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TL;DR:  If you have to cut a lot of foam, this is a time saver that works great. Heats up in seconds, slices cleanly through thick panels (even with paper backing and adhesive), no mess, no residue. Yes, I’m keeping it and already glad I bought it. WINONS Hot Knife Foam Cutter Tool with Sled - 300W, Styrofoam Cutter WFC0014 with Numbered Temperature Controller - 710°C Max Temp, Hot Wire Foam Cutting Tool I recently turned part of my workspace into something that doesn’t sound

TL;DR : A no fuss, hardware mute first wireless speakerphone that stays connected wherever I wander. What it is and why I use it The PowerConf S3 is a compact Bluetooth speakerphone with a 6 microphone array, voice enhancement DSP, and full duplex Double Talk so overlapping speakers do not get clipped. It is rated for small rooms and personal workspaces, with a claimed 24 hours of talk time from a 6,700 mAh battery. AnkerWork Setup and everyday use Setup was turnkey. I paired

TL;DR:  In 25 years of “computing life,” I’ve only repurchased two peripherals: the Razer Naga (for gaming) and this trackball. That says everything about its staying power for serious work. I'm sorry Dave, I can't do that... Why I use it (CAD first, gaming not at all) While not everyday, I have occasional CAD tasks for work and DIY projects. I’ve tried a zoo of input devices, thumb trackballs, bars, 3D navigation tools, and some true gimmicks, and I keep circling back to thi

Gamer‑dad, human factors nerd, and lifelong tinkerer here.  Between three kids, four dogs, and a garage that doubles as a prototyping lab, I need labels that survive dust, solvents, and New England weather. My Brady BMP61  has been my “don’t make me think” label cannon for years—printing durable IDs for drones, shop gear, and the endless bins and Pelican cases that keep my chaos in check. Important update:  Brady has retired the BMP61 and replaced it with the M610 . I’ll cove

Back panel stacked with I/O, including OCuLink , USB4 , HDMI 2.1, and full‑depth SD/microSD slots. Weight listed at ~1.05 kg.   GPD Gaming Handhelds TL;DR (my final word): I bought the Win Max 2 to replace my floppy Surface‑style setup, and it delivered: it’s stable, type‑able, and portable in a way that actually works on my lap, the couch, or an airplane tray. It’s first and foremost a portable development machine that lets me run agents, code, and remote into my desktop wit

Final word:   “Best cable‑clutter killer I’ve tried: reliable, modular, and loaded with ports in a nice compact form factor.” Gitryin Desktop Charging Station 12‑in‑1 (40W Combo) – The desk tamer I actually bought four of. SRC I’m a Human Factors nerd, a lifelong gamer since the NES era, and a gamer‑dad juggling three kids, four dogs, and a heap of gadgets. When something earns permanent space on my desk, charging cart, and  office workbench, it’s doing a lot right. The Gitry

Final Word: Four years in, the HD 820 + HDV 820 is my endgame desk rig—insanely comfortable, ridiculously clear for music and footsteps, and worth the splurge; I only wish it had ANC and wireless. Sennheiser HD820 Headphones and HDV820 AMp Why I bought (and kept) this duo I’m a Human Factors nerd and a gamer dad with a small zoo at home (three kids, four dogs). My desk is command central, so comfort, clarity, and isolation without fatigue matter more than spec sheets. Over th

Use case:  gaming squad chat first; backup for work calls and crisp video narration. Check it out at the OEM: https://rode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plus Why this mic (from my Human Factors lens) I’ve tried the usual suspects (ex. Shure XLR mic, a flashy Razer desk mic with a pixel screen, and several gaming headsets (Razer, Turtle Beach, Sennheiser). Once I graduated to Sennheiser HD 820 headphones and a dedicated amp, headset mics were out. I wanted a clean‑sounding, zero‑t

Hey folks, it's your friendly neighborhood Gamer Dad here, balancing diaper changes (on our youngest pup ha), school runs, and late-night resurgence runs. I snagged the Kwumsy K3 Touch-Expanding Screen Keyboard thinking it'd be a game-changer: a mechanical keyboard fused with a 13-inch touchscreen for extra real estate. At around $270 (discounted from $320), it promised multitasking magic for us dads squeezing gaming into chaos. Spoiler: it turned into a setup nightmare that