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Should I buy a solar power bank

Should I buy a solar power bank – 5 reasons you shouldn’t

Are you planning to buy an accessory that could provide energy in case of emergency or when you don’t have access to a power outlet? Don’t pick up solar power banks.

Piotr Kowalczyk March 16, 2023
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Must-have Twitter changes and improvements

Musk-have Twitter improvements – my wishlist

An edit button (but on one condition), a setting to disable Spaces and other extra features, a proper way to display large-height images, and ability to show bold text, are at the top of my wishlist.

Piotr Kowalczyk April 26, 2022
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Foldable Kindle concept - opened book design

A foldable Kindle – why it doesn’t make much sense

Do you expect a foldable Kindle to resemble a paper book, have a compact size, and offer a two-page experience? Don’t get too excited.

Piotr Kowalczyk April 9, 2022
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Rite in the Rain sleeve fits Kindle Paperwhite 5

I have finally found a perfect Kindle case

It’s not a case, but a sleeve. And it’s not even meant for electronic devices.

Piotr Kowalczyk February 15, 2022
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Why I deleted Notion account

Why I stopped using Notion app and closed my account

Privacy concerns, limited security, problems with basic functionalities, and a plan management bug made me close the Notion account.

Piotr Kowalczyk February 8, 2022
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White Kindle Paperwhite 5 - visualization

White Kindle Paperwhite 5 – will we see it at all?

Will we ever see the white Kindle Paperwhite 5? These visualizations show that it is unlikely.

Piotr Kowalczyk February 3, 2022
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Kindle Paperwhite 6 concept

Kindle Paperwhite 6 – things I would love to see

A concept of Kindle Paperwhite 6 shows a fully symmetric design with wider bezel to incorporate hard-press page-turn buttons.

Piotr Kowalczyk October 1, 2021
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Kindle Paperwhite 5 feature request - automatic Dark Mode

One setting I would love to see in Kindle Paperwhite 5

Kindle Paperwhite 5 may feature the adjustable warm light, but I need one little software update much more.

Piotr Kowalczyk January 28, 2021
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A visualization of Kindle Paperwhite 5 with warm light

1. The next-generation Paperwhite will most probably feature adjustable warm light. 2. This is how the new model may look like. Rumor…

Piotr Kowalczyk September 22, 2020
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White Kindle Paperwhite visualization - white front

White Kindle Paperwhite visualizations

To see how the white Kindle Paperwhite would look like, and discuss why it hasn’t been launched yet, I’ve prepared a simple visualization showing two possible variants – with the white vs. black front.

Piotr Kowalczyk June 25, 2020
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Vintage composition notebook iPhone case by Piotr Kowalczyk Geek Updated

Vintage composition notebook iPhone case

This vintage composition notebook design features a unique marbled paper background and a preworn old-school label with a headline VNTG NTBK. Available in several colors for several iPhone models. Explore the collection.

Our score: 8.2/10

Zazzle $30.99

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Innovative stand for hands-free use

Innovative pillow stand for hands-free use

From Lamicall comes a brand-new pillow stand with an “open jaw” design, a stylus holder, and a large pocket for your phone or charger. A perfect tablet or e-reader stand for hands-free use: reading, watching, or video calls.

Our score: 8.2/10

Amazon $29.99

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