Making up for the lack of backlit keyboard on the MacBook Neo

November 4, 2026 | Comment

When I wrote about my new MacBook Neo my biggest complaint about it was the back of a backlit keyboard. You can read my review about the machine here:

Apple MacBook Neo

Since then I have been looking at potential solutions that work and don’t add too much weight for when I am travelling. I have to admit that I don’t often actually need a lit keyboard as the ambient light is usually enough but occasionally it’s good to have.

I really like the Ulanzi light that I have for my Xteink X3 as it has a wide light bar … Read the rest

Ulanzi MA30 Carabiner-Mounted Phone Tripod

May 21, 2025 | Comment

I wrote recently about my disappointment regarding the credit card-sized tripod, the CardPOD, which was portable but unstable, not what you want in a tripod. Undeterred, I searched for a more suitable replacement and stumbled upon the Ulanzi MA30. I was already familiar with Ulanzi as I own some of their 52mm MagFilter Magnetic Filters.

A Different Approach

The MA30 has a lightweight, all-metal body with a premium feel to it. The feet for the tripod fold into the body and, like the CardPOD, it has a strong, Magsafe, magnetic ring to attach it to your phone. … Read the rest