Author: Marvin Gabriel

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Taobao is now live on Lazada Philippines – Enjoy up to 80% OFF

Marvin Gabriel

China’s most popular online shopping store Taobao is now live on Lazada Philippines Lazada began selling Taobao products in Singapore and Malaysia earlier this year. They are expanding to the rest of the Southeast Asia by adding Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand. Before the partnership, customers outside China has been limited because of the language barrier on the Taobao’s official website. Now, with the inclusion to Lazada’s ever growing list of partners, Taobao can now cater to a much larger audience throughout Southeast Asia. and with the integration of Lazada’s popular cash…

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How to use the Universal Clip Lens for Smartphone

Marvin Gabriel

I recently made a review about the universal clip lens here and I promised to make a follow-up tutorial on how to use it, so here we are. As I’ve mentioned in the review, There are three lenses on this package, the fisheye lens, the wide angle lens and the macro lens. but for me personally, the macro lens is practically the only usable lens among all the lenses.  but that doesn’t mean the two other lenses are really useless. for some, they can be useful in different types of scenario,…

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Universal Clip Lens Review – Useless, except for one

Marvin Gabriel

I bought the universal clip lens for my smartphone because one, it’s now incredibly cheap. before there is only a few available smartphone lens out there and one of them is the popular olloclip lens that is much more expensive. but now, we have many cheap alternatives and the universal clip lens is one of them. Second, I needed a fisheye lens for a short film project that I made that requires me to shoot from a corner of a street and get the two perpendicular streets in one frame…

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Join us and celebrate our first month of existence!

Marvin Gabriel

Today we are celebrating this blog’s 1st Month of existence. I’ve been trying my best to put up quality content and I’m having a blast!  Testing and reviewing products is one of my passions, and the opportunity to share it with you guys is such a pleasure.  I have lots of plans ahead and I’m so excited for all of you to be a part of it.  So I’m inviting you to join our newsletter to be updated about our Latest reviews, Tutorials, Tips and Tricks and more! It’s absolutely…

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Top 5 Budget Gaming Peripherals from Lazada

Marvin Gabriel

Here’s our top 5 Budget Gaming Peripherals from Lazada  Anyone who’s into gaming but doesn’t have a big budget to spend doesn’t have to worry. We’ve scoured Lazada, and in order to get the best budget gaming peripherals, we’ve looked around for the top rated, most popular products with good user feedback. Be warned though that at this price point this is only suitable for the casual gamer and not the hardcore ones.  Let’s save your time and dive in on the list below All the items on this list…

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TIPS AND TRICKS | Firmware Upgrade for AnyCast M2 Plus Dongle | Should you do it?

Marvin Gabriel

I recently made a review about the AnyCast M2 Plus Dongle here and also made a Step by Step tutorial on how to Install and Set it up here. And when I was about to finish the tutorial I got an Anycast firmware upgrade option on the setup page. Should you upgrade? The short answer is No. This is how the new screen will look like after the Anycast m2 plus firmware update Reasons why you shouldn’t upgrade to the new Anycast firmware update version: 16395000 There’s no significant additional functionality…

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REVIEW | Police Flashlight with Stun Gun Taser | Protect yourself

Marvin Gabriel

The Police Flashlight with Stun Gun can instill safety confidence to anyone who is carrying it. Not only you have a handy flashlight when you walk at night but you also have the stun gun function whenever you need it. The rechargeable police flashlight with stun gun taser delivers an electric shock enough to immobilize an attacker when in contact giving you enough time to escape but not enough for it to be lethal. Even just the mere sound of the spark coming from the flashlight taser stun gun can…

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TIPS AND TRICKS | Unable to connect AnyCast M2 Plus Dongle to Router

Marvin Gabriel

This is a follow up support guide for TUTORIAL | HOW TO USE THE ANYCAST M2 PLUS DONGLE | STEP BY STEP GUIDE Some users reported that they are unable to connect Anycast to router. This article will hopefully solve that problem. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What are the possible Anycast issues? Unable to connect Anycast to router Router’s WiFi name doesn’t show up on Anycast M2 Plus Dongle setup page Anycast waiting for connection Unable to connect Anycast M2 Plus Donlge after firmware upgrade Solution: 1. Make sure…

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TUTORIAL | How to Install HDD/SSD Caddy for Laptop | Step by Step Guide

Marvin Gabriel

The HDD/SSD Caddy for Laptop let’s you install a 2nd Hard Disk or Solid State Drive in replacement of your laptop’s optical drive to let you have more storage space.  Check out the Full HDD Caddy Review here: Review | HDD/SSD Caddy for Laptop | Increase your Storage How to Install HDD Caddy for Laptop What you need: – 2.5in HDD or SSD – HDD/SSD Caddy – Phillips screw driver – Safety pin or paper clip (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Let’s Begin: 1. Make sure to turn off your laptop…

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REVIEW | HDD/SSD Caddy for Laptop | Increase your Storage

Marvin Gabriel

Do you want to increase your laptop’s storage? The HDD caddy is the perfect solution. What is HDD Caddy? The HDD caddy is a device that will replace your laptop’s optical drive and allows you to install a 2nd hard drive using the same SATA connectivity. It’s best to utilize your laptop optical drive space for an additional storage whether it’s for your operating system on a blazing fast SSD or for your media files on a larger capacity HDD. The HDD caddy will let you install an additional storage…

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TIPS AND TRICKS | 10 Safe Online Shopping Tips

Marvin Gabriel

Everyone loves the convenience of online shopping. You don’t have to endure the traffic going to the mall, you don’t have to walk around for hours just to find the product that you want and you don’t have to fall in line just to pay for your item. You have all the products you want and need in just a few clicks on your mobile phone or PC. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Online shopping is hassle free, but you have to know how to stay safe when shopping online by…

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UPCOMING REVIEW | Universal Clip Lens for Mobile Phones

Marvin Gabriel

This Universal Clip Lens has mixed feedback among it’s buyers, some says it’s garbage and some says it’s usable. I got this for a while now and to be honest, it’s actually usable. You just have to use it the right way and don’t put too much expectations from it. Remember, this is just an accessory to your main optical lens, the quality also depends on the smart phone you are using. And of course, as with anything about photography, there are a lot of factors (e.g. lighting, subject, composition, etc.)…

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WISH LIST | Ovleng V8-3 Bluetooth Headphone

Marvin Gabriel

Since the day that I saw the Ovleng V8-3 Bluetooth Headphone from Lazada I’ve always had my eyes on it. I regret not buying it when it was still in stock and on promo, because that time I just got my Awei A980BL Bluetooth Headset. The Ovleng V8-3 Bluetooth Headphone for me personally looks awesome and comfortable. And I know, it looks similar to a very popular but expensive headphone that I simply can’t afford. I’m not expecting too much with regard to anything about it to be honest but there’s…

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REVIEW | Xiaomi Mi 5000mah Power Bank | Stylish Super Slim Juice Pack

Marvin Gabriel

The Xiaomi Mi 5000mAh Power Bank is a popular choice for people who likes to travel a lot but doesn’t want to bring a bulky 20,000mAh++ power bank inside their pocket. Xiaomi has released 2 other Power Banks with larger capacity, The smaller but thicker 10400mAh Mi Power Bank and the taller and thicker 16000mAh Mi Power Bank. The Xiaomi Mi 5000mAh separates itself by being the slimmest and cheapest and at the same time providing enough juice to keep your device going throughout the day. MY EARLY BREAKDOWN Pros: Super Slim,…

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TUTORIAL | How to use the Anycast M2 Plus Dongle | Step by Step Guide

Marvin Gabriel

The Anycast M2 Plus Dongle is a device that you can use to Cast or Stream media from your device to your TV. You can check the Anycast dongle review here: Review | Anycast M2 Plus Dongle | Turn your Old TV into a Smart TV How to use Anycast Dongle What you need to turn your Old TV into a Smart TV: – Anycast M2 Plus Dongle – Your old TV must have an HDMI port and preferably has a USB port to power the Anycast M2 Plus Dongle…

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REVIEW | Anycast M2 Plus Dongle | Turn your old TV into a Smart TV

Marvin Gabriel

The Anycast M2 Plus Dongle is the perfect budget alternative for the popular Google Chromecast to turn your old TV into a Smart TV.  If you already got one and having trouble setting it up you can check the step by step tutorial on how to setup anycast dongle here. MY EARLY BREAKDOWN Pros: Cheap alternative to Google Chromecast, Good build quality, Revives your old TV Cons: Needs a little bit of effort and tinkering to setup (don’t worry I made a step by step tutorial here) Is it within Our…

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WISH LIST | SanDisk 32GB OTG Flash Drive

Marvin Gabriel

I’m on a hunt for a reliable OTG Flash Drive for file transfer between my laptop and my mobile phone. Connecting my mobile phone to my laptop via USB cable every time I need to transfer files is kinda pain in the butt.  I have my eyes on the SanDisk 32GB OTG Flash Drive. It has a pretty good amount of positive feedback from users and is very affordable. SPECIFICATIONS Capacity: 32GB  Performance/Speed Up to 130MB/s read speed Operational Temperature: 0°C – 60°C Dimensions: 35mm x 17.5mm x 9.8mm   Compatible with…

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REVIEW | Touch Sound Lamp | Set the mood and enjoy the music

Marvin Gabriel

This Touch Sound Lamp will change the way you set the mood whether it’s in your home, office or even on the go. This is an unbranded product and it’s literally named “Touch Sound Lamp” on the box. Also known as Smart Music Lamp, Smart Lamp with Speaker etc. MY EARLY BREAKDOWN Pros: Touch sensitive, Good sound quality, Cool lamp modes, Portable, Cons: None Is it within Our Target Budget?: Yes! WHAT’S IN THE PACKAGE – Touch Sound Lamp – Micro USB Cable (No Charger) – 3.5mm Aux Cable –…

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(UPDATED) UPCOMING REVIEW | Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 5000mah

Marvin Gabriel

I just ordered the Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 5000mah for my sister from Lazada. She’s looking for a slim power bank that has enough juice to power up her phone on the go.  I chose the Xiaomi Mi Power bank 5000mah because of it’s sleek design and form factor. .article_ads2 { width: 300px; height: 200px; } @media (min-width:300px) { .article_ads2 { width: 280px; height: 200px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; } } @media (min-width:500px) { .article_ads2 { width: 460px; height: 200px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; } }…

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REVIEW | Forev FV-Q1 Gaming Keyboard | RGB is Life

Marvin Gabriel

The Forev FV-Q1 Gaming Keyboard is a cheap alternative to those expensive mechanical RGB back-lit keyboards that are hyped for gamers. MY EARLY BREAKDOWN Pros: Cheap, Mechanical feel key switches, RGB back-lit Cons: No other options for Back-lit aside from on and off Is it within Our Target Budget?:  Yes! WHAT’S IN THE PACKAGE – Forev FV-Q1 Gaming Keyboard – Box Forev FV-Q1 Unboxing and Review Note: read the full article below for the things that weren’t mentioned in the video.  SPECIFICATIONS Rainbow Backlight High Suspended Keycaps Mechanical Feel Suspension Keycaps…

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