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, productivity hacks, and minimalism. Learn more about me and my favorite gear.

Minisopuru adjustable tablet stand and hub review – Expand the capabilities of your iPad or Android tablet

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REVIEW – Using an iPad or Android tablet on your lap is perfectly fine, but for those times when you want to use one at your desk, you need a stand. Today I want to show you the Minisopuru adjustable tablet stand and hub which not only props up your tablet, but adds additional functionality […]

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Have you ever considered adding a titanium ruler to your EDC? Now you will.

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Most people don’t think of adding a ruler to their EDC gear setup, but they might change their mind when they check out the Triceratops 2-in-1 ruler pen, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The Triceratops 2-in-1 ruler pen is a triangular-shaped ruler made of titanium that holds

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ORICO ClearLink M.2 SSD Enclosure + 2TB NVMe SSD bundle review

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REVIEW – Photos, videos, documents, etc., all take up space on our laptops. When moving files from one computer to another, a USB flash drive or hard drive makes that task easy. I was recently given the opportunity to review the ORICO ClearLink M.2 SSD Enclosure + 2TB NVMe SSD bundle. Let’s check it out.

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Forget about streaming, I want this analog radio that does it all!

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NEWS – My teenage self is drooling over this tiny analog radio. I remember slowly turning the tuning dial of my handheld battery-powered radio under the covers, trying to tune in to foreign stations when I was supposed to be sleeping. Why would I want an analog radio when I can stream any song that

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Interesting gadget tips #2 – Using your electronic gear and gadgets in cold weather

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ARTICLE – Gary Bartholomew sent in a tip for using your gadgets in cold temperatures. This topic is relevant during the winter months, but it’s even more newsworthy right now due to the crazy weather that we’re having this week all over the US. It was -2ºF here in Southern Indiana this morning! Here’s Gary’s

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Charge your Apple Watch anywhere with this $18.99 keychain charger

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DEAL NEWS – This Apple Watch Wireless Charger Keychain protects you from all manner of charging failures — and it’s now just $18.99 while this offer lasts. The biggest failure of EDC tech, like tablets and smartwatches, isn’t usually the device itself. No, it’s usually the owner who forgets to keep their gear fully charged

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Help wanted – Join the Gadgeteer team and review cool gadgets!

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NEWS – Would you like to become a writer on the Gadgeteer team and write about interesting gadgets and cool gear? I currently have 2-3 positions that I need to fill. Interested? Read below for details on how to apply. Update 1/19/24 Over 30 people have emailed me expressing interest in the 2-3 spots that

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BLUETTI’s SwapSolar keeps your gear charged and drinks chilled on your epic road trips 

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SPONSORED NEWS – Geared up for a road trip and want to keep your favorite beers and drinks refreshingly cool? BLUETTI is launching its first ecosystem product within its diverse lineup- the SwapSolar, an industry-first duo of AC180T swappable solar generator and MultiCooler 3-in-1 portable car fridge, bringing a new level of comfort and convenience

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Hollyland LARK M2 wireless lavalier microphone review – A microphone system for cameras and smartphones

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REVIEW – Video content creators know that other than a camera, there are two other important things needed to produce quality content. One is good lighting, and the other is good sound. You can’t create a great video if the audio is not clear and crisp. While our cameras and smartphones may have good built-in

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The Gerber Prybrid combines a utility knife, a prybar, and more

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NEWS – Back in 2020, I posted about Gerber’s utility knife multi-tools, and now they have added another knife/basic multi-tool to their line of Prybrid utility knives. At first glance, the new Gerber Prybrid Utility Clip looks exactly like their existing Prybrid knife. It features a utility blade, cord cut notch, bottle opener, pry bar,

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The Phantom folding utility knife opens 3 ways!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When it comes to knives, the ones I use more than all others are utility knives. That’s because I receive a lot of packages, and utility knives are the easiest type of knife to use to open and break down boxes for recycling. When I saw the Phantom 2.0 Titanium Folding Utility

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Meet the EMEET AirFlow open ear earbuds

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NEWS – What do you look for in a pair of earbuds? Comfortable open-ear design? 40-hour battery life? Dual noise cancellation? IPX5 waterproof? How about all that and a detachable boom microphone and UV light sterilization? That’s what you get with the new EMEET AirFlow wireless open-ear earbuds. EMEET is not a new brand. We’ve

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Interesting gadget tips #1 – Reusing old battery packs

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ARTICLE – Long time reader technojeff sent me an email a few days ago with a suggestion/idea for the site that I thought was fantastic. He said Maybe you should add an ITS (Interesting Tip Section) to the Gadgeteer? Not a place for Windows or Other OS tech tips, but more like gadget related tips. And

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Urbanix is a tiny EDC multi-tool for your keychain

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you like to carry the most basic tools with you when you’re on the go, you need to take a look at the Urbanix multi-function tool, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. You may have seen similar carabiner-style tools in the past, but this one has to be the smallest

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The Mantis Pen multitool isn’t really a pen, but 2 of its 4 functions are interesting to me

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m always looking for unique multi-tools, and the Mantis Pen, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, caught my eye for two of its four features. What is it? The Mantis Pen is an EDC “pen” made of titanium which features a modular design with two ends that can unscrew to provide

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Take your favorite bottles of wine with you when you travel because why not?

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NEWS – This next time you go on an epic adventure and don’t want to leave your best bottles of wine at home, you won’t have to. That’s because FlyWithWine has designed luggage and backpacks to both hold and dispense your favorite libations. If a backpack is your luggage of choice, FlyWithWine has the VinXplorer

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