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.
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19 May 2021

Review: HP Chromebook 14 Laptop (14a-na0021nr) 2021

By |2022-05-31T20:56:28-07:00May 19, 2021 - Wednesday|Product Reviews, Reviews|

Read: 6 mins. Chromebooks are well-known in the education sector for use by students because of their simple, minimalistic design and low cost. For casual computing like web browsing and media consumption, Chrome OS-based computers are more than adequate, especially when they also support Google Play Store apps, games, music, movies, and books. How does HP's 2021 Chromebook 14 fare in the sea of low-cost Windows computers? It depends on your needs.

19 May 2021

Review: Mr. Heater Buddy Indoor-Safe Portable Propane Radiant Heater (MH9BX, F232000) Red-Black

By |2023-10-12T15:02:04-07:00May 19, 2021 - Wednesday|Product Reviews, Reviews, Travel|

Read: 11 mins. The Mr. Heater Buddy series had been among the most-recommended, portable warmers rated for safe indoor and outdoor use. With proper preparations and precautions, that can certainly be the case even when no heater is 100% safe. In this review, we will go over the pros, cons, and tips for using this popular warmer.

16 May 2021

Review: Zebra Thai/Chinese Stainless Steel Spoons for Soup/Daily Eats (12 pcs)

By |2021-06-26T21:24:41-07:00May 16, 2021 - Sunday|Product Reviews, Reviews|

Read: 3 mins. Why the heck would I write a review about spoons? Hear me out. For decades, my parents had used Zebra Thai branded, stainless steel spoons as our everyday silverware. Both of my brothers and I had absolutely come to appreciate and love them (as do our own families, too.) What makes them such favorites? Read to find out!

11 May 2021

Review: Gyroor H30 Electric Scooter for Kids/Children

By |2022-03-03T09:49:48-08:00May 11, 2021 - Tuesday|Product Reviews, Reviews|

Read: 6 mins. My son and I had been tandem riding the adult Evercross H5 eScooter for some time, and I thought that it would be good to get his own to help develop his balancing skills, confidence, and maturity. In this review, I will go over the Gyroor H30 electric scooter that was designed for children aged 6-12, though my 5-year old rode it well by the second day.

4 May 2021

Review: Sony A90J 65″ Bravia XR OLED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV (XR-65A90J) 2021 Master Series

By |2022-02-16T14:46:28-08:00May 4, 2021 - Tuesday|Product Reviews, Reviews|

Read: 6 mins. Sony stunned the crowd at CES 2021 with its new, flagship A90J Bravia XR Master Series of OLED 4K UHD Smart TVs, and deservedly so. It is one of the brightest OLED TVs on the market today with a picture and sound quality that are hard to beat. The company went all out with this release, and we were excited to put it through its paces to see if it lived up to its hype. Spoiler: it does!

2 May 2021

How to Convert Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board to Kayak with Seat, Glued D-Rings (iSUP) + Add a Bungee Deck

By |2022-08-09T16:35:33-07:00May 2, 2021 - Sunday|Do-It-Yourself, General|

Read: 7 mins. If you want to turn your inflatable stand up paddle board (iSUP) into a kayak, all you need are a seat, kayak paddle, and D-Rings to attach the seat onto. If your board does not come with the rings already affixed, this guide will show you how to glue them onto your iSUP. It is easier than you may think.

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