Where I’ve written

Gizmodo | TechHive | PCWorld | CNN Underscored | Tom’s Guide | The Inventory | Tom’s Hardware | Wirecutter (two projects underway — not published yet) | The Verge | The Shortcut | Decidedly

Bloggy voice — deals and news

I can do the straightforward stuff, but I deeply prefer a more personable style, with jokes that’re sometimes overt, sometimes the obscure variety that makes people feel like they’re in on something with me. Below is what happens when I’m encouraged to do that. I was especially given a lot of latitude at The Inventory, and I was also writing five articles a day before noon (and making all of the hero images), so some of these get pretty unhinged. Don’t worry, there’s more normal stuff under this section — I promise absurdism isn’t the only thing I can do.

Less-weird bloggy voice — reviews, etc

Of course, it doesn’t have to be all jokes, all the time. I’ve written reviews that still come across as personable and informative without feeling out of left field. Here are a few.

  • Devolo Powerline mesh | PCWorld

    • Powerline is neat, and I wish this mesh system had been a better experience.

  • Nyxi Wizard (gamecube-style controller) | CNN Underscored

    • I just want a Gamecube controller on either side of my Switch, and this gave me that.

  • JBL Quantum 100 Gaming Headset | CNN Underscored

    • A super cheap wired gaming headset with a weirdly good microphone.

  • Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 | Gizmodo

    • This was one of the first few things I wrote, and it shows, but I still think it’s a good piece, even if it’s overlong and has a smattering of small grammar issues.

  • Roomba G30 Hybrid review | Gizmodo

    • A robot vacuum review. I constructed a sort of Thunderdome and made it have a vacuum-off with my 5-year-old Roomba 650, in which I made messes with various materials, including broken glass, and watched them clean. The glass made a commenter mad.

  • Netgear Orbi 6E review | PCWorld

    • Netgear wants you to give them all of your money.

  • Ubiquiti Alien AmpliFi mesh router review | Gizmodo

    • Luxurious soft touch materials, weirdly good built-in speaker for notifications, superior touchscreen interface, haptic feedback… Am I describing a router? Yes, I am.

  • JBL Quantum 100 gaming headset review | CNN Underscored

    • Cheap gaming headset is cheap, but good.

  • Say No! More | HardcoreGamer

    • I like games that shouldn’t be fun, but are.

‘Regular’ voice

Not every outlet wants a bloggy, humorous voice, and not every story calls for it. Or maybe I’m just not on that day and decide to play it straight. Whatever the case, I’m comfortable taking on a more standard voice that’s informative without taking side roads and muddying the point.

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