Web Analytics
3 freemium website uptime monitoring services compared
A group review of the free tiers of the three uptime-monitoring services: Site24x7 vs StatusCake vs UptimeRobot.
Review
Android
Sense sleep tracking system review
I tried out the new Sense sleep monitoring system and its kind-of-stupid “smart” alarm clock. It’s an interesting product, but not a “must-have.”
Microsoft Windows
Agent Ransack and FileLocator Pro review
Review of the excellent Agent Ransack (a.k.a, FileLocator Lite) and FileLocator Pro for Windows. FileLocator is a the best-in-class desktop search app for Windows.
Lenovo
Lenovo OneKey Optimizer review
A review of what Lenovo OneKey Optimizer is, how it works, whether it does anything useful, and should you uninstall it?
Android
Two months with the Moto 360 and Android Wear on my wrist
I’ve used the Moto 360 smartwatch with Android Wear for the last two months. It’s definitely not all “OK Google”.
Review
Book review: Firestar series
A millionaire is obsessed with funding an asteroid defense system, but will it be too late to save Earth after all?
Hardware
Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro review
Review after six weeks with the Yoga 3 Pro 1370 hybrid tablet/laptop from Lenovo. Unique features, but with poor performance.
Review
Book review: The Martian
Join asshole astronaut Mark Watney on Mars as he sciences his way to survival.
Hardware
Praise for detachable MicroUSB keyboards
My keyboard has a detachable Micro-USB connector, and I love it! It makes it so easy to quickly charge and connect my other devices.
Microsoft Windows
Comparison of Markdown editors for Windows 10
I compared six Markdown editors for Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store. The results weren’t overly impressive.