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.

Charger Harbor SAIL01 65W GaN wall charger review

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REVIEW – The wall chargers market now includes GaN devices that are small, powerful, and can charge compatible devices quickly. The Charger Harbor SAIL01 65W PPS GaN Power Delivery Wall Charger and included cable can charge a phone and power a laptop too. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think! […]

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BeltBuy men’s leather ratchet dress belt review

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REVIEW – The 80’s and 90’s belt styles, like densely riveted, nylon, and braided leather, could be fastened to almost any length. BeltBuy has sent me a Men’s leather dress belt with an automatic sliding ratchet buckle. Does this product provide a fully adjustable belt with contemporary fashion? Read on to see what I think!

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RAVPower PD power 40W 2-port wall charger review

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REVIEW – The market for wall chargers is growing since some portables don’t include adapters (to reduce cost, standardize international packaging, etc.) The RAVPower PD power 40W 2-port wall charger is designed to meet modern device power demands in a small form factor. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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TrekPow portable 80000mAh AC/DC power station review

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REVIEW – It is difficult to go through a day without needing some electrically powered or rechargeable device. When off the grid, be it intentionally while camping or involuntarily during a power outage, the TrekPow portable power station can keep these devices going. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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GameSir VX AimBox review – mice, keyboards and consoles unite!

REVIEW – Console gaming systems provide a large library of titles and out-of-the-box stunning graphics but, compared to gaming PCs, have a small selection of compatible input devices. The GameSir VX AimBox is a programmable USB mouse and keyboard adapter for many current console systems. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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imagiLabs imagiCharm review – A programmable charm for kids

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REVIEW –  Computer programming is often hard for young students to appreciate with abstract assignments. It is also historically less compelling for girls because of stereotypes and influence from peers. The imagiLabs imagiCharm is a fashion accessory that makes Python programming tangible and sharable.  I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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Cherry DW 9000 Slim keyboard and mouse set review

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REVIEW – Working remotely has required many people to duplicate office computer layouts at their home.  The mouse and keyboard are important parts of any setup. The Cherry DW 9000 slim is a wireless mouse and keyboard combo set with some great features. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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Coolpo AI Huddle PANA video conference system review – an AI 360° webcam

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REVIEW – The pandemic has caused larger meetings to occur as smaller videoconferencing groups spread out across boardroom tables. While wall-mounted cameras and mics may seem inadequate for the farthest participants, the Coolpo AI Huddle PANA conference system captures 360° of the meeting. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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Hohem iSteady X review – shots are nimble with this gimbal

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REVIEW – The stability, smooth motion, and cinematic techniques available with a cell phone gimbal improve the quality of videos shot on this platform. In late 2020, the Hohem iSteady X is the top seller in cell phone handheld gimbals and stabilizers. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think! What

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NURVV Run insoles and coaching app review – Turn your shoe into a fitness tracker

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REVIEW – Keeping physically fit while working remotely is important since under these conditions there may be less than typical physical movement. The NURVV Run Insoles and Coaching App analyzes your training and schedule, then provides suggestions to improve your running form. I have been evaluating the Nurvv. Read on to see what I think!

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Make Tronsmart Apollo Bold sound even better

NEWS – I recently reviewed the Tronsmart Apollo Bold TWS earbuds. Overall, I was very impressed with the design, operation, and performance of the earbuds. I continue to use them daily for listening to music and also for participating in teleconferences. One thing that I noticed in my review and that other reviewers on the

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Tenvis T8864D Home Security Camera review

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REVIEW – Home security cameras are one of those items that have a huge range of features, options, and costs. Some of the most popular include outdoor mounting, recording, intelligent notifications, PTZ support, and night vision. The Tenvis T8864D Home Security Camera has all these features and more. Read on to see what I think!

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Tronsmart Apollo Bold TWS+ earbuds review – an earful of tech

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REVIEW – With each product release, the performance and technology of TWS earbuds improves as the cost for an established level of quality drops. The Tronsmart Apollo Bold TWS+ earbuds have a sound and wealth of features that are sure to be appreciated by the most discerning user. Read on to see what I think!

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