About This Blog
Alex.The guy who tests the gear so you don’t waste the money.
7 years. 34 countries. Hundreds of hours testing portable monitors, travel tech, and remote work setups from cafes, coworking spaces, and Airbnbs around the world.
The Real Story
I didn’t start this blog to inspire you. I started it because I kept making expensive mistakes.
In 2019, I quit my job in finance, bought a one-way ticket to Lisbon, and thought I had it figured out. I had a MacBook. A coffee shop. A “plan.”
What I didn’t have: a portable monitor that actually worked. A charger that didn’t fry in a Portuguese outlet. A backpack that didn’t destroy my spine after 6 months.
I burned through $2,000 in bad gear in my first year. Cheap monitors that flickered. USB-C hubs that couldn’t power my laptop. “Travel-friendly” keyboards that fell apart in Bangkok humidity.
“Every bad purchase was money I couldn’t spend on rent in Bali, a flight to Georgia, or six months in Mexico. Bad gear isn’t just annoying. It’s expensive.”
So I started testing everything obsessively. Keeping notes. Comparing specs. Running the actual numbers on what works and what’s marketing fluff.
That’s what this blog is. The notes I wish I had on day one.
Where I’ve Worked From
Not a travel blog. But context matters. Here’s where most of the testing happened:
Different power grids. Different WiFi speeds. Different humidity levels destroying different keyboards. Every location taught me something new about what gear actually survives the road.
What I Actually Use
I only write about gear I’ve personally tested. Current setup as of 2026:
- MacBook Pro M3 Pro 14″
- ASUS ZenScreen MB16QHG
- Anker 737 Power Bank 140W
- Sony WH-1000XM5
- Roost V3 Laptop Stand
- Ugreen 65W GaN Charger
- Peak Design Tech Pouch
- Keychron K3 Low Profile
Every product on this site has an Amazon link. If you buy through it, I earn a small commission. It costs you nothing extra and keeps this blog running. I never recommend something I wouldn’t buy again myself.
What You’ll Find Here
No fluff. No “Top 10 Best Monitors of 2026!!!” lists written by someone who’s never left their bedroom. Just real comparisons, honest numbers, and clear recommendations.
Portable monitors — every spec that actually matters explained in plain English.
Travel tech setups — what to pack, what to leave, and what to buy when you get there.
Remote income — how to build the income that pays for all of the above.