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Tech Review – Maidesite T2 Pro Plus standing desk

Over the last Three years or so I have been using several types of set-ups at home for my work and tech reviews, In fact I have two set-ups in at home and it is just as well I do and it is great to have those options with kids so I have a place to work in peace and quiet when required so for me having a set-up I can move to in an instant is important for me to get things done without interrupting my workflow and both set-ups would have similar products at hand and all ready to go so the only thing that needs moving is my phones.

Having a desk is important and space and having tested several options the sit stand desk or a desk that can move up and down is ideal and when it is electric it is even more sweet and less hassle for me and anything else as no movement is required of products and cable management is now embedded in pretty much all these types of offerings.

So the latest one which is now set up is from Maidesite and this is their Electric Standing Desk S2 Pro Plus and it is a superb standing desk and suits all my needs down to a tee. What’s more this one is not as complicated to set up like previous ones or holes need to be drilled into your walls and little tools required, in fact they are all in the box bar a screwdriver to mount the control unit the rest is all allen key screws and the key is provided.

Setting up did not take long either which only took me about 25 mins to get the whole thing set up and running and that was another bonus for me as time matters plus it is fairly simple and not complicated as some can be as mentioned.

The best way top set up is to grab two chairs and lay the table top on it upside down of course take out all the pieces and lay them in order with the screws provided and have it all ready at hand and then follow the instructions on the booklet inside, these may seem complicated for some however with this table no so much. You can see some of this set-up process in the video below anyway and how it all works and get an idea of what it all looks like..

The great thing with this Desk is the ability to move it around plus the controls to raise and lower the table which can cater for adults and kids but for me standing is the better option and healthier but I can also sit down should I want to and my daughter can use it for college and so on and for my main use which is office work and tech reviews it just solves several issues in one place and does it really well and can be used in several ways. I do change my set-ups from time to time and rotate the tech for example and will have an additional new triple length light to clip onto the back of the desk when I use two laptops for example sometimes I just have one on the desk and would be doing videos so there is plenty of space regardless here to do multiple tasks and do them easily with no cables in the way.

The frame itself here what impresses me most too it is solid and sturdy given all the dimensions and weight involved it does not move an inch when working on it either in a sitting or standing position and for me who is one to lean on such the same applies and makes this super robust and can be placed away from a wall or in the center of a room the choice is yours.

The control board actually has a USB port on it too which makes it great for charging my phone for example of any other bits like earbuds and headphones so all I need is at my fingertips in reach and no hassle and all is kept simple and that is how I like it and that is what this table offers, simplicity with all in your reach and the space to do what you need.

 

Features

  • The Flagship electric standing desk for Pros
  • Height adjustable range 62-127 cm, best for 5-6.3 ft people 140×70 cm table top
  • 140x70cm Eco-friendly one-piece desktop, supports 2 oversize monitors
  • Optional cable management tray, drawer, castors and hook for cozy working
  • Dual motor lift mechanism with 125 kg load capacity
  • 4 preset memory heights for best posture
  • Tested and Recommended by Furniturefashion & igor’sLAB
  • FREE and fast 2-5 working days delivery
    T2 Pro Plus Standing Desk Frame: https://bit.ly/3eOrQPH 
    S2 Pro Plus Standing Desk(whole set): https://bit.ly/3AkM9fZ 

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Maidesite T2 Pro Max adjustable desk review

The Maidesite T2 Pro Max adjustable desk is the ideal home or office kit you need in your life and I have been using such sit-stand desks for several years now having tested several brands.

My previous model the pro plus which I have some time now is like new today considering the battering it gets on a daily basis there is not even a scracth on it after the abuse it got.

The T2 Pro max is almost similar to it and this time I opted for the walnut desk top which seems even tougher than the last one and you can customize your size and needs which is great. You can buy the top or the frame seperate if you wish this is if yuo have one already and want to change out.

The desk itself is one of the most sturdy ones I have seen and tested with the top itself and the legs which are adjustable and telescopic and they make little noise when moving up or down.

In my set up I like to stand sometimes or sit this enables me to to do this with ease and with all the cables hidden away underneath they are not in the way and meaning nothing has to be moved no matter which height I set it at when in use.

There is a heavy capacity too here depending on your needs so again for most this will take anyhting like big printers etc like the one I have on this one and was also on the last model.

There is one big cut out hole for cabels and there is a control unit on top highers and lowers the desk with measurments and memory switches which can be placed any side with the holes pre drilled, the whole desk has pre drilled holes and fixtures making it simple to set up in a fast manner and should take you around 15 minutes max.

Overall for me this is an excellent adjustable desk and not too expensive either and having had one before I can vouch these stand the test of time and I have never had an issue.

Features

. In Motion: Smooth lifting and lowering without wobbling – your stack of papers stays put.
• At Rest: High load capacity with no swaying under full weight.
• Fully Raised: Rock-solid even at the highest position – perfect for working.

 

Perfect for heavy-duty workstations:

With a high load capacity of 160 kg, there’s plenty of room for large monitors, PCs, studio equipment, or demanding setups – ideal for professionals and power users.

Control everything – easily, quickly, intuitively:

With four memory positions, two charging ports, a child lock, and sit-stand reminders, you can adjust your workspace comfortably and precisely – all with just a tap of a finger.

Keep your desk tidy:

The included metal cable holder helps you neatly bundle and store cables under the desk – for a clean and professional workspace.

The frame’s extensive length adjustment range of 1000–1800 mm makes it highly versatile. It fits a wide variety of tabletop sizes and is suitable for many different work and home setups.

Over 10,000 Load Cycles:

Each desk frame undergoes rigorous quality and load testing. With more than 10,000 cycles, it ensures long-lasting, robust, and reliable performance in everyday use.

See our Maidesite T2 pro plus review

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Telephone lines in Finland will be silenced for good – Elisa

The landline telephone network, which has been in service since the 19th century, will enter a well-deserved retirement when Elisa will discontinue landline connections by 30.6.2026. The change affects both consumers and companies, and is part of the development towards newer and more functional technologies. Elisa will contact landline customers during the spring. The number of landline telephone network users has decreased drastically in recent decades, as Finns have switched to using modern and more functional mobile networks.

Elisa founder Daniel Waden played a significant role in the development of the Finnish landline network. Even in the 1990s, landlines were a familiar sight in Finnish households. As mobile networks and mobile phones developed rapidly in the early 2000s, the number of landlines began to decline significantly. Despite this, many people still remember the landline numbers of family and friends, even after decades.

Now the moment is coming when the telephone wires will finally stop singing on June 30, 2026.

“The change is part of the development towards newer and more functional technologies, and it affects both consumers and businesses. Currently, Elisa’s customers only have a few thousand landline connections, and the number is decreasing all the time. Landline connections have been used in landline telephones, faxes, switchboard solutions and elevator phones, among other things. New connections have not been sold for years,” says Ilkka Pohtola, Business Director responsible for consumer connections at Elisa .

Modern 4G and 5G mobile networks offer users not only a more affordable option, but also a more weather-resistant and technologically capable one. Elisa’s 4G network covers over 99.9 percent of Finns and the 5G network over 97 percent. Elisa has also launched an independent 5G network, which will help to fully utilize the potential of the comprehensive 5G network.

You can keep your landline number

The aim is to make the transition to newer technologies smooth for both businesses and consumers.

The landline network services will operate until the end of June, so you can replace your old one with a suitable alternative during the spring. For business customers, replacement solutions will be mapped out, and they will receive a customer newsletter during January. All consumer customers affected by the change will be contacted by letter at the end of April, and they will be offered a replacement option. In addition, more information is available on Elisa’s website.

It is possible to keep your landline number even if the landline connection itself ceases to exist. There are subscriptions that utilize the mobile network, to which the familiar number can be transferred as is. The subscription can then be used at home, at work or at the cottage with a regular mobile phone or a GSM desk phone similar to a landline.

This is how the shutdown of the landline network progresses:

  • Elisa says it will discontinue landline connections in January 2026.
  • Until spring 2026, landline connections will continue to function as before.
  • Corporate customers will be contacted starting in January.
  • Consumer customers will receive a more detailed customer letter for changing their subscription and phone at the end of April.
  • The landline network will cease operations on June 30, 2026.

More information for consumer customers:  http:// elisa.fi/lankapuhelin
More information for business customers:  https:// linkapuhelin.elisa.fi/ohje/ lankapuhelinverkko

JOURNEY ALTI LIFT Wireless Charging Desk Mat Review

The JOURNEY ALTI LIFT Wireless Charging Desk Mat  is a premium kit to have at your home or office desk set up taking up less space making things more comfortable and requiring less cables and giving you fast wireless charging for two devices.

ALTI LIFT features a double-sided surface (felt and vegan performance leather), an interior hideaway pocket for loose documents, and black and beige colour varieties. This can be set up either side or for left and right handed people which is also excellent giving you a choice of surface to work on both are better than an oak desk like what I use.

Its Qi2-certified wireless charging panel, which attaches to either side of the mat, simultaneously delivers up to 15W to Qi2-certified iPhones (including iPhone 12 onwards) and 5W for AirPods. this will also work on other compatible phones and earbuds it must be noted and not specific to Apple and was tested with several products.

You can charge your phone on the flat portion if you like but it is cated towards earbuds however the phone stand is where it is at as this can be place basically any way you see fit and can also be used closed it also serves a second screen for the likes of watching your social media emails or perhaps watching videos whilst keeping less tabs open on your laptop or PC.

Overall this is really nice kit to have in your set-up and it is high quality compared to some similar offerings I have seen, check the video below for more.

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JOURNEY launches ALTI Lift: A Fast-Charging, Dual-Sided Mat

The latest in tech and lifestyle company JOURNEY’s growing range of ALTI desk mats is set for debut.

ALTI LIFT, the fifth mat in the ALTI range, is JOURNEY’s first to include a phone stand feature.

The lift-up phone stand, which nests in the wireless charging panel’s recessing when inactive, delivers fast wireless charging while magnetically standing a phone in landscape or portrait mode.

JOURNEY said phone users can adjust the stand to optimise how they perform different work activities.

They can swivel the bi-directional base 360 degrees (180 degrees each way), and tilt the phone upwards or downwards for the most ergonomic-friendly view.

“There’s extra screen space for the work activities people perform on their phones,” said a JOURNEY spokesperson.

“Phone users can customise their phone display for video calls, streaming, and notification checks.

“It adds a new dimension of desk-based productivity.”

ALTI LIFT features a double-sided surface (felt and vegan performance leather), an interior hideaway pocket for loose documents, and black and beige colour varieties.

Its Qi2-certified wireless charging panel, which attaches to either side of the mat, simultaneously delivers up to 15W to Qi2-certified iPhones (including iPhone 12 onwards) and 5W for AirPods.

JOURNEY said ALTI LIFT marks a new stage in the wider ALTI series’ activation of desk-based productivity.

“We’re continuing to reimagine the traditional desk mat,” said JOURNEY’s spokesperson. “ALTI LIFT’s utility signifies there’s potential to make desk mats useful beyond the functions a traditional desk mat offers.”

ALTI LIFT is now available.

Evolve IP Launches Anywhere Mobile – Putting The Power Of A Desk Phone Into The Hands Of Mobile Users

Evolve IP has launched a new Fixed Mobile Convergence [FMC] mobile solution, which seamlessly combines desk phone functionality within a personal mobile device, to further accelerate its ‘work from anywhere’ strategy.

The leading UCaaS collaborations provider has announced Anywhere Mobile which uses innovative eSIM technology, designed to streamline business communication into one personal device in a ‘best of both worlds’ scenario.

Powered by technology partner, Tango Networks, the service enables Evolve IP EMEA partners to have flexibility in device usage and encourages a BYOD (bring your own device) culture across a host of industries. This drives efficiencies and convenience by turning any employee’s personal mobile phone into a fully-featured business extension.

Making Business Mobile 

Evolve IP Solutions Director, Scott Rixon says the new addition gives a business direct control over a second line on an employee’s phone, whilst personal communications remain private and secure. All business communications use the existing UC platform and business number.

“This represents a major step forward and offers a host of benefits to organisations and their staff,” he explained. “For example, it allows employees to use the mobile phones they like and are familiar with. It’s about working smarter and more effectively in an increasingly mobile-driven world. As it’s a full extension the presence of a user is visible, and the calls can be recorded and fully reported with reports and on dashboards. This should be thought of as just another way to take a call, supporting all our platform features.”

Anywhere Mobile is simple to use and requires no special apps, phone clients or training. It supports eSIM and physical SIMs. Furthermore, a business can reduce administrative overheads by eliminating personal phone expenses, according to Rixon.

“They can prevent employees from making business calls with personal numbers and retain business contacts when employees leave. Routing calls correctly means having proper call treatment, fewer missed calls and ultimately higher customer satisfaction.”

Work Anywhere Technologies 

He says Anywhere Mobile offers the best of both worlds with added cost savings and convenience.

Rixon concluded: “This is another innovative addition to our Anywhere UCaaS Solutions. Anywhere Mobile is the latest UC solution we are excited to be offering to partners across EMEA after seeing a clear demand and understanding that mobile services should sit within the essential part of any UC offering. Empowering teams to have the tools that allow them to work anywhere.”

Lee Essex, SVP Global Sales and Marketing, Tango Networks, is equally enthusiastic and emphasised: “We are thrilled to partner with and support Evolve IP with their launch of Anywhere Mobile. As leaders in fixed mobile convergence, we want to work with fellow leaders in UCaaS. Evolve IP continue to show themselves as innovators in both technology and their approach to delivering customer focused outcomes. This collaboration underscores our joint commitment to delivering seamless communication solutions on a global scale.”

To learn more, resellers can register to attend a webinar on August 7th by clicking here.

 

Tech Review – New Bee Z12 RGB Headphones Stand Holder With Wireless Charging

The New Bee Z12 RGB Headphones Stand Holder with Wireless Charging is a multifunction stand that can charge several devices at once and looks cool on any desk you can also data transfer if you wish but I can see this being used as mainly a charging device and also decorative for a setup you might have or just starting out with one.

It takes about two minutes to set up and you are good to go and comes with a USB charging cable so you just need to find a plug or spare socket on an existing device or even your own laptop or PC.

Once set up you have all your ports on the back and a power switch that doubles as the RGB light control which you can see how all of this works in the video review below, it gives a nice glow to your workspace or bedside locker for example with all the colours available and breathing light for nice effects.

The headphones stand itself is not wireless charging but you can simply connect a cable to the main unit and charge there, then you have wireless charging which can charge your earbuds and even mobile phones which for me is quite handy at my desk and now shall remain part of my set up to store headphones in review and earbuds as we check out many of them and of course phone cases for existing phones we use.

Overall this is an affordable product with many functions and can keep your desk tidy too and looks well with the RGB lights on, see more in the video below.

Features:

1、【RGB Lighting】New bee RGB headphone features 7 colors of lighting modes, the cool visual effect can create any atmosphere. Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn off/on the lights.
2、【Wireless Charging and 3 Charging Ports】Just place your devices on the charger station and enjoy wireless charging. 2 USB-C port and USB port can be used to transfer files or charge your phone, iPad or other smart devices. Supports Windows, Linux, and Mac systems with plug&play function. No extra drivers are required.
3、【Sturdy and Safe】The Made of aluminum headset stand provides good stability, and the silicone non-slip pad at the bottom prevents the bracket from falling off even on a smooth surface. The part of the stand where the headphones are placed is made of soft rubber. The head beam of the headset can be protected from being scratched even after a long time of hanging.
4、【Universal Compatibility】RGB headphone stand fits all sizes of headsets, the wide base and wide curved stand can better protect your headset. Height – 10.4 in, Width – 5.98 in.

5、【What you get】Create a fantastic gaming atmosphere at your preference .Perfect PC gamer setup accessories, gifts for gamer, grandson, son, boy, man, husband and boyfriend or girlfriend. If you encounter problems during use gaming headphone stand, we are pleased to provide you with technical support

Check out the New Bee M50 Wireless headset review 

Check out the New Bee H362 Headset review 

 

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Ireland Tops Euro Poll for Working from Home Growth

Of the 27 EU member states, Ireland has come out on top when it comes to how its workforce has adopted remote working. Malta; the Netherlands, Germany and France also feature in the top five (See Appendix).

BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland (BNPPRE) reports that its analysis of Eurostat data shows that, while the Netherlands has the highest percentage of its workforce engaged in remote working (over 50%), Ireland is leading the charge in terms of how rapidly remote working is taking the place of traditional office-based work.

In 2019, just 7% of Ireland’s workforce said they “usually” work from home – this figure soared to 25% in 2022, the biggest percentage point increase of any EU country.

Speaking to the analysis, John McCartney, BNPPRE’s Director of Research,

“Ireland’s adaptability throughout the pandemic has been remarkable in many ways, not least the ease with which businesses and employees alike adjusted their working models.”

“Of course this has had knock-on implications for commercial property. Over time remote working has enabled employers to adopt hot-desking and rostering systems which reduce the amount of office space they need to carry per employee.  In the absence of jobs growth this would subtract from the demand for office accommodation.  But Ireland is one of the EU’s most service-driven economies and, since the onset of Covid, we have created service sector jobs at more than twice the average rate in the EU.”

 The impact of remote working on office demand has also been somewhat mitigated by a shift in occupier preferences.

 “In line with a wider European trend, Irish organisations are typically now seeking less, but better quality office space.  This is driven by sustainability objectives and a need to optimise the employee experience in a tight labour market.”

The BNPPRE analysis shows that 27.9% of Ireland’s employees work in desk-based sectors compared with an EU average of 24.6%.   The number of desk based jobs in Ireland has risen by 15% since the onset of Covid-19 in Q1 2020, compared with an EU average of 6.9%.

Tech Review – Benks Infinity Basic Tablet Stand for iPads and more.

Many of us have more than one device to play with or work on be it at home or in the office but having that second device like a tablet or phone is sat beside you on the table which can get in the way but what if there was a premium product that solved that and kept it out of the way but in a position to use it and the product looks good on your desk? Well here is the answer right here from Benks who have some really nice innovative products and we have test some of these before which you will get a glimpse of in this video or by searching Benks on site.

Boasting a solid aluminum construction and designed to be easily portable, Benks Infinity Basic Pad Stand is the perfect accessory to transform your Pad into an efficient workstation. This foldable stand will keep your Pad secure, offering compatibility with all Pads.

As the company states the solid build of the product alone and design gives this a leap over your typical plastic made offerings on the market and this can not only hold your tablet you can use a phone a phone or tablet if it is small for example or your iPad if you have one which I do not personally own at the minute but that might change yet.

This can swivel from the base and again something you do not see too often and is more a fixed option you tend to find in stores etc and this can also be folded away which means portability again unlike others which are again a fixed alternative and makes it ideal to fit in your travel bag or bring it to your office or even have on your bedside locker giving you easy access to whatever device you may use and for me I could also put my chromebook on it and it remains super stable and another way it can be used and nicely raised and easy to access and use as normal if working on two laptops at a time which can be the case.

Top top it off it allows heat dissipation on the back unlike other stands which would be a solid piece so what is there not to like about this? Check out the video below for more.

Ideally this is for someone who wants to have clean desk who uses more than one device and have them at hand to do other things on another device such as social media emails and more and do it in style.

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