REVIEW – Not only have I come to appreciate the broad selection of Huion pen tablets and pen displays, but I also depend on them in my daily work. My desktop contains two 24 in. Huion pen displays—the Huion Kamvas 24 Plus and now, the Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K). The 24 Plus has proven […]
Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) pen display review – A solution for a few, overkill for others Read More
REVIEW – Last October, my brother (the real woodworker) and I reviewed the Atezr P20 Plus laser engraving machine. Despite a few quirks—addressed in this review—we quite liked the engraver. In fact, my brother still uses it to make great gifts and a few money-making side projects. This review is a follow-up to the P20
ATEZR L2 24W Laser Engraver review – making a great engraver even better Read More
REVIEW – In case you haven’t noticed, the stormy season is here as summer is upon us—at least in Florida. And with storms come power outages. We’ve had a couple of power failures already, along with some necessary roof repairs, but I digress. If you live in a place that gets (sometimes violent) storms, you
REVIEW – In late 2019, I reviewed the 1st generation of Master & Dynamic’s MH40 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. Except for the wireless part, they were visually identical to the original wired MH40 headphone—an iconic design if there ever was one. It’s mid-2023, and M&D has decided to not mess with a good thing and is
Master & Dynamics MH40 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones review – The third time is a charmer Read More
REVIEW – A few years ago, a friend gave me a FoodSaver vacuum sealer she never used. I barely knew what one was, but accepted it anyway because it is a . . . gadget. I am glad I did. If you aren’t familiar with what a sealer can do, it literally sucks the air
HiCOZY Vacuum Food Sealer review – How much is your food worth? Read More
REVIEW – If you are thinking of purchasing a sitting/standing desk and have perused many websites to gather information, you may have noticed that most—if not all—desks are hydraulic frames with a laminate/solid wood top attached. And while that’s a great combination, someone has come up with what they say is a better idea.
REVIEW – If you are an artist who uses drawing tablets, you may not have heard of Ugee. You may have heard of XP Pen or Xencelabs—but did you know both are owned by Ugee? What’s interesting is that Xencelabes is the new premium name in tablets; XP Pen is the mid-range while Ugee (the
Ugee U1600 Pen Display review – Is there a better drawing tablet at this price? Read More
REVIEW – I never used to pay attention to flashlights. If I needed one, I would trot down to Home Depot or Lowes and grab one—usually a Maglite (pre LED). My, how times have changed. I was blown away by a recent flashlight I reviewed, the Imalent MS12 Mini LED at 68,000 Lumens! It’s an
REVIEW – Face it, most Bluetooth speakers today sound decent enough to enjoy, and some even sound darn good. So, assuming all Bluetooth speakers sound good, what distinguishes one from another? Currently, it’s usually the design that is the deciding factor. How “cool” is it? It can be overly designed for the “In” crowd like
REVIEW – Does your job require you to sit all day? Mine does. I sit and stare at 2 computer screens all day in my art directing job. I love my work and can sometimes be so focused on what I’m doing that 5 hours can pass without taking a break (not smart). Sitting for
FlexiSpot Odin 4-Leg Standing Desk E7Q review – A ridiculously stable standing desk Read More
REVIEW – In economics, there is something called the “Trickle-down Theory”, meaning the best of a few years ago works its way down to the rest of us mere mortals. While you may or may not agree with that theory, it does hold true for many products—notably display tablets. Features that were only in high-end
REVIEW – Four years ago (has it been four years?), I reviewed the Edifier W860NB Bluetooth Active Noise Canceling headphone. I liked those headphones but had some reservations I’ll get into later in the review. Four years later, Edifier has released the new WH950NB headphone—and boy, did they learn some things! What is it? The
REVIEW – If you are hard of hearing, the years 2017 and 2022 should mean something to you. In 2017, Congress passed the “Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act“ and in mid-2022, the FDA finalized the rule enabling access to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. It took ‘em long enough. Before these historic laws, hearing aids were prescription
Eargo 7 Hearing Aid review – a definite help for those with mild to moderate hearing loss Read More
REVIEW – Before the two hurricanes hit my Central Florida home in 2022, I liked the convenience of portable battery power stations. After the flooding of my backyard and work studio, I now really like them and depend on them to get us through inevitable blackouts. So, when different power stations come up for review,
FJDynamics PowerSec MP500 portable power station review – Affordable power Read More
NEWS – If you are a photo retoucher, animator, or illustrator and don’t know the name Xencelabs, that may change this year. Xencelabs is the latest (I think) graphics tablet maker to attempt to overshadow Wacom, the king of tablets. Last year, I reviewed the Xencelabs Medium Pen Tablet With Quick Keys and said it
Xencelabs Pen Display 24 tablet is a serious alternative to the Wacom Cintiq Pro Read More
REVIEW – In today’s ever-evolving world of crime statistics and government/corporate privacy invasions, you need to be aware of your options and how far you think you need to go to protect yourself and your family. Sometimes, a product comes along that can kill two birds with one stone (pun intended). Spy+Survival Briefing offers a
Spy+Survival Briefing Tactical Spy Pen review – A sharp idea with dull results Read More
REVIEW – I’ve said it before: There are now so many decent to really good earphones/earbuds/in-ear headphones/whatever, that if you can’t find a pair to like, the issue is on you. Not only that but price and features both weigh heavily in the consumer’s favor. EarFun is one of those earphone/portable Bluetooth speaker companies that
EarFun Air Pro 3 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Earbuds review – What’s not to like? Read More
REVIEW – Who knew that in a short time, I would become knowledgeable in all things Shargeek—or Sharge—I can’t figure it out. This whimsical company releases practical, but fun-to-use power banks and chargers. I’ve reviewed both the Storm2 Slim power bank and the smaller Sharge Flow Power Bank. I liked them both and still use
Shargeek Starship Seer review – Stardate: May 2023 Read More
REVIEW – Recently, I was sent the Treblab HD-Force portable wireless speaker to review. Ordinarily, I might or might not show interest in “another Bluetooth speaker”, but this one sparked an interest. It looked a lot like the Tribit StormBox Pro speaker I reviewed (and liked a lot) two years ago—but a bit bigger. I
Treblab HD-Force portable wireless speaker review – Sounds good alone, but great in stereo Read More
REVIEW – There are now enough wet/dry vacuum cleaners available today that you can decide which one to choose based solely on how it will be used. Case in point: The iLife W90 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner and Mop. This handy wet/dry vacuum suits apartments or smaller homes best. What is it? The iLife
iLife W90 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner and Mop review – Best for smaller spaces Read More