In January 2026, I was suffering from severe neck and shoulder stiffness, which even caused migraines. After looking for a solution, I decided to purchase the Philips Neck and Shoulder Massager. It has now been more than nine months since I bought it, so this should be a fairly long-term review. One thing that is … Read more
This post was originally written in 2019, after about three years of using my Dyson V6. I bought the full Dyson V6 cordless vacuum set brand new back in 2016, and it has served me well ever since. Not long after I bought it, Dyson released a new V6 model with an added HEPA filter. … Read more
One day, Chamggae started rubbing one of her eyes over and over. Usually, when she licks or scratches herself, all I have to do is call her name in a firm voice and she stops, or at least tries to while glancing at me. This time was different. She kept pawing at the eye no … Read more
I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the Korean drama Doctor X lately. It’s been a while since a show made me count down the days until the next episode — the last one was “Mr. Kim” (김부장). Doctor X airs on SBS as a Friday–Saturday drama under the Korean title “Doctor X: The Age of the White … Read more
The Tre Ponti harness is the one Chamggae, my Dachshund, has worn for the longest time. Ever since I adopted Chamggae, I have lost count of how many harnesses I have bought. Short legs are certainly cute, but a Dachshund’s broad, muscular chest makes finding the right harness a real headache. Because of their unique … Read more
My 2017 Chevrolet Orlando LPG showed a check engine light on the highway. Here’s how a solenoid valve replacement fixed it, how long it took, and what it cost.
How I enabled Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz A200 (W176) with an NTG5S1 OBD activation tool: where the OBD port is, steps, and caveats.
An owner review of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz A200 (W176) after 10,000 km: design, ride, 7G-DCT in traffic, premium fuel, fuel economy and Korean-market equipment.
A 3-year, 30,000 km owner review of the 2013 Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 sedan (Chevrolet Sonic): engine, Gen II transmission, ride, fuel economy, trunk and known issues.