Author: TheZooKeeper

An Azure Cloud Architect with a background in messaging and infrastructure (Wintel).

Bearded dog parent who likes chocolate, doughnuts and Frank's RedHot sauce, but has not yet attempted to try all three in combination!

10,000 mAh Power Bank Review

Power Bank package contents

This review appears in its original form here, and is for this product listing. Very nicely designed power bank, lasts forever! This item arrived packaged in an attractively printed, strong protective retail box. Opening the box showed the power bank unit itself, securely held in a combination of cardboard and foam, and wrapped in a… Continue reading 10,000 mAh Power Bank Review

Wooden Humidifier / Aroma Diffuser Review

Humidifier package contents

This review appears in its original form here, and is for this product listing. Great looking, high quality device. This surprisingly light item arrived in a solid, protective cardboard box. Inside the box was the humidifier / diffuser itself, the power block / lead, and a set of instructions. The instructions are well laid out,… Continue reading Wooden Humidifier / Aroma Diffuser Review

Food thermometer review

Meat thermometer box

This review appears in its original form here, and is for this product listing. Useful little thermometer for barbecue days! This thermometer arrived wrapped in a bubble wrap pouch, inside an attractive retail box. After prying open the battery cover, and inserting a single AAA battery, the device sprang into life. Pull out the probe,… Continue reading Food thermometer review

5 x Disposable Dehumidifier Review

New and sealed dehumidifier

This review appears in its original form here, and is for this product listing. Great for wardrobes and damp rooms! This pack of five dehumidifiers arrived in a long, large cardboard box. Each unit is separately plastic shrink wrapped, with a foil seal preventing moisture getting into the chamber. They’re as simple as it gets… Continue reading 5 x Disposable Dehumidifier Review

Neckband Sports Earphones review

Sports Earphones box

This review appears in its original form here, and is for this product listing. Really nice design that holds well and sounds great! This headset arrived in an attractive retail style printed box, that was well designed and held the earphones perfectly, displaying the button part nicely inside. In the box were the headset itself,… Continue reading Neckband Sports Earphones review

Long, leather wallet review

Brand new leather wallet

This review appears in its original form here, and is for this product listing. Really nice, quality leather wallet. This wallet arrived packaged in a protective sleeve, inside a resealable plastic pouch. A label was attached to the coin purse zipper, and the note space had a polystyren wedge keeping the wallet’s shape. As I… Continue reading Long, leather wallet review

iPad 2/3/4 tempered glass screen protector review

iPad 2/3/4 tempered glass screen protector

This review appears in its original form here, and is for this product listing. Perfect protection – even hides existing scratches! I’ve been using tempered glass screen protectors on phones for a few years now. They vary in quality (and price), and I don’t think I’d be without one. I never thought I’d need one… Continue reading iPad 2/3/4 tempered glass screen protector review

Reviewing products on Amazon

Amazon Reviewer

Recently, I’ve started a new hobby; providing product reviews on amazon.co.uk. If you review products regularly, and make sure your reviews are comprehensive (not “does the job”, or “this is rubbish”), sellers let you have products free, or at a discount, in exchange for a fair and honest review. The reviewing hobby becomes very addictive,… Continue reading Reviewing products on Amazon

Pensioners and driving

I’m no spring chicken anymore, at 43, and I’ve always loved driving. I’m really worried that the minute I hit 65 I’m going to have to rip up my driving license and throw it away. I say this because of recent incidents I’ve experienced whilst both in cars and / or on the same roads… Continue reading Pensioners and driving