About Michael Yuen

About Michael Yuen @yuenx

Michael is an outdoor enthusiast and a Cybersecurity Engineer with a 17-year background in IT Systems Engineering. He aims to live a life that is good and inspired. He enjoys being a parent, hiking, photography, food, technology, DIY projects, travel, mentoring, and building relationships. See his family's story.

24 Jul 2020

Pressure Washers: Use Cases, Tips, and Warnings

By Michael Yuen @yuenx|2022-04-18T18:25:00-07:00Jul 24, 2020 - Friday|Do-It-Yourself|

Read: 3 mins.Pressure washers are a fast, convenient way to remove gunk, but they can also be VERY dangerous if used improperly. They work by taking in low-pressure water, turn it into a super high-powered stream (with a gas or electric motor), then through a nozzle where it can be so strong, it can actually damage wood/stone and inflict serious harm to people and animals. So, how do you use them? This article covers the Do's and Do Not's, and what they are commonly used for.

23 Jul 2020

Review: Feiyu Pocket 2-in-1 Gimbal Camera

By Michael Yuen @yuenx|2022-01-11T15:43:45-08:00Jul 23, 2020 - Thursday|Product Reviews, Reviews|

Read: 6 mins.If you like vlogging or taking stabilized, steady videos, gimbals are designed to help you do so. A variety of gimbals exist, but not too long ago, DJI introduced the Osmo Pocket -- a handheld, compact recording device that combines an action camera with built-in video stabilization. It was initially plagued with issues, but DJI enjoyed a good year of success with a one-of-a-kind product... until now. Feiyu brought its Pocket to market recently to become the Osmo Pocket's first challenger. With updated features and an attractive price, there is much to like about the newcomer.

23 Jul 2020

In-N-Out’s Secret Menu

By Michael Yuen @yuenx|2023-06-26T00:58:55-07:00Jul 23, 2020 - Thursday|General|

Read: 4 mins.Whether you find In-N-Out's burgers to be the most delicious in the USA or not, there is no denying that the restaurant chain has built a cult following with its fresh ingredients, tasty burgers, minimalist menu, and low prices. There are even overseas celebrities who order a meal as soon as they land in California. In this article, a list of secret menu items has been compiled for your ordering pleasure.

21 Jul 2020

Review: UPerfect 15.6″ Portable, Touch Monitor with Battery

By Michael Yuen @yuenx|2021-06-26T22:27:36-07:00Jul 21, 2020 - Tuesday|Product Reviews, Reviews|

Read: 6 mins.Last year, I purchased an Acer PM161Q ($130) to supplement my then-Surface Pro 5 with a secondary display. It was a first-of-its kind, portable monitor that was lightweight, but it also was a nightmare of a device to use due to compatibility issues. Turns out, Thunderbolt 3 was required that not many devices yet supported. Fast-forward 7 months later, and more computers now support that technology. What stood out about this UPerfect 15.6" monitor were its touchscreen, built-in battery, IPS display, and quad speakers for about 25% less than the Asus Zenscreen MB16AMT I had been eyeing for months. Here is my evaluation of the UPerfect portable display.

20 Jul 2020

PowerShell: Compare Two Objects/Arrays And Output Result in Custom Format

By Michael Yuen @yuenx|2023-05-15T17:01:46-07:00Jul 20, 2020 - Monday|PowerShell, Technology|

Read: 4 mins.The Compare-Object cmdlet is a very useful tool to find differences between data sets. It can help with logging changes, acting only on specific sets of data, speeding up processing time, and reducing complexity. In this article, we will cover what the "SideIndicator" property means, how to pass through all Properties from the source data, create a custom property with evaluated information, and output only results that exist in both data sets.

17 Jul 2020

Review: Domende 54 Quart Car Freezer/Fridge (HC-50) (54qt/50L/50 Liters)

By Michael Yuen @yuenx|2022-07-19T00:06:42-07:00Jul 17, 2020 - Friday|Product Reviews, Reviews|

Read: 11 mins.A family with two, young children was preparing for their first trip to Yosemite after having secured a visitation permit, a temporary requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mother asked me how the Domende HC-50 (54 quart) car freezer compared to my Foho BCD-52. I have never heard of Domende, but there was one glaring difference: it only has one compartment. With no section divider (like the Foho), what does that mean in regards to temperature control, storage space, and flexibility? Here are my impressions.

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