Written companions to my YouTube video reviews.
Powering a Starlink Mini away from an outlet can be tricky. Many USB-C power banks can cause reboots, and running it through an AC power station wastes energy in the inverter. A power bank with a dedicated DC output solves that. For this review, I tested the XTAR MP158 Power Bank for Starlink Mini. I […]
Update: The NOCO Boost Plus GB40 remains one of the most compact 1000A jump starters you can buy, at 2.4 lb and $99.95 list on NOCO’s site. I’ve added NOCO’s full spec table, a step-by-step jump starting guide, how it compares with the bigger GB50 and GB70, and worked examples for charging and phone top-ups. […]
The Starlink Mini’s stock cable works, but it isn’t always the right length for every setup, especially when you’re moving between a vehicle, a power station, and a campsite. A longer replacement cable gives you more freedom to put the dish where it gets the best view of the sky. I use the Klutchtech Starlink […]
If you travel with a Starlink Mini, you know the accessories add up quickly: the dish, the power cable, the power supply, and whatever mounts you bring. Tossing them loose in a bag is a good way to scratch the dish or lose a part. For this review, I tested the EAZUSE Starlink Mini Hard […]
There are a lot of Starlink Mini mounts out there, but many of them are big, rigid, and awkward to pack. If you travel with your Starlink Mini, a mount that takes up half your bag isn’t ideal. For this review, I tested the DAIERTEK Starlink Mini Suction Cup Car Mount. In my video, I […]
The Starlink Mini is built to go places, but carrying it around bare means scratches, bumps, and loose cables. A good protective case makes it easier to travel with while keeping it ready to use. For this review, STARGEAR sent me the STARGEAR Starlink Mini Protective Cover With Handle and Shoulder Strap. I installed my […]
Update: The Mokin GP140B charges a laptop at up to 140W from a single USB-C port and powers four devices at once, with a live display showing every watt. I’ve added Mokin’s per-port output chart, a worked charging-time example, what a 140W cable needs, and a travel kit comparison. I travel quite a bit, and […]
Camping in the heat can turn a fun trip into a long, sweaty night inside a tent. Fans just push hot air around, and most traditional air conditioners aren’t made to move from place to place. That’s why I wanted to try a portable AC designed specifically for camping. As an Amazon Associate I earn […]
My Lexus had a completely dead battery. Not weak. Not struggling. Completely dead. When I turned the key, none of the dashboard lights came on at all. That ended up being the perfect real-world test for the AUXBEAM 3500A Jump Starter With Air Compressor. Instead of a staged demo, I got to see whether this […]
If you’ve ever stood at your electrical panel flipping breakers one at a time, then walking back to the kitchen to see whether the outlet went dead, you know how frustrating finding the right circuit breaker can be. It wastes time, and it often means shutting off power to things you didn’t need to touch. […]
