Kathleen Chapman

Kathleen has always enjoyed technology and the sciences (biology and entomology). She has worked as an entomological research technician, end user services tech, home educator, and technical project admin. Her continued interest in technology led her to join the Gadgeteer team in 2014.

Wizmaker Enclosure and Air Purifier for laser engravers review – the powerful exhaust fan and air purifier protect you from smoke and fumes

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REVIEW – Laser engraving produces smoke and fumes (which are sometimes dangerous, depending on the material). To address those issues, I’ve been investigating enclosures and filters for my engravers. However, most enclosures are made of flexible material supported by a frame that you have to assemble and I wanted a rigid enclosure. When I saw […]

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Sculpfun S30 Ultra 22W laser engraver review – awesome, though expensive

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REVIEW – Over the last year, I’ve discovered that laser engraving is a fascinating and fun hobby. I’ve enjoyed using my Two Trees TTS-55 5W laser engraver but discovered that a more powerful diode laser would be better for cutting through thicker 6mm wood which is my material of choice. The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 22W

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Battle Mother Nature using this Lightsaber Umbrella

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NEWS – Use the Bestkee Lightsaber Umbrella (aka Bestkee LED Umbrella) to battle Mother Nature and her band of nasty elements! The center shaft of this umbrella lights up thanks to LEDs which make it look like a Lightsaber. There are seven LED colors. Just cycle through them until you get to the one you

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Keep your screen cleaner handy with the Waterbear Universal Screen Cleaner

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NEWS – I can’t stand fingerprints on my mobile devices. I usually use a microfiber cloth to clean them, but that means I have to find one first. The Waterbear Universal Screen Cleaner from KUVRD is a small cleaning patch or pad with silicone adhesive gel on the back (doesn’t leave residue) that you stick

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DAYLODGE AirHaven 40 is an inflatable awning for the side of your vehicle to protect you from the sun and elements

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NEWS – My husband enjoys rocketry. In the past, we would head out to a remote area where the Dallas Area Rocketry Society (DARS) would be launching rockets. Once there, we would pitch a pop-up canopy to protect us from the blazing Texas sun while my husband prepped his rockets for launch. The drawback to

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Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch review – a fantastic, fast, and fun smartwatch

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REVIEW – I’ve been using Mobvoi’s TicWatch C2+ for the last few years and really enjoying it, but I’ve been thinking about an upgrade. Luckily, the TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch recently came out and I was given the opportunity to review Mobvoi’s latest smartwatch. I had a blast using the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 55 over

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The Fitbench Free has all your basic needs covered for a great weight-training workout

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NEWS – The Fitbench Free is a unique workout bench. It allows you to store four sets of dumbells and other equipment right on (or in) the bench. The bench has a soft-closing cushioned top and can be elevated to six different positions to tailor to your workout needs. It also has five steel anchor

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The Astronomy Gyroscope Watch Winder is functional AND mesmerizing

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NEWS – Automatic watches or self-winding watches use your motion to wind the watch’s mainspring to keep it running. When you aren’t wearing it, you can use a watch winder to create motion to keep the watch running. The Astronomy Gyroscope Watch Winder from Mainspring London is not just a watch winder but a beautiful

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Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch keyboard case for iPad 7, 8, and 9 review – a great keyboard case for students and educators

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REVIEW – I recently inherited an iPad 7th generation tablet from my kids. To make it more functional for me I wanted a keyboard case for it. The Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch keyboard case for iPad 7, 8, and 9 caught my eye. I had several things I wanted out of a keyboard case

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The MiniMeis G4 shoulder carrier keeps your youngster safe while giving them the thrill of seeing the world up high

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NEWS – The MiniMeis G4 shoulder carrier was developed by Scandinavian dads to make carrying your kids on your shoulders easier and safer. It is used to carry around kids ages 6 months to 4 years old (maximum weight: 40 lbs/18 kg). This carrier gives kids a great view of the world around them. The

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The MagSnap magnetic wristband keeps all your nuts and bolts handy

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NEWS – When fixing things around the house, one challenge is keeping track of all the screws, nuts, washers, drill bits, etc. for the project. The MagSnap wristband from Wrap-It Storage is a handy magnetic wristband that will help you with this task. But its unique feature is the snap band. You can easily attach

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