Joe Porletto

Joe became a Maker at the age of ten after piecing together a Sinclair ZX80 that his grandfather had given him. The bug bit him hard and he’s been tinkering, building, deconstructing and generally creating gadgetry mayhem ever since. Joe lives in Seattle with Addy, his rescue pitty, and Chino, his blind kitty.

Road Angel Halo Pro Dashcam review – Keep 2K Eyes on the Road!

REVIEW – Having just invested way too much money in a new vehicle, I am a bit anxious about any harm coming to it. To help alleviate my anxiety, I started looking for a dashcam that could record what happens while I am on the road but also remain unobtrusive and protect my precious gas …

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Xinfrared T2 Pro Thermal Monocular review – See what’s hot and what’s not!

REVIEW – Whether you’re tracking game in the woods, scouting hotspots in a building, or pretending to be the Predator stalking your dog in your tiny apartment, seeing in the dark is pretty cool. While advanced thermal imaging devices can cost thousands of dollars, you can enjoy Predator Vision for a lot less if you’re …

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Fiido T1 Pro Utility Electric Bike review – Get your (electric) motor running!

REVIEW – With gas prices constantly in flux and a recession looming in the background it’s wise to start considering alternative modes of transportation. While all the coolest electric cars remain well out of my price range the newest crop of electric bikes is becoming increasingly attractive. Boasting improved power and range compared to previous …

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GL-iNET Beryl AX GL-MT3000 Travel Router review – Stay cyber safe with this powerful device!

REVIEW – Security, both physical and cyber, is always top of mind for me when traveling. This is primarily because I am a paranoid New Yorker but also due to the fact that I work for a software company that is laser focused on cybersecurity. At this point in time, it’s no longer a question …

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VisionTek VT2900 USB-C Dual System KVM Docking Station review

REVIEW – Working from home often means managing more than one computer. Since my home office is a bit small and my desk only has room for one large monitor, I need to maximize space whenever possible. Being able to run multiple computers on my one large monitor makes everything a lot easier and that’s …

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Focusrite Vocaster Two Studio Podcasting Kit review – Podcasting made easy!

REVIEW – Even though podcasts have been around for over twenty years now it seems that there’s been an explosion in their popularity since the pandemic. Celebrities and civilians alike used their downtime to take to the microphone on subjects ranging from true crime to zombies and all stops in between. Part of the appeal …

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Redkey P8 Cordless Stick Vacuum review – Maximum power in compact form!

REVIEW – Spending more time at home due to my new(ish) hybrid work schedule has had a few interesting repercussions. One of which is how often my small apartment requires cleaning now. It seems I am constantly tidying up, washing dishes, and vacuuming. Having a powerful, compact vacuum makes at least one part of these …

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TwoTrees TS2 10W Diode Laser Engraver review – A powerful auto-focusing laser makes this unit great for newbies!

REVIEW – While 3D printers have gotten more popular as prices have come down and the technology has advanced I haven’t seen quite the same rise in the popularity of laser engravers. As more affordable and versatile engravers hit the market though their popularity might be catching up to that of their 3D printing cousins. …

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Petoi Bittle Open Source Robot Dog review – Build and program your own four-legged-friend!

REVIEW – If you’ve ever seen those test videos of Spot, the robot “dog” created by Boston Dynamics, you know how equally exciting and terrifying the idea of a robot dog actually is. It’s cute to watch Spot prance around and right itself after an annoying human tries to knock it over, but it all …

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Epson EcoTank ET-2400 Wireless Color Supertank Printer review – Never buy ink cartridges again!

REVIEW – A good printer is a standard part of most home offices. Having worked as a print professional for years though, I’ve never owned my own printer. Why spend money on a printer at home when I’ve always had access to cutting-edge printers at work? Well, now that I work in technology I’ve finally …

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Nocs Provisions Standard Issue Waterproof Binoculars and Photo Rig review – Powerful optics in a compact rugged form!

REVIEW – The amount of what I consider necessary gear to pack on my adventures has slowly grown over the years to the point where I now need to thin out my kit just to save the strain on my back. Currently on the cutting block are my Emerson 7×50 Binoculars. They weigh over 2lbs, …

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Creality Ender 3 Max Neo 3D printer review – Max out your 3D prints with this powerful large format printer!

REVIEW – After getting bit by the 3D printing bug a few years back the desire to print larger, more complex items quickly followed. Unfortunately, the price of large format 3D printers runs pretty high, with some models costing well into the thousands. But, since I’m only interested in printing items slightly larger than possible …

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Geneverse Solar Generator HomePower ONE PRO review – Reliable app-controlled backup power from the Sun!

REVIEW – As summer comes to a close and the days get shorter it’s time for me to gather and clean all of my outdoor gear and store it for next season. Usually, as I put my gear back into storage I do quick assessments of things I need to replace or upgrade. One item …

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