Articles

Posts about a variety of topics which are not news and are not reviews.

Is burning trash the next big thing in the green energy?

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ARTICLE – Green energy is all the rage today. Solar and wind farms dot the landscape with the promise of producing electricity without emissions and reducing the use of fossil fuels. Both come with their own sets of challenges, from manufacturing to recyclability to simple land utilization. There is another type of green energy production […]

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Mechanical keyboard DIY build mission complete – Debrief follows

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The Mission Continued ARTICLE – A while back, I got the opportunity to build a custom mechanical keyboard with a budget of $300, where I got to source all my own parts. I had a lot of fun picking out switches, stabilizers, and barebones keyboard kit. With my budget, I decided to go with a

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eSIMs are annoying episode #2 – or why I kicked my iPhone to the curb

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ARTICLE – A week ago, I posted an article about my experiences transferring an eSIM from my iPhone 15 Pro Max to a brand new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Long story short, it was easy going making the swap from the iPhone to the Samsung but when I tried to switch back, chaos ensued. I

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Interesting gadget tips #2 – Using your electronic gear and gadgets in cold weather

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ARTICLE – Gary Bartholomew sent in a tip for using your gadgets in cold temperatures. This topic is relevant during the winter months, but it’s even more newsworthy right now due to the crazy weather that we’re having this week all over the US. It was -2ºF here in Southern Indiana this morning! Here’s Gary’s

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Interesting gadget tips #1 – Reusing old battery packs

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ARTICLE – Long time reader technojeff sent me an email a few days ago with a suggestion/idea for the site that I thought was fantastic. He said Maybe you should add an ITS (Interesting Tip Section) to the Gadgeteer? Not a place for Windows or Other OS tech tips, but more like gadget related tips. And

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Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2023 (part 3)

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ARTICLE – I always enjoy this time of year when I ask the Gadgeteer team to submit their favorite products of the past year. Today we wrap up this three part series. Hope you enjoy reading about our favorites and also be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. Issac

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Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2023 (part 2)

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ARTICLE – Yesterday, I posted my favorite products of 2023 post and now it’s time to let you know what the rest of the Gadgeteer team thinks. In part 2 of this series, we hear from 10 members of the Gadgeteer team in no particular order, let’s get to it! Also check out Part 1

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Starlink satellite internet – Is it right for you?

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ARTICLE – Your family has decided to move to a very rural locale, deep in the Rocky Mountains. You work from home full time, so reliable Internet connectivity is a must. Traditional satellite service is barely workable. What can you do? Until a few years ago, the answer was simply, “don’t move.” Today, thanks to

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Julie’s favorite things – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2023 (part 1)

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ARTICLE – A couple of weeks ago, I asked the Gadgeteer team to submit one or two of their favorite reviewed gadgets from this past year so we could share them with all of you. I’ve been collecting all of their submissions to format them into a series of articles that start today with my

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My visit with the EcoFlow Team and the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra – the ultimate power solution is here!!

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ARTICLE – I have been a tech junkie for many years, and I have also been an audiophile for many years. During the early 2000s, I can remember attending the annual Audiophile Trade Show in New York and being so ridiculously excited that I could hardly contain outbursts of my excitement. If I remember correctly,

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