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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 https://www.youtube.com/@JulieStrietelmeier and https://juliestrietelmeier.com/

Charging adapters don’t have to be boring anymore and FUEL chargers prove it!

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NEWS – Chargers aren’t typically considered a fashion accessory, but maybe they will become the new fashion accessory for geeks now that fun designs like the FUEL chargers from Discommon for Case-Mate are on the market. These super cute 30W PD 3.0 USB-C GaN high-speed chargers are available in 4 translucent colors and feature folding […]

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Deal of the day – Snag a Jlink FHD 24in monitor for less than $100!

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DEAL NEWS – Jlink is offering a special 12-hour limited-time deal today (11/10/22) to save 37% off their FHD 24-inch monitor which features a 1920x1080P 75Hz 5ms (GTG) 99% sRGB LCD display with HDMI, VGA, and 3.5mm Audio ports. This virtually bezel-less display is HDR Low Blue Light Anti-Glare VA Screen with Freesync. It is

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Screwpop Toolkey review – 15-in-1 multi-tool on your keyring

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REVIEW – We sure do love our multi-tools around here, but sometimes you don’t want or need to carry a full-sized Leatherman multi-tool on your belt. For those times, the Screwpop Toolkey might be a reasonable alternative. Let’s find out. What is it? The Screwpop Toolkey is a 15-in-1 multi-tool that is designed to hang

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This flashlight doubles as a stun gun for self-defense!

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NEWS – If you’ve been considering buying a close contact self-protection device, the StrikeLight 2 is an interesting choice. Not only will this handheld gadget perform as your trusty flashlight with 3 light modes (700-lumen high mode, 150-lumen low mode, and a red beam that won’t wreck your night vision), it’s also a stun gun.

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Outpost is the vehicle mounted hammock stand that’s perfect for your next off-road adventure

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NEWS – Don’t want to sleep on the ground the next time you camp because of bugs and such? Then how about sleeping in a hammock? But not just any hammock, the Kammok Outpost is a portable hammock stand that has a special ball hitch mount that you can connect to your vehicle. This folding

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My 7 favorite minimalist EDC wallets – Julie’s gadget diary

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ARTICLE – Today I posted episode #7 of the Gadgeteer Video Podcast and to go with lucky number 7, the topic of the podcast was my 7 favorite minimalist wallets. Let’s check them out. 1. IDENTITY Card wallet The IDENTITY Card wallet was my favorite for a very long time because it has the smallest

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This mini fire starter replaces the toothpick on your Swiss Army Knife!

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NEWS – Do you have a Swiss Army Victorinox knife as part of your EDC? Do you ever use the toothpick? If you answered no, then consider replacing it with a Tortoise Gear Firefly fire starter. Pull it out, and use the blade on the knife to create sparks to start a fire. The Firefly

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The BLUETTI AC500 power station is finally available on their official store and Amazon

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NEWS – The BLUETTI AC500 raised $11 million on Indiegogo, breaking another record in BLUETTI’s history. The AC500 power station and its expansion battery B300S will hit the shelves of their official store and Amazon on Nov 25th. Sharing many parallels with the first modular model AC300, the AC500 goes far beyond with a bunch

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Shargeek Retro 35W GaN Charger review – This tiny Apple Macintosh will charge your gadgets!

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REVIEW – I’m typically not a big fan of novelty items, but when I was offered a review sample of the Shargeek Retro 35W GaN Charger, the idea of saying no didn’t cross my mind at all. As a fan of all things Apple (see episode #5 of my video podcast where I share my

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Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring V2 review – The best simple keyring yet?

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REVIEW – Many of us still use physical keys and the best way to keep your keys organized is on a key ring. Today I’m going to show you the Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring. Let’s check it out! What is it? The Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring is actually Orbitkey’s second version of their

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Gerber lets you customize their popular Center-Drive multi-tool with your own artwork!

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NEWS – When it comes to multi-tools, are you team Leatherman, or are you team Gerber? If you’re team Leatherman, you might change your mind when you find out that Gerber is now letting you customize their popular Center-Drive multi-tool. In addition to being able to choose from 9 color combinations, and two tool packs

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Hurry up and get Walmart+ for 50% off and a free year of Paramount+ is included!

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DEAL NEWS – Whoo hoo! I was just able to save $49 off a yearly subscription to Walmart+ which is normally $98 and I will save an additional $59.88 off a yearly subscription of the Paramount+ streaming service and now you can too! Walmart+ is sort of like Amazon Prime but with different perks like

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Nutr Nut Milk Machine review – make your own plant based milks!

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REVIEW – Do you buy almond, soy, coconut, oat, and other plant-based milk from the grocery store? Ever taken a look a the list of ingredients on the package? There’s probably a lot of sugar and weird ingredients like carrageenan and artificial flavors and colors. Making your own plant-based milk is a great idea until

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This tray keeps your EDC gear organized when you’re not using it

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NEWS – I know you’ve seen valet trays before, but the Tactical Travel Tray from Maxpedition has extra features that make it an attractive choice for EDC fans. First of all, it has a textured PVC exterior with a 1000-D water and abrasion-resistant light-weight ballistic nylon fabric interior. It stores flat when it’s not being

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Deal of the day – Save $50 off this 27″ gaming monitor

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DEAL NEWS – Jlink is offering a special $50 instant clip coupon on their 27-inch gaming monitor. This deal is for a 27″ 165Hz 1ms 1440P QHD (2560×1440) gaming monitor that features an anti-glare FreeSync G-sync HDR 2K VA screen that is virtually bezel-less.  It has an HDMI port, USB-C port, and 2 Display ports

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Deal of the day – Save $50 off a mobile USB-C monitor

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DEAL NEWS – DEPGI is offering a special $50 discount on their15.6 inch portable monitor. This deal is for an FHD 1080P monitor that features an sRGB HDR Quantum Dot IPS screen, stereo speaker, USB-C, and HDMI connectivity. At only 2.2 pounds, it will make a great 2nd screen for your computer/laptop and even your

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Nutr 2.0 plant-based milk maker – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Before I started making my own nut milks, I used to buy almond, soy, and coconut milk from the grocery store. These store bought milks had sketchy ingredients, and I would often waste part of the carton due to forgetting it was in the fridge and most of the packaging was not

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