REVIEW- The Up-switch Orion monitor takes portable gaming of the Nintendo Switch to the next level. What is it? The Up-switch Orion is an 11.6” IPS monitor with a built-in dock for the Nintendo Switch. What’s in the box? Up-Switch Orion gaming monitor Straps for an external power source Removable Ergo handles Screws Blank inserts […]
REVIEW – The first patent for a battery-powered flashlight was in 1899. The device was called a “flash light” because it could only produce short bursts and required time for the batteries to “rest” between uses. It produced about two candlepower or 25 lumens. Now, you can have more than 3000 lumens to chase the
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REVIEW – Cooking for one can be a challenge. Dirtying up a bunch of pots and pans as well as making small portions in a big microwave or stove seems like a waste. Bonbowl wants to change that with its induction cooktop specifically designed to make single-portion meals. What is it? In short, the Bonbowl
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REVIEW – Have you ever watched a YouTube channel where they do this cool zooming out video with a drone? You know, the one where they start close up, then fly the drone up and out until there’s this huge panorama shot of where they are. I want to do that. Not because I’m a
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REVIEW – I’m a watch guy. I absolutely love watches. I have a bunch of watches and favor quality Swiss timepieces. Rolex, Zenith, Tissot, Tag Heuer, Ulysse Nardin, Frederique Constant, Ball, Bulgari, Rado, Movado – yup – got ’em plus more. I’ve stayed away from smartwatches because of my affinity for high-quality mechanical watches. I
REVIEW – As an IT nerd, I work hard to ensure the best and strongest wireless signal is available everywhere around my home. For the past year, I have been working on remodeling my basement, and I have been noticing that the wireless signal is quite weak. I decided to run an ethernet cable from
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REVIEW – I was a frequent camper in my youth, but it sort of fizzled out with children and other responsibilities. My ex-wife and I would car-camp from time to time, but I’m hoping to get back into the swing of that, due to the enhanced experience modern camping has become. Case in point: these
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REVIEW – Do you remember the View-Master? That simple stereoscope toy from your childhood designed to view “reels”, the thin cardboard disks containing small transparent 3D color photographs that come to life right before your eyes. Image3D has created the RetroViewer, which is just that same childhood toy, only YOU get to use any pictures
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REVIEW – There are times when you need to use a light, but also need to use both hands. Depending on the situation, this can be easy (you’re at a table with a desk lamp) or difficult (you’re pitching your tent at a campsite that was two hours further down the trail than you expected,
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REVIEW – Splitting time between home and workplace offices has created a number of new challenges for workers these days. One issue is making sure you have the best equipment to do your job available in both locations. For me, this means completely duplicating my technical setup. Webcams are something I usually don’t put a
Annke WX810 4K Ultra HD Webcam review – Sleek design and 4K clarity for your WFH needs! Read More
REVIEW – Sometimes the best way to relax is to kick back and solve a puzzle. No, I don’t mean figuring out the meaning of life… I mean a puzzle like the GiiKER Super Slider. Let’s take a look. What is it? The GiiKER Super Slider is a modern version of the classic sliding tile
GiiKER Super Slider puzzle game review – What’s old is new again! Read More
REVIEW – No one likes to look up your nose. But that’s likely what is happening if you use your laptop on your desk for video meetings (unless you’re sitting on a milk crate!). The camera is a foot or two below your eyes, so with the screen tilted back and framing your face, the
REVIEW – I game on phones quite often. Much of that time has been spent using something like a Razer Kishi controller, or more recently the GameSir X2 Bluetooth that I bought personally after Julie reviewed it last year. Most of the time I play streaming games like through Xbox Gamepass, Nvidia Geforce Now, or
REVIEW – After a power outage that lasted more than three days, we’ve been researching options to keep our fridge cold and devices charged in case it ever happens again. At the time, we borrowed a friend’s gas-powered generator, but those are loud, expensive and cumbersome. We’ve tested power stations before, but they tend to
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NEWS – If you’re looking for a way to lighten your EDC gear load, one way is to find tools that can serve multiple functions and are easy to carry. I found this selection of specially designed carabiners that provide basic multi-tool functionality and won’t bust your wallet (well, all but one won’t…). 1. EDCfans
5 carabiners that are actually EDC multi-tools! Read More
DEAL NEWS – If you’re in the market for a high-end video conferencing camera, the EMEET Meeting Capsule is currently $100 off on Amazon. This 1080P webcam features a 360-degree camera that’s designed to capture your whole meeting room. It has 8 built-in microphones and a 10W speaker for great 2-way audio. The EMEET Meeting
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REVIEW – Some people don’t like flavored coffees. Hikers Brew makes flavored and unflavored coffees. I don’t like flavored coffee. But – Hikers Brew flavors are good. I surprised myself that I would revisit the Hikers Brew flavors. After one cup for science, I could have stopped, but I had seconds and thirds of most
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REVIEW – Since headphone ports on mobile devices are a dying breed, I’ve been using a cheap adaptor for my iPad Pro, which uses USB-C but no headphone jack. And no, I don’t like using Bluetooth! Today I get to try the Creative Sound Blaster X1 USB DAC. What is it? The Creative Sound Blaster
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REVIEW – Face it, we all live on electricity—period. And when power is disrupted, we suffer. One thing is certain—power will always go out at one time or another. When it happens, we grab candles, flashlights, and portable radios to ride it out until power is restored, usually an hour or so later. Sometimes, we
REVIEW – After picking up an Oculus Quest 2 late last year, I have been happily plunking away at Beat Saber, which is by far my favorite game. Not only are there great songs to play with, but it actually gives a decent arm workout after a while of gameplay. I was told about the
Zyber 3 in 1 Quest attachment set review – enhance your Oculus Quest gameplay! Read More