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.

The Gadgeteer team’s favorite knives

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ARTICLE – I asked everyone on The Gadgeteer team who has reviewed knives this year to tell me their favorites for their EDC or everyday use so we could share what we think with all of you. Here are the results! Julie Strietelmeier ToughBuilt Reload Utility Knife ToughBuilt Reload Utility Knife and Scraper Utility Knife […]

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SANDMARC Microscope lens review – Get up close and personal with your photography

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REVIEW – Ever since my dad won a photography contest by taking a close-up photo of a dandelion when I was a kid, I’ve been interested in macro photography. A macro mode has been a must-have feature when upgrading/buying new phones because, for many years now, my phone has become my daily camera, even for

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Add this titanium handled multi-tool toothbrush to your EDC!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – You have a flashlight, a knife, and a pen in your EDC, but what about a toothbrush? You can have one with the EvoGrip which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The EvoGrip is a multi-tool toothbrush! It features a Gr5 titanium handle that holds a removable toothbrush head

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The Gadgeteer team’s favorite flashlights

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ARTICLE – I asked everyone on The Gadgeteer team who has reviewed flashlights this year to tell me their favorites so we could share what we think with all of you, and here are the results! Julie Strietelmeier WUBEN Lightok X3 Owl EDC flashlight WUBEN Lightok X3 Owl EDC flashlight review Somehow, I only ended

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Thrunite Mini Bolt-Action pen review – Great stocking stuff idea for less than $10

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REVIEW – Today, I have a quick review of the Thrunite Mini Ballpoint pen for those of you who are interested in really small EDC pens. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Thrunite Mini is a bolt-action ballpoint pen that is made of an Aluminum alloy. What’s in the box? Thrunite Mini Ballpoint

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Rattan ebike battery, Pit Command Commander fire pit tool, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Today, we have a new batch of review updates for you for an eBike, Air Fryer, and more. Like always, click the link to the review and then scroll to the bottom to read the new updates to each review/article. Pit Command Commander and Talon review – quality fire pit tools By

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WUBEN Lightok X3 Owl EDC flashlight review

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REVIEW – Most flashlights that you’ll read about here on The Gadgeteer look alike. They are a black tube with a bright LED that shines out of one end and a button that turns the light on, off, and changes modes. There’s nothing wrong with that, and it’s been how most flashlights have been designed

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Channel your inner Katniss or Daryl Dixon with this miniature bow!

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NEWS – This is one of those products that people are probably going to complain about because it could be dangerous to play with. And yes, it could be, so don’t buy it if you can’t be trusted to use good judgment. Ok, with that out of the way, take a look at this miniature

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Bambu Lab A1 mini 3D printer review – 4 color printing is awesome!

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REVIEW – I’m still a newbie in the world of 3D printing, but I’m enjoying the learning process. Ever since I reviewed a tiny toy 3D printer a couple of years ago, I’ve continued to be interested in the hobby. A few printers later and I’m starting to get the hang of things and was

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Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2023 (part 3)

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ARTICLE – I always enjoy this time of year when I ask the Gadgeteer team to submit their favorite products of the past year. Today we wrap up this three part series. Hope you enjoy reading about our favorites and also be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. Issac

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You’ll feel like James Bond when you use the GUMOZU Hidden Devices Detector

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DEAL NEWS – Am I the only person who feels a tiny bit paranoid when renting a place using VRBO or Airbnb? I always wonder if the owner has the place bugged with cameras just to keep an eye on things. The GUMOZU G66 Hidden Devices Detector is an inexpensive gadget that you can take

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Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2023 (part 2)

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ARTICLE – Yesterday, I posted my favorite products of 2023 post and now it’s time to let you know what the rest of the Gadgeteer team thinks. In part 2 of this series, we hear from 10 members of the Gadgeteer team in no particular order, let’s get to it! Also check out Part 1

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Jingle all the way to savings: Groview T6 now 33% off for Christmas!

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DEAL NEWS – Looking for a great last minute Christmas gift for family or friends? Consider the Groview T6 projector. This projector has the following features: . Full HD Native 1080P ,1920*1080p native resolution, 9500 lux brightness and 10000:1 contrast ratio Bluetooth 5.1 Function and HiFi Speaker Display size from 40 to 200 inches at

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Power at the speed of Nexode: Ugreen’s cutting-edge chargers unveiled

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SPONSORED NEWS – Ugreen, a respected brand in consumer electronics and charging solutions, has unveiled its highly anticipated Nexode Pro Series lineup of fast charging products that promises to redefine the charging experience. Consisting of four advanced chargers, each boasting exceptional features and performance, this series incorporates the latest Airpyra™ Technology, representing a new era

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Julie’s favorite things – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2023 (part 1)

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ARTICLE – A couple of weeks ago, I asked the Gadgeteer team to submit one or two of their favorite reviewed gadgets from this past year so we could share them with all of you. I’ve been collecting all of their submissions to format them into a series of articles that start today with my

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Build this Star Wars-esque model that will help you learn STEM skills

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NEWS – Building models is fun, but this model from Geeek Club (yes, it has three Es) looks like it came right out of a Star Wars movie. It will help you and/or your kids learn important STEM skills. The MXC Two Legs Walker model is available in a version with or without tools. This

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Make your measuring spoons jealous when you replace them with these folding spoons!

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NEWS – If you never thought a measuring spoon could be cool, you might change your mind when you check out these folding measuring spoons from Polygons. They are completely flat when you’re not using them, so they take up less space in your kitchen tools drawer. Just fold them to the necessary measurements when

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Give the gift of driving safety with the 70mai Omni dashcam!

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DEAL NEWS – If you’re still trying to come up with gift ideas for the people on your holiday list, why not consider the 70mai Omni dashcam? The 70mai Omni is the world’s first-ever 360° rotating dash cam. Omni has been designed to provide all-around protection with its AI motion and collision detection. I reviewed

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NocFree Lite 60% compact split wireless mechanical keyboard review

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – In my question to try all the mechanical keyboards that are currently on the market, I was approached to review on that isn’t on the market -yet. It’s the NocFree Lite 60% compact split wireless mechanical keyboard which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s put our fingers on the home row

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Save up to 45% and grab a free flashlight during Olight’s Christmas sale!

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NEWS – Olight has just kicked off its Christmas sale with up to 45% off various flashlights and other EDC gear. In addition to these discounts, there is free shipping on orders over $49 and they are also doing a giveaway of an i3E EOS flashlight (while supplies last) for new and existing customers who have created

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