Howard Sneider

Howard Sneider lives northwest of Boston and consults in the Bioprocess field. Growing up, he took as many things apart as he could in the house to see how they work. (They weren't all reassembled.) These days, in nearly every setting he finds himself, he is the resident gadget guru. Howard lives with his wife, two children, Goldendoodle and pet turtle. In his free time, he does what he can to stay active and, of course, play with gadgets.

Eve Flare smart LED lamp review – HomeKit or Matter to fit your mood

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REVIEW – The Eve Flare is a lightweight, battery-powered, plastic ambient lighting sphere that can be controlled by Apple HomeKit to adjust the lamp’s brightness and color. Want to control this lamp using non-Apple devices too? The lamp can also be upgraded to work with Matter over Thread. Read on to see what I think!

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Vari Ergo electric standing desk review – ergonomic, ergo, enjoyable

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REVIEW – While a great chair, like the Vari Performance Task chair, can help improve your posture, a standing desk can perfectly adjust to your work height. Standing desks also allow you to move while still being productive. I have a Vari Ergo electric standing desk to review. Read on to see what I think!

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Vari Performance Task Chair review – an outstanding sitting option for 7 reasons

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REVIEW – Vari is known for their standing desks and also their VariDesk standing desktop converters for ordinary desktops. But did you know they have a whole line of seating too? I have a Vari Performance task chair to review that has seven independent adjustments. Read on to see what I think! What is it?

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Sylvox 32″ Smart RV TV review – Watch “On The Road” on the road!

REVIEW – Televisions are omnipresent. They are used at home for entertainment, at work for business, and elsewhere for every other conceivable purpose. So, why not put one in your RV? The Sylvox 32″ Smart RV TV has features specifically for the road. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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Skycruiser TX 910 Metal Detector review – test your mettle as you meddle with metal!

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REVIEW – The hobbyist’s metal detector has to be one of the most unglamorous gadgets. Perhaps it is the notion that it usually finds discarded trash or loose change. Can I find more than just trash with the depth and alloy detection of a Skycruiser TX-910 metal detector? Read on to see what I think!

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Thrunite TC20 Pro flashlight review – just the right amount of light

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REVIEW – Advances in LED technology, power management, and batteries have contributed to super bright flashlights, but some designs are excessive – a 100,000 lumen model costs $700, weighs over 4 pounds, and has a 5 inch reflector. The Thrunite TC20 Pro I have is much more reasonable. Read on to see what I think!

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Vosteed Bellamy knife review – I dare you not to play with it

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REVIEW – A pocket knife is an indispensable tool for many people. The Vosteed Bellamy is an EDC ready for any cutting task. What’s its best feature: the razor-sharp clip-point blade, the lightweight and balance, the responsive one-handed opening, or the satisfying grip of the scalloped micarta handle? Read on to see what I think!

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Unitek GaN 100W 4-port charger review – prioritized power for portable paraphernalia!

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REVIEW – Because gallium nitride (GaN) has greater energy efficiency and power density than silicon, it has permitted smaller, higher capacity power adapters than had been previously possible. I have a Unitek GaN charger that supplies a total of 90W out of 4 ports or 100W out of one. Read on to see what I think!

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EZCast Beam J4A projector review – my mini module makes mega movies!

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REVIEW – Ultra-portable projectors, like the EZCast Beam J4A projector, have seen many uses through the years. First, they helped meetings to occur anywhere without regard for existing AV. Then, during COVID, they were used for entertainment and displays during socially distanced gatherings.  I have one to review – Read on to see what I

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Neakasa P2 Pro pet hair vacuum and trimmer review

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REVIEW – Pets provide their owners comfort, support, joy, encouragement, and many other emotions and experiences. They can also shed hair like there is no tomorrow. The Neakasa P2 Pro pet hair vacuum and trimmer collects hair from high-quality brushes as the pet is groomed and trimmed. Read on to see what I think! What

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Waterdrop G3P800 reverse osmosis tankless water filter review

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REVIEW – As water testing becomes more sensitive and regulations become more stringent, people look to ensure they are drinking contaminant-free water. The Waterdrop G3P800 is a water filter that uses reverse osmosis and UV to treat up to 800 gallons per day. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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