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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




Here’s a 2 ounce rechargeable lantern for your minimalist lighting needs

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Maybe you’re a camping enthusiast who makes sure everything that you put in your backpack is as lightweight as possible, or maybe you’re an EDC fanatic who is looking for a portable lighting solution. The Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro is a lantern that can also be used as a flashlight and is recharged via USB.

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iPhone case, iPhone car mount, MacBook skin, and more – Review updates

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Today we have 5 quick review updates from one of our newest writers, Bob Patterson. We regularly like to update our reviews days, weeks, months, and even years later to let you know how the product stands up long after the initial review. Click through to view the list of updated reviews and then scroll to

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Petmate’s Calmz is a drug-free way to reduce your dog’s stress levels

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When man’s best friend gets scared due to thunderstorms, fireworks, car rides, etc. you can’t just tell them to calm down and deal with it. For one thing, they don’t understand English and for another thing, refer to the first thing. Seriously though, it makes us just as nervous when our pets are nervous and

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Victorinox SwissTool BS comes in every guy’s favorite color

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I don’t want to stereotype an entire gender, but I feel like it’s safe to say that when given a choice of colors for gadgets and tools, a typical male will almost always choose black. If you’re one of those typical males and are looking for a new multi-tool, look no further than the Victorinox

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LighterBro turns a BIC lighter into a multi-tool

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Here’s a cool and relatively inexpensive EDC accessory for those of you that already carry a BIC lighter. The LighterBro is a slide on sleeve for standard sized “BIC” lighters that adds multi-tool functionality. LighterBro has four tools that include a pair of spring-loaded scissors, a razor sharp knife blade, micro screwdriver/poker, and a bottle

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Mujjo Samsung Galaxy S8 full grain leather case review

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The new Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the nicest looking smartphones ever to be created. So why would you want to cover it up with a generic plastic case that adds bulk, and takes away from the aesthetic of the phone? One case that protects the phone without detracting from its beauty is the Full

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Knives, SIM cards, Android TV boxes, wallets, and more – Weekly roundup

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Psst… wake up… I know you were enjoying a weekend nap, but it’s time to wake up now. The weekend is about half over and it’s time to make sure that the week doesn’t end before you’ve had a chance to read all our news and reviews from the past 7 days. Go ahead, click

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Leave your surfboard at home and body surf with the Surf-Grip

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If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf but didn’t want to spend money on a surfboard, body surfing is an alternative that doesn’t require you to balance on top of a board, buy a full-sized board, or store it when it’s not being used. There are body surfing boards, which are smaller than their

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New Satechi Type-C Pro Hub for 13″ and 15″ MacBook Pros offers connectivity in a slim package

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I recently sold my 13″ MacBook Pro to a friend at work after having purchased a refurbed 12″ MacBook. You might think that’s a step in the wrong direction going from the powerful MBP to a slower MB. But I absolutely love the MB because it’s small, lightweight, and does everything I need in a

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