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Maker, creator, robotics engineer and owner of notenoughtech.com
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This space feels strangely familiar! Follow me if you are into tech, home automation and DIY projects of various natures! For more, visit my page:
notenoughtech.com
and feel free to follow my work via YouTube or support be via Patreon.
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NotEnoughTECH - NotEnoughTech
Welcome to NotEnoughTECH. Irregular but almost excellent tech blog. I write about tech, home automation and gadgets. Technology and making things are my passion. You will find here tutorials, review a...
https://notenoughtech.com
over 1 year ago
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I have 3 analogue rules for my smart fridge, and you can adopt these too, even if you have an ordinary one!
notenoughtech.com/review/nelko...
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Three analog rules for my smart fridge - NotEnoughTech
There are three analogue rules you can apply to your otherwise dull appliance (your fridge doesn't have to be smart) to put a smile on your face and perhaps even save some money. For this, you'll need...
https://notenoughtech.com/review/nelko-pp01/
11 days ago
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Have you ever wondered if
#SmartHome
saves you money? I have done the calculations, and chances are that you have already made the biggest expense-saving upgrade. Here is the real cost of
#HomeAutomation
:
#MoneySavingAdvice
#Finance
#costofliving
notenoughtech.com/featured/sma...
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How much does it cost to run a smart home? - NotEnoughTech
It's pretty clear how much power a smart light draws when turned on, but have you ever wonder how much do you pay to have it connected 24/7?
https://notenoughtech.com/featured/smart-lights-wont-save-you-money/
about 1 month ago
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It's been 6 months since I put a
#TRMNL
device on my desk at work. Calendars, tasks, and all the random information I care about are there at my fingertips. Plus, added "cool" factor when coworkers swing by and ask "Hey, what's that?" Check out
@trmnl.com
notenoughtech.com/featured/trm...
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TRMNL: look ma' no coding! - NotEnoughTech
TRMNL offers dashboards without coding experience. Easy to set up, plugin-based ecosystem of dashboards available for TRMNL OG and your own (compatible) devices! From calendars and organisers to most ...
https://notenoughtech.com/featured/trmnl/
about 1 month ago
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It's been almost a year since my
#EmbeddedWorld
collab with
#Electromaker
. I got their newsletter reminding me that today. What are the odds of me wearing the same tshirt to work? 😂😂
about 2 months ago
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For two days, I was trying get 2.5Gbps Ethernet working on my
#ComputeModule5
. Turns out that the
#RaspberryPiOS
was lying to me all along! Check it out!
#RaspberryPi
#CM5
#Ethernet
youtube.com/shorts/v2bek...
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Raspberry Pi OS has lied to me, now this Compute Module 5 is twice as fast!
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/v2bekwNjQlE
about 2 months ago
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I have been lied to by
#RaspberryPi
OS, and after spending way to much searching for answers, I found the way to make my
#ComputeModule
twice as fast!
youtube.com/shorts/v2bek...
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Raspberry Pi OS has lied to me, now this Compute Module 5 is twice as fast!
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/v2bekwNjQlE
about 2 months ago
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After a successful Kickstarter, the pre-order is now live! Check out
#StackChan
by
#M5Stack
, the cutest robot you could ask for as your desk companion.
notenoughtech.com/m5stack/stac...
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There is an AI robot on my desk: StackChan - NotEnoughTech
StackChan is an AI-powered desktop robot from M5Stack, built around the Core2 and designed for learning, tinkering, and fun.
https://notenoughtech.com/m5stack/stackchan/
2 months ago
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How
#EZVIZ
#smartdoorbell
helped me find a parcel thief! Check out my latest video about the new bundle, including
#EP3xPro
doorbell.
notenoughtech.com/review/ezviz...
#SmartHome
#Review
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EZVIZ EP3x Pro bundle found a parcel thief! - NotEnoughTech
In this EZVIZ EP3X Pro review, we put the smart dual-lens battery doorbell with solar panel and AI motion detection to the test — including a real parcel theft.
https://notenoughtech.com/review/ezviz-ep3x-pro-2/
2 months ago
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This is the biggest box I’ve ever unboxed on the channel 😅 Makera
#CarveraAir
is here. Now I need to find out if it can handle real automation-grade parts. TechDrop 👉
youtube.com/shorts/Bh08E...
#TechDrop
#NotEnoughTech
#Makera
#CNC
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TechDrop: The biggest unboxing of the channel
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/Bh08EMswNpM
2 months ago
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I lost three battery banks due to this new flight safety regulation. I wasn't alone either, so here is what you need to know to travel problem-free.
youtube.com/shorts/Sa9mR...
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TechDrop: They took all my power banks away!
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/Sa9mR6OTjPg
2 months ago
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Maker Faire Shenzhen plot twist: No more power banks 😅 I lost mine. Many makers did too. Here’s what to watch out for — and how PISEN stepped in. 👉
youtube.com/shorts/Sa9mR...
#TechDrop
#NotEnoughTech
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TechDrop: They took all my power banks away!
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/Sa9mR6OTjPg?feature=share
2 months ago
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This felt logical at the time 😅 10Gb switch, SFP+, fibre… Connected to a 2.5Gb DeskPi Super4C Raspberry Pi cluster. Video 👉
youtube.com/shorts/s12rg...
Full review coming soon.
#NotEnoughTech
#RaspberryPi
#10GbE
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Turning a Raspberry Pi Cluster Into a £1000+ 10 Gbps Network Problem
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/s12rg_eooPk
3 months ago
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This escalated fast 😅 DeskPi Super4C + CM5 modules + NVMe SSDs = accidental £1000 cluster. install video 👉
youtube.com/shorts/zzydG...
Full review coming soon.
#TechDrop
#NotEnoughTech
#DeskPi
#RaspberryPi
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How I Accidentally Built a £1000 Raspberry Pi Cluster
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/zzydGGDtjxk
3 months ago
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This little cluster looks dangerous 😄 DeskPi Super4C with 4× Raspberry Pi CM5, 2.5G Ethernet, and NVMe. Quick TechDrop unboxing 👉
youtube.com/shorts/KPRmJ...
Full review coming soon on NotEnoughTech.
#TechDrop
#NotEnoughTech
#DeskPi
#RaspberryPi
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TechDrop: The perfect number of Compute Module 5 is...
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/KPRmJVuz8Vc
3 months ago
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How about a new
#TechDrop
? I have a board from
#DeskPi
that turns
@raspberrypi.com
#CM5
into a neat cluster board with endless possibilities!
youtube.com/shorts/KPRmJ...
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TechDrop: The perfect number of Compute Module 5 is...
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/KPRmJVuz8Vc
3 months ago
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New product line from
#Sonoff
- Want to see my
#TechDrop
for the SenseGuard ZigBee-based sensors?
youtube.com/shorts/gtEpp...
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TechDrop: I put my Sonoff conspiracy theory hat on for this
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/gtEppWitfm4?feature=share
3 months ago
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Just turned a tiny SeeedStudio XIAO + ePaper screen into a smart Home Assistant dashboard that shows my home data (energy use, weather, date & more) wirelessly and on battery! 🖥️⚡️🤖 Zero glare, super low-power, and perfect for hallway/info displays 👉
notenoughtech.com/home-automat...
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Smart ePaper display for Home Assistant - NotEnoughTech
I got this lovely SeeedStudio XIAO 7.5" ePaper display, and I wanted to visualise my energy consumption in a less limiting way. Thanks to Home Assistant, ESPHome and some cool tricks, I made it happen
https://notenoughtech.com/home-automation/projects/seeedstudio-xiao-epaper/
3 months ago
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Running a 3D printer for 20 hours straight… in a shared space… without annoying anyone? 😬 The solution: a completely silent 3D printer 🤫 Here’s exactly how it’s done 👇
notenoughtech.com/3dprint/sile...
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Quiet 3D printing - what a sound idea! - NotEnoughTech
Is it possible to turn Creality Ender series 3D printer into a completely silent 3D printing experience? How quiet can I get? Let's find out!
https://notenoughtech.com/3dprint/silent-3d-printing/
3 months ago
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The gadget you should add to your 2026 shopping list. Strongly recommended
youtube.com/shorts/4kB0Y...
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Did I make a mistake buying USB-C cables at Huaqiangbei markets in Shenzhen?
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/4kB0YOXAOsw
3 months ago
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Good morning! Here is a little
#TechDrop
for you. It's something I have been wanting to test for a while. All goes well, it may turn into a fun little project:
youtube.com/shorts/lRLdF...
#M5Stack
#QRCode2
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TechDrop: I have been meaning to test this for a while!
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/lRLdF39kPCg
3 months ago
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This quickly becomes the most expensive device I own. I upgraded my
#TerraMasters
#F8SSD
because I had no other choice!
youtube.com/shorts/69L6S...
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The most expensive device I own
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/69L6SUnMQCM
3 months ago
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That did not take long! The project is 100% funded and if you want to get your
#StackChan
or find out how to code your own personal AI robot, I have the article just for you!
#M5Stack
#Kickstarter
#robots
notenoughtech.com/m5stack/stac...
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There is an AI robot on my desk: StackChan - NotEnoughTech
StackChan is an AI-powered desktop robot from M5Stack, built around the Core2 and designed for learning, tinkering, and fun.
https://notenoughtech.com/m5stack/stackchan/
3 months ago
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I have turned
#M5Stack
#StackChan
into a mean robot, and now it cannot stop being condescending to me! You should definitely check it out. Available on
#Kickstarter
now!
notenoughtech.com/m5stack/stac...
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There is an AI robot on my desk: StackChan - NotEnoughTech
StackChan is an AI-powered desktop robot from M5Stack, built around the Core2 and designed for learning, tinkering, and fun.
https://notenoughtech.com/m5stack/stackchan/
3 months ago
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Would you like to go on a short tour around
@seeedstudio.com
HQ with me?
#notenoughshenzhen
#HQtour
#SeeedStudio
youtube.com/shorts/_GqIa...
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Should we go and disturb Seeed Studio HQ?
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/_GqIa4hqVOg
3 months ago
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Just as you thought that it's impossible to have more
#SonoffFusion
devices, I found even more of them! I think I've collected them all! Take a look at one more
#TechDrop
from @sonoff_global
www.youtube.com/shorts/p-Pml...
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TechDrop: Even more Fusion switches!
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/p-PmlNeQwo0
4 months ago
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I found out more
#sonoff
devices under my tree (that's an excuse for finding a folder with unedited
#TechDrops
!), so you get to enjoy these too now!
#Smarthome
#HomeAutomation
youtube.com/shorts/sNpCZ...
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TechDrop: You won't believe it, but I found more Sonoff devices!
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/sNpCZu0_41k
4 months ago
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What do you get when you connect
#RaspberryPiPico
from
@raspberrypi.com
to an e-ink display from
@pimoroni.com
? Take a look at my latest
#TechDrop
to find out:
youtube.com/shorts/25opX...
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TechDrop: Look at this beautiful e-ink display
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/25opXVB-5zA
4 months ago
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During my stay in
#Shenzhen
, I had the pleasure to sit down with Eric Pan of
@seeedstudio.com
and talk about his passion and role for driving makers' innovation in Shenzhen. I highly recommend it!
youtu.be/WqCc4XMh-rs
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Driving maker's innovation in Shenzhen (with Eric Pan, Seeed Studio)
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtu.be/WqCc4XMh-rs
4 months ago
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This has to be the best case of 2025. Check out
#argon40
#ArgonONEv5
with me! If you have a board from
@raspberrypi.com
they definitely work checking out. This one is for
#RaspberryPi5
youtube.com/shorts/50ukq...
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TechDrop: My favourite case for Raspberry Pi 5
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/50ukqGeQGxY
4 months ago
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I forgot to share this attempt of festive brivery by
#m5stack
. They were trying to make me like them more!
youtube.com/shorts/Yad8L...
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M5Stack is trying to get me to like them more
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/Yad8L7Xx6fs
4 months ago
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You saw this before on my channel. You'll see it once again as it comes in a bundle. Check out the latest
#TechDrop
- opening up
#EZVIZ
smart doorbell bundle!
youtube.com/shorts/oQPs_...
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TechDrop: Doorbell déjà vu with a chime
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/oQPs_lHxXkk
4 months ago
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If you are still up... so am I! I have one more
#TechDrop
for you! These small smart devices can dim your lights. Check it out in my latest short!
#Sonoff
#SonoffMini
#Dimmer
youtube.com/shorts/jMLjD...
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TechDrop: These smart devices can dim your lights
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/jMLjD0QdxFM
4 months ago
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It's time for another
#TechDrop
to complete the recent line up from
#sonoff
- there are three new devices from
#SonoffFusion
series - want to know what they do?
youtube.com/shorts/cGreh...
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TechDrop: Turns out there are more Fusion devices to be had!
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/cGrehn_7oD4
4 months ago
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This is the coolest way to control the media playback. Just have a listen of the overengineered rotary encoder on the
#Arylic's
#BK01
. You can see it in action in my latest short
youtube.com/shorts/DFq6f...
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My favourite volume controller: Arylic BK01
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/DFq6fUph9wI
4 months ago
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Take a look at the
#StackChan
- I've got a new desk companion. It talks, moves and is all cute thanks to AI! If you want to get my first impressions on the latest
#M5stack
device, then check out my
#TechDrop
youtube.com/shorts/uNLWC...
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The custest AI robot assistant on my desk
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/uNLWCg8CR58
4 months ago
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If you missed it, I had a great talk with Allen Chao from
#m5stack
about all things
#M5Stack
,
#Arduino
partnership and more! Check it out:
youtu.be/H6jbdN5O5cU
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Talking about M5Stack and Arduino collab, insane release schedules and Espressif
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtu.be/H6jbdN5O5cU
4 months ago
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Sonoff released today a new
#SonoffDongle
supporting the missing Smart Home protocol. You can grab one at the 50% discount on launch! Take a look at my
#TechDrop
to learn more
youtube.com/shorts/ECRVv...
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This was the missing IoT protocol
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/ECRVv3-olts
4 months ago
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This was the missing Smart Home protocol! Check out the latest release from
#sonoff
and see how it fits into your home automation!
#TechDrop
youtube.com/shorts/ECRVv...
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This was the missing IoT protocol
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/ECRVv3-olts
4 months ago
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Want to know what's inside
#sonoff
bribe bag? Check out the xmas bribery video now and see if you think that they succeeded!
www.youtube.com/shorts/Jg4fq...
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What's inside Sonoff bribe bag?
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Jg4fqCNttfo
4 months ago
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I had the pleasure of speaking with
#m5stack
(hi Allen!) about the
#ArduinoNessoN1
, we touched on who did the heavy lifting and what possible devices the future holds. Enjoy the interview!
youtu.be/H6jbdN5O5cU
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Talking about M5Stack and Arduino collab, insane release schedules and Espressif
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtu.be/H6jbdN5O5cU
4 months ago
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Two years on, you can still see the
#Maidesite
desk in my videos. I got older, my body makes more noises when I wake up in the morning, but I spend my time at the desk at comfort.
#MaidesiteS2ProPlus
aged better than me! Check it out!
notenoughtech.com/featured/mai...
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Maidesite S2 Pro Plus: this review aged better than me! - NotEnoughTech
Motorised desks are great for completely different reasons. I got Maidesite S2 Pro Plus to test drive and my back couldn't be happier. If you are spending hours at your home office - consider this vid...
https://notenoughtech.com/featured/maidesite/
4 months ago
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If you want to have a feel for what the
#MakerFaire
in
#Shenzhen
was like, there is a fun little recap made by
#ChaihuoMakerSpace
. You may see a cameo or two from yours truly!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjPZ...
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Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025 Recap Video : When Innovation Takes Root and the Future Begins to Grow
YouTube video by Chaihuo Maker Space
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjPZ_LatzHg
4 months ago
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I bought 2 fancy silicone USB-C cables at the Shenzhen electronic markets. Then I got this fancy cable tester on Amazon to verify if I made a mistake! Was it £3 best spent, or was it a bust?
youtube.com/shorts/4kB0Y...
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Did I make a mistake buying USB-C cables at Huaqiangbei markets in Shenzhen?
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/4kB0YOXAOsw
5 months ago
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It's that time of year again when companies try their luck with xmas bribery, and I expose them. Thanks,
#SwitchBot
you are lovely!
youtube.com/shorts/EMve3...
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SwitchBot tried to bribe me for xmas (again!)
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/EMve3rJNZAg
5 months ago
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This is how
#sonoff
is going to look after your air quality... A sneak peek in my latest
#TechDrop
youtube.com/shorts/q_Wwj...
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Sonoff looks after your air in 3 different ways
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/q_WwjnlbLhM
5 months ago
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I bought 2 specialised USB-C cables at $1.5 each at famous electronics markets in
#Shenzhen
. I wasn't sure if they were going to work well, so I put them to a test(er):
youtube.com/shorts/4kB0Y...
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Did I make a mistake buying USB-C cables at Huaqiangbei markets in Shenzhen?
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/4kB0YOXAOsw?feature=share
5 months ago
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Every year on my birthday I do this to myself. This time, I did this to myself in Shenzhen... jetlagged .... and tired...
youtube.com/shorts/ahjwr...
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Running in Shenzhen was a bad idea!
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/ahjwrTnussE
5 months ago
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I went to see what
#sonoff
is up to in Shenzhen, and I did not let them nap at lunchtime! Want to see how
#homeautomaiton
is made?
youtube.com/shorts/9FISd...
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We disturbed Sonoff staff so you don't have to!
YouTube video by NotEnoughTECH
https://youtube.com/shorts/9FISdiPIfbc
5 months ago
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The story of a USB-A cable split into 3 leads (USB-c, micro USB, and lightning) Now it makes sense why data didn't work on all leads. Honestly best gadget I picked this year
amzn.to/4rC7JVU
5 months ago
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One downside of my visit to China was the new restriction on power banks on domestic flights. As 3 of my power banks were not 3C certified, they got confiscated by airport security. 😬 I treated myself to this bad boy on
#cybermonday
amzn.to/4iu9Ua7
5 months ago
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