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Brent Dirks

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November, 2023
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About Brent Dirks

Born and raised in sunny west Texas, Brent graduated from Texas Tech University with a BA in journalism. He's been writing about technology for more than a decade and enjoys everything smart home, the Apple ecosystem, accessories to make the most of technology, and security. He also writes for MakeUseoOf and the popular Apple app-focused site AppAdvice. 

Latest

Razer Proclick v2 vertical edition right side.
Great Specs, Terrible Fit: Why I'm Not a Fan of Razer’s New Mouse

Pretty lights and one-touch AI can't fix a broken design.

Weber searwood 600xl front.
This Smart Pellet Grill Is Pretty Much Perfect to Cook Anything You Can Imagine

Stay cool and always keep an eye on the cooking with a smartphone app.

Hyper Hyperspace Bluetooth mouse side view.
Hyper HyperSpace Bluetooth Mouse Review: A Perfectly Comfortable Travel Mouse
Mac

No matter your platform, this is the travel mouse you've been looking for.

Charging multiple devices with the Satechi 145W USB-C 4-Port GaN Travel Charger.
I Always Take These 9 Gadgets With Me When I Travel

Don't leave home without these.

Satechi onthego 3-in-1 charger on table.
Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Review: Portable, Powerful, and Reasonably Priced Charging

Keep your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch charged.

The Hyper Hyerspace wireless bluetooth keyboard.
Hyper HyperSpace Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard: A Full-Sized Comfortable Experience
Mac

A comfortable, multi-platform option.

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Apple Music Sound Therapy logo.
Apple Music Introduces Sound Therapy, so Is It Any Good?

Background sounds just reached a new level.

Bluetti swap solar cooler and power station.
Bluetti SwapSolar Review: Bringing Together Backup Power and Portable Fridge

Stay icy, my friends.

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Ugreen finetrack and finetrack slim.
Ugreen FineTrack Slim and FineTrack Smart Finder Review: Nice Features That Don’t Measure up to an AirTag

Just buy an AirTag.

Eufy omni E28 robot vacuum front.
Eufy Omni E28 Robot Vacuum Review: A Complete Cleaning System

A robot vaccum and mop that sports a portable spot cleaner.

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The Soundpeats pop clip in an open case.
Soundpeats Pop Clip Review: Surprisingly Good Open-Ear Headphones on a Budget

The earbuds are a surprisingly comfortable value.

Eufy e15 robot mower on grass.
Eufy E15 Robot Lawn Mower Review: A Look at The Future

Sit back and enjoy the great indoors while this robot takes care of the hard work.

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JLab Epic Lux Lab edition with case.
JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition Headphones Review: Comfortable Fit But Disappointing Sound

Poor sound quality ruins the other great features.

The DJI Flip in the air.
DJI Flip Review: An Affordable and Lightweight Drone Great for Beginners

The compact drone offers some great features for a nice price.

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The Eufy Familock s3 max on a front door.
Eufy FamiLock S3 Max Review: A Smart Lock With a Lot More

You'll want to give a hand to this feature-packed device.

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The DJI Osmo Mobile 7p on an outdoor table.
DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Review: A Multifunctional Way to Capture Great Video

Get this great gimbal.

The Hatch Restore 3 with iPhone app.
Hatch Restore 3 Review: Much More Than Just an Alarm Clock

Sleep better and wake up refreshed with this smart alarm clock.

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The Shokz OpenFit 2 in the charging case.
Shokz OpenFit 2 Review: Head Out for a Run With These Top-Notch Open-Ear Headphones

The headphones are comfortable to wear and have spectacular battery life.

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A Ring video doorbell mounted on a door frame.
How to Pair a Smart Doorbell With a Smart Lock (and Why)

Make interacting with visitors to your home even easier.

Aqara U100 Smart Lock with Smartwatch unlocking.
How to Pick the Right Smart Lock for Your Home

No key? No problem.

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