In-depth product reviews and demos

Installation of CPU bending pressure plate for more effective cooling, including tips and tricks – Thermalright LGA1700-BCF

Installation of CPU bending pressure plate for more effective cooling, including tips and tricks – Thermalright LGA1700-BCF

Showing installation of a CPU bending type pressure plate including tips to keep in mind during installation. Using this pressure plate rather than the traditional spring-loaded plate improves contact between the CPU and the heatsink, leading to more effective cooling. Video shows installation of a […]

Lenovo P16s Usability Review – Solid feature set on a 16” laptop

Lenovo P16s Usability Review – Solid feature set on a 16” laptop

The Lenovo P16s is a business laptop with features making it great for work or home use. In this review, I talk about what I like (and don’t), compare to some other laptops, and demonstrate start-up time (a common complaint I’ve seen with these laptops). […]

How to easily lower hard drive temperatures in an external HDD enclosure (by a few degrees)

How to easily lower hard drive temperatures in an external HDD enclosure (by a few degrees)

In this video, I test the “tin foil” method of improving heat transfer from the hard drive to the aluminum case. I’d read about this method online, but wasn’t able to find any details on performance, so I thought I’d try it out. I was […]

Brondell SS-250 Bidet attachment review (attaches to standard toilet)

Brondell SS-250 Bidet attachment review (attaches to standard toilet)

The Brondell SS-250 bidet attachment can be attached to a standard toilet, allowing for better hygiene and reduced toilet paper use. I recorded this video after using our bidet attachment for approximately 4.5 years.

Ratcheting Belts – General review, demo, how-to remove the belt, how to trim down to size

Ratcheting Belts – General review, demo, how-to remove the belt, how to trim down to size

In this video, I talk a bit about ratcheting belts, compare them to traditional belts, and demonstrate how they work. I also show how you can easily cut them down to size. I’ve accumulated a number of ratcheting belts over the last few years – […]

Re-programming TPMS sensors on a GM vehicle using El-50448 TPMS Re-Learn Tool (2019 Chevy Impala)

Re-programming TPMS sensors on a GM vehicle using El-50448 TPMS Re-Learn Tool (2019 Chevy Impala)

In this video, I use a basic Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) tool re-learn tool to re-program my TPMS in my 2019 Chevrolet Impala; the procedure is the same for most/many new GM (Chevy/GMC/Cadillac) vehicles. The TPMS re-learn tool I used is an Augocom EI-50448, […]

ecoBee Web Portal – Full Demo of features

ecoBee Web Portal – Full Demo of features

This is a demo showing the features of ecoBee’s web Portal, with emphasis on features that can’t be accessed with the app or from the thermostat itself, including the creation of Comfort Settings and HomeIQ reports. See my comprehensive review & demo of my ecoBee3 […]

How to re-attach the wheels on a Coleman or Igloo cooler for under $2

How to re-attach the wheels on a Coleman or Igloo cooler for under $2

One of the wheels fell off my Coleman Xtreme cooler. The press-fit end cap which holds one of the wheels on fell off and I couldn’t find a direct replacement locally. Coleman offers a full axle + wheels + end caps for around $11 + […]

DynaTrapXL Mosquito Trap – DT2000XLP

DynaTrapXL Mosquito Trap – DT2000XLP

       Surprisingly effective bug trap

DEWALT Right Angle Attachment for drills & impact drivers (DWARA100)

DEWALT Right Angle Attachment for drills & impact drivers (DWARA100)

Surprisingly compact, handy for awkward situations