REVIEW – A folding knife is a common everyday carry item. Lighters aren’t unusual. But what if you need a screwdriver and you don’t have a multitool? Enter the Zippo Bit Safe lighter insert, a clever and compact way to unscrew your way out of a jam. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $19.95 (insert only) Where […]
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REVIEW – I’ve heard of Mini-LED screen technology, which incorporates many, many local dimming areas. I have not, however, heard of INNOCN before. Now that I have, it’s time to see if this speedy 240Hz monitor has what it takes to earn a spot on your desktop. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $$399.99 (street price $279.99)
INNOCN 24.5″ QHD 240Hz Mini-LED monitor – Oh so bright Read More
REVIEW – If you’ve ever had to set up a slide presentation from a laptop, then you know the jumble of cords and cables involved. Sure, your laptop can run off the battery, but there’s no getting around that video cable. Or is there? You can go wireless with the BenQ InstaShow WDC15 4K Wireless
BenQ InstaShow WDC15 4K UHD Wireless Presentation System – Cut The Cord Read More
REVIEW – I had one of those fancy articulating monitor arms once. As monitors get larger and heavier, the HUANUO TitanLift Heavy Duty Monitor Arm feels exactly like your every day stand, but beefier. Does this monitor arm really deserve the title of “Heavy Duty”? ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $139.99 MSRP ($89.99 at the time
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REVIEW – I have always wanted a laser engraver and cutter, but the affordable ones looked like a glorified Erector set, and the powerful enclosed versions would cost a small fortune. Finally, Creality’s Falcon A1 Pro 20W Laser Engraver & Cutter strikes the balance of an all-in-one, self-contained design without breaking the bank. I’ve never
REVIEW – They say that the iPhone is the world’s most popular camera. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but I know the best camera is the one you have- and for most of us, it’s your phone. The addition of the dedicated camera button starting with the iPhone 16 was a big
TELESIN iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max Master Grip review – Get a grip Read More
REVIEW – I don’t camp as often as I used to, but I always have a use for a portable light I can bring somewhere, whether I’m repairing something or in case of a blackout. The OGERY Z10 is an interesting light that I “flipped” for. How? Let’s see. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $69.99 Where
OGERY Z10 Cordless Telescopic Camp Light with Stand review – You’ll flip for this Read More
REVIEW – Looking for a lightweight wireless phone charger that can also charge your AirPods and Apple Watch? There are lots of choices out there. I got to look at the LISEN MagSafe Charger Stand, a compact lightweight accessory with a clever design. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $19.99 Where to buy: Amazon (save 25% with
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REVIEW – My son is moving into an apartment for his second year of college, and needs a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t take up a lot of room. Fortunately, I was able to check out Levoit’s line of cordless vacuum cleaners, the LVAC-200 and LVAC-300. What are they like, and how are they different? ⬇︎ Jump
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REVIEW – Scooters are everywhere now! Gone are the days of the inexpensive aluminum Razor push scooters. These electrified beasts are seemingly on every street corner. My son is in college and an electric scooter would be a real convenient way to get around. I wonder what he thinks about the Kaabo Urban electric scooter.
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REVIEW – I never thought about laundry hampers. We just used a dollar store plastic basket in the hallway that we’d hide whenever company came over. Today, I don’t have to hide the good-looking Brabantia Bo Hamper Hi. Let’s air the dirty laundry. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $291.00 Where to buy: Brabantia What is it?
Brabantia Bo Laundry Hamper Hi review – Laundry in luxury Read More
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 – I never caught on to the selfie stick boom. It seemed a little too “look at me”. But, combine a selfie stick with a tripod stand? Now you have my attention! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $42.99 Where to buy: KraftGeek (Save 15% with code: gadgeteer) and Amazon What is it? Is it a selfie
KraftGeek JustTap magnetic phone tripod review – hold the phone! Read More
REVIEW – The first vacuum cleaner I can remember growing up was this upright Eureka with the headlight on top. Fast forward half a century later, the market is flooded with robot vacuum cleaners- yet I’ve never owned one. Now I’ve come full circle with the Eureka J15 Ultra robot vacuum cleaner, Eureka’s entry-level model
Eureka J15 Ultra Robot Vacuum Cleaner review – No corner missed Read More
REVIEW – I may have too many portable power banks! Why would I want to look at another? Well, have you ever forgotten to pack a cable? If so, your power bank is reduced to a paperweight. The UGREEN Nexode Power Bank with retractable USB-C cable fixes that with plenty of power to boot. ⬇︎ Jump
REVIEW – This may be the most non-tech item I’ve reviewed, but I am just as excited for it as any other gizmo that plugs in. I’m talking of course about this delightful drink mix, Peppermint Drinking Chocolate from Bones Coffee. The last time I made a cocoa beverage from powder was probably from a
Bones Coffee Peppermint Drinking Chocolate review – Taste the holidays any day of the year Read More
REVIEW – When I was working for a well-known three-letter federal law enforcement agency that shall remain nameless, I had to prepare the ends of fiber optic cables used for networking. No, they weren’t store-bought. I spent many hours sitting on the floor, cutting, polishing, and visually inspecting each end before slipping a connector on
YSerendept 33ft fiber optic DisplayPort 2.1 cable review – Thin and long! Read More
REVIEW – I owned a color inkjet printer about 20 years ago or more. I got so paranoid about “wasting color” that I just printed in black and white- until all the cartridges dried out. I didn’t care for the often smear-prone prints, or the hit and miss color performance. I stuck with black and
Xerox VersaLink C415 color multifunction printer review – Productivity at work or home Read More
REVIEW – I don’t do well in the heat. Being sweaty and sticky is just the worst! You can put on a jacket if you’re cold, but only so much you can if you’re hot. The Torras COOLiFY iva is a handheld fan with a cooling plate. Does it work? ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $49.99
Torras COOLiFY iva rechargeable handheld fan review – Chilly or hot air? Read More
REVIEW – Every time I get my hands on a Bluetooth speaker, there’s only one question in my tiny little mind: How’s the bass? TRIBIT has a model named the StormBox Lava, which to me, evoked images of explosive, molten sounds shattering windows and scaring small pets. Let’s heat this thing up and see what
TRIBIT StormBox Lava Bluetooth speaker review – bassheads rejoice! Read More