review

A first look at the NitroPad T480: Coreboot, Heads measured boot, a disabled Intel ME, and what a review unit without a tamper seal can and can’t demonstrate.

First impressions of the YubiKey 5C Nano and 5C NFC after a week: a fixed key that never leaves the desk, a mobile one that goes everywhere, and why the pair covers each other.

Hands-on with the LattePanda Mu (Intel N100) on the Lite Carrier Board: the compute-module approach to a small x86 homelab, what it does well, and where the Lite Carrier’s limits show.

A hands-on review of the ZimaBoard 2 832 from a homelab and security angle: Intel N150, dual 2.5GbE, near-silent with the included fan. What it’s good at, and where its limits are.

One week using the Olares One exclusively as a Windows desktop — gaming, OBS, dual monitors, and how it handles sustained load.

Hands-on with the Olares One — a compact RTX 5090 Mobile + 96 GB RAM workstation running Olares OS. First impressions from a gaming, local AI, and cybersecurity angle, plus what the open-source approach gets you over a typical mini PC.

A human look at TRAE in 2026: where the AI IDE looks genuinely promising, where it feels too ambitious, and why privacy, trust, and pricing still matter.

A detailed review of the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer — setup, print quality, speed, and how it compares to the CR-6 SE.

A hands-on review of the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit — 64-bit driver kit, build quality, and whether it’s worth €74.99 for electronics repair.

A short review of the eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT) exam — what to expect, course overview, and my score.