James Cook

VIZONY FHD 1080P Projector review – A great projector, especially at the price point!

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REVIEW – Video projectors have improved an incredible amount in the last 20 years. They’ve gone from hot, expensive, and large devices to small portable devices that are accessible to regular folks. The VIZONY FHD 1080P Projector came up for review and I thought it would be a fun test to see how the quality […]

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ORICO 120W 10-port charging station review – Charge all the things!

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REVIEW – Devices in my house seem to be multiplying as my kids get older and the mix of phones, tablets, e-readers, and batteries continues to grow. The Orico 120W Charging Station popped up and looked like a great way to corral at least some of that chaos, so I decided to give it a

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Spark LINK wireless guitar system review – Freedom to move!

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REVIEW – Cable can be one of the most annoying things to manage as a musician and when the opportunity came up to check out the Spark Link Wireless Guitar system I wanted to see how it performed. What is it? The Spark Link Wireless Guitar System consists of two small wireless devices the size

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XMCOSY+ Smart Outdoor String Light review

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REVIEW – More and more devices are coming with wireless access every week, it seems. The XMCOSY+ Smart Outdoor String Lights offer another connectivity option for lights that many people have. Let’s check out how they fared outside through the temperamental spring weather here in Idaho! What is it? XMCOSY+ Smart Outdoor String Lights consist

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ROKR Magic Piano puzzle kit review – A beautiful musical puzzle

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REVIEW – The last ROKR review I did was so much fun that I had to do another one! This time around it’s a musical piano with intricate gears. What is it? The ROKR Magic Piano puzzle is a beautiful little puzzle made from laser cut wood pieces that build around a little spring-wound music

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AiDot WELOV P200 Pro air purifier review – A great way to clear the air

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REVIEW – Clearing the air is always a healthy thing to do, in this case quite literally. The AiDot WELOV P200 Air Purifier looked like a nice addition to my home, so let’s see how it did! What is it? The AiDot WELOV P200 Air Purifier is a Matter-certified air purifier. More on what it

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Robotime ROKR Classic Printing Press 3D Puzzle review – A complex, fun project!

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REVIEW – At first glance, the Robotime ROKR Classic Printing Press Mechanical 3D Wooden Puzzle looked like a fun challenge. I thought it would be a great project to put together with my little kids, but once I opened the box and saw the complexity and size of the pieces, that plan went out the

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Targus ErgoFlip EcoSmart mouse review – An ambidextrous mouse?!

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REVIEW – When the opportunity to review the Targus ErgoFlip EcoSmart Mouse came up, I was intrigued. An ambidextrous mouse? I wanted to see for myself how they achieved the feat and if any sacrifices were made to get that functionality. My daily driver for years has been the Logitech Mx series, so perhaps a

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LEGO Botanical Almanac book review – Beautiful addition to our LEGO Botanical collection!

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REVIEW – We have several of the LEGO Botanical sets in our home. They’re great! Flowers that don’t wilt, don’t require water, and are an eye-catching addition to the mantel. It’s also a fun exercise to pick out the different LEGO pieces that are used to make up the flowers. You’ll see dinosaur wings, pieces

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EPOMAKER x LEOBOG K81 mechanical keyboard review – A colorful and fun addition to my desktop!

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REVIEW – I have not used a mechanical keyboard before, but I’ve seen it talked about endlessly in forums and threads online. When the opportunity came to try the EPOMAKER x LEOBOG K81 mechanical keyboard sent by Mechlands, I decided to take the accept the challenge! What is it? The EPOMAKER x LEOBOG K81 mechanical

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The Original Hori Hori Namibagata Japanese Stainless Steel Weeding Knife review – My favorite garden tool!

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REVIEW – If you’re like me, garden spades need to be replaced yearly, assuming they last a single season. Maybe it’s something in Idaho dirt or user error, but while they’re useful, they seem to bend in half or crack before too long. Enter The Original Hori Hori Namibagata Japanese Stainless Steel Weeding Knife! I

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