James Garriss

James is a systems engineer, has been married for 30 years, and has a pair of energetic toy poodles. His favorite gadgets are those that solve problems around the house and yard.

Speras EST Plus tactical flashlight review

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REVIEW – Tactical flashlights are known for being brighter and more durable than regular flashlights.  Though often used by law enforcement and military personnel, they are also great choices for the rest of us.  Whether I am looking for a lost dog, dealing with a power outage, or investigating unexpected noises in the back yard,

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Cospro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder review

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REVIEW – Salt and pepper are the final touches for many dishes, and when they are ground during plating there’s an extra touch of freshness.  Salt and pepper grinders are a good addition to any kitchen, so I am testing a new set of grinders from Cospro. What is it? This is a set of

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Arsmel VisaPro Travel Adapter review

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REVIEW – My wife and I recently returned from a trip to Europe.  We brought along our iPhones, a Kindle Paperwhite, an Apple Watch, and a small curling iron.  If you’ve ever traveled internationally, you’ll know that plug types and socket shapes are different around the world, so we brought along a new travel adapter

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Eve adds support for Matter to their smart light switch

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NEWS – My favorite smart home company is Eve.  I love their approach to security and protecting my data.  In the past, I’ve reviewed their Water Guard and Energy Outlet products, both of which I am still using in my home.  A while back I purchased their Light Switch and had an electrician install it.

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ThermoPro TempSpike Plus review – Your new favorite cooking gadget

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REVIEW – We have a chef’s store near us, one of those places that caters to restaurants but allows anyone to shop.  It’s a fabulous place to pick up some large cuts of meat, and my wife recently picked up a pork butt and a pork shoulder.  To help her cook the meat to exactly

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JMBricklayer Steampunk Marble Run review – The most ambitious set ever?

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REVIEW – JMBricklayer designs, distributes, and sells building block sets that are a cheaper alternative to LEGO-brand sets.  They are no stranger to The Gadgeteer, as we’ve reviewed everything from spacemen to chameleons to pirate ships to lighthouses.  JMBricklayer is back with their most ambitious set ever, a massive marble run that in their own

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