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Wax Removal and Clogged Ear Remedies That WORKED: Tips, Tricks, and Product Reviews

By Michael Yuen @yuenx|2022-11-09T17:01:37-08:00Aug 1, 2020 - Saturday|General, Health, Product Reviews, Reviews|

Read: 7 mins. How FRUSTRATING it had been living for a week without the ability to hear much from one ear... aargh! It was clogged the day after stand up paddle boarding in the picturesque Newport Beach, California, harbor, and it felt like having been underwater with a ringing bell inside the head. Five days of ear wax removal drops did nothing but contribute to continued irritation and a small amount of worry that something might have been wrong. Did I have impacted earwax, water stuck in the canal, an ear infection, or worse? Here is what I did to regain my hearing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.