REVIEW – We just moved to the Houston area, aka “Hotstown”. Summers here are supposed to be brutal between the heat and humidity. So far, however, we have had unseasonably mild weather, almost like our former home in Seattle. But, to misquote Game of Thrones, summer is coming and we will need something like the …
REVIEW – You can find Raspberry Pi 3 cases all over the Internet. They are mostly all good, and mostly all priced the same – $15. New Age Enclosures is looking to break out from the pack with a high quality, durable case that costs less. Is that possible? Read on to find out… Most …
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REVIEW – I love to tinker. I love gadgets. And I love when those two worlds collide, resulting in something I made and is useful. The Raspberry Pi is one of those computing devices that – if you can define a use for it – is practical, easy to use, and brings satisfaction to even …
REVIEW – USB-C is a great specification, but in practice, it has been a slow, uphill battle to get peripherals that support it. Many aftermarket manufacturers (such as external hard disks or network adapters) seem stuck on the old USB-A type connectors and the slower speeds that go along with that standard. A few, though, are …
REVIEW – You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Given that, with our busy lifestyles we need a tool that can help us make quick, healthy choices for that most important meal. The Pampered Chef Breakfast Sandwich Maker aims to do that by giving you a better, faster and …
REVIEW – I’m a remote worker – and no, that has nothing to do with my emotional attachment to the people in my office. Because I am remote 90% of the time, I need effective communications tools. For years I have been looking for the perfect Bluetooth headset to use with the various communications apps …
We love to entertain, and with our recent house remodel we added an outdoor movie theater to enjoy those cool Seattle summer nights. With a small backyard it is hard to put the entertainment everywhere our guests are without an abundance of wires. The IOGEAR Wireless TV Connection Kit promises to solve that problem and …
I’m not entirely sure how it happened, but over the years I have become the curator of the family media archive. I routinely receive old movie reels, slide and photos to digitize and archive. Many of these items arrive in somewhat less than pristine shape, and it just doesn’t make sense to store damaged images. …
I am not a gamer, nor do I play one on TV. That said, in my day job I write a lot of code, type reports, message data and perform all manner of keyboard-related activities. It is important to have a comfortable, responsive and well-designed keyboard, so most people in my profession tend to go …
When it comes to travel, whoever said “half the fun is getting there” quite obviously did not have to pack his own bag. If you are anything like me – and I sense you are – you have a tendency to pack more than you need just in case you…well, need it. To compensate, you …
When you travel as much as I do, the ability to shut off the outside world and immerse yourself in music or a movie is not just important, it is a necessity. And when hear about a small, lightweight product which claims up to 60 hours of battery life, active noise cancelling, and all in …
I love tablets. Specifically, I love Android tablets. I’ve had most of the major devices since day one including the Motorola Xoom and the earliest Samsung tablet, the Galaxy Tab 8.9. The last one, well that was a brick – it was heavy, slow and would hurt you if you dropped it on an extremity. …
Here’s a new flash: cell phones are expensive. With the upcoming flagship phones from Samsung, Google, and Apple the upward trend in pricing probably won’t stop. So with a significant investment in technology that generally lives in your pocket or in a bag, most people develop a powerful motivation to protect that investment. The Peel …
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I scream, you scream, we all scream. Someone calls the police and the situation becomes awkward. And one great way to break through that awkwardness is with home made ice cream. Today we are going to take a look at the Pampered Chef Ice Cream Maker. How easy is it to use and will it …
Unless you have been under a rock, you already know about Samsung’s entry into the Smart Assistant category with the odd name Bixby. If you have been under a rock, welcome back and we’ll wait while you catch up. Bixby launched on the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus phones back in April, but …