A loyal Mazda owner’s honest take on the new CX-5 — and why the CFO’s own words about hidden cost-cutting confirm everything wrong with the brand’s direction.
Aftermarket Parts for the Traxxas TRX-4M: A Brand-by-Brand Guide
The Traxxas TRX-4M took the RC crawling world by storm as a 1/18-scale trail truck that punches well above its weight class. Its compact size, portal axles, and surprisingly capable suspension made it an instant hit — and it didn’t take long for the aftermarket to respond. Whether you’re chasing better trail performance, durability, or […]
How to Back Up an Android Retro Gaming Device
Android-based retro handhelds like the AYN Odin 2 Portal and Retroid Pocket are powerful and flexible, but there is one big weak point: If you uninstall an emulator or reset the device, you can easily lose hundreds of hours of saves. With a simple setup you can make your entire retro collection portable and easy […]
Car Camping in Europe: Where to Stay and What to Bring
Car camping is growing in popularity across Europe. Whether you’re on a long road trip, saving on accommodation, or testing the simplicity of sleeping in your car, the challenge is always the same: where can you safely and legally spend the night? The answer depends on your style of travel. Some prioritize covering distance as […]
Retro Gaming on the NES – Exploring the Classics That Started It All
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is where retro gaming truly begins for most people. It’s a system packed with iconic titles, foundational gameplay mechanics, and legendary characters that continue to influence gaming to this day. Even if you didn’t grow up with it, the NES offers a library that’s still incredibly fun — and often […]
Retro Gaming on the Game Boy – Reliving the Legendary Handheld through Emulation
When Nintendo released the Game Boy in 1989, it didn’t just launch a product—it launched a cultural phenomenon. The Game Boy line would go on to sell over 200 million units worldwide and establish handheld gaming as a core part of the industry. The Game Boy was part of the wave of computers and consoles […]
Retro Gaming Handheld Consoles – Great for Kids and Adults Alike
Video games were present in every stage of my childhood and teenage years, and I continue to play games regularly to this day. I consider gaming to have been an immensely formative experience for me, as well as an essential outlet for stress and a trigger for my imagination. When I had kids, I was […]
Best Mazda MX-5 Resources in Europe
Miata is always the answer; that’s how the saying goes among owners of the iconic Mazda MX-5 roadster, which pretty much has no competition at this time. If you’re an owner of one of these toys for adults, and especially if you’re based in Europe, this article is for you. I own one of these […]
Learning to Play the Piano
I’ve always been hugely into music and dreamed of playing instruments as a young kid. However, for some reason or another, I never went for any classes in a serious way when I was young. I did learn basic guitar which I enjoyed, but never practiced enough to do anything with it. The piano is […]
Adding a Hardware Remote Control to Lego PoweredUP Control+ Sets
I love building stuff with my son, and one of our latest projects (admittedly more apt for me than for him as he’s too young to be building these kits), was the Lego buggy 42124. This is a great kit that is fun to build but it is let down by the fact that it […]
The Best Brompton Resources
I’m a big fan of Brompton bikes and own several of them. On this page, I’ll be listing a few of my favorite resources and products. Youtube Channels Brilliantbikes 781 Brompton Premium Parts Brompton Traveler I Bike unfolded Brompton Collector Javier Brommie Pimp Brompton official channel – some maintenance videos Path Less Pedaled Chris by […]
My Tennis Notes – Lessons, Resources, and Video Analysis
I started training tennis in May 2019 as a way to complement my padel game. It might seem counterintuitive, but it turned out to be a good decision. A tennis racquet gives you a much more responsive feel on the ball, which makes it easier to sense how your movements are actually affecting it. Skills […]
