Jacob Haas

Designer, doodler, dad and gadget enthusiast. Currently working as an art director in PA. Loves writing the first half of short stories, and might even finish a few someday.

Oakywood Felt MacBook Case review

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REVIEW – If you’re on the hunt for a gorgeous laptop case made from durable, renewable materials, Oakywood has just the thing with their merino wool Felt MacBook Case. What is it? Oakywood’s Felt MacBook Case is a handcrafted merino wool felt laptop sleeve with a washpapa (washable paper) accessory pocket sewn onto the front. […]

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AZIO IZO Collection – Wireless Keyboard, Numberpad and Mouse review

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – The financial barrier of entry into the world of mechanical keyboards can be high, but it doesn’t have to be that way. AZIO’s IZO Collection — consisting of a wireless keyboard and number pad and wireless mouse — is affordable, feature-rich and stylish. What is it? The AZIO IZO is a collection

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DESFLOW Bluetooth 5.0 FM Car Transmitter & Charger Adapter review

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REVIEW – One of the best things about newer cars is how quick and easy it is to pair your phone with your car audio. But what about vehicles that were made before Bluetooth was a thing? DESFLOW has you covered with their Bluetooth FM Transmitter Adapter. What is it? The DESFLOW Bluetooth FM Transmitter

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Lululook Alligator Leather Apple Watch Band review

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REVIEW – If you’re looking for a sophisticated look for your Apple Watch, the Lululook Alligator Leather Band can add an exotic flair to your wrist. What is it? The Lululook Alligator Leather Band is an Apple Watch band made from real alligator leather and incorporated with color-matching stainless steel quick-release hardware. Hardware specs Made

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Monoprice BT-600ANC Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones review

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REVIEW – What do you get when you take an expensive pair of headphones and remove the haute couture and name brands? An ugly, feature-rich set of great-sounding headphones. That’s what the Monoprice BT-600ANC Bluetooth Headphones are all about. What is it? The Monoprice BT-600ANC Bluetooth Headphones are a set of active noise-canceling wireless headphones

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MOFT Snap-on Stand and iPhone 12Wallet review

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REVIEW – I’ve been a fan of the phone/wallet combination ever since the iPhone 4 and my thick, leather book-type case. Now, with MOFT’s Snap-on Wallet and the iPhone 12’s built-in magnet technology, wallet cases can now attached directly to the phone itself. What is it? The MOFT Snap-on Wallet is a thin, MagSafe-compatible card

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Gadgeteer team’s work from home (WFH) setups – Jacob Haas

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How It Started ARTICLE – Back in March of 2020 when Central Pennsylvania closed schools for two weeks in a “Stop the Spread” initiative, I wasn’t sure how long I’d have to work from home. I set up my own personal laptop — an aging 11” MacBook Air — and downloaded Adobe Creative Cloud and

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Wacaco Cuppamoka Portable Pour-over Coffee Maker review

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REVIEW — Pour-over coffee can consistently offer a delicious brew and bring out the best in your coffee. And thanks to Wacaco’s Cuppamoka, you can easily make yourself a single-serving at home or on the go. What is it? The Cuppamoka is a compact, travel pour-over coffee maker system that combines a double-walled stainless steel

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Quiqlite TAQ Wallet review – Is it a wallet or a multi-tool?

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REVIEW – The term “tactical” (ambiguous as it may be) has been thrown around a lot in the past few years, applied to everything from pants to pocketknives. So why not wallets, too? Today, we’re taking a look at the TAQ Wallet from Quiqlite. What is it? The TAQ Wallet is a self-proclaimed “WORLD’S ONLY”

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Kensington MagPro™ Elite Magnetic Privacy Screen review

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REVIEW – In the digital age, privacy is an utmost concern. But even cautious individuals can be at risk with their laptop screens out in the open for passersby to see. Kensington’s simple-to-install MagPro Elite Privacy Screen can help keep wandering eyes off your personal information. What is it? The Kensington MagPro Elite is an

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Creative SXFI Trio USB-C in-ear headphones review

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REVIEW – In an engineering feat, the Creative SXFI TRIO Earbuds manages to pack an entire 7.1 surround sound system — or at least the impression of one — into a tiny package. What is it? The Creative SXFI TRIO are USB-C powered earbuds, featuring award-winning Super X-Fi headphone holography. They are imbued with a

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WhatsOnFlix: A beautiful, at-a-glance view of everything new on Netflix

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NEWS – WhatsOnFlix, launched towards the end of July on the App Store and Google Play, was created by developer Sven Ziegler to make seeing what’s coming and going on Netflix at a glance. In my previous article, I covered some of the features while beta testing the free version, but have since gained access

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MyShittyBackpack GoApe Multi-pocket Cotton/Hemp Backpack review – Crappy name but nice backpack

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REVIEW – Now I know what you’re thinking… “What’s up with that brand name?” But the GoApe Multi-pocket Backpack from MyShittyBackpack isn’t even close to being as bad as the name would suggest. What is it? The GoApe Cotton/Hemp Backpack is a medium-sized multi-pocket bag recommended for everyday carry, day trips, short hikes or beach

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