GadgetDrop Writer
Sam Johnson
Sam researches and writes full-time here for GadgetDrop. Sam is a minimalist who only keeps tech that earns its place and reviews from the perspective of someone who hates clutter. In his free time Sam likes to dig into a good book or learn random trivia to dominate trivia night!
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Articles & Reviews
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Nothing Ear (3) Review: Should You Actually Buy Them?
The Nothing Ear (3) cost $179 and look unlike anything else. Here's who'll love these earbuds in daily life and who should skip them.
RingConn Gen 2 Review: The Smart Ring I'd Actually Keep On
At $299 with no monthly fees, the RingConn Gen 2 tracks sleep apnea, heart rate, and stress on a 12-day battery. Here's who it's actually built for.
Amazon Echo Show 8 3rd Gen: Smart Display Worth the Space
The Echo Show 8 3rd Gen is the smart display that finally earns its counter space — auto-framing calls, smart home hub, and real audio in one.
Sony INZONE H6 Air Review: Studio Audio for Gamers at $199
Sony fitted the INZONE H6 Air with the same 40mm drivers as their $400 studio monitors. At $199, that's either a steal or a very deliberate trade-off.
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro Review: Earbuds I Didn't Expect to Love
7-sensor ANC, LDAC audio, and a display case for $80. The Liberty 4 Pro is the best reason not to spend $200 on earbuds — if you're on Android.
Tech Tips
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Sysadmin Tips and Tricks: The Time-Savers IT Pros Can't Live Without
The time-saving tricks IT pros swear by, block your calendar so people leave you alone, search with Everything, and master Win+V clipboard history.
Computer Tricks Most People Don't Know: 10 Built-In Shortcuts That Save Time
Most people have never used Win+V clipboard history, Ctrl+Backspace, or Shift to reverse actions. Here are the built-in tricks that save real time.