Dash Cam Storage Calculator: How Long Does an SD Card Record?
Dash cam field guide How Long Does Your Memory Card Actually Record? Every dash cam runs on a storage budget: resolution, channels, and card size all spend it. Drop your setup into the calculator for the real number, then read on for how to stretch it when the drive gets long. Patrik CK Dash cams […]
Botslab G980H Review: The Ultimate 4-Channel Dash Cam?
Intro Most multi-channel dash cams treat side coverage as an afterthought. You get a front lens, a rear lens, and maybe an interior cabin camera if you’re lucky but almost nothing watching directly next to your car. Which is a problem, because that’s exactly where a huge share of road-rage incidents and side-swipes actually happen. Full […]
Connecting VITURE Luma Pro to a Desktop: A Comprehensive Setup & Troubleshooting Guide
Intro In our recent post, we checked out the Viture Luma Pros and found them very capable across many use cases. We discovered getting them up and running on my laptop was a breeze. However, things got a lot more interesting and a lot more frustrating when I tried to move that experience over to […]
12 Days Charge?! KOSPET Tank T4C Smartwatch Review
Intro Today we’re taking a look at the KOSPET Tank T4C smartwatch. This one was sent out to me by KOSPET for review. As always, I’ll walk you through what it does well, where it fits, and where I think there are still some software decisions that need work. This is very much a rugged, […]
My Experience with Comcast Business: A Case Study in Broken Sales Promises and Zero Accountability
Intro I rarely write posts like this, but my experience with Comcast Business has been frustrating enough that I feel obligated to document it both for transparency and to warn others who may be considering their service. This entire situation started with the salesperson who handled my transition from residential Xfinity to Comcast Business. From […]
FitcamX Dashcam In-Depth Review | OEM Install, Day & Night Footage Tested
Intro I’ve been using dash cams for well over a decade now, and while I love having them, there’s always been one thing I’ve never fully gotten used to: having cables everywhere. Routing wires through the headliner, down the A-pillar, taking up a power port, and then having the camera itself hanging off the windshield […]
Why I Turn HDR OFF on My New Dashcam
Dashcam · Camera settings Why I Turn HDR Off on My New Dashcam HDR promises richer shadows, controlled highlights, and sharper night footage. But on the VIOFO A229 Plus it quietly halves your frame rate. After hours of real-world testing, here’s why I leave it switched off. Patrik CK VIOFO A229 Plus 5 min read […]
VIOFO Dashcam, Install, Compare, Review, A229 Plus Dual 2K
Intro I’ve been using the same Aukey dashcams since 2019, and they’ve been absolute tanks. The DR02 and DRS2 have both survived brutal summers, freezing winters, and years of baking in the sun. Unfortunately, Aukey doesn’t even make dashcams anymore. No updates, no support, no new models. So, after six years, it’s finally time for […]
CyberPower CP1500 Long Term Review – Why You Need a UPS
Intro If you’re looking for an affordable way to protect your electronics from outages and unstable power grids, the CyberPower CP1500AVR series might be your best bet. I’ve been using several of these units around my home for years, the oldest one I bought back in 2019, so today, I’m giving you my very long-term […]