Opinion – Page 4 – Ramble in my Head

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Shark’s Stick Vacuum Is No Dyson-Killer

Posted on March 4, 2021by Andres

The company’s cordless vacs are touted as affordable Dyson alternatives. I’m not so sure about that.

Blog

How to Get Started Making Bread at Home

Posted on February 16, 2021by Andres

Save some dough by baking your own. Here are our favorite tips, tools, and recipes to help your homemade loaf rise above.

Security

2034, Part III: One Left to Tell the Tale

Posted on February 9, 2021by Andres

“When the planes didn’t attack, a silence fell over the crew. Why didn’t they finish the job?”

Blog

How to Find a Better Cell Phone Carrier

Posted on February 6, 2021by Andres

Everyone has an opinion on their wireless carrier, but the “best” option for you isn’t the best option for someone else. Here’s how to decide.

Blog

Clubhouse Goes Mainstream—Where Does It Go Next?

Posted on February 5, 2021by Andres

This week, we discuss Elon Musk’s drop-in and how the platform is weathering its growing pains.

Photography

Canon Should Bring Back the APS-H Sensor for Its Next RF-Mount Camera: Here’s Why

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

In September last year, I asked myself whether Canon should release an RF-mount camera with an APS-H sensor and quickly dismissed it as daft. A new rumor suggests that an APS-H camera might be already being tested, and upon reflection, it might be a stroke of genius.

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Photography

We Review the Fujifilm GFX 100S Medium Format Mirrorless Camera

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

This year seems like it’s shaping up to be the second wave of megapixel wars from the major manufacturers. In this review, we’ll take a look at the 102-megapixel Fujifilm GFX 100S medium format mirrorless camera and what it has been like to work with over the last month.

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Photography

Automatically Retouch Portraits in Minutes: Three Programs Compared

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

How many hours a day are you spending retouching portraits? I’d guess too much. Today, I’ll be comparing three different pieces of software that automatically retouch portraits: Luminar AI, On1 Photo RAW 2021, and PortraitPro Studio Max.

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Photography

Bang For Your Buck: A Table Comparing the Best and Worst Value Cameras for Your Pocket

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Cheaper cameras’ shutter lives are shorter than more expensive ones. As the shutter counts of premium cameras increase, so does the price. But I started to notice surprising discrepancies between brands. Here’s what I found out.

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Photography

Are We Nearing the End of the Film Bubble? What Will the Film World Look Like After?

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

For the past several years, the film community has seen a surprisingly strong revival that has brought with it some new film stocks, the return of old favorites, and unsustainable high prices.

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