REVIEW – As technology evolves, newer and better connectivity options are continuously emerging. One of the relatively recent additions is the USB-C connection, with many devices like the MacBook pioneering this option. As a result, I have been testing a few USB-C docks for performance, flexibility, and connectivity. The Kensington SD1600P USB-C Mobile Dock is another addition to the […]
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NEWS – Recently, we told you about glasses decorated with mathematical constants. Today’s glasses identify which glass is yours with pictures of famous scientists. These glasses have a 3.5″ diameter, stand 5.75″ tall, and hold 16 fluid ounces. And as all good glasses should be, they are dishwasher-safe. The Famous Scientist Tumblers are decorated with images
Wait, was I drinking with Albert Einstein or Madame Curie? Read More
ARTICLE – It’s always fun to be invited to a press introduction of a new product, especially when it is as useful as this: The Shure High-Resolution Bluetooth 5 Earphone Communication Cable—or the Shure RMCE-BT2 cable. Shure wanted a way to allow owners of their detachable SE Sound Isolating Earphones to go wireless without having
There’s a new Bluetooth product from Chicago – for Shure! Read More
REVIEW – I take a LOT of pictures with my smartphone and I like to print some of them to put in my journal to help me remember things that have happened. Small photo printers are cool, but they require an app and have batteries that have to be charged. Is there an easier way to
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NEWS – Back in the summer, we told you about a Wolf multi-function cooker that had sous vide cooking as one of its functions. One reader asked why her Instant Pot couldn’t do sous vide. It’s because Instant Pots are pressure cookers and are designed to cook under steam at high temperatures and pressures instead
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REVIEW – I’m a big fan of the style and practicality of the business portfolio. This week we’re looking at a good one: the Ralph Portfolio from Buckle & Seam. Not only is it a nice piece of leather with excellent usability, but you can also personalize it a bit to match your style. Buckle
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NEWS – Julie just recently reviewed a Kobo Clara HD eBook reader. If you were inspired by her review to purchase a Kobo reader for yourself or as a gift, you’ll need a source for eBooks, and Walmart and Kobo’s new eBook store is just what you need. Kobo’s library features 6,000,000+ titles, and you’ll
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NEWS – It began with the GR2, a large 40L ruck (AKA backpack) that GORUCK designed and built for travel (but also great for EDC). A few years later, the GR2 34L arrived, a slightly smaller, shorter ruck for folks of lesser height and frame who really wanted to use the GR2, but found the
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REVIEW – So here we go again. One of the most exciting testing series for me has been the earbud challenge and that battlefield where I enlist all earbuds to try out for the top spot. It is the battle to see which pair can be the best of the best for me and my
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NEWS – This semi-flush mount light fixture is perfect for the ceiling of any aficionado of astronomy or sci-fi. The ceiling canopy of the ELK Astronaut light fixture is black with star and planet designs. The light fixture itself has three bulbs: one 60W standard bulb behind the glass bottom of the “space ship” to
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NEWS – This collapsible pocket staff/cane looks a whole cooler than it really is, but for less than $25 bucks (a whole lot less depending on where you buy one), this “magic” item might earn you some extra geek points. What is it? It’s a thin metal telescoping tube that extends into a 43-inch long
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REVIEW – Sore muscles are not fun but how do you fix them? Most of the time I just wait it out until the pain goes away, but that can take a day or two. Another solution could be an electronic massager like the Koogeek massager. They sent me a sample of this highly portable device. Let’s check
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NEWS – The GrabTab from Speck works with any phone to improve your grip, but it doesn’t add bulk that makes it difficult to store your phone in a pocket or bag. GrabTab is about the size of a credit card and, at 3mm, is about as thick as three credit cards. It adheres to
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REVIEW – Whenever I use any device that is connected to any computer or in any way to the internet, security is always on my mind. Whether I am trying to keep data confidential or to prevent the erroneous deletion or editing of records, I have always wanted a simple control methodology and device all incorporated
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NEWS – Candles come in many shapes, sizes, and scents these days. The PyroPet is just a little different. It’s a candle that starts out as one thing and becomes something completely different and a little bit unexpected. These paraffin wax candles come in the shape of different animals like a cat, owl, or unicorn.
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NEWS – Cold-brewed coffee concentrate isn’t just for making iced coffee. You can also dilute it with heated water for hot coffee without having to brew a pot. Using the OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker, you can easily prepare 40 ounces of delicious, low-acid coffee concentrate while you sleep so you can enjoy beverages for
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REVIEW – Your mother was always telling you to sit up straight, but how do you do that when you’re slumped over a laptop all day long? One way to improve the ergonomics is to raise the display to eye level with a laptop stand like the XenStand from WellDesk. Let’s take a look. What is it?
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NEWS – If you don’t know what a mesh wifi network is, you will. Mesh wifi allows devices to piggyback off one another as part of a network. Originally used mostly by the military and hospitals, mesh networking has now hit the home market. Eero was the first, followed by Google, Luma, and Netgear with
Netgear can now cover your home in mesh wifi with Orbi Read More
REVIEW – By now, everyone in the world who uses technology daily has at least one power bank. Those little portable chargers that can top up your phone or iPad while away from the grid have saved everyone’s bacon at some point, I’m sure. Now, the move to USB3 is taking hold, and phones, laptops,
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NEWS – The V-Sphere 3D puzzle ball is actually for kids and is considered an introduction to brain teasers and puzzle cubes for them. I don’t do well with those cubes myself, so maybe I should try a V-Sphere. The V-Sphere puzzle ball is made of plastic and has a 4″ diameter. The objective is
Rubik’s Cube too hard? Try the 3D puzzle ball instead! Read More