REVIEW – I dislike wearing rings. All the ones I’ve seen for men are just boring. Manly Bands has a wide selection of interesting rings, and can even make something custom, all with a sense of humor. What is it? Manly Bands has rings for guys in many not-boring designs made from titanium, tungsten, wood, …
REVIEW – As an adult Scouting volunteer for my son’s troop, I’m always looking for a way to keep my first aid gear organized. I was sent an LA Police Gear Medical Pouch and other accessories to try out. I’ve purchased from LA Police Gear before, but not their “store brand” items. Do they measure …
REVIEW – There are so many Apple Watch bands out there, but few have caught my eye. That all changed when I saw Groove Life’s Dimension Topo strap with its distinctive pattern on both the outside and inside. What is it? The Groove Life Dimension Topo is a strap that is available for all …
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REVIEW – I’ve been using an old-school flatbed scanner at work for years, but I don’t like using it. Mine was dusty and slow, so I was eager to test out the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500. Did it make me a happy camper? What is it? The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 is a compact, top-fed desktop scanner …
REVIEW – Tired of your old, creaky office chair wheels rolling across that cracked plastic mat? Stealtho office chair caster wheels may be just the thing to rejuvenate your trusty office chair. What is it? Stealtho wheels resemble inline skate wheels, made of an elastic polyurethane, for a smooth, scratch-free glide across your hardwood floors. …
REVIEW – I have too many of those USB-chargable “power banks”. I can’t seem to find one I like. I usually find the biggest one I can find and pack a bunch of cables in a bag, then never use it because I can’t be bothered to fiddle with cables when on a campout in …
REVIEW – Our family has a shared Mac Mini tucked behind a monitor. Unfortunately, plugging in USB accessories can be a little tricky when you hide the CPU, but the ORICO 4 Port USB 3.0 Clip-Type hub could solve just that. What is it? The ORICO 4-Port USB 3.0 Clip-Type hub does just what it …
REVIEW – My son’s middle school uses iPads for turning in and managing homework. I wanted to hold back on tech obsolescence so I picked up a 2018 iPad Pro 11 for him with the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio, which doesn’t provide a lot of protection from falls. That’s where the Urban Armor Gear (UAG) …
REVIEW – I am a sucker for 2.1 channel audio systems: A left and right speaker plus a subwoofer. As an admitted bass-head, I really wanted to try out the new Creative Labs Pebble Plus speaker. What is it? the Pebble Plus is a USB-powered 2.1 desktop speaker system with subwoofer. What’s in the box? …
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REVIEW – I’ve been using the BenQ ScreenBar Plus at my desk and I just love it. Plenty of light where I type, but minimal glare on the screen. Now BenQ has a clip-on version for laptops called the ScreenBar Lite. What is it? The BenQ ScreenBar Lite is a shrunken-down version of the standard …
REVIEW – Ever since Apple decided to wander into the wireless charging club, I haven’t looked back to corded chargers. This time, I’m looking at a wireless charger with a whopping 5 coils, big enough for two phones at once. What is it? The Choetech T535-S is a wireless charging pad with 5 coils, and …
REVIEW – Tom Bihn bags are awesome. They ooze quality, made in USA, and are really durable. How durable? Read about the time I got hit by a car. I was excited to get the chance to review something bigger, without getting hit by a car. What is it? The Road Buddy is a 60 …
REVIEW – I don’t like earbuds. Let’s get that out of the way. However, my wife was tired of sweaty, over-the-ear headphones while working out, so I took a look at the Echobox Wireless Ti-22BT earbuds. What is it? Wireless Bluetooth stereo earbuds crafted from “aerospace grade titanium” Hardware specs Bluetooth 4.1 Water resistant (not …
REVIEW – One of my recurring nightmares is trying to open my junior high combination lock. I have a very bad memory, so I avoid combination locks whenever possible. The Tapplock Lite features fingerprint unlocking with a “Morse code” backup. I know Morse code, so I wanted to check this out. What is it? The …
REVIEW – Not long ago my preteen son and I built a gaming PC together, and I came across this half-keyboard thing. Since most PC gamers use the left side of the keyboard with the left hand, and the right hand on a mouse, this combo from GameSir caught my attention. There was a lot …
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