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Govee Immersion TV backlight review – scene matching LED glow for so much less!

By Matt Gregersen / January 29, 2021 / Reviews / TV accessory / 17 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve wanted an ambient backlight for our main television for a long time. Such backlights can add immersion to scenes and alleviate eyestrain (allegedly). A few manufacturers have offered different products over the years, either built into their TVs or as pricey add-ons for other systems (it looks like the latest Phillips Hue […]

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Meshforce M7 Tri-Band Whole Home Mesh WiFi System review – get WiFi to all the places

By Matt Gregersen / January 26, 2021 / Reviews / Computer Gear, Routers / 3 Comments

REVIEW – If you’re like me, you’ve endured years (if not decades) of slow or spotty wireless connections, especially if you have a multi-level home or an apartment with many neighbors using WiFi. In theory, the Meshforce M7 Tri-Band Whole Home Mesh WiFi System should offer better speeds and more reliable connections over a much

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Kensington SD2500T hybrid nano docking station review – small powerhouse of a docking station

By Matt Gregersen / January 15, 2021 / Reviews / docking station, power station / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – The Kensington hybrid nano docking station enters a crowded market of docking stations and hubs. What sets it apart from the numerous other options? My answer would be: it’s both a Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB-C dock, it takes up very little desk space compared to most, and Kensington has a reputation for quality

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Zepp Z smartwatch review – Luxury finish and price

By Matt Gregersen / December 29, 2020 / Reviews / Smartwatch, Watches and Clocks / 4 Comments

REVIEW – Earlier this year I reviewed the Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch, and it was one of my favorites so far. Since then I also tried out a Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS Wear OS watch, which had better features overall but a much shorter battery life. Zepp (either a rebrand or sub-brand of Amazfit depending on

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Epson EcoTank ET-4760 All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank printer review – so much ink.

By Matt Gregersen / December 25, 2020 / Reviews / Printer / 10 Comments

REVIEW – A lot of things have changed this year, not least of all being a huge portion of the workforce going remote (myself and spouse included). Many of us previously had access to $1000+ office printers but are now using cheap ones at home which may not be up to commercial office standards. The

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Mophie 15W wireless charging stand review – fully wireless charging at home or on the go

By Matt Gregersen / December 14, 2020 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Wireless charging / 5 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve owned at least a dozen different wireless charging stands/pads over the years ,and at first glance the Mophie 15W wireless charging stand looked like yet another variant of the many I’ve tried albeit with a nice set of features. After using it for a few weeks I can say it’s my favorite

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Hyper X Cloud II Wireless headphones review – nearly perfect gaming headphones

By Matt Gregersen / November 29, 2020 / Reviews / Bluetooth headphones, Gaming Gear / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Hyper X has dropped another set of gaming headphones into quite the crowded market. Even their own lineup can be confusing to come to terms with, and that’s before we start to compare models with the many other manufacturers pumping out a dizzying variety of “cans” for the modern gamer. So, will Hyper

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360 S7 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop review – “cleaning makes me happy!”

By Matt Gregersen / November 25, 2020 / Reviews / Vacuum / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Robot vacuums have come a long way from the original Roomba I used circa 2004. New technology like AI and Lidar result in impressive mapping and eye-pleasing zig-zag carpet lines, instead of the chaotic randomness of the early robot vacuums. The 360 S7 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop has just about every feature

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Invoxia GPS tracker review – “Find my phone” for all your stuff

By Matt Gregersen / November 21, 2020 / Reviews / Finder, GPS / 6 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve always been interested in a GPS tracker for valuables, but haven’t gotten one yet for a variety of reasons. When the offer came to review the Invoxia GPS tracker, I jumped at the opportunity to see if it’s worth it. I recently bought a somewhat-expensive e-bike, so this gave me a great

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NexusLink Gaming Router Extender review – fast and simple ethernet port without wires

By Matt Gregersen / November 9, 2020 / Reviews / Routers / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Getting solid wifi speeds throughout my split-level house has been an ongoing struggle for years. I’ve tried multiple mesh routers (which all had ongoing connectivity issues) and powerline bridges (which also had issues due to our old wiring), before settling on a high-powered single router that I currently use. It’s stable, but speeds

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CHOETECH Portable Solar Panel charger review

By Matt Gregersen / November 2, 2020 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, solar charger / 4 Comments

REVIEW – My outdoor adventures are usually of the less-than-one-day variety, so I often don’t need device-recharging options beyond small portable chargers. However, I’ve been wanting to do multi-day camping/hiking trips and the CHOETECH Portable Solar Panel charger looks like a good option for keeping phones/tablets/laptops charged for these types of adventures. It could also be

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EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 601 wired gaming headset review

By Matt Gregersen / October 3, 2020 / Reviews / Gaming Gear, Headset / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – As a nearing-40-years-old reviewer of tech gadgets, when I first saw the EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 601 wired gaming headset I thought I might be about 20 years too old for them. A few weeks of blissful use has changed my mind completely, they’ve helped me stave off the mid-life-crisis urges, if only

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Mackie CR-X Creative Reference Multimedia monitors review

By Matt Gregersen / October 2, 2020 / Reviews / Speakers / 1 Comment

REVIEW – Speakers can vary wildly in terms of sound profiles and quality. While I’m no audiophile (speaker snob), I do appreciate a nice set of monitors. I’ve owned a ridiculous amount of different computer and studio speaker sets through the years (my partner would say I might have a problem with buying too many

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OPPO Wear OS powered watch review – an excellent Google Wear smartwatch experience

By Matt Gregersen / September 25, 2020 / Reviews / Smartwatch, Watches and Clocks / 4 Comments

REVIEW – There are more smartwatches these days than I can shake a stick at, but if you ask people on the street to name models from memory I would bet you would get “Apple Watch” and “Fitbit”, and that’s about it. I’ve used quite a few different models of smartwatches over the years, from

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Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals review – immersive force feedback for days!

By Matt Gregersen / September 5, 2020 / Reviews / Game controllers, Gaming Gear / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – The Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals from Logitech in the Arcade/Simulator racing gaming world is very interesting to me. Compared to their previous offerings, they are positioning the G923 Racing Wheel as more simulator-leaning and immersive than their older similar wheels. The biggest change is the new “TRUEFORCE” feedback engine, which

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Logitech Folio Touch for iPad Pro review – turn your iPad Pro into a laptop

By Matt Gregersen / August 29, 2020 / Reviews / iPad keyboard case, iPad Pro / 1 Comment

REVIEW – Since I bought my iPad Pro 11 inch last year, I have intended to use it as a laptop replacement while not at my desk. I’ve tried various case/keyboard/mouse combinations, and all have been frustrating enough to not work for me. The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad seems perfect, but the high cost

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Avantree Aria Me Auto-Optimized Audio Bluetooth Headphones review

By Matt Gregersen / August 13, 2020 / Reviews / Bluetooth headphones / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – This was one of those products that I didn’t expect to love from my first impression. The fit was fine, sound was pretty good, but when I first put them on I thought they’d be uncomfortable over time. I was surprised when I realized several hours later that I hadn’t once taken them

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Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals – a next gen racing experience for Xbox/Playstation/PC

By Matt Gregersen / August 7, 2020 / News / Gaming Gear / Leave a Comment

News – Logitech’s new G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals look to be a major upgrade over their previous simulator-grade accessories. Previous wheels (including the excellent Logitech G27 that I’ve used for years for Rally/F1/GT/Arcade racing) have had good rumbly force feedback, but this new model promises next-level realism in terms of feedback to the

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Glorious Modular Mechanical Keyboard (GMMK) review

By Matt Gregersen / July 30, 2020 / Reviews / Keyboard, mechanical keyboard / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – The Glorious Modular Mechanical Keyboard might be the 10th (or so) keyboard I’ve purchased or reviewed, but by the end of the review period it’s already become my favorite. From no-fuss backlight settings to plug and play usability to full customization options, I think this line of keyboards could be perfect for just

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Plugable Thunderbolt and USB-C Docking Station review

By Matt Gregersen / July 12, 2020 / Reviews / docking station / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Docking stations are one of those gadgets that you don’t know you need, until you’ve used one. Being able to plug in a single cable when you come and go from your desk is delightful. I’ve also had some experiences with poor docks where drivers caused problems or video wouldn’t work correctly. The

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