Merach S29 Eco Exercise Bike vs Battery-Powered Bikes: Why “Simple” Won in My House
Merach S29 Eco review: a self-powered exercise bike with 16 auto-resistance levels, a simple LCD, and a quiet ride for…
HighTechDad™: Where Technology & Fatherhood Collide
I'm Michael Sheehan, also known as HighTechDad, a dad of three girls in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2005 I've published more than 1,300 articles on gadgets, smart home, family tech and AI, and I'm now building AI tools and apps of my own.
Recent Articles
My newest posts on gadgets, smart home, family tech, and AI.
Introducing CandorBrief for WordPress: Clear, Privacy-Aware Professional Profiles for Better Hiring Conversations
Published on: Oct 21, 2026
After a layoff in early 2026, I got tired of sending a static resume into a system that never talks back. Hiring should be a…
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All Articles →Reviews, how-tos, and fixes, based on gear I test at home.
MSI Cyborg 15 C13WE Review: A Parent Tests This $899 RTX 5050 Laptop for School, Gaming, and Local AI
The MSI Cyborg 15 C13WE-093US is an $899 entry-level gaming laptop built around an RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 8GB…
MERACH UltraWalk W60 Plus Treadmill Review: Finally, a Walking Pad That Feels Solid
MERACH UltraWalk W60 Plus review: a solid, quiet walking pad treadmill with a real 12% incline, 400-lb capacity, and Bluetooth…
Sanyipace Smart Bidet (SU01B): A Hands-On Install and Review
The Sanyipace SU01B is a smart bidet toilet seat with heated seating, warm air drying, and a built-in water filter.…
Why I Built AppAudit: The macOS App Inventory Tool I Needed and Couldn’t Find
A few years ago, I needed a way to inventory the apps on my Mac before migrating to a new…
MSI Stealth 16 AI+ Review: Local AI on a Thin, Lightweight Laptop Built to Do It All
The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ is the all-around machine: thin, light at 4.39 pounds, and built for gaming, content creation,…
SofaBaton U3 Bluetooth Remote Control Review: 1 Remote, Finally Done Right
I tested the SofaBaton U3 Bluetooth universal remote in my bedroom for weeks, replacing my old U2. It controls up…
Tech
All Tech →Gadgets, smart home, hardware, AI, iPhone, and iPad: what I'm testing and what I think of it.
MSI Raider 16 Max HX Review: Running Local AI on a Gaming Laptop with RTX 5070 Ti and 12GB VRAM
I don't really game anymore, but when MSI offered me time with the Raider 16 Max HX, I said yes…
I Watched AI Search Engines Erode My Site Traffic for a Year. Here’s What I Built to Fight Back.
For the past year I've been watching HighTechDad traffic decline despite solid SEO and high Domain Authority. AI search engines…
soundcore Space 2 ANC Headphones Review: Real Noise Cancellation Without the $300 Price Tag
soundcore Space 2 ANC headphones review: I tested the four-stage low-frequency noise cancellation, LDAC wireless audio, and 50-hour battery life…
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Laptop Review: A Well-Built 2-in-1 That Lets College Students Focus on College
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ 2-in-1 laptop reviewed for college use, plus a look at the full Prestige Series lineup.…
Content Creators Can Now Get Rid of Bulky Tripods! KraftGeek JustTap Tripod Review
The KraftGeek JustTap Magnetic Phone Tripod is a 66-inch, tap-to-open MagSafe-compatible tripod that weighs just 15.8 oz and collapses to…
Maono PD200W Hybrid Mic: Studio Quality Without the Studio Price (Review & Video)
The Maono PD200W hybrid wireless dynamic microphone delivers studio-quality audio for under $100 with USB, XLR, and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity.…
How to Analyze AI Prompts Before Using Them (Avoid Privacy Risks)
Learn how to analyze AI prompts before using them with two simple methods. Includes a free comprehensive prompt analyzer and…
Family
All Family →Parenting, online safety, security, and social media, from a dad of three girls.
UGREEN PowerRoam Power Station Review – Unleashing Portable Power for Emergencies, Fun, and Beyond
Review and video of the UGREEN PowerRoam 1200, a versatile portable power station for fun or emergencies, offering fast recharging…
Nooie Cam Pro Wireless Security Camera Extends Your Vision Around the Home – Review
Review of the Nooie Cam Pro - a wireless security camera that provides 2k resolution and has day & night…
2 Essential HOKOLITE Rechargeable Lights for Emergencies, Camping, or Anytime – Review
Review of two HOKOLITE lighting products - the 6000 Lumens Rechargeable Spotlight and the 3000 Lumens Rechargeable Camping Lantern.
Warning! This PayPal Phishing Scam is Very Realistic and Comes From PayPal Directly!
This PayPal phishing scam is making its rounds to people currently! This article shows how to identify the phish and…
10 Safety Tips & SABRE Safety Gadgets for your College-Bound Child
This article offers Safety Tips for parents and caregivers who are moving their children into college. The tips are useful…
Father’s Day 2022 Gift Guide – 15+ Gadgets for Dad Reviewed by HighTechDad [Updated]
This is the official Father's Day 2022 Gift Guide from HighTechDad - it contains hand-selected gadgets that have been recently…
This Talking, Singing, Animated Pumpkin Sold Out Last Year – Jabberin’ Jack Review
Review of Jabberin' Jack, an animated, talking, joking, and singing pumpkin that uses a short-throw projector & speakers to make…
