TECH RECS
Technical Recommendations
& Announcements
Hands-on reviews of the tools and tech we actually use, plus program and company announcements from RWAR.
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Official Opening of RWAR's Simulation Testing and Client Hosting Space Today
Breaking from our normal Tech Reviews, this post is to announce the opening of RWAR's first dedicated simulation and technology T&E and client hosting space.
· 3 min read
Winons Hot Knife Foam Cutter: Ready on Demand for Big Jobs
TL;DR: If you have to cut a lot of foam, this is a time saver that works great. Heats up in seconds, slices cleanly through thick panels (even with paper…
· 2 min read
Anker PowerConf S3 Review
TL;DR: A no fuss, hardware mute first wireless speakerphone that stays connected wherever I wander.
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Kensington Expert Trackball: the CAD workhorse I keep buying
TL;DR: In 25 years of “computing life,” I’ve only repurchased two peripherals: the Razer Naga (for gaming) and this trackball. That says everything about its…
· 4 min read
Abandon your Brother, Brady is the GOAT — or why I love my BMP61 rugged thermal labeler.
Gamer‑dad, human factors nerd, and lifelong tinkerer here. Between three kids, four dogs, and a garage that doubles as a prototyping lab, I need labels that…
· 4 min read
Gitryin Desktop Charging Station 12‑in‑1 (40W Combo)
Final word: “Best cable‑clutter killer I’ve tried: reliable, modular, and loaded with ports in a nice compact form factor.”
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GPD Win Max 2 — my portable dev machine that keeps AI worker bees moving
TL;DR (my final word): I bought the Win Max 2 to replace my floppy Surface‑style setup, and it delivered: it’s stable, type‑able, and portable in a way that…
· 4 min read
(Overdue) Sennheiser HD 820 + HDV 820 Review
Final Word:
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RØDE NT‑USB+ | Yell for a revive, not for a setup—this mic just works.
Use case: gaming squad chat first; backup for work calls and crisp video narration.
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Kwumsy K3 Touch-Expanding Screen Keyboard: A Gamer Dad's Frustrating Fumble
Hey folks, it's your friendly neighborhood Gamer Dad here, balancing diaper changes (on our youngest pup ha), school runs, and late-night resurgence runs. I…