Andy Chen

Former electronics technician for the FBI, current Fire Prevention Officer. Background in electronics, trained EMT, Eagle Scout/Assistant Scoutmaster and dad.

Brabantia Bo Laundry Hamper Hi review – Laundry in luxury

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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? […]

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Thermal Master P3 USB-C thermal imaging camera review

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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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KraftGeek JustTap magnetic phone tripod review – hold the phone!

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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

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Eureka J15 Ultra Robot Vacuum Cleaner review – No corner missed

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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

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UGREEN Nexode 20,000 mAh retractable cable power bank review – never forget the cable again!

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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

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Bones Coffee Peppermint Drinking Chocolate review – Taste the holidays any day of the year

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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

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YSerendept 33ft fiber optic DisplayPort 2.1 cable review – Thin and long!

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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

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Xerox VersaLink C415 color multifunction printer review – Productivity at work or home

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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

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Torras COOLiFY iva rechargeable handheld fan review – Chilly or hot air?

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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

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TRIBIT StormBox Lava Bluetooth speaker review – bassheads rejoice!

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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

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Fanttik T1 Max cordless soldering iron review – Freedom to fix

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REVIEW – I’ve been soldering electronics since the 3rd grade. It’s safe to say I’ve had my share of soldering irons over the years. A truly portable, cordless iron has been somewhat elusive. I’ve tried butane-fueled, AA-battery powered, and ones that take power tool batteries. I’ve just come across one that gives them all some

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Orosound Tilde Evo C Wireless Headset review – Banish the noise

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REVIEW – I’ve always liked headset-microphone combos for mobile phones. When video calls became much more commonplace at home and at work, the neverending hunt continued for something that worked well for me. There has been a long string of hits and misses, but I was excited to take a closer look at the Orosound

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Arzopa Z1RC 2.5K 16 inch portable monitor review – a bright laptop companion

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REVIEW – If you’ve ever shopped for a portable monitor, then you know the choices can be overwhelming. The Arzopa Z1RC stands out with 500 nits of brightness and 2.5K resolution in a 16-inch display. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $189.99 Where to buy: Arzopa What is it? The Arzopa Z1RC is a 16″,

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Innova 5610 OBD2 Bidirectional Scan Tool review – Peek under the hood

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REVIEW – Earlier this year I reviewed another vehicle scan tool that was packed with features. The rich graphical interface was delightful, but the older Android OS and confusing layout didn’t make for the most pleasant experience. The Innova 5610 is another scan tool that takes a different approach with a text-heavy display, real buttons,

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Jetbeam E26 Kunai 3-in-1 flat EDC flashlight review – Pew pew in your pocket

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REVIEW – I do love a square-shaped flat flashlight. They’re more pocket-friendly. Now, Jetbeam has released another multi-mode EDC light that combines a bright LED, a green laser, and UV! What is it? The Jetbeam E26 is powered by a Luminus SFT40 LED rated at 2000 lumens output (though the included paperwork lists 1700 lumens). It

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PEEL iPhone 16 cases review – Ditch the bulk and slim down

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REVIEW – Once again, it’s that time of year after a new iPhone is released and a flood of new cases come onto the market. Today we’re looking at PEEL’s selection of sleek cases. What is it? PEEL carries a line of cases up to 0.02in thin that have minimal to no branding whatsoever. There’s

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NEBULA Capsule Air projector review – World’s smallest projector with Google TV

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REVIEW – The last video projector I reviewed, the JMGO N1S Ultra left me quite happy. It was bright, high resolution, and even had Google smarts built in. NEBULA, makers of projectors from Anker, has released what they claim as the world’s smallest Google TV equipped projector, the Capsule Air. As Steve Martin once said,

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Nelko PM220 portable Bluetooth label printer review – It’s a printshop in your hand

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REVIEW – Once in a while, I have to send more than one piece of mail to different people. I tell myself I need an address labeler to make things neater, but I’ve never gotten around to it. The Nelko PM220 has come into my life- will it work for my labeling needs? What is

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