it’s so comfy and small… But as with anything new I picked up a case at the same time as the phone to give it a try, it was the official Apple Silicone one in Blue Jay. In the past…
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Using an iPhone 11 in 2021
It’s about time I shared a longer term review of the iPhone 11 and what it’s like to use one in 2021. As a reminder this came out in 2019 and only just over 2 years old. There are some great deals to be had too so if you’re thinking about going for the iPhone…
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M1 MacBook Air: longer term review
I’ve been using my M1 MacBook Air since June and wanted to share some thoughts on how it is with some more miles on the clock. The model I’m using is the base 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage, mines in silver. I use my MacBook Air pretty much every day. It’ll be used as…
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iPhone 13 Pro review: Why I’m sticking with the iPhone 11
As I write this my iPhone 13 Pro is winging it’s way back to Apple, I needed to think long and hard hard about whether this new iPhone was worth the £1000 upgrade cost and for me at least it wasn’t. I’m now back on my trusty iPhone 11 and quite happy to be back…
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iPad Mini 2021 review: Flawed for some, loved by others
I’ve been using the new iPad Mini since launch day and I have enough of a feel to share my thoughts on the new device. For me the iPad Mini is my main and only iPad. I don’t have the luxury of owning multiple iPads and I pick the one that fits me best. For…
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A weekend with the new iPad Mini, some initial impressions
I’ve now had a weekend using the new iPad Mini (version 6 of this device) and I’ve got some initial impressions I’d like to share. I’m a huge iPad Mini fan and used every generation, this latest is the best and if you’re a fan it’s a must upgrade. Here are the key differences in…
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iPhone 13 Pro leather case review (dark cherry)
I’ll start my little review by saying I’m not a huge fan of cases, this isn’t biasing my view but just showing my preference on using my devices. I also always get Apple Care +, this is to protect me from myself as I’m pretty tough on my devices (I’m also clumsy). If I’m getting…
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