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Logitech MX Master 2S vs 3 — which one to buy
Comparing the Logitech MX Master 2S and MX Master 3. Shape, thumb wheel, side buttons, charging — and which one to pick by use case.
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ReviewsHow to pick an iPad mini — the 8.3-inch one-hand form factor earns its keep for reading, gaming, and on-site notes
Who the iPad mini is actually for. A use-case-driven comparison with the standard iPad and iPad Air, plus how to pick storage and Cellular, and what changed between the current mini 7 and the older mini 6.
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ReviewsLogitech MX MASTER 3 review — the natural sequel to the 2S, with USB Type-C and a MagSpeed wheel
A year-plus with the Logitech MX MASTER 3 at work and at home. Focused on the deltas from the 2S — USB Type-C charging, the MagSpeed wheel, and the redesigned thumb wheel.
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ReviewsYAMAHA TW-E3A review — a year of commuting with YAMAHA's honest, even-handed true wireless
A year of commuting with YAMAHA's first-generation true wireless earbuds, the TW-E3A. Honest tuning and a secure fit are the strengths; the deep physical-button press is the weakness.
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ReviewsAnker PowerCore 10000 review — two or three phone charges in a palm-sized power bank
A review of the Anker PowerCore 10000 after several years as my main battery. Compact and light for the 10000mAh class, but the USB Type-A / micro-B I/O ages poorly against today's Type-C cables.
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ReviewsHow to pick a Windows laptop for programming — 16 GB RAM and Core i5 / Ryzen 5 are the realistic floor
Spec criteria for buying a Windows laptop for learning to code, side projects, or a career change, plus how it stacks up against MacBook and Linux laptops. 16 GB RAM and Core i5 / Ryzen 5 as the working baseline, with picks by use case.
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ReviewsHow to pick a MacBook for programming — the Air covers most cases; reach for the Pro if you're doing ML or iOS
Picking a MacBook for programming. The Air is the default — web and mobile development run fine on it. The Pro 14 earns its keep for ML or heavy Xcode work; the Pro 16 only if you drive multiple external monitors or run long builds. Here's the use-case framework and realistic RAM and CPU targets.
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ReviewsHow to pick an iPhone 12 — viewing the first 5G-rollout-year iPhone as a buy today
How to choose between the iPhone 12 line-up (standard, mini, Pro, Pro Max). As the first 5G-rollout-year iPhone, the question of which one to pick — mini, standard, Pro, or Pro Max — comes down to use case, summarized with a table and FAQ.
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ReviewsHow to pick an iPhone 11 — Pro, Pro Max, or the standard model, sorted by use case
iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max compared along three axes: screen size, camera, and display quality. Framed to the 2021 release window, with a use-case-by-use-case verdict.
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ReviewsHow to pick a monitor for programming — start with one 24-inch, full HD, pivot-capable panel
Picking a monitor for programming is 80% the same as a general office pick; the other 20% is pivot support and how many lines of code you can see at once. Start from 24-inch, full HD, matte, pivot-capable, and use that base to decide on dual, vertical, or 4K.
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ReviewsHow to pick an HDMI cable — decide by version (1.4 / 2.0 / 2.1) and use case
How to pick an HDMI cable, sorted by version (1.4 / 2.0 / 2.1) and use case. 2.0 for 4K60Hz, 2.1 for 4K120Hz or 8K, 1.4 is enough up to Full HD. Length, connector shape, and cert checkpoints included.
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ReviewsHow to pick a monitor arm — get VESA, load capacity, and the clamp right and you won't end up with a bad one
For anyone who wants to free up desk space and adjust monitor height freely, this piece walks through how to pick a monitor arm. Get three things right — VESA mount, load capacity, and mounting style (clamp) — and the price band doesn't really matter.