REVIEW – I work for a software company that is obsessed with security. The training sessions, emails, and reminders are endless, and with very good reason. Security, particularly the cyber variety, is a huge headache for everyone from national governments all the way down to corner bodegas and regular people like me. According to a […]
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REVIEW – During this global pandemic everyone is slowly making their way through, video games have offered many a welcomed respite from the daily challenges they’re facing. Gaming subscriptions and purchases are on the rise compared to the same period pre-pandemic and this influx of interest and dollars is helping drive a lot of innovation,
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REVIEW – With wildfire season at its peak right now, the air quality in my city of Seattle has declined drastically. With all of that smoke blowing into town, this was the perfect time to review a device specifically designed to help alleviate some of the discomfort caused by the toxic haze, along with my
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REVIEW – Since a good portion of the country’s workforce has shifted into a work-from-home scenario, tools that make working from home a little easier have been in great demand. My personal work-from-home setup was severely lacking in the audio department. Constantly having to don a headset for all of the neverending video and audio
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REVIEW – I love over-engineered products. I just love it when an engineer takes something as simple as a power strip and redesigns it to look right at home in a futuristic sci-fi movie or an Apple commercial. With its shiny anodized aluminum shell and light-up ports, the JouleBAR power strip checks all the boxes
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REVIEW – As dashcams become more popular and affordable, manufacturers are always looking for ways to stand out from the crowd. Device manufacturer Acumen took a novel approach to the problem by mating a dashcam with a rearview camera and using your car’s standard rearview mirror as a mount for the screen. Even though installation
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REVIEW – The quality and quantity of my camping gear has been steadily on the rise over the last few years. My “essential” list of gear for a camping trip now fills two large bins and a duffel bag. This is fine though because the majority of camping I do falls squarely into the Car
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REVIEW – New automobiles feature some amazing options these days, from HUDs to self-parking to heated seats. Most of these options are add-ons, but a good majority of them are included as standard, even with base models. As automotive technology gets more advanced, third party manufacturers look for ways to make some of these cooler
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REVIEW – With new technology comes new problems. The technology, in this case, is Virtual Reality and the problem is cables. Most high-end VR systems involve some type of cabling connecting back to a PC or game unit. At times, those cables can interfere with the immersive nature of VR, tangling or tripping up the
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REVIEW – The ANYCUBIC Photon UV LCD SLA 3D Printer is a serviceable, affordable entry into the crowded field of consumer 3D printers. Most people envision the standard for 3D printers to be FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printers, which work by melting filament through a tiny nozzle. The ANYCUBIC Photon UV is an SLA (Stereolithography)
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ARTICLE – It’s October everyone! Along with pumpkin spiced everything and Halloween preparations, October means that once again I attended the New York Comic Con held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. NYCC is one of the biggest pop culture conventions in the world and my absolute favorite place to
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REVIEW – If you live in an area where there are cellular “dead zones” or the construction of your home or business makes cell reception difficult, it can be frustrating to not be able to use your cell phone to its full potential. Fortunately, if you have at least some signal reaching your location, a
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REVIEW – The SNAPTAIN H823H Plus Mini Drone is a fun, inexpensive way to introduce newbies, young and old, to the joy of drone piloting. The SNAPTAIN comes with a number of added features which just a few years ago would only be found on higher-priced drones. Not all of these additional features work as
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REVIEW – It’s a problem all gadget-loving folk deal with, the more gadgets you have, the more power you need. The solution, of course, is to buy yet another gadget, one that can supply power to all of those hungry devices, large and small. But, portable power supplies by their nature are quite limiting. The
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REVIEW – As an industry leader and design innovator, Dyson, maker of vacuums, fans, and all things air-related, has always inspired other companies to emulate (read: rip off) their style and features. This is of great benefit to consumers who’d love to own a Dyson product but can’t quite afford the often ridiculous price tags.
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REVIEW – I recently moved to a city that has a very high incidence of vehicle break-ins, and while my 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser isn’t exactly showroom quality, I do worry about its well-being each night. I don’t worry so much that I’d be willing to spend very much money to address the situation though.
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REVIEW – As GPS technology advances, the devices utilizing this technology continue to shrink in size and as that happens their functionality and usefulness increases. These newer devices are incredibly versatile and adept at keeping track of our loved ones and loved objects. Small GPS units can show you the real-time location of your pets,
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REVIEW – The Quick Shelf Safe, sold by the Home Security Superstore, is a wooden shelf with an RFID activated locking mechanism which grants access to a small hidden storage area within the shelf useful for hiding valuables, important documents, or firearms. The shelf, priced a bit high at $233.97, is well-built, stealthy, and useful,
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REVIEW – Buying a new laptop is a big deal for me, as it is for most people. I spend months doing research, reading reviews, and trying out laptops in stores. Once I finally settle on my choice, it’s a good bet that I’ve spent a lot of time AND money on that pick, so
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REVIEW – As I detailed in my recent review of the expensive and functional Naztech MagBuddy Wireless Charger, most newer cell phones are able to be charged wirelessly and there are a growing number of options on the accessory market these days. Following up with that review comes my experience using the slightly more affordable
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