Staplers work great while you’re stapling a stack of papers together; I guess that’s what they were actually designed for, right?  But what about when your stapler is too short to reach to the place where you need to staple in that stack of papers?  People use staples for other things, too, like stapling papers […]
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The “jewel” on the bracelet seen here is actually a sun exposure monitor from Netatmo.  JUNE isn’t just for when you are on the beach or at the pool; it’s to be worn for your entire day.  It measures the total amount of sun exposure you get while you go about your day – running
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Did you know that your iPhone 5/5s has an accessibility function that causes the back camera’s flash to light up to indicate an incoming call?  Combine that function with the Sparkbeats case, and you’ll have a cool, geometric incoming-call indicator.  The Sparkbeats case simply channels the flash’s light, so it doesn’t require a battery of
The Sparkbeats case for iPhone 5/5s shows you incoming calls Read More
Last summer, we told you about the Terminix Allclear Tabletop Mosquito Repeller.  This summer we’re here to tell you about the Terminix Allclear Lantern, so you can light up your summer nights and still enjoy them mosquito-free.  The lantern is made of plastic and metal and measures 12″ tall X 11″ wide.  It’s battery operated,
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Granted, the description is a little confusing, but Allputer has a USB-to-Lightning adapter that’s only a fraction of the cost of the official Apple adapter ($5 vs $19 for the Apple version).  You should be able to connect a USB stick to the adapter and transfer photos from the stick to the iPad or iPhone.
You want a keyboard for your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, but you don’t want to deal with the usual undersized keyboards with non-standard, cramped layouts that are the norm.  The Griffin Wired Keyboard for iOS Devices is a full-sized keyboard with the standard layout and tactile feedback you’re used to with Apple keyboards.  It
This full-sized keyboard for iOS devices isn’t Bluetooth Read More
When I have reviewed Bluetooth headsets, I’ve tried various methods of recording calls so I can include sound clips in the review.  If I had had the Cellphone Calls Recorder, I wouldn’t have needed to do all the steps I had to do.  I could have just plugged this recorder into the microphone jack on
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We’ve seen other pocket multi-tools that fit over a key, but many of them had a knife blade and were a concern for traveling by plane.  This True Utility TU247 KeyTool MultiTool doesn’t have a knife blade.  Instead it has:  a bottle opener, nail file, thread cutter, three screwdrivers, and tweezers.  The tweezers require you
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This cross-body bag from Travelon is big enough, and has a padded pocket for, an iPad or similarly-sized tablet, plus it has room for your other daily gear. Â This main compartment locks, to make it harder for a pickpocket to quickly grab things out of your bag. Â The Anti-Theft Signature Cross-Body Bag has other features
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AOC has introduced two new Android-based all-in-one desktop computers.  They are available with a 22″ screen (model A2272PW4T, $299.99) or a 24″ screen (model A2472PW4T, $399.99).  Both models share the following specs: 1920 X 1080 resolution Android 4.2 Ice Cream Sandwich NVIDIA T33 Quad Core 1.6Ghz System memory – 2GB LPDDR3 Storage memory – 8GB eMMC
AOC launches two mySmart Android all-in-one IPS desktop computers Read More
I’ve wanted to play guitar for years, but I just cannot seem to get the hang of it.  I finally decided to take a page from Julie’s ukulele book and thought I’d try one in the hopes that I could manage with four strings.  And just like with any gadget or gizmo I have, I’ve made
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The worst thing about travel these days is waiting through the security check line in airports. Â What if you could breeze through a special check-in line, keep your shoes and belt on, and not have to empty out your carry-on and laptop? Â What if it only cost you $85 for five years of this special
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You’ve seen the Quirky Pivot Power strip, haven’t you?  It’s the one that has pivoting outlets that allow power plugs and those giant AC adapters fit better, so that you don’t lose some of the outlets because of chunky adapters.  Well, the Pivot Power Genius takes this flexible strip one better.  It still bends to
This power strip could get into Mensa Read More
If you worry that your mail could be stolen from your outdoors mailbox, Â you need to switch from the standard mailbox to the SecureLogic Mail Vault Locking Mailbox. Â The mailbox comes with a color-matched mounting pole, and the bolts, screws, and other hardware you need to install it. Â The box has a chute so the
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Where do you work when you are working with expensive computer or camera equipment or musical instruments?  When my husband is changing the strings on one of his guitars, he tries to avoid scratches by spreading out a towel on the dining table.  When he works on a computer, he just takes his chances working at
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You don’t need a fancy coffee machine to make a single cup of coffee with the Rocket Fuel Pour-Over Coffee Brewer.  Simply insert a standard #2 coffee filter in the “red rocket-themed contraption”, add coffee grounds, and set it on top of your favorite coffee cup.  Pour in the hot water, and you’ll have a
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iLuv has created a new product category called “PROTECHnology by combining outstanding protection with intuitive technology.”  These Selfy cases not only protect your phone with a dual layer of shock-absorbing TPU and impact-resistant polycarbonate, but they incorporate a wireless remote control for the camera’s phone.  You’ll be able to take pictures and videos with you
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The new Kisai Night Vision Wood watch from Tokyoflash Japan looks like a wooden bracelet until you trigger the bright LEDs under the wood to shine through and display the time or date.  It’s USB rechargeable, and it comes with a screwdriver so you can remove the cover for the watch’s USB port.  It’s available
This new watch from Tokyoflash Japan has no face! Read More
Guitar players probably have at least a couple of guitar stands around the house, but if they’re like my husband, they probably often find themselves needing a way to safely prop up their guitar because they don’t have a stand with them.  The Planet Waves Guitar Rest is small enough to go in your gig
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If you or a loved one has a lot of medicine to take daily, you may already be familiar with MedCenter. Â They make pill organizer systems, like the ones seen in the top photos, that can hold up to four separate doses for up to 31 days, depending on the system. Â If the patient has
This alarm can help you remember your medicine Read More