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Julie Strietelmeier

I created The Gadgeteer in 1997 as a fun way to share my passion for gadgets which began when I was a little kid. Some of my other interests include ukulele, photography, and productivity hacks. Learn more about me and my favorite gear. You can now find me on YouTube at @JulieStrietelmeier and my blog at juliestrietelmeier.com

How To : The easiest way to install iOS apps on your new M1 MacBook!

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ARTICLE – I recently replaced my refurbed 12in MacBook with a shiny new 13 inch MacBook Pro with Apple’s new M1 processor. One of the features of the M1 that I was excited to try is the ability to run iOS apps on a MacBook. Yes, it’s possible and yes, it’s awesome… some iOS apps […]

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BIBURY Multipurpose Utility Knife review – A utility knife with multi-tool features

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REVIEW – A knife is an important part of anyone’s EDC (every day carry). If you regularly use a knife for different cutting tasks, you also know how important it is to have a sharp blade. But what do you do if you don’t know how to keep a blade sharp or you’re just don’t

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KneeBlades make working on your knees easier and more fun

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NEWS – KneeBlades are an interesting “tool” for construction workers, and DIYers. If you’ve ever had to work on your hands and knees for any length of time, you’ll understand how much of a pain that it can be both literally and figuratively. Milescraft created KneeBlades to make it easier to move around on your

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StorkStand transforms from a lapdesk to standing desk in seconds

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NEWS – If you’ve considered buying a standing desk but changed your mind because they are bulky and expensive, I have an alternative for you. It’s the StorkStand and it’s the best of both worlds. This laptop stand is constructed of wood and aluminum and is built to hold up to 50 lbs! But if

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The UGREEN X-Kit is a folding laptop stand with a built in hub

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If your computer of choice is a laptop, then you know that they sometimes don’t offer enough ports to plug in all your gear. And then there’s the lack of ergonomics to consider. One product that can improve both of those issues is the UGREEN X-Kit which is currently seeking funding on

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Edgee Follow review – A virtual cameraman that tracks your movement

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REVIEW – If you enjoy creating video content, you know that unless you are lucky enough to have your own dedicated camera person who can follow you around, you will have to remain in one place while you are being recorded. But there’s an inexpensive solution to that problem. Follow by Edgee lets you be

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Abbott FreeStyle Libre 14-day flash glucose monitoring sensor review – No more finger sticks!

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REVIEW – All diabetics know that they have to keep an eye on their blood glucose levels. They can do this with a blood glucose meter which requires a finger stick to draw a drop of blood. You can imagine how much of a hassle and pain it is to use this method several times

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nonda will make your vehicle smarter and safer for FREE!

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NEWS – You’ve seen sensors that plug into the OBD2 socket under your car’s dash that tell you information about your vehicle’s diagnostic codes right? If you’ve wanted one of these sensors in the past but didn’t want to spend the money to buy one, today is your very lucky day because you can score

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The Nano phone stand stores inside a zipper pull!

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NEWS – You’re at a coffee shop catching up on The Gadgeteer reviews on your phone while you’re sipping your favorite hot beverage every time you prop your phone against your coffee cup, it slides down. Life just isn’t fair, is it? Don’t worry, I have a cool solution to that first world problem. It’s

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The Gadgeteer team’s top 5 review items that we’d buy again (Part 4)

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TEAM ARTICLE – Here is part 3 of our on-going series that answers the question: Which gadgets do we enjoy using so much that we would spend our hard-earned money to replace them? Be sure to also check out part 1, part 2, and part 3 as well. Julie Strietelmeier Apple Watch I was given a refurbished series

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The Gadgeteer team’s top 5 review items that we’d buy again (Part 3)

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TEAM ARTICLE – Here is part 3 of our on-going series that answers the question: Which gadgets do we enjoy using so much that we would spend our hard-earned money to replace them? Be sure to also check out part 1, part 2, and part 4 as well. Brook & Mason Miller Hall Exway electric

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This multi-tool holds a whole set of bits in the handle

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NEWS – The 8-Bit Pack Pliers from Wolf Tooth is a 17 function multi-tool primarily designed for cyclists. But just because it’s marketed to people who ride bikes doesn’t mean that you can’t add them to your EDC too. The 8-Bit Pack Pliers has lightweight aluminum handles and steel bits that are held in place

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The Gadgeteer team’s top 5 review items that we’d buy again (Part 2)

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TEAM ARTICLE – Here is part 2 of our on-going series that will answer the question: do you ever wonder about all the products that we review here on The Gadgeteer and which gadgets we enjoy using so much that we would spend our hard-earned money to replace them? Be sure to also check out

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This gadget helps your Apple Watch do more than just tell time

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NEWS – If you’ve ever wanted to turn your Apple Watch into a viewfinder display for your iPhone while using a selfie stick, then today is your lucky day. The Ulanzi ST-09 Phone Tripod Mount for Apple Watch (wow, that’s a mouthful) puts your Apple Watch in the perfect spot for using your iPhone’s primary

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The Gadgeteer team’s top 5 review items that we’d buy again (Part 1)

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TEAM ARTICLE – Do you ever wonder about all the products that we review here on The Gadgeteer? Which gadgets does the team enjoy using so much that we would spend our hard-earned money to replace? That’s what we’re going to tell you in an on-going series that starts today. Enjoy! Also check out part

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