REVIEW UPDATES – Here is the last batch of review updates for 2020! We like to add updates to our previously published reviews to let you know how well (or not) a product stands the test of time. Click on each review in the list below and then scroll to the bottom to see the […]
ARTICLE – I recently replaced my refurbed 12in MacBook with a shiny new 13 inch MacBook Pro with Apple’s new M1 processor. One of the features of the M1 that I was excited to try is the ability to run iOS apps on a MacBook. Yes, it’s possible and yes, it’s awesome… some iOS apps
How To : The easiest way to install iOS apps on your new M1 MacBook! Read More
REVIEW – Living in Michigan, having warm outerwear in the winter is essential. I’m not a big fan of bulky winter coats, and I love to wear hoodies. I’ve tried vests as an option before, but they were either really bulky or too thin to provide enough warmth. Recently, I was allowed to test out
IUREK ZD938 men’s heated vest review Read More
REVIEW – If there’s one thing that really degrades an online gaming experience, it’s poor audio. The Blue Microphones Yeti X World of Warcraft Edition professional streaming USB microphone review offer came along, and I knew it was a “must try.” What is it? The Blue Yeti X World of Warcraft Edition is a professional
Blue Microphones Blue Yeti X World of Warcraft Edition microphone review Read More
REVIEW – The Aurora Talentum Finesse is the second fountain pen I have ever used. I originally reviewed the Namiki Falcon fountain pen way back in 2013 and to be honest, have only used it occasionally to handwrite a letter or note on special occasions. Really no fault of its own, I really like it
Aurora Talentum Finesse Fountain Pen review Read More
REVIEW – I live near the ocean, and regardless of season, I experience power outages. Over the years, I have purchased and tried numerous power banks with the hope that having enough of them would be the solution for handling the power and charge/recharge option for my numerous devices and for sometimes extended blackouts. It
Maxoak Bluetti AC50S Power Bank review Read More
REVIEW – I love me a good desktop multitasker, and the Azpen DockAll D115 promises to do all the things. This phone stand charges wirelessly plays your music and more from one device. How does it To the review! What is it? It’s a phone stand that includes wireless charging, stereo speakers, and a microphone
Azpen DockAll D115 review – A wireless charger with extra features Read More
REVIEW – As an art director who lives and breathes Adobe art apps, I’ve come to depend on graphics tablets to get work done. My livelihood depends on them—period. After years of using various Wacom Intuos tablets, I’ve only recently moved to display tablets—starting with the Wacom Cintiq 16 and then the Cintiq 22. For
XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro Drawing Pen Display review – A dream monitor you can draw on Read More
NEWS – Everybody loves presents. What else does everybody love? Bacon! Now, thanks to Manly Man Company, you can wrap all your presents in bacon-themed, and more importantly, scented wrapping paper. Available in 30-inch wide and 8-foot long rolls for $19.95, this wrapping paper can really up the gifting experience for your favorite carnivore. Imagine
Make your presents (smell) better – with bacon! Read More
REVIEW – Power. We all use it. Cell phones, Bluetooth speakers, wireless headphones, laptops – the list goes on and on. Usually, we need to be somewhere near a power outlet to keep our electronics happily powered. There are a ton of small battery packs that can provide power for a recharge or two, but
Zendure SuperBase 500 power station plus solar charger review Read More
REVIEW – A knife is an important part of anyone’s EDC (every day carry). If you regularly use a knife for different cutting tasks, you also know how important it is to have a sharp blade. But what do you do if you don’t know how to keep a blade sharp or you’re just don’t
BIBURY Multipurpose Utility Knife review – A utility knife with multi-tool features Read More
REVIEW – I’ve owned at least a dozen different wireless charging stands/pads over the years ,and at first glance the Mophie 15W wireless charging stand looked like yet another variant of the many I’ve tried albeit with a nice set of features. After using it for a few weeks I can say it’s my favorite
Mophie 15W wireless charging stand review – fully wireless charging at home or on the go Read More
NEWS – Many years ago I had a Corgi who was a little escape artist. When we lived at our first house, she and her sister dug under the fence one time and went trotting down the road like little bandits. When we moved to where we live now, we had to put Kasey on
Halo is a smart collar for your dog that uses GPS to create fences Read More
REVIEW – If you’re like me and have grown a bit tired of traditional styles of belts, Groove Belt might be for you. Groove Life has dubbed their Groove Belt as “Space-Tech,” and they may have a legitimate case for this. Two words: stretch, and…magnets. (I really like magnets.) This belt is quick and easy
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REVIEW – If your house is like mine, you have dozens of power-hungry gadgets in every pocket, on every shelf, and under the Christmas tree, Menorah, or Festivus Pole. Keeping them running, especially when out-and-about can be challenging… unless you have a beefy power station like Orico’s 150-watt Power Station! What is it? The Orico
Orico 150-Watt Portable Power Station review – Powers your gear AND lights up your world Read More
REVIEW – This holiday season our social calendar is a lot emptier than normal, but we still have a few folks coming over. Any time we get together with family and friends is a good time to break out a party game, so this year we’ve been testing the 10th Anniversary Edition of PlayMonster’s 5
PlayMonster 5 Second Rule party game review Read More
REVIEW – It can be difficult to find a case that you really like. Between design, function, form and color there’s a lot to consider. UAG is a company that has consistently been able to keep their customers happy with their original “tougher” designs while breaking new ground with some cleaner designs like last year
UAG Anchor Series iPhone 12 Pro case review Read More
NEWS – KneeBlades are an interesting “tool” for construction workers, and DIYers. If you’ve ever had to work on your hands and knees for any length of time, you’ll understand how much of a pain that it can be both literally and figuratively. Milescraft created KneeBlades to make it easier to move around on your
KneeBlades make working on your knees easier and more fun Read More
REVIEW – Believe it or not, it has been years since I started my search for a nice writing ballpoint pen. I have purchased several pens from online stores, in the under $30 price range, but none of them feel just write or should I say make me feel like that is the pen that
Faber-Castell Hexo Pen review Read More
REVIEW – Back in August I reviewed the Level Bolt Invisible Smart Lock and loved it so much I purchased several more to install throughout our home. Its ability to transform any deadbolt into a stealthy smart lock is an impressive bit of engineering. Well, the folks @Level have recently introduced the Touch, the ‘smallest smart
Level Touch smart lock review – Open doors with a touch of a finger Read More