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  • Blobs in your 3D Prints? “Power-loss Recovery” can be the problem!

    Blobs in your 3D Prints? “Power-loss Recovery” can be the problem!

    Most new 3D Printers (in 2022) implement “Power-loss Recovery” in a way that makes heavy use of the SD-Card, periodically writing “check-points” to the card – and that competes against the normal printing operation, causing blobs depending on the model you print. I made a super “visual” explanation of the problem, in my recent video: […]

    October 7, 2022
  • SSD upgrade on old Laptop PC – Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD: migration, installation and speed test

    SSD upgrade on old Laptop PC – Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD: migration, installation and speed test

    It is about time to make that old notebook fast again. No, really fast! Is SSD worth it on an old computer? Yes! SSD prices are dropping and the migration/installation is very easy. The “Data Migration Program” that came with my Samsung EVO did the cloning perfectly – it was a drop-in replacement and, boom, it was […]

    February 4, 2016
  • Recording Apple TV video output on a Mac with USB-C cable and QuickTime

    Recording Apple TV video output on a Mac with USB-C cable and QuickTime

    This is how to record the Apple TV (4th generation, 2015) video output using an USB-C cable and a Mac with QuickTime Player, no additional capturing device. It is a cheap way to record Apple TV gameplay videos for YouTube or to make video app-previews and tutorials. The video quality is quite good!

    February 3, 2016
  • Fix Apple TV’s AirPlay problems: Airplay playback or mirroring not working

    Fix Apple TV’s AirPlay problems: Airplay playback or mirroring not working

    How to fix AirPlay problems: missing AirPlay button on Control Center? iPhone and iPad mirroring not available or unstable? Here you have a checklist to fix your Apple TV. Quick and easy, step-by-step, troubleshooting guide:

    January 5, 2016
  • TL-PB10400: High capacity TP-Link Power Bank

    TL-PB10400: High capacity TP-Link Power Bank

    TL-PB10400 is the high capacity power bank from TP-Link. I’ve been using it from the past 10 months: it’s been a faithful USB portable charger for my iPhone on my travels.

    November 20, 2015
  • Battery Swelling iPhone 5: Apple might fix or replace your iPhone to avoid risks of explosion or fire

    Battery Swelling iPhone 5: Apple might fix or replace your iPhone to avoid risks of explosion or fire

    Expanded, swollen batteries can explode. I got my (out of warranty) iPhone 5 replaced on an Apple Store for free. The battery was pushing up the display/screen glass out of the aluminium bezel. If your iPhone’s battery is expanding, fix it ASAP! The battery of my iPhone 5 suddenly expanded…

    September 14, 2015
  •  Apple Watch Sport 38mm space gray: Unboxing with Love

     Apple Watch Sport 38mm space gray: Unboxing with Love

    The Apple Watch Sport comes in a beautiful package with lovely details. This unboxing shows the engravings, the plastics, no hurry. Enjoy!

    June 30, 2015
  • BOOM Swimmer: waterproof bluetooth speaker – the best shower speaker

    BOOM Swimmer: waterproof bluetooth speaker – the best shower speaker

    BOOM Swimmer is probably the best small Water-resistant Bluetooth Shower Speaker available. It is R4A, IPX7, it floats, has great sound for its size. Read and watch my full unboxing and review.

    June 26, 2015
  • Hide Apple Watch, Newsstand or Tips apps on iPhone

    Hide Apple Watch, Newsstand or Tips apps on iPhone

    It is impossible to delete the Apps shipped with iOS itself. It doesn’t mean your hands are tied! Check two tips to better organize your icons and quickly access any app you have – even when you can’t remember where you placed its icon.

    March 22, 2015
  • Best sound recording with Blue Yeti, Radius II and Rode PSA1

    Best sound recording with Blue Yeti, Radius II and Rode PSA1

    The Rode PSA1 boom arm and the new Radius II shock mount made my Blue Yeti recordings much easier – together they make a great setup for sound recording with your Mac, PC and even iPhone or iPad.

    March 22, 2015
  • Screenshots on iPhone and iPad

    Screenshots on iPhone and iPad

    iOS Basics: Take screenshots of your iPhone or iPad’s screen – and edit them with the Photo app to crop the part you need!

    March 22, 2015
  • Connecting the iPhone and iPad to TV: three ways compared!

    Connecting the iPhone and iPad to TV: three ways compared!

    Watch videos from the iPad on TV, or play iPhone games on the TV. Keynote is great to make presentations on a projector: on wires or with Apple TV (AirPlay)

    August 31, 2014
  • Deleting Apps in iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

    Deleting Apps in iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

    iOS Basics: delete an app, move icons to another page and organize apps in folders… all in less than 120 seconds!

    August 9, 2014
  • Sound problems on iOS 9, iOS 8 or 7? Lets fix it!

    Sound problems on iOS 9, iOS 8 or 7? Lets fix it!

    Fix your sound problems with iPhone and iPad – iOS 7 and iOS 8

    September 26, 2013

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