How's it going? My name is Adrian Reddix and this is the official page of Adrian Reddix.
I review technology, PC parts, software, consumer electronics, and much more related to tech.
In this video, I talk about my picks for the top 5 software of 2023. This list includes an office suite, a painting program, and a document viewer to name a few.
All links to software:
www.krita.org
www.getpaint.net
www.wps.com
https://okular.kde.org
https://www.opera.com/gx
In this video, I look at the Poly Voyager Focus 2. Is the $300 price tag justified?
Poly Voyager Focus 2
https://www.poly.com/us/en/products/headsets/voyager/voyager-focus-2
In this video, I talk about five open source/free PDF readers and editors.
I talk about three PDF readers and 2 PDF editors that are free to use.
Adobe acrobat is a powerful piece of software but the price might have people to think twice about using it.
Links to download:
Okular: https://okular.kde.org/
SumatraPDF: https://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/free-pdf-reader
Inkscape: https://inkscape.org/
LibreOffice Draw: https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download/
That's....That's not how you do that.
Happy Friday the 13th! 💀☠️
What are some PC-building horror stories? We'll go first:
A pretty cool project for some old hard drives.
In this video, I talk about five Excel tips for beginners that will help with learning Excel.
In this video, I talk about five Excel tips for beginners.
In this video, I talk about my first month on Mint Mobile.
My Referral Code:
http://fbuy.me/tnLUE
In this video, I talk about e-waste and how we as a society can help reduce it. I talk about Apple and the rumors of them getting rid of the lightning connector.
I also talk about the fiasco of error 53 as it related to iPhones. I give three ways an average person can help.
I also talk a little bit about my time as a cell phone repair shop owner.
In this video, I discuss the best usb microphone under $100 the Samson Q2U.
This microphone is a very diverse microphone. It is good for streaming, Zoom, Skype, streaming to twitch, streaming to Facebook, and many more applications.
This sub $100 microphone is a great value for the cost.
The following links are affiliate links:
Samson Q2U: https://amzn.to/3yUQW4X
InnoGear Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3xWT7DD
In this video, I go over five free screenshot software to use to take screen shots on a windows 10 computer.
I discuss snipping tool, Xbox Game Bar, snip & sketch, and greenshot. I also discuss the old fashion way of doing this.
Some of my open source videos:
https://youtu.be/B_8br_7hzOM
https://youtu.be/2FDknLNtQdE
https://youtu.be/DuMFK3ZjkD8
In this video, I talk about the must have free and open-source software you should get for 2022.
Links for all of the software are below:
OcenAudio - https://www.ocenaudio.com/
LibreOffice - https://www.libreoffice.org/
PDFSam - https://pdfsam.org/
Davinci Resolve - https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/
Share X - https://getsharex.com/
In this video, our friends a OnlyOffice reached out to have us do a review on their office suite.
Also, is it really as compatible with Microsoft Office as they claim?
Download OnlyOffice Desktop Editor Suite Below:
https://www.onlyoffice.com/download-desktop.aspx
In this video, I review the Earfun Free Mini. These value earbuds pack a big punch for such an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds.
I do a music test featuring The Weeknd, Guapdad 4000, and Aurora just to name a few.
The Following Link is an Affiliate Link:
Earfun Free Mini TWE - https://amzn.to/3KLKsvk
In this video, two of the best known office suites battle it out. Microsoft Office versus G-Suite (commonly known as Google Docs).
We look at five criteria
1. Design
2. App Choice
3. Features
4. Cost
5. Support
Let's see who comes out on top
Longer, complex passwords can help out so much. This chart explains how long a hacker needs to break a password based on complexity.
A strong password is very important. This chart explains why.
🖼️: https://trib.al/E80tXtf
Our password tips: https://trib.al/tuBJL5j
In this video, I talk about five tips to keep you and your information safe while navigating this wild world of the internet.
These tips apply for office and home life. We talk about better passwords and host of other topics.
This what I really like doing. Small town street photography especially during community events. I think it's so exciting because if you miss the shot there are no retakes. You create in the moment and let the chips fall where they may.
In this video, I find which office suite is better LibreOffice or Microsoft Office.
Each suite has its strengths and weakness.
I explore five different criteria to see who reigns supreme.
Microsoft has been the industry leader for a long period of time. It took over the spot from Word Perfect. Other suites like only office, open office, and a myriad of others have come to try to take that spot.
LibreOffice is an open source software that rivals any paid or free office suite on the market today. LibreOffice has been the leader in the open source office suite world for years.
In this video, I look at six of the best gaming mice on the market. This is by no means a comprehensive list. I also talk about three common topics in the space: Wired vs. Wireless, Build Quality, and DPI.
The following links are affiliate links:
CORSAIR Sabre PRO Champion Series - https://amzn.to/3yfMo9v
Razer Orochi V2 - https://amzn.to/3oJurgD
Logitech G502 Hero - https://amzn.to/31FCiTO
Pulsar Xlite - https://amzn.to/33ainfS
Roccat Tyon R3 - https://amzn.to/3IFoBVf
Logitech G303 Shroud Edition - https://amzn.to/3EKdgRu
Logitech MX Master 3 - https://amzn.to/31QpLN7
In this video, I talk about the three most confusing things about computer mice.
In this video, I talk about the most impactful Apple announcement, Digital Legacy.
When Digital Legacy was announced at WWDC this year, it brought me back to my days of selling phones for Verizon and the amount of people this could've helped back then.
I tell a story about one of those people and how I tried to help them.
Videos used:
Apple's Official Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/Apple
Museumoflostmemories TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/?lang=en
I recently bought a pair of free mini earbuds. I really liked the balance of these earbuds. The smaller size made them alot more comfortable in my ear. Overall, not a bad price for a set.
In this video, I talk about my favorite cpu coolers for the Ryzen 5000 series CPUs (5600x, 5800x, 5900x, 5950x). We look at coolers from Noctua, Cooler Master, AMD, be quiet!, and Arctic.
Links to all of the products in this video (affiliate links)
Budget:
Amd Wraith Prism - https://amzn.to/3x79qOY
Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB - https://amzn.to/3eeHqQW
Midrange:
Noctua NH-U12S - https://amzn.to/2P6IIF8
Cooler Master Master Liquid ML240L - https://amzn.to/3dwojm7
High End:
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 - https://amzn.to/3anD0Gq
Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420 - https://amzn.to/3tBi06k
Noctua Fan and Anti-Vibration Pads:
Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Black, Anti-Vibration Pads - https://amzn.to/32GAvuB
Noctua NF-F12 iPPC-2000 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan - https://amzn.to/3dBifJn
Thermal Paste:
Arctic Silver 5 - https://amzn.to/2P2UX5z
Arctic MX-4 - https://amzn.to/3mYLBnZ
Techquickie TDP Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDWO177BjZY
Pretty good explanation of how video cards work.
GPUs are critical to gaming, but how do video cards do what they do? We dive into the four main components of a GPU: cores, texture and pixel processing, memory bandwidth, and memory capacity.
In this video, I talk about the top five reasons to own a Chromebook. Chromebook has become a player in the educational space. A lot of school districts see the chromebook as an inexpensive alternative to MacBooks and Windows PCs.
I also talk about a school district that grew to love their chromebooks.
I ran an experiment at work to see if anyone could tell I was using at work. Nobody noticed.
In this video, I review the best usb mic for streamers (in my opinion) The Elgato Wave: 1. I go through things like the aesthetics, function, and I compare it to the Samson Q2U.
I also give a quick tutorial on the Wave Link Software.
This seems to be a pretty good camera upgrade.
Finally, the wait is over, and the OnePlus 10 Pro is launched with a new Hasselblad camera setup. It is the first major flagship to come with the most
The end of an era.
Only one company still carries the torch for QWERTY slab phones, and it's a company you may never have heard of.
Apple recently announced the availability of anyone to repair their devices with Apple Genuine parts.
Is this Apple's concession to Right to Repair or is it just a move to get ahead of some pending regulations?
Videos From Jessa Jones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD51CF0W93U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tewf3LrAdk
Videos From Louis Rossmann:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Dkzj10jeA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jCtVDCiY_8
Apple Announcement for private repair parts:
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/11/apple-announces-self-service-repair/
In 2022, I think livestreaming is calling my name. The c920 is a pretty good camera. I understand why it's been the standard for so long. Livestreams coming soon.
In this video, I expand on a topic that I covered in a previous video. Does tech need an anti-haul movement? or is the amount of consumerism ok? I explore what anti-hauls are and how they could be beneficial to the tech community. I also talk about being inclusive to all peoples from all economic backgrounds.
In this video, I find out which office suite comes out on top, Microsoft Office vs. OnlyOffice. I judge the two office suite based on five criteria
1. Design
2. App Choice
3. Features
4. Cost
5. Support
Which one of these suites will reign supreme?
In this video, I built an very versatile smartphone and small camera vlogging setup. The build includes three main parts by two different companies: Movo and Ulanzi.
The following are affiliate links:
Ulanzi MT-08 Mini Tripod: https://amzn.to/3xTwfoB
Ulanzi ST-02S Aluminum Phone Mount: https://amzn.to/3B32JPl
Movo VXR10 Mini Shotgun Mic: https://amzn.to/3CTgHVu
For people who have DSLR Cameras
Switchpod: https://amzn.to/3CUra3a
Joby Gorillapod: https://amzn.to/3gc502p
Interesting
Goodbye Ultra, hello Note
Today, I was at an event and the pecan pie caught my eye. I'll definitely take any excuse to work on my food photography in the wild. I like to challenge myself and try to grow in my photography. I got to try out a lenses and it was fantastic. The event was informative and the pie was decent.
In this video, I review the Soundcore Life A1. These earbuds pack a major punch for a small amount of cost. These earbuds deliver a very robust, well-rounded sound.
In this video, I review WPS Office and determine if it is a good MS Office replacement. I also go over the pricing tier of WPS Office.
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In this video, I talk about the must have free and open-source software you should get for 2022. Links for all of the software are below: OcenAudio - https://www.ocenaudio.com/ LibreOffice - https://www.libreoffice.org/ PDFSam - https://pdfsam.org/ Davinci Resolve - https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/ Share X - https://getsharex.com/
In this video, our friends a OnlyOffice reached out to have us do a review on their office suite. Also, is it really as compatible with Microsoft Office as they claim? Download OnlyOffice Desktop Editor Suite Below: https://www.onlyoffice.com/download-desktop.aspx
In this video, two of the best known office suites battle it out. Microsoft Office versus G-Suite (commonly known as Google Docs). We look at five criteria 1. Design 2. App Choice 3. Features 4. Cost 5. Support Let's see who comes out on top
In this video, I review the Soundcore Life A1. These earbuds pack a major punch for a small amount of cost. These earbuds deliver a very robust, well-rounded sound.
In this video, I show you how to split and merge a PDF using ilovepdf.com and PDFSAM. Both options work great, but there are specific use cases for both.
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