Since I know so little about cooking, I approach it like I would any engineering problem: I follow directions when possible. One essential cooking tool I need is a reliable thermometer. Let’s see how the Maverick PT-100 thermometer works out.
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A while back I reviewed the Mod-3 Radius case for the iPhone 5. It was a crazy cool minimal case that protected all corners with a simple x-shaped frame. Now Mod-3 is introducing a new version for the iPhone 6s and 6s+ called the Alt.
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My name is Andy, and I’m a Flashaholic. I have a lumen problem. Ever since my first “cool” flashlight 30 years ago, the MagLite, I’ve been chasing the next go-to handheld torch. This illumination arms race has only escalated in the past 15 years with the introduction of better and brighter LEDs. Today I’ve got the
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I have many pairs of headphones lying around the house. They’re coming out of my ears. Really. I still dislike the in-ear style (IEMs, ear buds), so I’m restricted to headphones that rest outside my ears. Today, I look at the Noontec ZORO II wireless headphones that not only cut the cord, but fold up
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I avoid checking bags in while flying whenever possible. Additional bag fees? No, it’s the hassle of waiting for checked bags at the carousel, the risk of lost luggage, and the tendency to overpack. I tend to travel with lots of loose items (charging cables, wall warts, adapters), so what if I could find a
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Why didn’t I think of this before: A charger that doubles as a dock? Or a dock that doubles as a charger? Which is it?
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Dash cams can be pretty useful, or even capture some interesting footage, but consumers are faced with a motley assortment of brands you’ve probably never heard of before. Garmin is a name synonymous with quality GPS units, so this time I get to check out the Garmin GDR33 Dash Cam. Does the Garmin name live up
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You’ve got a USB charger, but what is your smartphone or other gadget REALLY doing with that power? The Allreli LCD Dual USB Charger gives you a glimpse under the hood with a handy display that shows current and voltage.
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I love the idea of a heads up display, or HUD. Jet fighters use them! Fancy sports cars have them! It’s the stuff of the future, right? I jumped at the chance to try out the A8 HUD unit with OBD connectivity.
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I know Shure from their line of audio gear, including the famous SM58 microphone. But headphones? Not so familiar. Today I get to try out the Shure SRH145 headphones.
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An apron? What? Yes. If you’ve ever undertaken a household repair project by yourself, you immediately discover that we humans are cursed with only two hands and not enough pockets. This may be the next best thing.
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I usually tote an iPad and my iPhone with me around the house, looking for a comfortable place to read. I also reference cookbooks every so often, with no clever way to hold them up. The Mükava Tablet and Mobile Table may have just solved both problems for me.
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I’m starting to lean away from portable, battery-operated speakers for my home listening needs, since I don’t move them around much. Hopefully, something larger and mostly stationary produces better quality sound. How does the Fluance Fi50 bluetooth speaker stack up?
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The battle for USB charging ports rages on in 2015. Today we look at yet another multi-USB charger with a grand total of 7 ports.
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Aside from my car, I generally don’t listen to music unless I have headphones on. I don’t know why this is. I think I’m embarrassed by my strange taste in music. Since earbuds are uncomfortable to me, I decided to take a look at the Samson SR550 Over-Ear Studio Headphones.
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I still don’t own a laptop. Somehow, the iPad has worked out well for me. There are times I wish it had a keyboard, so I’m always on the hunt for a decent keyboard, but not a laptop. Is the Felix WriteOn Bluetooth Keyboard the one?
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When it comes to home networks, I always prefer a wired internet connection over WiFi. When you’ve got a bunch of unmarked cables hidden behind the walls, you need all the help you can get. I’m not an IT professional, but I thought I’d add the Fluke Networks LinkSprinter to my “bag of tricks” when
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It doesn’t seem that long ago that I reviewed my first desktop multi-USB charger. That one had four USB ports, which of course, I quickly filled up. Today, my desk graduates to 8 USB charging ports.
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I’ve been on a personal quest to find the “perfect” Bluetooth speaker. This time, I get to check out one unit that struck me with handsome good looks from The House of Marley called the Get Together. Do sound and function match outward appearances?
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On the heels of my recent review of the GOcase Compact GoPro Case, we have the Case Logic Kontrast action camera case. Yes, THAT Case Logic. The very name conjures up memories of cassette and CD organizers of my youth. Let’s see what today’s Case Logic comes up with.
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