How I review

Two kinds of articles, each labeled at the top. I would rather admit what I did not test than pretend.

Research-based

I have not held the product. I compile manufacturer specifications, measurements from independent testers, and patterns in public user reviews, and I list every source at the bottom of the article. I never write "I tested" or "after a week of use" in these articles. Where a number comes only from the manufacturer, I say so.

Hands-on

I used the product myself. For AI tools that means at least 7 days on real work, using a free plan or trial, and the screenshots come from my own account. For physical gear it means I held and used the product. I describe what I did and for how long.

What I will not do

• Take payment for a positive review or a ranking position.
• Publish a quote, rating or testimonial I did not collect myself.
• Claim a test I did not run.
• Hide that a link is an affiliate link. See the disclosure.

How I choose and compare products

1. Start with the buyer's job: what are they trying to do, and what is the budget?
2. List the specs that matter for that job and ignore the rest.
3. Check manufacturer claims against independent measurements where they exist.
4. Write who the product suits, who should skip it, and what I could not verify.

Corrections

Prices, specs and models change. Articles show a published date and, when I change them, an updated date. If you find a mistake, write to me. I will fix it and note the correction.