Hi, I’m Adam.
I help you pick tech that works in your setup.
Since my first video in December 2022, I’ve made over 1,400 videos, and they’ve been watched more than 45 million times.
Why I started
I wanted to make YouTube videos for a long time before I did it. I didn’t think my voice or my opinion mattered. Later I realized I have a pretty good way of looking at things.
I’m not too positive and I’m not too negative. No hype, no shouting into the camera, no chasing clicks. I just want you to get something that’s going to be great for you.
Before Adam Talks Tech, I worked in photography, videography, real estate photography, and live production. Outside of tech, I play guitar and I love 3D printing.
The videos are for anyone trying to pick something: tech dads, nerds, programmers, moms, and even the people who’d call themselves tech illiterate. The simple ones give you an answer in about 3 minutes. The deep dives show the full testing, so you can see I really put this stuff through it.
Adam
My desk, with the guitars on the wall.
How I review
I verify that everything a company says is true, and I look for the shortcomings they don’t mention.
I test every feature and compare it side by side with the stuff it competes with, so you know where the value is. Will it help you make more money or be more productive, or are the features just silly?
For speakers and headphones, I listen for punch and how they handle music versus spoken word. I check battery life, how things charge, and whether they work wired or wireless. And I look at what’s in the box and what you’ll have to buy right away to use it.
I take things apart, swap in different NVMe drives, and run the same displays and docks on more than one Mac to find the limits on older machines.
Manufacturers conveniently leave things out. If a mouse has great battery life but you have to flip it over to charge it, I’ll tell you. If an SSD is fast but slows down over time, I’ll tell you that too. There’s no set timeline. I use something until I know all its features and I’ve verified everything works.
Where my gear comes from
I buy a lot of my gear. B&H is kind enough to loan me many of the Macs I test, because I couldn’t buy every single Mac. Many of the docking stations and SSDs I test are sent to me for free.
Getting something for free doesn’t mean I’ll push it on you. When I put together a “best accessories” list, those are things I’d spend my own money on.
Brands I’ve reviewed or worked with include OWC, Samsung, SanDisk, Sonnet, Kingston, Oyen Digital, CalDigit, Satechi, Anker, Kensington, NuPhy, Razer, BenQ, Elgato, Adam Audio, and Amaran.
My rules
My opinions can’t be bought. They’re my honest ones, every time.
If a brand sent it or paid for it, you’ll know. I say so in the video, here on the site, and with YouTube’s paid promotion label.
If I don’t believe in it, I won’t fake it. Sometimes the honest answer is “don’t get this, get this instead.”
Full details on my Ethics & Affiliate Relationships page.
What people tell me
“I only caught the deal because I tuned into the last five minutes of your launch day stream when you read a comment about Micro Center’s pricing, which saved me a five-hour drive.”
Robert C., in an email after buying an M5 Max Mac Studio
“I came across your videos like today and absolutely love the deep dives and comparisons across all the generations; to my surprise, no one else is doing it as thoroughly.”
Sher J., email
“I’ve been insane over this choice. I have no Mac friends so the internet it has been. … Again I really appreciate that you answered me!”
Erin W., email
“Loved your video for someone like me who is not a tech person!”
Debby O., email
“You answered my question. I have a m4 Pro Macbook been used as a desktop. Now I’ll leave it in bag and have the Mini on the desk.”
@PLANETWATERMELON on YouTube
“I glad i decided on m6 24/512. Thanks Adam I find your videos interesting and informative.”
@TucsonkidElPaso on YouTube
Tell me what you’re looking for
My email and DMs are open, and I go live every week. Picking stuff that helps people is the whole point, so ask me.
