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.

James Brand adds a utility knife to their line of EDC products

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NEWS – I’m a sucker for knives and although I really like pocket knives, I mainly use utility knives because I like always having a super sharp blade. I use them in my leathercraft work and opening the zillions of boxes that come in the mail. When I saw the new Palmer James Brand utility […]

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Deal of the day – Early gift idea savings for a beginner’s drone

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DEAL NEWS – I’ve probably reviewed a dozen drones over the years and I think this kit has everything you need to get started with this fun hobby without taxing your wallet. The ATTOP X18 drone features 1080P 120° wide-angle video capture, comes with 2 batteries, a gaming-style controller, has 1 key take-off and landing,

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Now is the time for bootiful Halloween deals on BLUETTI portable solar generators!

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SPONSORED DEAL NEWS – This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can fill their bags with more than free candy. BLUETTI, a portable power station leader, will give them a treat before they become power-starved or their houses are haunted by blackouts. With up to $700 discounts and a $299 freebie, BLUETTI is offering a slew of special deals

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Deal of the day – Max out your laptop’s screen space with this 15in tri-screen add-on

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DEAL NEWS – We love our laptops because we can take them with us where ever we go. When I travel, I take my laptop with me and miss not having as much screen real estate as I do when I’m home connected to my massive 49-inch monitor. With the FQQ 15-inch triple monitor, it’s

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This “match” will help you start a campfire FAST!

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NEWS – The Überleben Tindår Wick is an aluminum tube with a paraffin-coated wick. To use this “match”, you pull out the wick, fluff the fibers on the end, and then use a Ferro rod to spark the wick. Paraffin is really flammable so the weatherproof Tindår Wick is quick to light. The tube doesn’t

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Take this folding rocking chair on your next camping adventure!

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NEWS – Here’s a chair that will make your time around the campfire even cozier. It’s the GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker. Yes, you can take a rocking chair on your camping trip. The GCI rocker is a folding chair that features a  sturdy powder-coated steel frame that can fold down for easy transport. The chair

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Trayvax brings its rugged style to the new Tracer AirTag clip

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NEWS – Trayvax who is known for its rugged wallets has just announced something new for the Apple AirTag. The Tracer clip is a stainless steel holder for the AirTag that features a clip for pocket carry and a slot for keychain carry. The Trayvax Tracer has a matte finish and you have the option

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Carry your beer on your belt because looking ridiculous doesn’t scare you!

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NEWS – When it’s just too hard to carry your beer in your hand, the TAGVO Beer Holster lets you switch to carrying it on your belt like a bar-hopping Batman. This synthetic “leather” holster is designed to hold a standard 12-ounce beer bottle or beer can. And if it isn’t lame enough for you,

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TextNow free nationwide wireless plan review – Yes, it’s really FREE!

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REVIEW – Wireless plans can become very expensive especially when you need to add multiple numbers for your business, personal, dating, etc. One way around this is to use a special app that will let you use WiFi to make calls from separate phone numbers. But if you want a true mobile cellular plan that

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Deal of the day – Save over $25 on this fun little photo printer!

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DEAL NEWS – If you’re like me, you have a bazillion pictures on your phone that you can scroll through, but there’s something to be said for holding a physical snapshot in your hand. I like to put mine in my journals and put them up on my fridge. One way to print your smartphone

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The Ticktime productivity timer is back with a new look and new features

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – We all like to procrastinate when we really should be trying to get our work done, but how would you like an easy-to-use battery-powered timer to be more productive without using an app on your phone or computer? If you never thought a timer could be cool, you need to check out

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Deal of the day – Now’s the time to buy an electric toothbrush!

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DEAL NEWS – If you’ve always thought about switching from a manual toothbrush to an electric toothbrush, now is the time with this great deal on the Oclean Flow electric toothbrush. This toothbrush features and 180-day battery life with easy charging using a USB-C cable instead of some weird proprietary cable that renders that toothbrush

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This bell for your bike hides an AirTag so you can always find your ride!

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NEWS – If you have a bike, then you need a bell and the AirBell is unique because it can hold an Apple AirTag (not included). That means you’ll not only be able to alert people when you’re getting ready to run them over pass them on your bike, but you can always be able

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This light transforms from a lantern into a flashlight in a jiffy!

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NEWS – The NEBO Big Poppy is a goofy name for a light with multiple uses. Use it as a 300-lumen lantern while you’re in nature on a camping adventure, or use it at home when the power goes out. There’s even a mode to switch from a white light lantern to a flickering flame

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Deal of the day – Grab this 4K webcam for mtgs and fun!

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DEAL NEWS – The EMEET S600 Ultra HD webcam is a 4K webcam that will make you look great for all those boring but necessary work-from-home tasks like Skype video calls, Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings, and also for fun stuff like live game streaming, blogging, and more. The S600 features autofocus, 60fps, an 88°

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CREALITY HALOT-ONE series 3D printers unlock your spooky Halloween creativity

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SPONSORED NEWS – Creality has established itself as a market leader in the budget FDM 3D printer world for the best-seller Ender series. For resin printer lovers who pursue high accuracy in details, Creality has several competitive offerings too, and this buyer’s guide will recap the differences in specs of the HALOT-ONE series aimed at

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The gear I am (was) taking with me on vacation – Julie’s Gadget Diary

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ARTICLE – This year we were very much looking forward to finally getting away for a real vacation by flying to Sanibel Island Florida (our favorite place on the planet). We usually go every fall but we haven’t been there since 2018 because in 2019 we were remodeling our house and had moved into an

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