About

Hi, I’m Ernest Heger, the person behind The Nerd Asylum. I’ve always had one foot in technology and the other in storytelling. Growing up in Seattle, I was that kid who took apart game controllers just to see how they worked, then wrote blog posts about it before blogging was even a thing. After earning my degree in Digital Media Studies, I spent nearly a decade working as a content editor for a tech-lifestyle magazine. That experience taught me how to blend honest testing with engaging storytelling and how to tell when something’s all hype and no heart.

From Fandom to Function

The Nerd Asylum once lived as an online space for game enthusiasts, comic readers, and creative misfits like me who needed somewhere to share what they loved without being judged. When I helped moderate those early forums, I learned that passion isn’t just about collecting it’s about connection. People wanted gear that supported their creativity, comfort, and everyday fun. That insight became the seed of what this blog eventually turned into.

Ernest Heger
Ernest Heger

A New Chapter in 2025

In 2025, I decided to give The Nerd Asylum a new life. Instead of focusing on fandom chatter, I started using this space to talk about products that actually make life easier or more enjoyable especially for people who live, work, or play in tech-filled worlds. From ergonomic desks and monitors to portable mics and smart lights, I review what I’ve used long enough to know its strengths, flaws, and surprises. I don’t chase sponsorships, and I’m not here to echo brand slogans. Every review comes from real-world experience and personal use.

What You’ll Discover Here

This blog is about clarity and practicality. You’ll find product reviews that feel conversational, not corporate; buying guides written by someone who actually cares about usability; and reflections on how technology fits into daily life. My goal is to help readers make confident choices not just because something looks good online, but because it genuinely works where it matters.

My Life Behind the Screen

These days I live in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by books, gadgets, and far too many coffee mugs. My workspace doubles as my testing ground a quiet apartment filled with the soft hum of devices waiting to prove themselves. Outside the screen, I hike, sketch, and occasionally lose myself in long strategy games that remind me why I started this journey in the first place: curiosity, community, and the joy of discovery.

The Heart of The Nerd Asylum

For me, The Nerd Asylum isn’t about obsession it’s about appreciation. I believe the “nerd mindset” means caring enough to understand how things work, and wanting others to benefit from that knowledge too. If I can help you find a product that fits your routine, saves your time, or sparks a little excitement, then this space is doing what it was meant to do.

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Ernest Heger
Ernest Heger
Ernest Heger is the voice behind The Nerd Asylum, a space where technology meets everyday curiosity. A lifelong tinkerer from Seattle, Ernest holds a degree in Digital Media Studies and spent years editing for a tech-lifestyle magazine before deciding to build his own corner of the internet.

In 2025, he transformed The Nerd Asylum into a hands-on product review hub dedicated to honest insights and real-world testing. Now based in Portland, Oregon, he writes from his cozy apartment-studio filled with gadgets, coffee cups, and the occasional humming PC build in progress. Ernest’s mission is simple: cut through the marketing noise and help readers find tools that actually make life better one genuine review at a time.
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