Everyone Needs This and it’s Under $10

Everyone Needs This and it’s Under $10 - Handy Tech Under $100

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Charge-O-Matic
2:48 Deej Volume Mixer
8:12 USBvalve
11:31 USB Air Duster
12:23 Disclosure Time
14:17 Outro

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@LinusTechTips 2 ай бұрын

Check out Rocket Money for free: RocketMoney.com/ltt #rocketmoney #personalfinance

@gal1061 2 ай бұрын

I’m expecting the next sponsor to be rocket pocket. Thank you daddy

@catlife2 2 ай бұрын

@NotColaTai 2 ай бұрын

Dont care

@kieranl29 2 ай бұрын

No bozo.

@BobTheMoose 2 ай бұрын

@MrTurbo_ 2 ай бұрын

The disclosure part is nice, not only gives some insight on why exactly these products were chosen and if there was any encouragement from the manufacturer to include it but also gives a better understanding of how useful these tools can actually be

@KZStrive 2 ай бұрын

Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.

@ArtflPhenix 2 ай бұрын

is it legal/illegal if you put disclosure in the end of the video instead of start in USA/Canada?

@Random_dud31 2 ай бұрын

@@ArtflPhenixnot really. And getting products for free doesn't really need to get disclosured. But if he was paid to do a review, then that has to be disclosured

@n0k0m3 2 ай бұрын

He has always been doing this disclosure for every handy tech under 100 since ever

@YaYousef5 2 ай бұрын

@@Random_dud31 This is wrong. Don't spread misinformation. The FTC has multiple in depth articles saying how to properly disclose legally and ethically, and yes, if you get a product for free you must disclose it.

@iPelaaja1 2 ай бұрын

The charge-o-matic thing is clearly a repurposed garden watering controller, but that's actually a pretty ingenious way to use it. There are a lot of things that would benefit from being charged for like and hour or two a month to keep them alive.

@KZStrive 2 ай бұрын

@ManuFortis 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, basically.

@leaftye 2 ай бұрын

It's a simple way to get things done, but personally I'd rather get a smart plug. All of mine have a timer function, which is a little less convenient, but it's around $10 per instead of $30. It could also be programmed with a schedule, for example, only starting charging later so that it finishes charging shortly before you need it, or periodic short charging cycles for something that's plugged in indefinitely.

@johnnyorlich5287 2 ай бұрын

A smart plug with an app? And create a login and give your location details. Am I right?

@DudokX 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I have seen similar gadget on Atomic Shrimps channel when he needed watering for his plants when he went on a vacation.

@BigToro Ай бұрын

i like where this channel is heading, DIY and open source stuff, 3d printable projects. Awesome! Please don't stop these kind of videos

@ltbigdog Ай бұрын

Heading the right direction, unlike Zack Nelson's channel. IMO he's been bought.

@adora_was_taken Ай бұрын

@@ltbigdog not super familiar with his channel, why do you think he's been bought?

@AbiKenzie-mz5sb 2 ай бұрын

NO, THIS WILL BE THE MOST LIKED COMMENT

@Lamb666 2 ай бұрын

Not the bald guy so disliked

@Eli-zb2yj 2 ай бұрын

You right, sir 🫡

@NyZandry 2 ай бұрын

Yec

@user-td2oe2kr8t 2 ай бұрын

It will in fact. I give you my word! Lol

@nuhinnuhin7067 2 ай бұрын

@@Lamb666what

@BlakieTT 2 ай бұрын

0:00 Linus, careful about diving head first... make sure you don't have your phone on you 😏

@gnifer 2 ай бұрын

Or let your AirPods check whether it is safe first.

@beardsntools 2 ай бұрын

or the beard that he traded for a hydra facial procedures lmao

@KZStrive 2 ай бұрын

@jeaneliel 2 ай бұрын

It's better than heading feet first.😂😂

@spvillano 2 ай бұрын

@@jeanelielgot a friend in a wheelchair after diving headfirst into the Chesapeake Bay, breaking his neck. Fortunately, a local fisherman pulled him out of the water and called an ambulance. He's paralyzed from the neck down. Hell of an instructor and programmer though! He even managed to each FBI agents the difference between a mouse and a moose! I'll just get my coat...

@jensharms7945 Ай бұрын

I really liked the disclosure part. it gives the needed context. especially for the usb dryer. b/c i could not imagine it was so good that you use them at your business.

@ZagFurn Ай бұрын

That first item is EXACTLY what I need. And Linus explained EXACTLY why I need it...nobody wants to manually swap trickle chargers on and off over months periods way to go my man!

@screwytb Ай бұрын

I'm curious, is there any advantage to this over just creating a routine with a $5 smart plug to turn on intermittently?

@ZagFurn Ай бұрын

@screwytb fair play...as many smart plugs as I have I don't use any of them with routines..perhaps I'll try that. However maybe not all people have them but in my case that works..thank you for the idea

@screwytb Ай бұрын

@@ZagFurn Yeah definitely a lot of people won't have an existing setup. But if you've already got everything you need in house, and don't need to buy custom solutions - perfect. Haven't got this going yet, but have been meaning to add this to my motion-activated under-cabinet lighting. (It won't work while plugged in, but dies after about a week unplugged. Very inconvenient!) But this vid now has me thinking about my car jumper, power banks, Quest, and more...

@zaxbit 2 ай бұрын

Love the disclosure section at the end. Please continue to do this for all of these rapid fire reviews. Context for the why y’all find specific things interesting helps me as a non-media company person figure out if these things are actually right for me!

@Fantastika 2 ай бұрын

They've always done it for tech under 100

@halomika4973 2 ай бұрын

Which is why Zaxbit wants them to continue doing it. @@Fantastika

@subarusensei3685 2 ай бұрын

It was always done since the beginning of this series.

@istanbool Ай бұрын

@@subarusensei3685I think bro has not watched as many Linus tech tips reviews as you

@zaxbit Ай бұрын

I guess I never really noticed until now

@zsomborszarka2616 2 ай бұрын

This series should definitely get more episodes more frequently! Not just cool and interesting, but actually viable and useful, not to mention how much i love hearing about opensource communities. Please for the love of god, make more of these!

@barnett25 2 ай бұрын

Agreed, one of my favorite videos lately!

@riddlebawx Ай бұрын

All those in favor say aye! "Aye"

@JamesFaction Ай бұрын

Agreed, altho i expect the time that goes into each of these videos is significant, each device needs to be tested for some time to make sure he isn't recommending duds.

@lemroy Ай бұрын

for anyone who wants something a bit more refined than the deej solution the midi mixer software and a midi controller work amazingly.

@mark601 2 ай бұрын

Hey the disclosure part was the best part of this video. Do that more! Not only does it show great character but it also helps viewers understand your mindset, values and decision-making!

@DiZZiEntertainment 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVED the disclosure details at the end of the video. That type of transparency should be explained more often in other tech videos.

@cyjanek7818 Ай бұрын

Good thing it is at the end of video where it will be seen by most people Wonder why they put ads in the begining

@KiwiiKiwii Ай бұрын

@@cyjanek7818 you mean they put the disclosure for where it is least intrusive and doesn't spoil the rest of the video? Crazy

@cyjanek7818 Ай бұрын

@@KiwiiKiwii it's not a movie dude, wtf could be spoiled if they would tell adequate information right after showing thing off? Saying that they are promoting thing they received for free is the bare minimum

@bankruptfilly Ай бұрын

@@cyjanek7818kiwikiwi is clearly Linus' burner account lol

@theoneandtheonlyant Ай бұрын

They are trying to win back viewers, since they were slacking in transparency before

@ghosttheoremproductions5469 2 ай бұрын

As the local system integrator, I use one of the rechargeable blow-e-matrons all the time. Makes cleaning up used parts FAR faster than by hand and cheaper than canned air. Without the concerns with condensation or over-pressure from a compressor. Paired with microfiber cloths, spray cleaner, electrical cleaner, a toothbrush, rubbing alcohol, etc ... Covers 99% of those needs. Mine was less than $25usd on Amazon. - I also get asked by customers regularly about how often and how to clean their PCs and send them a link. A regular blow-dust can go a long way towards keeping thermals under control and increasing hardware lifespan.

@KZStrive 2 ай бұрын

@MSusername69 2 ай бұрын

The one I got was a portable vacuum but I just turn it backwards. Its a lot weaker than canned air though and has a hard time getting rid of heavy dust build up, so I bought one that plugs into the wall, it was like $50 and is just as strong as canned air.

@TheMidwestMarauders 2 ай бұрын

Just hijacking your comment. If you're looking for something a step up from the blow-e-matron they were talking about in the video, the DataVac blower by Metrovac is amazing. I spent $100 on mine about ten years ago and it's still going strong. I find it way better than the USB rechargeable blowers, plus the blower engine comes with a 10 year warranty and it's made in the USA. Only negative is that you need to plug it in every time you want to use it

@OneMHz 2 ай бұрын

The one linked in the video is “currently unavailable”. Do you happen to have a link to yours? I have a corded one but the cord is not always convenient.

@churblefurbles Ай бұрын

Condensation not a problem for average person with compressors, you have to use it a whole lot without draining before it happens.

@urmomsahoe1 2 ай бұрын

I really LOVE the idea of using your writers own at home projects like the deej for video ideas. I imagine many of the hobbies and things your staff is into will also be things your average viewer is into. This channel is usually a little more product focused but these open source things are really cool to see and I'm sure will also really boost the projects in the open source community.

@ruebo2817 Ай бұрын

I really love that some of the recent videos include the intro. I tend to miss it but I understand that a 10s block of nothingness doesn’t do wonders for the retention.

@helloukw Ай бұрын

Thank you Linus, the Volume DIY is what I've been trying to do for a couple of years now, on and off. Sure, I did manage to crop something on my own, but nothing this good. Also a fan of these DIY videos, especially on a budget. Congrats to the team for these finds. Very cool!

@Wiisporter 2 ай бұрын

I think this is the content we care most about - videos useful for just about anyone watching

@thomasdeutelmoser8986 2 ай бұрын

second that

@KZStrive 2 ай бұрын

@derickd6150 2 ай бұрын

While I agree personally, from watching WAN show and listening to how they do stuff, I feel like these comments are pointless. They know which videos get the most views better than anyone. So if they start producing something you feel is not worth watching, it probably means there are a huge number of people who think it is worth watching. Thus, when you say "we" care about this content, it means almost nothing. The replies you get will be from the people who agree with you and the (potentially huge) proportion of the population who disagrees will remain silent

@Fernando-ek8jp 2 ай бұрын

Sadly, they're not. If you look at the handy tech Playlist, they don't really break a million views. I do love the series though.

@colinwilson210 Ай бұрын

I like the wan show but there are only so many walking hours you can spend on KZbin and still maintain a job, a relationship, look after a pet etc. I do like the shorter videos I can dip in and out of as a result.

@Oxibase 2 ай бұрын

The blower is also great for camping, specifically with regards to providing more oxygen to get a fire going better.

@granatmof Ай бұрын

If you have a air pump for your air mattress, that works just as well for transforming the campfire into a furnace.

@BillAnt Ай бұрын

Whats the brand and model name of that blower? Don't post a link, I can search it and find it.

@karremania Ай бұрын

The usb blower even got a better version with a additional attachment that you can put on the other end, making it 'suck'. Comes with a filter and container to just vaccuum up stuff. Yeah, not super powerfull, but its a great addition to the device.

@gespinozae 2 ай бұрын

I missed these kind of videos soooo much, teaching cool DIY to your community is amazing!

@dahahaka 2 ай бұрын

i was really hoping the charge-o-matic would turn off by itself once it detects current consumption dropping dramatically :(

@stalincat2457 2 ай бұрын

A Homewizard smart socket can be used for that. Requires a €1/mo subscription though.

@KZStrive 2 ай бұрын

@foldionepapyrus3441 2 ай бұрын

You could certainly do that, but I'm not sure for most folks it would actually be a better solution for the problem it is supposed to solve by its naming. As it would still need a timer to turn back on and top the self discharge back up, and if using it as LTT seem to intend to - as a common controller for a whole bunch of devices the current will drop erratically as some devices finish, or when using it for something that slow charges only the current might be rather small and hard to read anyway.

@softbeak8333 2 ай бұрын

Lol @@stalincat2457

@josephlunderville3195 2 ай бұрын

That is actually a bad idea for lead acid and NiMH batteries that need to trickle charge at the end of the cycle -- the difference between trickle charging an almost full and completely full battery is very small for those chemistries.

@starvinmarvin2130 2 ай бұрын

I love when LTT comes back to earth and gives us techtips and not just giving us fomo

@X2Brute Ай бұрын

I've been using a couple smart plugs as essentially the charge-o-matic for years now and love it. I have three 20-socket USB chargers and a power strip to keep various seldom used controllers, portable consoles, battery banks, and other devices topped up

@Boroda4Gaming 2 ай бұрын

3:56 totally normal GOXLR in a dorms

@user-mh4xt6qt3e 2 ай бұрын

Ты шо тут делаешь:0

@stevewest5397 2 ай бұрын

THANK YOU! I'm working on an antique radio cabinet PC build, and had been banging my head against the wall trying to do something like Deej on my own. This will save me SO. MUCH. TIME.

@bricaaron3978 2 ай бұрын

*"...an antique radio cabinet PC build...'* NIce! I had a similar idea.

@Why_It Ай бұрын

I love the disclosure segment!

@BlackHoleForge 2 ай бұрын

4:50 I always thought the center pin was the wiper. That's how I wire it up in guitars.

@sachamorgese7280 2 ай бұрын

It's getting harder and harder to find a laptop you can pull the battery OAT of!

@fukov3400 2 ай бұрын

Why are there oats in your laptop?

@CheezMonsterCrazy 2 ай бұрын

@@fukov3400 To feed the horses.

@davidbova1759 2 ай бұрын

@@fukov3400 might want to ask Linus that one

@DouglasWalrath 2 ай бұрын

some you can pull the battery out of but they'll refuse to turn on without the battery

@NoOne-fe3gc 2 ай бұрын

@@CheezMonsterCrazy that's how you increase the CPU's horsepower

@timtjtim 2 ай бұрын

5:47 wild way to write the number 8

@sultanofsick Ай бұрын

snowman is best way to write 8

@n_core Ай бұрын

I feel insulted because that's also how I write "8".

@AbdullahUsmanKhan Ай бұрын

@@sultanofsicknot really. The default infinity way is better. The most efficient for sure.

@natec1 2 ай бұрын

I made something similar to the Deej controller a few years ago, but it used MIDI instead. Route that to Voicemeeter, and it's a pretty nice setup!

@billmight5662 2 ай бұрын

I started with making a Deej controller then later used a different arduino sketch to make it a MIDI controller for Voicemeeter.

@Eagle14_ Ай бұрын

I would recommend looking at the TurnUp audio mixer! It’s got 5 knobs for custom app volume control, and 5 programmable buttons for any kind of control you want. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants fast control over audio! It’s only $60 currently as well.

@TheLuKtOnE.Gaming Ай бұрын

idea is cool with the volume but for me as windows 11 user it is simple for me to go to the task bar and just right click the volume and open up the mixer and just slide it it takes no more thank 30s and it is free but yes I agree for comfort the device is great. Another thing is I am using a laptop with extra external keyboard and a external microphone and a mouse with wire so for my MSI katana there arent enough ports just to plug and play without a USB extentions/adapters. Anyway I am a huge fan I love all media stuff you guys create and you are No. 1 chanel where I look for new technology or just for understanding it you guys not only just entertain us you teach us so thumbs up you guys never stop doing what are you doing and once again thanks for everything.

@thomasdeutelmoser8986 2 ай бұрын

I am glad you guys take time to show open source projects, keep it up.

@faaznoushad1718 2 ай бұрын

Ear Trumpet is a great software side solution for application-specific volume control.

@jm036 2 ай бұрын

Uhhh you know Windows has this already

@livegolfismygt Ай бұрын

Yeah but ear trumpet does it better than Windows

@mbsfaridi Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@qcklu Ай бұрын

@@jm036 windows has what ear trumpet does, but at least on windows 10 its hidden within like a 7th submenu while ear trumpet just lets u have it be the in the main volume controls

@jm036 Ай бұрын

@qcklu right click and open volume mixer if I remember. 7th menu my ass

@atticusrussell1225 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely love giving DIY projects visibility

@SamDeansMedia Ай бұрын

Really liked the extra disclosure segment, big respect 👊

@Unraveled 2 ай бұрын

I loved how you guys disclosed how you picked all the selections, it was pretty cool to know why!

@anonymouscomments123 2 ай бұрын

i appreciated the disclosure section a lot, cool to see how you came across the products and why they were included

@4RILDIGITAL 2 ай бұрын

Great tech hacks. The Dej volume controller is amazing and the USB valve is such a security gem. Who knew you could DIY and save so much? Definitely giving some of these a try.

@Driahva Ай бұрын

I bought that exact air duster last week while trying to find compressed air cans. It's been very successful so far and I've only slightly damaged my lungs from all the dust in the air.

@KXKKX 2 ай бұрын

12V batteries, like the starter battery for a gas generator, are pretty well served by battery tenders, voltage sensing chargers that only charge when needed.

@CommodoreFan64 2 ай бұрын

Yep, I keep smart battery tenders on my 2 golf carts, and rarely have trouble with them turning over the gas motors, & it's much cheaper to buy one than replacing the battery on my golf carts more often as they cost more than the big beefy battery in my F-150 crew cab lol!

@aleksandersats9577 2 ай бұрын

Lead acid batteries like to be fully charged all the time. so keeping it on a charger 24/7 can be a good thing of course if the charger you are using has a float charging feature.

@Chriss120 2 ай бұрын

I've been using Deej for a while, and it is great. I switched to the MIDI mixer a bit back, since it is even easier to configure, has more features, and supports off the shelf midi controllers.

@YCbCr Ай бұрын

Discovering per-app volume control, nevertheless via MIDI, was a revelation after suffering with hardware mixing and trying to make 4 separate outputs work together without ground loops etc. Took the easy route with a Korg Nanokontrol and MIDI Mixer. Well worth every penny... damn all the RCA/jack adapters. :D

@hoofhearted4 Ай бұрын

love the disclosure! good to know that you actually want to use these items (or are using them), and they arent just cool things youve spent 5 minutes with and are reciting talking points.

@solarbirdyz Ай бұрын

All of these look GREAT. As does the extended disclosure bit at the end. And now I want to build the external soundboard. Good video.

@Lanka0Kera 2 ай бұрын

Considering all the neat tech people build in their spare time and then put in github in formats that only geeks can understand, LTT could start hosting tech (guess-it-would-be) competitions for said neat things. I mean for a lot of the people sharing their neat toys just spreading the word could be rewarding enough but nothing stops you from giving out like 1k$ price or something. DIY tech things are interesting but I usually give up after Arduino compiling doesn't work easily as documentation or tutorial claims, or I can't figure out which tiny electronics parts I actually need to make a thing.. Or if I have to order parts from 5 different places online, each promising delivery times from week to 2 months. My bookmarks are stuffed with neat projects, and my shelves are stocked with random electronics for forgotten projects.

@testtesttest6287 2 ай бұрын

Realy loved the disclosure summary. Thanks for being honest.

@jetjazz05 Ай бұрын

I bought an air duster/vacuum combo... I actually really like it for working on computers. It blowsd air out of a thin tube in one mode and vacuums into a little chamber in the other mode, the vacuum has an extendable bristle brush that lets you brush dust while vacuuming it at the same time. It doesn't blow as hard as canned air, but frankly it was $20 and a 3 pack of canned air is almost that much, so it was an easy switch for me.

@hannahbeingdumb 2 ай бұрын

love the disclosure of why you chose them at the end. really keeps it feeling honest

@entertheFinn Ай бұрын

Thank you for the introduction to USBvalve. Thoroughly enjoying the ones I have made and looking forward to seeing the project grow. This video has already brought the project a lot of great support.

@Dreoni_ 2 ай бұрын

deej is awesome, been using mine for years! Some pc apps (e.g. corsair icue,...) take control of the com port so make sure they are not running if you run into problems

@Lan_ny 2 ай бұрын

Same here! The case was the first thing I designed completely from scratch and is nearly perfect (only change I would make now is changing the code and adding modifier buttons to it)

@CoalitionGaming 2 ай бұрын

Good to see the Deej! An alternative I've liked to talk about is using a Midi Controller with knobs and faders like the Korg Nanokontrol 2 and free software called Midi-Mixer. No building needed, just buy hardware, install software, assign programs to faders or knobs in the software, and bam: hardware controlled individual app volume control! Its awesome!

@showjack1109 2 ай бұрын

I use a nanoKontrol 2 with voicemeeter, so I can adjust individual app volumes, my own mic volume, and multiple output volumes (headset, speakers, etc) all on the same board. Voicemeeter also allows me to use a rackmounted external compressor, so I no longer get my ears blasted by people with very varied mic levels in zoom meetings!

@Batmaisbest 2 ай бұрын

thank you so much ive been asking for something like this for a long while

@mychamycha27 2 ай бұрын

i dont understand why you need different volume knobs for each program instead of just 1 for everything?

@nubb_o 2 ай бұрын

@@mychamycha27customization + finer control for example, I use a controller with midimixer to specifically control Spotify and my browser volumes, this lets me leave my in-app volumes at 100% (like a yt video or the spotify slider), and instead I can use the tactile control to change the windows "master" volume for the app it's convenient compared to having to change the volume by either opening the app and setting the volume or opening eartrumpet/the windows audio menu and adjusting it there

@Frost.E Ай бұрын

@@mychamycha27Sometimes you want some things louder than others and don't want to navigate through a bunch of software menus to do it. I know I personally have to do this a lot when gaming with my friends, to balance my voice chat, music and game audio how I like it.

@tdcfc 2 ай бұрын

The quality of the videos went up a lot in the last couple of months. The whole issue that GN raised definitely turned out to be a blessing in disguise, at least for us viewers.

@kozmizm Ай бұрын

That LTT Precision Screwdriver blew my mind. I had never thought about a mini with multiple interchangeable heads/drivers

@DrSepiro 2 ай бұрын

I really did miss the intro to LTT videos! so glad to see it back!!

@jo_bro666 2 ай бұрын

8:25 You could also use a usb condom. It has a male usb plug on one end and a female one on the other. It transfers power but has the data lined disconnected.

@Volcano22207 Ай бұрын

Link?

@RobertoCarvalho-0 2 ай бұрын

Loved that at the end you mentioned that why they were selected.

@defaultentertainment697 2 ай бұрын

1:00 what i do is i look at the batteries, match voltage, increase capacity, put together a bulky enclosure in cad, print that, make a makeshift temporary connection to the motherboard or gadget (permanent) and tape it secure onto the device as an external battery pack. i have increased capacity by 5x on my old cameras this way. only downside is that it's semi permanent so i do have to cut the tape, pull the cells, charge them 2 at a time and reinstall the whole thing. but damn it worth the hassle to have 4-5 hours of use time instead of 20 minutes. 18650s rock! you find them in portable vacuum cleaners, drill batteries, basically anything portable that runs on electricity and people throw away after a year or so. also if you aren't afraid of sticky fruity quite possibly toxic liquids and saliva, you can find tons of batteries from disposable vape rods you see on the street thrown not into a bin but onto the sidewalk. Worth the effort, just need a bms or an external lithium cell charger with protection.

@juhanitakkunen8175 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoy these types of tech tips! Keep up the good work. I would have also mentioned an USB Data Blocker; while its not as hacky, it would be a good practice for many to use.

@d8ily 2 ай бұрын

So awesome seeing you messing with arduino and pots, ive been trying to build my own midi controllers for a while

@BonoBr0 2 ай бұрын

I'm most definitely going to make the volume sliders and maybe I might go for the USB valve aswell. Loving the video, ty!

@jaycrank8163 Ай бұрын

Thanks for giving the back ground this will help everyone knowing how you gotten there good and bad

@BBROPHOTO 2 ай бұрын

I'm really happy to see the disclaimer / extra bit at the end. I truly believe if a company or individual vouches for something seriously, then they really should be at least using the products too. It's not always that simple, but knowing you guys are actively using those devices carries a lot more weight than a simple positive review.

@MirorR3fl3ction 2 ай бұрын

Ive had one of those Air Blowers for almost a year now and its saved me so much money and hassle compared to the cheap cans of compressed air i was buying from the dollar store for $4+/can. I found that the Air Blower is even powerful enough to inflate a twin size air mattress, and the USB-C charging makes it really easy to recharge the same as any of my other devices

@Gkkiux Ай бұрын

I've looked into them before and my biggest question is the battery - how is it holding up after a longer period? Any idea how easy it is to replace?

@ibigfire Ай бұрын

Do you have a model recommendation? I bought one and found the blowing to be fairly weak compared to a can of air.

@mattrogers6646 Ай бұрын

@@ibigfireMy DataVac is like a jet engine, but not cheap at around $75. Well worth it for my needs.

@ibigfire Ай бұрын

@@mattrogers6646 Interesting. Yeah definitely a bit pricey, but I could see it being worth it. Thanks!

@Herakilla 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoy this format for these videos. Awesome tech, cheap and accessible and that great disclosure at the end

@georgehatzopoulos7509 2 ай бұрын

wait, this is a series?!?! From the intro - I already love it😁😁😁

@norkshit 2 ай бұрын

am i the only person who noticed that they included the intro reel?

@FurballCat 2 ай бұрын

2:48 bros going crazy

@FaZekiller-qe3uf 2 ай бұрын

I don't it.

@KZStrive 2 ай бұрын

@carlosux Ай бұрын

i appreciate the disclosure. it nice to see a little background process.

@cyphre 2 ай бұрын

This is the kind of video we all need. Hopefully there are more in this ""series"" as you called it.

@minibeyse 2 ай бұрын

12:37 love the disclosure, interesting in it's own right

@AndyyWandyy 2 ай бұрын

I bought a rechareable duster a year or so ago when I built my last PC. Ive actually kept up on keeping it dust free because of it. Works well for keyboards too!

@MLGMilk Ай бұрын

Steel Series has a software volume mixer called Sonar that is way better than the deej (and its free), can do comms, game, media, aux and mic all seperate, with the ability to boost the volume and put an EQ on all those things independently. It even works with ASIO devices Like the Focusrite line of interfaces. Basically a newer version of Virtual Audio Cables and Equalizer APO + Peace in one piece of software.

@LoftechUK 2 ай бұрын

Who ever you got in your dept to sort your shit out needs a raise. Glad you and the team is back where you started. I love it.

@nissan_skyline Ай бұрын

Did they really hire someone to help them make improvements? If so, why should this person get a raise for simply doing the job they were hired to do?

@crosenblum 2 ай бұрын

I really really love these handy tech videos. I appreciate the honesty. Maybe you could pick a few of these diy/github projects, and show us by hand how to build them. I did love this, was awesome!

@Harris83 2 ай бұрын

I bought a rebranded or pre-branded version of that air duster a year ago and it's fantastic!

@Banananananaaa 2 ай бұрын

The Deej is what I've been wanting for YEARS, but ngl completely forgot I wanted over all those years. You gave me an amazing project to work on!

@Ananords Ай бұрын

The deej is truly great, I made one a couple of years ago and use it all the time. I have a video of it on my channel also btw

@Eagle14_ Ай бұрын

@Mammothcav342 2 ай бұрын

YAY THIS SERIES IS BACK!!!!

@Hazdazos 2 ай бұрын

Great video! I bought a volume knob a while back and swear by the physical controls, but if I knew I could have built one for cheap I would have done so instead. Definitely more of these kinds of videos. Raspberry Pi, Arduino or similar projects is a great use of LTT's resources.

@GKSchattenjaeger Ай бұрын

I have a very similar if not identical air duster and it's great, very powerful, albeit noisy and it helps clean my computer and other stuff very well, never had to buy an air can again.

@drkalamity4518 2 ай бұрын

I'm trying to pretend like I don't care that Linus shaved his beard but I can't lie I feel slighted.

@CarbonatedTurtle 2 ай бұрын

That volume mixer solution is way more work than it's worth, even if it's not that much work. I'm not going to constantly be adjusting these individual volumes that often, and the few times I do it's just way easier to open the volume mixer with a quick click of my mouse.

@AverageThinking 2 ай бұрын

Except if you’re in a game and realize your discord or something is overpowering…

@CarbonatedTurtle 2 ай бұрын

@@AverageThinkingHow often is that realistically going to happen? Even if it does, I can alt-tab out of a game, fix it, and be back to the game in under 5 seconds. If this is something that's regularly happening, you need to get your levels figured out before starting games.

@Jehty21 Ай бұрын

"way more work" Well, there's your problem. If you see building something like that as "work" then of course it's not worth it. For a lot of people it's a fun project. They have fun while building it. And building something that also has a practical use is just so much more satisfying.

@ulrickts Ай бұрын

I got one of those USB dusters and am going to return it. It blows good volume but not a lot of pressure (even with the pressure attachment). It also got hot as hell after just 30 seconds of running.

@ArifKamaruzaman Ай бұрын

These products are useful for me as a computer technician. I use that blower almost everyday. And that volume controller, neat.

@lekhajkarlapudi3530 2 ай бұрын

The series is back 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@ScytheNoire 2 ай бұрын

How long until LMG has a Maker channel?

@HoJSimpson 2 ай бұрын

In the lat Handy Tech Video Linus recommended the Pinecil. I bought it, and I have to say it's actually so useful. Thanks for that recommendation. I never soldered so much before haha.

@josephtaylor5525 Ай бұрын

Quick tip, rp2040 based microcontroller usually only have 3 analog pins, so you'll need an analog digital converter (which can be had for a few bucks and clipped in if you pick the right one)

@lukakhoria2596 2 ай бұрын

Play ultrakill

@Alex_Martin_ 2 ай бұрын

We're so back!

@ruthlessadmin 2 ай бұрын

So the smart battery charger is neat but I accomplished the same thing with a $15 programmable timer that I have set to run for an hour or so every few days. It's scheduling is a lot more flexible as well.

@cheplays2482 2 ай бұрын

Man, the Altoids tin as a case brings back memories.

@info8984 2 ай бұрын

I miss the beard.

@nolansworld Ай бұрын

Same

@matthewhall8217 Ай бұрын

Same

@Kirsty_McKay Ай бұрын

I don't, love the clean shaven look.

@NickRisoni Ай бұрын

Beard is life idk what I’d do if mine was gone I have to much of a baby face

@safkatnurmahin4602 11 күн бұрын

Same .....really liked the beard look

@nayrpc 2 ай бұрын

babe wake up new ltt video out

@SpicyOliv Ай бұрын

The Deej is absolutely amazing and I had been looking into it for a while myself before buying a great GoXLR knockoff for $100 CDN. It's honestly really awesome though. I'm pretty sure I have that same rechargeable duster, or at least a rebrand of it. I do something similar with my rechargable batteries for lawnmowers/snowblowers/pool vac with smart outlets and some Home Assistant code if they aren't capable of doing what I want them to do myself. When I think I want to mow my lawn, I ask google to turn on the outlets for the batteries, and then they aut shutoff after an hour or two, making sure they are charged but not overcharged (hopefully). Great video, super handy!

@jcorey333 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the disclosures! It's openness like that that keeps you trustworthy.

@Oaisus 2 ай бұрын

I don't really think diy stuff should be counted as tech under $100 they should have their own category

@deadedd3235 2 ай бұрын

5 views? Man they fell off.

@peanutheadrules 2 ай бұрын

5? It’s at 8,000 now lol wym

@Setsunone 2 ай бұрын

6000 already :-0 i guess those write offs are playing off!!

@addition_cheese128 2 ай бұрын

4 minutes ago? Wow what happened to them

@carsonmcbroom9426 2 ай бұрын

450,000 now

@ianteddy 2 ай бұрын

5 hours after upload and 554k views.

@HorrorGraphicHensley Ай бұрын

The rechargable electric air duster is a must. A lot of them are multi-functional as well having the duster mode and can also be used as a mini vacuum cleaner. Def. worth the investment because the amount of uses and times used pays for itself.