Author: Derek 'Dez' Maggs

Derek 'Dez' Maggs

Board Game & Tech Reviewer / Host of MTG Podcast, Rather Be Draftin' / Coffee & Hug Addict

From Daddy Dez to Dragon Gods: My Cats Vs Dragons Journey

The sky cracks. Four ancient Dragon Gods stir from slumber, their power etched into stone and whispered through time. Across the battlefield, feline forces gather, not timid, not tame, but cunning and chaotic, ready to

Juice for Days: Is Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 20K Worth It?

I’ve been using the Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 20K for about three weeks now. Maybe a bit more. It’s one of those things you don’t really think about until you’re halfway through the day and

Living With the Sprout Maverick Hybrid 2: Great Sound, Better Charge!

I’ve been using the Sprout Maverick Hybrid 2 for a little over a week now. Not in a lab, not in a showroom, just in real life. On my desk, in the kitchen while cooking,

From 32 to 27 Inches: Dell UltraSharp 4K Thunderbolt Hub Made the Choice Easy…. Kinda

Honestly, I thought bigger meant better. More screen, more space, more productivity. That’s what I told myself when I first unpacked the Dell UltraSharp 32" 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor. It looked stunning. Sleek, premium packaging,

What’s in the PAX Pack? A Survival Guide for Gamers and Creators

What to Pack for PAX Australia: A Not-Quite-Definitive Guide from Someone Who’s Been There (A Few Times) So you’re heading to PAX Australia. Nice. See you there... hopefully. Whether you’re rolling in as a wide-eyed

Dell Pro 14 Plus: Understated Power in a Plain Package

Dell Pro 14 Plus: A quiet performer with a few quirks I didn’t expect.... and a few I did. I didn’t expect to like the Dell Pro 14 Plus Laptop as much as I did.

Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor Is a Desk Upgrade Worth Making

A Monitor That Wants To Be The Centre Of Your Workspace, and The Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor Earns That Role. The Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor arrives in a sleek

Razer Cobra Hyperspeed: Small Frame, Big Game

The Razer Cobra Hyperspeed doesn’t show up to the party wearing neon lights or screaming its brand name like it’s trying to win a popularity contest. No, this mouse is the quiet kid in the

The Dell Pro 14 Plus: Portable Power with Zero Fuss

I didn’t expect to become someone who regularly uses a portable monitor. It always felt like one of those “nice-to-have” extras, convenient, sure, but hardly essential. But after a few weeks with the Dell Pro

Bend It Like Dell: The Dell 14 2-in-1 That Plays Both Sides

Some laptops try to dazzle you the moment you open the box. This one doesn’t, but not in a bad way. The Dell 14 2-in-1 DB04255 is understated. No flashy accents, no aggressive branding. Just

Discover the Next Wave of Aussie Gaming Creativity With the PAX Aus 2025 Indie Showcase Winners

Media Release: From plushie zodiac showdowns to mysterious alien ruins, tactical trivia roguelikes and spine-tingling deep-sea horror, the PAX Aus 2025 Indie Showcase is excited to spotlight twelve fantastic games from Australia’s indie gaming developer

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