You’ve lived without these. Stop it. - Handy Tech Under $100

[@LinusTechTips]

Hey, we snuck a joke into this video that in retrospect was too sneaky. Thumb drives like the one shown at 06:36 are scams, and we should have made that abundantly clear. Thumb drives with capacity this high don't exist, so don't buy them! Here's some links to products that aren't scams though: Buy a AVHzY CT-3 USB Power Meter: geni.us/7ZqW Buy a PINE64 PINECIL Mini Portable Soldering Iron: geni.us/LmSjRdT Buy a Silicon Power 2TB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD: geni.us/DiaAl Buy an ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure: geni.us/yM0py Buy a DOCKCASE USB C Smart Hub 6-in-1 (Explorer Edition): geni.us/FHiIw Buy a UGREEN 6-in-1 USB C Hub: geni.us/bx3TJ Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Thank you!

[@yuussee]

I love you too.

[@Lawgamer411]

Thank you Linus. I was too stupid and bought 7 already tho 😢

[@jan14788]

I was really surprised, that you didn't clarify that statement 😅

[@orangutanvintage]

Mystery tech with ltt, stop trying to be a top 10 channel 😅

[@potatopotatopotatopotatopo8746]

​@@Lawgamer411natural selection.

[@ethanlieske9678]

I really like the transparency of the sponsor and also the use of the lab to validate the sponsors claims.

[@TheSilentknyght]

100% this. I don't want to watch anymore videos about recommended tech unless I can be confident the product performs as advertised.

[@MarshalBeard]

@@TheSilentknyght Yep, I don't think most people grasp how important this is. There is so much sponsored (bribed) reviews out there that are just complete garbage. LTT is setting a HIGH standard compared to what is the trash that exists on the internet. Labs and the resulting actions taken with this channel will change the entire consumer tech sector. And so long as it continues in this direction, will always be the gold standard of trustworthy data and recommendation. It's not often you see someone as honest, smart and freaking motivated as Linus, Yvonne and the rest of their team. Truly inspirational and commendable.

[@2raddude]

It’s the new way of LTT content and I for one am HERE for it

[@chrisdetrin7359]

i came down here to post this exact comment EVERY tech reviewer should blatantly disclose any and all connections exactly like in this video.

[@JW-452]

i mean i agree that the testing of them is really nice, but the fact that he did not mention they were sponsored until the end of that portion, which is odd for them, they have been really good in the past of saying it right upfront before they talk about products. its not like he hid it or anything, but just odd. Edit - i have been corrected, they mention the sponsor at the beginning.

[@willdillon8295]

That disclosure section was awesome. It didn't outstay it's welcome, it contained everything we needed to know, it didn't feel forced or like you were sidestepping any information and it demonstrated that clarity in short-mid form review/reccomend content is not difficult, and that more people should aspire to be this open and transparent.

[@hugodeziel]

I love the disclosure at the end, it makes me so much more confident when we know they were vetted by your team! There's so much junk on Amazon these days, having those recommendations helps a lot!

[@dagaspar6]

Amazon reviews: "It worked." "I gifted this to my kids and they liked it." [4000 word review saying it's good, but not as good as other products. Doesn't list other products.] [Rant about shipping/packaging] "They're sending gift cards for good reviews"

[@waterup380]

because so many people go to Walmart and try to resell they stuff on amazon

[@TheXshot]

I usually hate these "cool tech under certain amount" type of videos, but I'm pleasantly surprised how useful and actually quite unique these ones featured in the video are!

[@bacon.cheesecake]

Yeah, I was expecting cringe, but some of these doodads are so sick

[@Matthew_MBG]

thats because its handy tech not cool tech 😅

[@jannik6147]

same. stufflike randomfrankp's videos always just show some stupid amazon e-waste

[@rand0mtv660]

Yeah it's because LTT is usually more about function over form. Most of these other "under XYZ money" videos focus on tech that is flashy and not necessarily actually practical and useful.

[@fynkozari9271]

I bought orico external ssd adapter, it was a dud cant read 2 different nvme ssd. Refunded and bought cheap nvme pcie adapter instead. Less cable less clutter.

[@Sketh94]

The transparency in this video is 👌 never stop please. This is why you guys are a cut above most.

[@vwoop]

Can't believe I'm just now finding out about the Pinecil after dropping about $20 on a poorly made iron with no temperature settings from my local hardware store.

[@frankb5728]

It's basically a ts-100.

[@carlangelo653]

Get one, it's a game changer. I use it more than my hakko workstation due to convenience.

[@CreativityNull]

​@@frankb5728closer to a TS-101 but yeah. TS-100 doesn't work with USB-C PD and costed more (now the TS-101 costs more but has closer feature parity to the pinecil). They both can run Iron OS and they use the same tips otherwise. One thing though, they ship from china if you buy on their website and you do have to pay $5-$10 for shipping to the US and it takes awhile (2-4 weeks in my experiences to go from paid for to at my door.) However, if you want to pay $40 they have them on Amazon and they're in Amazon warehouses so shipping takes a couple of days instead.

[@kazuviking]

The pinecil is not the best, it uses a custom tip which is way more expensive than normal. Imo the L245 is a way better choice since it supports JBC tips which is superior to the T-12 and comes in way more shapes. Both comes from a china but only one is compatible with a wide array of tips, genuine or not.

[@frankb5728]

@@kazuviking The Build quality of the L245 looks kind of cheap is that just an impression I have? I have a ts-100 and I'm generally happy with it, I might have bought a pinecil had it been available at the time. I almost bought an Hakko and don't feel like I missed out, except the fact that they don't make heat set insert tips for the ts-100 but I can spend $20 to get a cheap iron for that.

[@DDRPriest]

I've used the Pinecil weekly for over a year and it's held up great. It really is a fantastic piece of tech for super cheap. It doesn't come with a power supply so you'll have to source that. I had an old laptop charger that fit perfectly and gave me the highest available power to the Pinecil. I highly recommend it for anyone needing to solder, especially on the go. I use it for arcade machines where a soldering station simply isn't feasible. Great product.

[@paulb8264]

Odd question. I have a TS100, do you know if the Pinecil uses the same tip/cartridge as the TS100? For ~$30 I'd love to upgrade to USB-C but I don't want to buy all the new tips.

[@JamesRival]

@@paulb8264I have the Pinecil as well. From what I’ve seen from others who also have a TS100, they seem to share the same soldering tips! Edit: Not share, they are described as “compatible”.

[@JayFochs1337]

Is the center pin negative or positive? I want one and work at an audio transmitter/receiver company that has tons of power supplies for our units

[@jackhaynes8944]

@@paulb8264I believe it is compatible with ts100/101 tips

[@ArrowStudios]

Never lose the transparency, its what makes us viewers/consumers feel like we matter cause you keep us in the know whether we need to know or not. A+

[@KenzertYT]

It's what makes Linus feel real and us feel like we exist to him and the rest of the people at LTT.

[@helplmchoking]

Honestly it's amazing that as theyve become a big company operation they've actually become even MORE focused on transparency and trust, unlike most small start up type places where all that goes out the window as soon as the real money rolls on in.

[@DarthRelkew]

My thoughts exactly, I thought it was cool that they told where they got everything

[@AureaisChannel]

"He has no beard" That line didn't age well

[@Metal_Maxine]

Well done on bringing back "tech under $100" and keeping the "disclosure" section! A lot of people wouldn't be so honest about how they get their "random" stuff.

[@TheMstwntdLMSV123]

Thank you for showcasing genuinely useful products and not just peddling e-waste. I’ve needed a soldering iron for a while and I’m so glad I saw this. I’m definitely picking up a PINECIL

[@darrylransier7231]

The fact you have a disclosure at the end puts you leagues above any other content creator. Thank you for creating such an incredible company/channel!

[@FAB1150]

​@@barnett25lie-nus is mainly a joke based on an April fool's video they made, the other stuff is kinda sad

[@ShrkBiT]

The transparency of LMG is really a best-in-class feature that I wish more companies would strive towards.

[@freedblowfish3705]

​@barnett25 i mean jay and steve are pretty transparent too

[@alexlam24]

Gives me vibes of MrMobile which I love

[@LutraLovegood]

@@barnett25 rtings, Canard PC, Gamers Nexus, tftcentral... I'd say those are pretty transparent.

[@taggerung890]

I love these! As a techie, it's not always easy keeping up with all the gadgets and gizmos , or even know how they truly perform, so it's nice to hear someone vouch for them

[@Scoops_F1]

We've returned to the promised land. Please don't stop doing these again.

[@Overflow066]

We’ve been blessed

[@Jehty_]

Did you find any of the things mentioned in this video interesting or useful? All of them seem like unnecessary gimmicks. (expect the external SSD enclosure. But I would assume everyone knows about them 🤷🏼‍♀️)

[@_ProbablePenguin]

Amen

[@kaypge]

​@Jehty21, i found the SSD enclosure and the PINECIL very useful. I can not say the same for everything else as I do not have use for them. However, someone somewhere might find them useful.

[@LonesomeSoliloquy]

I've always felt these type of videos were slightly uncreative. However, I really like useful things that are relatively cheap and this is a great way to find out about them. Plus, LMG channels usually give a lot more info about products that I like to have.

[@ShredderN64Alt]

Here to vouch for the Pinecil. Bought it for work a few months ago and having a portable soldering iron running off of a battery bank in your pocket is a luxury I hope I don't have to live without anytime soon. It's You're not going to be throwing out your main station by any means, but the price to performance ratio is incredible. If you think you'll like it, then I can almost guarantee you will.

[@yupimrandy]

I'm loving how much Linus we've been seeing recently, and this is even before the new CEO officially comes in.

[@VividFlash]

I thought he is already in since start of june

[@Melchirobin]

@@VividFlashthe new CEO starts officially in beginning of July

[@basshead.]

Linus sold his company?

[@pinqeh]

@@basshead. No. He is simply taking a seat back as CEO to focus on products and content again. He's simply hiring a manager to run as CEO while he and Yvonne still own the company.

[@chancepaladin]

agreed

[@BrickTamlandOfficial]

i replaced my ear pads on my headphones with wicked cushions like 6 months ago and they really do have a noticeable cooling effect and the padding is really nice. surprised LTT now has them as a sponsor. nice

[@Jaaxfo]

I've had the Pinecil for years, I I cannot overstate how useful it is. Even if you have a powerful soldering iron already, it can be worth getting because of its inherent portability

[@broad_cat]

Dumb question, but any idea how the hell it manages to get enough power supplied to sustain 400 deg. C temperatures? I can't imagine that's in spec for USB-C power delivery limits. Edit: Okay I just looked it up and USB-C can deliver 240W of power and apparently soldering irons only require 100W max. That's a crazy amount of power for such a small cable!

[@nit-Inundate]

@@broad_cat To add to this, it generates heat near the tip, reducing inefficiency when compared to hakko 907 or T12 tips that can generate heat in places besides just the tip itself. This also explains why the heat up time is faster and sustained.

[@Jaaxfo]

@@broad_cat it can consume up to 60w over USB PD, and the tip is built in a different way than most where it's bonded with the heating element. This does mean that you have to replace the tip and heater at the same time, but the tips aren't expensive

[@broad_cat]

@@nit-Inundate @Jaaxfo Thanks for the replies! Very cool stuff. Definitely a soldering noob here and its awesome to hear this stuff is the real deal. What a useful bit of technology.

[@jamesf3881]

Can confirm, the wicked cushion earpads are great. Had to get a pair because the Corsair virtuoso had really small cushions and hurt my ears. The WC freeze cushions are so comfortable and stay cool.

[@tasmaniac1]

Got them for my artics nova pro and my god they make the headphones soooo much better.

[@dreiback182]

The soldering iron is probably one of the best gift to people who have to solder sometimes

[@BunkerSquirrel]

6:32 a quick tip for these: make sure you get an NVME drive with an onboard DRAM cache like the Samsung 980 pro. Some cheaper drives will drop the onboard cache and instead use system memory, which is fine for a internally mounted drive but doesn’t work well at all with external drive setups. They’re a bit more expensive but the $40ish premium is totally worth it.

[@carrotwine3649]

LABS is only starting to do it's job but i already love it. Can't wait for more trusted testing of just about EVERYTHING

[@samm4510]

​@@NicolaiWeitkemperthey quantitatively benchmarked whether the new ear cups for the headphones changed the response of them or not

[@ttr_coco]

​@samm4510 Bro that's been known since the start of headphones, Crinacle has several Sennheiser 6x0 chassis headphones measurements with different earpad wear (they wear VERY quickly on HD600, 650, 580, 6XX, 660 and 660S2

[@alexisaudoin2272]

The SSD inside of an enclosure thing is something I've been doing for ages. I'm a tech in a computer store and need to do multiple windows installs per day, this has saved me an insane amount of time. We're talking 5mins for a full windows install. Absolutely magic.

[@EtherImperial]

It's fun sitting here for a sponsored video for a company that I actively use for once. The ear cuffs on my Audio Technica ATH-m40x headphones were basically falling apart after a few years of daily use and I came across Wicked Cushions when looking for replacements. Super happy with them. Took a hot minute to get used to the slightly different cup shape but no issues there. Also the designs are sweet as heck

[@WickedCushions]

[@brettmaddan3255]

Same hear (get it!) man, audio technicas were super crusty after a couple of years, the new pads made them feel like a new pair again, so much comfier!

[@tumblingtwerp9]

Same here but with the arctis pros, super uncomfortable out of the box for my head but after changing the ear cups with wicked cushions I am in love

[@glennbeukers5496]

@@tumblingtwerp9 Ah good idea, I don't like my Arctis headset either they feel like two plastic plates smushed against my head. Maybe these will fix it.

[@tumblingtwerp9]

@@glennbeukers5496 that's what mine felt like and these fixed it

[@jdwalsh4227]

I love my wicked cushions! I'm glad they are a sponsor, it's extremely well deserved for them to get their name out there!

[@THEONLYNIKOMATH]

I've had mine for almost a year and I love them!

[@NikkiBudders]

ngl i bought them immediately upon hearing about them in this video. I've needed a better pair than the garbage cushions that come default with audio technica's headsets. Fr AT should be ashamed to charge so much for such crap cushions.

[@Djuntas]

its good. but still warm

[@WyattOShea]

Mine are out for delivery right now for my Audeze Maxwell :P.

[@-aku2805]

Sadly they don't have them for my headphones. Audio Technica A990z. My earpads are falling apart, so I'm looking for a replacement.

[@CreativityNull]

I saw a pinecil in the thumbnail. I've had one for a couple of years and it's great. I have the gen 1 version but the gen 2 I've heard is good, just not necessarily worth the upgrade. My first one had the op-amp misplaced on the board so my tip lit up like a Christmas tree (temp sensor didn't work and there was no fail safe to prevent it from just shoving electricity at it in that version, and it started glowing red) but I got a replacement and sent it to someone in the pine64 community that had better tools to diagnose the issue than I did. He got a free pinecil out of it. I love that it just takes TS-100 tips and it's incredibly cheap for it and the tips.

[@Chilledoutredhead]

As someone who knows next to nothing about soldering.. but keeps seeing cheap ways to fix my tech ( if i had a solder kit) . Could i use the pinecel for soldering and unsoldering small bits of circuit boards, say for instance the joy stick of an xbox controller?

[@CreativityNull]

@@Chilledoutredhead yes absolutely, but the soldering iron is just one part of the equation. You usually will need solder, some flux, and likely a desoldering braid. All of this is cheap as well. As for a joystick on an Xbox controller specifically, yeah you could use this to swap out one joystick for another. I've done that specifically. I've just had bad luck with replacement joysticks themselves because it can be hard to find good quality ones. I also recommend buying some different kinds of tips, pinecil sells some compatible tips on their website as well. If you buy somewhere else, make sure you get tips for the TS-100 (the ts-100 uses the same tips as pinecil.) Conical tips, like the one that comes with the pinecil, get a little annoying to use. They also sell a cheap GaN 65W charger that works with the pinecil and cheap silicone USB-C cables. However, if you already have a 65W (or even 40-45 watt, like the steam deck charger) and a long enough USB-C cable you could be just fine without all of these accessories (you still need the wick, flux, and solder, but any guide you're watching might tell you what kinds to buy.)

[@kazuviking]

@@Chilledoutredhead Unless you wanna spend more on tips than the pinecil worth. It uses custom tips which costs more.

[@Chilledoutredhead]

@CreativityNull cool, having looked up soldering irons.. they are actually cheaper than i thought 😅 . But knowing this one gets the ltt + you folks seal of approval is great, + heat sensors in the tip.

[@HaydenCMH]

I never do this, but I can vouch for Wicked Cushions. They are awesome, super comfy, and turned my old headphones back to feeling brand new again. Great video, love this style!

[@BitZorg]

I think a deep dive video on HDMI EQ and other lesser known aspects of HDMI and displayport would be super interesting.

[@leonmac]

It's truly very nice to see a tech recommendation video that has actually good and useful items. Not too expensive, not too cheap, perfectly priced for this audience and for the things those items can actually do. I also liked the transparency Linus has, yea of course you can get a cheaper dock and Linus didn't shy away from the fact that there are in fact other items that are cheaper and can do almost the same job. The fact that in the end of the video every item's background was listed and I (and I'm sure the rest of the audience) appreciate that. Great vid!

[@t0mn8r35]

These products were very interesting and I think you should do more of these recommended items.

[@Aspen910]

Not only the shape of the ear cup can change the performance, but the material can change the perception of sound/bass. If you buy headphones that come with 2 different ear cups, try them both out side by side and you’ll see what I mean.

[@TrigTrig]

As a user of wicked cushions for over half a year now, I definitely approve! Especially in the summer when headphones can be hot, that extra money for the cooling pads is well worth it

[@WickedCushions]

❤❤

[@winterarkwright4743]

@@WickedCushions I love how you guys don't over charge as well, buying the basic ear muffs for a MSR-7 from AT is 40$ USD on the 3rd party market and anywhere from 50-80$ USD from them directly, all for what? Some foam and cheap leather that wears out after a year of use? (Don't even get me started on their "replacement" cords) I just bought a pair because of this video too, can't wait!

[@WickedCushions]

@@winterarkwright4743 We try our best :)

[@Sevicify]

Been using hybrid freeze pads from Wicked Cushions for just over half a year now myself on my HyperX Cloud Alpha, replaced a very heavily used 2 year old pair of worn out Brainwavz pads and before that used 2 sets of HyperX pads (the original and a revised thicker one that got really worn out from about a year of use). The WC are easily the best pads out of them all, they're very comfortable staying nice & cool without any major noticeable impact on sound quality.

[@SpartanDusk]

Im surprised people still question your reputation/honesty but Im glad you guys still try to show people why youre a trusted figure in the tech industry.

[@RogueShadowTCN]

I'm not sure I can pin down why I trust you and your company, but I totally do. Good work, trusted sources are hard to find.

[@dinowaygaming5573]

I would also like to give a thumbs up to Wicked Cushions. I have the Corsair Virtuoso headphones and both the original and 2 off-brand cushions have worn out. I purchased my Wicked Cushion cups 15 months ago and they have shown ZERO degradation in the time I have had them and have lasted longer than any replacement I have purchased for this headset. Thank you Wicked Cushions!

[@AemilianaRosewood]

I love the disclosure section. I usually trust your recommendations though there are some serious strange and untrustful reviews rarely here and there (lookin at some headphone videos etc where the publicly known bad points are nowhere adressed), so yeah. Great section, I like it. Also generally cool to see these kind of videos back again. Would love to see most stuff tested by labs, because data is gold!

[@Taaz2]

The PINECIL is probably inspired by TS100 soldering iron which has been out there for some time now, as well as other cool stuff from miniware (portable oscilloscope and logic analyzer). The TS100 is super handy, got one myself about a year ago, pinecil was sadly sold out at the time.

[@clewstah]

Yeah, had the same though. I have the TS80P with custom firmware and it's amasing. Use it more than my station tbh.

[@wobblysauce]

Yep, same use a power tool batteries for mine hood for any job site.

[@GeorgeHollywood]

Totally, looks like a TS100 copy. I loooove my TS100.

[@Adahop]

I own a LOT of Wicked Cushions - to the point I've even bought pairs of headphones I would have never gotten just because they were supported by WC. I love them and they're absolutely worth it. 🥰

[@WickedCushions]

[@mt-ze7bd]

Hey Linus, fun fact. I actually bought multiple Ugreen products since you have recommended them including a hdmi switch since my monitor only has 1 hdmi port and a usb-c hub.

[@Jmcgee1125]

About a year and a half ago the fabric started flaking off of my HyperX headphones, so I bought Wicked Cushions as a replacement. Definitely a great purchase, I'm glad to see them getting more coverage even if it's because of a sponsor segment.

[@WickedCushions]

[@Boshea241]

Which Model of Hyper X, and how is the fit? Mine have been rotting for awhile and decided to give this a try since I can't find the Veloure ones that came with it as an easy swap.

[@Jmcgee1125]

@@Boshea241 Cloud Alpha. Fits perfectly. A bit bigger than the stock pads but very comfortable.

[@sircusw]

yessir got some for my arctis pro 7's and they're great

[@mataskart9894]

Sadly the earpads on my HyperX Cloud II's are only just starting to fray slightly by the edges, however the headband's fake leather is all but gone, it's still fine and comfortable without it, but looks quite bad and the uncovered fabric probably absorbs a lot of crap it shouldn't.

[@cricketbatman]

Literally just bought a pair of Wicked Cushions yesterday. Love them. Much cooler on the ears and the extra thickness stops my ears from touching.

[@midgman8421]

The transparency at the end was a great inclusion on top of a great video. Thanks LTT Team!

[@Trap4Hunter]

For the people watching this: those WC headphone cushions are the real deal!! My steelseries nova 7 was kinda uncomfortable if i wore it for more than 2 hours but i ordered these after watching this video cuz i thought it was worth a shot if linus said so and oh my god ive been blown away by the quality difference between the factory one and the one from WC. 10/10 would recommend.

[@shuffleboil]

Top marks for the disclosure section, makes even the sponsored things seem more legit. Wish other sites were as open.

[@NthDegree256]

I recently got both a Dockcase Explorer Pro and (earlier) a Ugreen 9-in-one USB-C hub for my home office, and I want to shout out something specifically - the Dockcase Explorer Pro supports my Nintendo Switch *and* my work laptop. The Ugreen one completely failed to respond to my Switch (even though Ugreen's own USB-C hub FAQ implies that the hub should support it.) Very happy with the Dockcase one.

[@chaz__]

Nice, I've been looking for a modern soldering iron without having to buy an entire station which can be annoying to store away.

[@samsinger5135]

OMG i missed this sooooo much.. i hope they bring these back more and more

[@aurynholmes]

Ltt returning to the golden age with this video 🏆✨ please make this semi-regular, this series contains my favourite videos y'all have ever made.

[@RandomPedestrian07]

I regularly binge “tech under $x” and I think this has been the first one where I’ve had a legitimate use case for every single thing mentioned. Please do these regularly!

[@andrewhamop6665]

The Pinecil is the last thing I thought LTT would cover! Would love a deeper dive into soldering irons for hobbyist or home lab use, I'd bet the Pinecil would absolutely stomp the competition for the price. I've got the old v1 with the 24v mod and added a hall effect sensor and it works great!

[@BoomSquadCarAudio]

iv had my wicked cushions for about 2 months and have enjoyed them what i really enjoy is how much they changed the look of my headset feels almost 1 of a kind

[@ngregoirenc]

Honestly would love more content like this. Appreciate seeing new stuff that I may have never heard about. Definitely an upgrade over a lot of other channels doing this content where its more of a “buy cuz cool” vs an understanding of the products and their use cases.

[@themattenthehat]

I've been using the AVHzy CT-3 for a few months now and absolutely recommend it. It's a little pricy but so freaking useful.

[@RealZenno]

Wicked Cushion are a legit improvement to the stock cushion you get with your headset. I got my pair a year or so ago for my Steel Series Arctis 3 Bluetooth. They're super soft and comfortable, also when mine arrived they had a nice citrus scent.

[@joshuatyler4657]

I don't think that 3 "top 10" videos in the span of a week is really that good of a move.

[@Primus1243]

Man, that usb device would be perfect for the Lab team to use to test out any cables they have. Can't wait to see how it compares to their more expensive equipment.

[@CreativityNull]

They have a cable tester that does a lot more than this one does (it also costs significantly more as they showed in the video a year or two ago showing it off) and is probably more reliable and easier to use for data collection than this one is. The purpose of this little thing is for troubleshooting and diagnostics. This means it doesn't need to be as precise and have as good logging capabilities because typically you don't need that for trying to diagnose a problem. This is fine because a technician can then get these for less than $100 instead of a cable tester meant for someone to be running several hundreds of cables per day that costs several thousand because they built in features that a technician won't need but an engineer or QA tech definitely will.

[@rwilliamson238]

+1 for Wicked Cushions. I recently replaced the pads on my Audio Technica ATH-M50x for a set of their Velure cushions, and i love that the driver isnt poking me in the ear anymore!

[@Piquliar]

I'm definitely going to get one of those pinecils. Didn't expect it to be that affordable. I hope they have cushions for my set of headphones tho, mine have been busted for a bit.

[@MrV1NC3N7V3G4]

For an SSD enclosure, get the Sabrent EC-SNVE variant. It supports SATA & NVMe so you can use any M.2 lying around.

[@nathanb011]

6:40 that USB drive is also more than likely a complete scam. If it's not a known seller, USB drives are more fakes than reals.

[@gr1mington952]

I've been using WC cushions for years, highly recommend them! The stock pads on my Arctis Pro Wireless headset were too small to fit around my ears (they sat ON the ear instead of around the ear) which caused me a ton of discomfort. WC saved the day!

[@jonswenson]

Replacement pads are almost a must buy at this point. I actually cycled through 2 or 3 different materials before I settled on one I like. I'll have to try Wicked's as well. Definitely going to buy that enclosure as well.

[@LutraLovegood]

Wdym almost? Only had to replace pads once on my headphones after a decade of use.

[@TheRealThisIsAlex]

6:07 I have that exact enclosure and one thing to note is overtime the SSD will come off loose from the connector because it's mounted with a silicon mount. If it does come off loosely in the case, Windows will prompt that the USB device will have an "Incorrect Function" error. To simply fix this, just plug in the Nvme SSD back again into the connector after taking the enclosure apart.

[@rangus55]

This. This is the sh*t I want to see on here. Awesome information about stuff with an explanation about how they were chosen as recommendations. I don't need it to be gadgets like this all the time, I just love learning in a fun/unbiased way. Thank you!

[@rev_dude]

Being a WAN show viewer (well, listener technically) and knowing a little about the behind the scenes of this roundup, I am so glad the pinecil made it in, whether it came before or after the restructure. Honestly I wouldn't bother with any other soldering iron under $100 unless you are a professional using it every day.

[@JensRoland]

I wish I could upvote ten more times for the breath of fresh air that is Linus’ commitment to transparency and integrity of his recommendations. This is why I trust LTT reviews over almost all others.

[@DamnZodiak]

I bought a cheap soldering iron from AliExpress 5-6 years ago for less than 5 bucks. I've been using it a ton and never wanted to buy a more expensive one but the Pinecil might be the one to finally convince me. A customisable, open-source, software that provides genuinely useful features? Working via USB-C and standard barrel plugs? There are replacement parts readily available? IT COSTS LESS THAN 30 BUCKS? This thing is amazing.

[@Hopgop1]

Glad this has come back, really missed these videos. Ordered a Pinecil, looks super cool. Also for anyone in the UK, Amazon has the Pinecil soldering iron for £55, which is ridiculous, you can get it shipped to the UK for £30 directly from the manufacturer.

[@karlh7597]

I take it you didn't get stung with any customs charges when buying from pine64?

[@Hopgop1]

@@karlh7597 Shouldn't do, it's under £135, so no fees. Maybe VAT, not sure, but even with that it'll be cheaper than Amazon UK.

[@ThatSoddingGamer]

Yeah, Canadian here. The Amazon Canada link wants near $100 CDN for it. The official site is somewhat better. It's still a a pretty big markup. It's $30 shipping, so the shipping is literally more than the device itself. $55 US to CDN is about $72, which is better than the Amazon Canada price at least. There isn't any good reason for the shipping to be that high though, unless they're packing it into a large box with tons of padding.

[@Hopgop1]

@@ThatSoddingGamer There's a £12 shipping option as well as the £30, at least when shipping to the UK anyway. That's why it's not a bad deal getting it direct. No chance I'd pay $30 just for shipping.

[@ThatSoddingGamer]

@@Hopgop1 You'd think they'd advertise that as the default shipping option when 'estimating shipping', even if it's slower or less reliable, as the $30 shipping shown will definitely turn people like us off.

[@JezailleBrett]

I wasn't expecting a Wicked Cushions sponsorship. I've been using their cushions on and off for years.

[@Motti22]

Love this, please - if possible- do these kind of videos more often. Not every month, but 1-4 times a year would be amazing.

[@dipanjanpalchowdhury6012]

Been using wicked cushions for my ath m40x for more than a year and I must say I’m glad they are the sponsor of this video, the ear cups are really great and more comfortable than the original ones.

[@noodlefu_]

+1 to Wicket Cushions, I had issues with my Nova Pro Wireless set after a while (lost some firmness, expected, but as a result my ears were touching the inner housing - painful), the replacement cushions sorted all my issues out.

[@BillLambert]

I have that exact same M.2 USB enclosure and it is fantastic: sturdy, reliable, great speeds to both PCs and Macs. It does get pretty hot to the touch, but that's a good thing as it means the case is doing a decent job of dissipating heat from the SSD. Plastic enclosures will either warp out of shape, or cook the SSD inside. The Orico metal one is a winner here.

[@shaunsinclair9785]

The pinecil is actually fantastic, I have never used a better soldering iron and a bunch of good quality tips are available. You can probably do better with a full station but not by much and that won't fit in you pocket.

[@thedamino87]

I had been worried my Wicked Cushions were just fancy coloured snake oil. Replaced my ATH-M50x pads and I’ll never go back to stock cushions. Bonus points for non-vinyl velour finishes. Nothing sucks more than sweaty headphones sticking to to the side of your head because the glossy vinyl finishes aren’t sweat friendly at all, not to mention the inevitable black flakes that start falling off even the most expensive vinyl covered headsets. 10/10 would recommend Wicked Cushions

[@technoty1]

I absolutely love seeing Linus in content again and I feel like the most recent videos have a sense of life in them that just feels so right. Keep on doing great work!

[@justinmoravetz4544]

Super rarely comment on any video but I wanted to take a moment to give my appreciation for the transparency at the end. Such a nice touch.

[@spdcrzy]

I've been using Wicked Cushions for years lol. It's amazing how much of a difference they make for long-term wear.

[@WickedCushions]

[@AdamBrackney]

Wild times we live in when a small $20 bag costs $60.

[@damightyshabba439]

I absolutely love the format - useful tech, explained and demonstrated. For someone like me - very limited budget, lots of techie demands, some of these are great finds. Even those headphone covers - I've thrown out some very nice headphones because the disintegrated - for $30 I could have kept them... All of these are useful. Please keep low end basic vids like this coming - you're a trusted source and for us broke ass people... knowing exactly where to blow that hard saved £100 is very important.

[@OneComputerGuyWorking]

Not sure about this, but I think the link you guys have for the 6in1 dock from dockcase is incorrect, that one lands on an NVMe case with the display

[@Mattvbro]

Also a bonus feature with the usb nvme is that you can pour silicone into them and make them 100% waterproof. I did this with my full metal uGreen enclosure and its saved it from an accidental cycle through the washing machine allready 😂 you could also use epoxy but that cant be removed for upgrades or repair, would be better for waterproofing though

[@KingKiller1012]

Do u know i can update the firmware for 990 pro with Heatsink ? Samsung Magician software? With ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure

[@Mattvbro]

@@KingKiller1012 No idea but i would say probably not as i don't think many if any usb nvme enclosures allow access to the ssd firmware in the same way your motherboard does

[@mysterymeat6460]

I think it was wicked cushions that I got my set from when my ear pads on my og skullcandy crushers finally gave out after nearly a decade in service. Glad to see you promoting them, Linus! They deserve the kudos

[@Blasharga]

huh, actually a very nice selection and i very much like the tranparency of how they were selected. Sounds a lot like you went around the office and shaked people until cool tech fell out. Not hard to imagine a company that is living on the bleeding edge of consumer tech being a very good place to see what actually sticks around in the edc ppouch. More like this please, show me all of the cool new stuff everyone is stealing, using every day or has made a part of their workday

[@AgentDexter47]

I was kind of annoyed for the wicked cushion part, since they were the sponsor, and I thought that they were "snuck in" because they paid, but after the transparency section - I love it. That makes everything crystal clear, and easier to trust!

[@Nigel-Mac]

The no beard joke didn't age that well...

[@TehChancellorr]

I've had my Pinecil for about a year and a half or so. I love it. It's the best soldering iron I've ever had.

[@nemtudom5074]

3:50 PU leather, more like *eww leather!*

[@papierbak]

I really liked that they put in the disclosure. Niki tutorials (makeup youtuber) has different icons that appear on the screen whener she shows a product that indicate if the product was sent by the manufacturer, if she purchased it, if it is a sponsorship (she also clearly states when this is the case) or if she just purchased this herself.

[@DanielCardei]

so early

[@jimhall583]

Your transparency is why I keep coming back and watch your videos all the way through

[@malekith6522]

Using wicked cushion for Bose qc25 for a couple of years. They don’t fall short from original Bose cushion replacement.

[@sleeplessindefatigable6385]

honestly, with how easy and cheap it is to make a 1 or 2 terabyte portable drive, I'm amazed regular USB drives haven't just disappeared by now

[@NamesGolden]

Been rocking a pinecil at work since last fall, running off a drill battery. Works as good as my personal ts100 which was double the price.

[@Arrynek01]

This man's integrity is just stupid high. The entire time I was thinking "This is an ad." And then he goes, "This is an ad, so here's how we chose these."

[@smithseaz]

You know how it goes, you don't know you need something until you see reviews like this one? yeah.. so I now have a hella shoping list (sincere thank you!). But the top most is the Wicked Cushions, I had been contemplating replacing my Bose QC35's because the ear pads were starting to show their age (these are my favorites since working from home became a thing a few years ago). NOW I can save them, add life and style to them, maybe my granddaughter will think I am cool (she already does... so easy win). Anyway, thank you for breathing life back into this effort on your channel, I have been a long time follower and always enjoy your content.

[@gavin5861]

I have a pair of wicked cushions for my audio-technica ATH-M50XBT that I wear for work. They were the difference between me returning or keeping headphones, I have a weird-shaped head so the standard cushion always leaves my ears rubbing on the inside of the headphones causing pain. Their thicker ones relieved me of that and now I'll wear the headphones through a full 10-hour shift with no problem and they've held up great over a year and a half now. My only gripe is that the base was more muffed if you pay attention to it, but that's just something that comes along with different cups than the headphones were initially designed for, and for me, that was completely worth it.

[@elix_]

I love my wicked cushions. The ANC Mic was really bothering me and the price of the cushions is really good.

[@JakobKiellandYT]

Have had the Pinecil for about a year, and I'm incredibly happy with it. Highly recommended.