Mark Adkins

From Omaha. Into technology/gadgets, tortoises, magic, the outdoors, marriage, CPR/First Aid, and more. Married with 5 mostly grown children. Pet dog, 5 Red-foot Tortoises Tech includes Palm Centro, new HP Mini 1000XP, Fuji 4010, and lots of gadgets.

XO Skins Screen Protectors Review

XO Skins Screen Protector

There sometimes seems to be a war or an evolutionary struggle between device screens and screen protector makers. Back in the early days of Palm PDA’s, the screens were rather soft and you used a plastic stylus to write on them. They scratched easily so most of us used and recommended screen protectors. Store bought, home-made, […]

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Bay Alarm Medical Personal Alarm Response System Review

Bay Alarm Medical

A lot of people worry about getting help if something happens to them away from a phone. Maybe they are aging or becoming confused or forgetful. Perhaps they have limited mobility or a disability. Maybe they are concerned family members worried about their loved ones. One popular option is an emergency dialing system, like the

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CamelBak Groove Insulated 0.6L Filtration Bottle Review

CamelBak Groove Insulated

I’m a big believer in using refillable water bottles to stay hydrated, lose weight, be environmentally conscious, and so on, so we usually have half a dozen 32oz. wide-mouth bottles in the fridge. I’ve been thinking about upgrading my system though.  Our local water is a little hard (but still pretty tasty), but about once a month

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BufferBit Review

BufferBit

A drill-mounted polishing/buffing device may not be as cool or as ‘gadget-y’ as a lot of the stuff we review here, but there is something to be said for a well-made device that does its designated job very nicely.  The BufferBit kit is one of those not-so-fun but necessary items that keep you looking professional.

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Eton Axis ARCPT300W Emergency Radio Review

Eton

A reliable emergency radio radio is a great idea for anyone. Something that will work even if you forgot to replace the batteries and that can get the weather bands can literally be a lifesaver in an emergency. The Eton Corporation, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, offers several radios that fit this need.

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CRKT’s Guppie and Eat’N Tool Double Pack Review

CRKT Guppie EatN Tool

Sometimes you find the oddest things in the comments sections. In a review about an interchangeable blade multi-tool, someone mentioned the CRKT’s ID Flex tool. When I looked that tool up, I was reminded about a tool I have long been interested in – the CRKT Guppie, a multi-tool designed around an adjustable wrench instead

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