REVIEW – Charging our phones on the go is a constant thing. (I laughed at a dating site that asked “Phone battery level” as a profile question. The choices were “Always charged”, “50%”, and “Always in the red”. Has this become yet another way we codify our place in society?) To mitigate this (and possibly […]
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REVIEW – I am excited!! In case you are wondering why, I am a huge fan of Engenius networking equipment, and I am pursuing my goal of having a 100% Engenius network infrastructure. As I continue to add modern technology, having switches that can handle a minimum of 2.5Gb bandwidth, which is my ISP speed,
REVIEW – Fun in the sun is great, but a dose of shade is critical to really extending the fun outside on a hot day. Today’s review is the Elegear Beach Tent Sun Shelter and I had to see how well it held up to a solid day of sun and kids. Read on to
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NEWS – If you are looking to add a reliable stationary bike to your home workout gear, the YOSUDA Exercise Bike Classical Model is an excellent choice and right now it’s on sale for $179.98, down from $249.99. This deal runs from August 18th through the 30th, 2025, giving you a great chance to save
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REVIEW – Dash cams are a dime a dozen. There are hundreds of them out there for your consideration. Most do an adequate job, so how does a dash cam make itself stand out among the crowd? 70mai (pronounced like 70-my) just introduced its new flagship T800 dash cam. So what? What makes it different?
70mai Dash Cam 4K T800 review – Three (cameras) for the money and double 4K to go Read More
NEWS – If you’ve ever wanted smart home security without breaking the bank or your brain, Aqara’s latest products are worth looking into. Building a secure, connected home can sound intimidating, but the truth is, getting protection and convenience is easier than ever. Today, we’ll break down how you can use Aqara’s entry-level bundles to
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REVIEW – With my motorcycle, e-motorcycle, bike, e-bike workshop up and running, I am looking for any unique and/or well-designed bike to review, test, and ultimately mod. This year has been slow in terms of bikes sent to me to review, so I am elated to get my hands on this Qrong Thunder e-bike. I
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REVIEW – It’s time to get your cardio on! The Merach Fitness Folding Treadmill is designed for walking, jogging and running. The semi-compact design is plenty big and stable for more aggressive work, but the deck folds up so that you can store it if you’re using it in smaller spaces. Let’s put it to
REVIEW – The Edifier Stax Spirit S5 wireless planar magnetic headphones are a definite upgrade from most ordinary dynamic speaker headphones. For those who just read that and have no idea what it means, read on if you want more from your favorite music … but it will cost you. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $499.99
REVIEW – Earlier this year, I upgraded my 2020 MacBook Air with a 2024 Mac Mini M4. I love this little powerhouse. What I didn’t like is the lack of USB-A ports, SD Card reader, and the lack of easy upgradability with the SSD. Enter the Satechi Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD
REVIEW – I’ve been a fan, customer, and user of Tactacam Reveal cameras since my first review of their X-Pro Trail Camera. I so enjoyed the camera and being able to see the wildlife on my property that I’ve been paying for their monthly service for the past year. Now they have a new trail
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REVIEW – We get offers to review dashcams all the time. Up until now, I’ve passed on them. No real reason, just wasn’t feeling it. Then Botslab offered the G980H Pro, and I was interested. I reviewed one of their robot vacuums and liked it. The bot was good, and so was their app. The
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REVIEW – I have a bunch of DeWALT cordless power tools, and about 15 DeWALT batteries for these power tools. Most of these batteries are sitting in their chargers waiting for their chance to shine. A few years ago, I purchased a portable light that attaches to DeWALT batteries, creating a portable spotlight. It works
REVIEW – A utility knife is a great EDC option because if the blade gets dull or damaged, it can be replaced with a fresh blade. Generally, the handle and opening/closing mechanisms of utility knives are inexpensive. The OKNIFE U1 Ultra utility knife changes this with a precision blade lock and quality materials. I have
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NEWS – With only seven days remaining, the LiberNovo Omni Kickstarter campaign is closing in on the finish line, and it’s already a record-breaker. With over 8,000 supporters pledging more than $7 million, the Omni has become the highest-funded ergonomic chair in Kickstarter history. The campaign officially ends August 23, 2025, at 8:51 AM PDT
REVIEW – I’m not a runner, but I’m married to one. Her name is Jennifer and regularly signs up for 5ks, halfs and the occasional marathon even though the previous was always her last. She’s been using an Apple Watch of late, but had previously used a Garmin Forerunner back in ’08 and then a
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REVIEW – A solid gadget bag is important for every gadgeteer! My wife has been looking for a good bag to replace one that just wasn’t holding up and she just hadn’t found the right one yet. Enter the Bellroy Laneway Crescent 2.5L bag. The design and build quality touted on their website and in
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REVIEW – If you enjoy reading physical books or you have an ereader that doesn’t have a backlight, a booklight like the WITHit QUAD and DUO can be a nice accessory to have around. Let’s take a look at both booklights and see how easy they are to use and how well they light up
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REVIEW – Remember the movie Predator and how that extraterrestrial hunter could search the jungle for Ah-Nuld with some kind of heat vision in a palette of colors? That same power now comes to your smartphone with the pocketable Thermal Master P3. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $349.00 Where to buy: ThermalMaster and Amazon (Save 5% with
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REVIEW – For the past 25-ish years I have been a Mac person. Not because I hated Windows or anything. I started out on Windows in the early 90s and all the way through to the late 90s. But at some point, I tried a Mac and was hooked. I think it was the iPod
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