Minimalism is an exercise in trimming the fat. It shows in interior design, fine art, and especially in branding. Typically, what comes to mind is white, empty space, with small areas of boldness. In web design, that means drawing attention to the most important elements of your website, and not filling your website with elaborate […]
How Long Does A Server Reboot on DigitalOcean Take? How To Fix When It Is Not Up?
I’m hosting all of my websites on a Ubuntu server hosted on DigitalOcean’s droplet. I needed to update some packages for the current Ubuntu release and once the process completed, it required a system reboot before I could upgrade to a newer Ubuntu version.
COLORWING M08F Portable Thermal Printer Review – Requiring No Ink, Toner, or Ribbon
I’ve tested a few portable printers in the past year but couldn’t use any of them in my daily life. Some printers still require ribbon and their own paper; Most importantly, their printing quality was quite disappointing and couldn’t come close to my inkjet printer. I set my expectation level pretty low when trying the […]
SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher Review
The transition to a smart home is not easy when we still have a lot of old devices throughout our house. Of course, you can use smart plugs for some devices but some require you to actually push a button to power it on/off. The SwitchBot Bot does exactly what we need in this scenario […]
Purivortex Vortex Mini 2 (AC201B) Air Purifier Review
Air purifiers have become an essential appliance for any household. I really can’t live without one nowadays, especially during the Spring season. Air purifiers can not only trap fine dust, harmful chemicals, but also pollen that could cause sore throat and runny nose. Most people won’t need a large and expensive air purifier, so the […]
Shunzao S9 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner Review
Robot vacuums have become so popular in many households nowadays, however, they just can clean the floor. Therefore we still need a cordless stick vacuum as its companion; I often use my stick vacuum to clean furniture and places that the robot couldn’t reach. Besides, stick vacuums are often more powerful and can clean carpets […]
