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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/

Here’s a convenient way to add a clothes hanger to your car

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NEWS – Most cars have a built-in hook inside the top of the passenger door that can be used to hold a hanger when you need to transport clothing that you don’t want to wrinkle. That will work fine but it’s not nearly as nice looking as the Maxsa Car Butler. The Maxsa features an […]

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The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2021 (part 1)

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ARTICLE – I recently asked everyone on the Gadgeteer team to send me a list of their favorite products for 2021. I told them that the products that they picked didn’t need to be restricted to only the items that they had reviewed on the Gadgeteer this year, but that they could include any products

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This EDC keychain flashlight looks like a miniature alien weapon

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NEWS – We’ve reviewed quite a few WUBEN flashlights, but the G1 Mini Flashlight is the smallest light that they sell. It’s also their least expensive light and it’s currently on sale for only $5.99! And you can even get one for free if you spend at least $200 on their site. The G1 puts

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Use this globe to document your globetrotting adventures

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NEWS – Love to travel? Then brag about your past destinations by recording them on the Globe from Plotter USA. Available in black, white, or cream, the Globe is made of high-quality paper that allows you to write on the world map that is printed on its surface. It also has a built-in weight so

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Here’s a cup holder tray to add to your car picnic gear collection!

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NEWS – Last week I told you about the Saucemoto condiment holder for your car and today I want to show you another gadget that can improve your car picnic experience. It’s the Macally Cup Holder Tray which moves your fast food from your lap to a cup holder mounted platform. It features a 360°

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I bet your multi-tool can’t chop wood and hammer nails like this one!

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NEWS – It’s time for yet another multi-tool and today for your consideration, I have the Bibury Multitool Axe. I know that when most people think about multi-tools, they think of Leatherman or Swiss Army/Victorinox. But  Bibury multi-tools are more affordable than those other brands while still providing quality tools. Like Leatherman, the Bibury Multitool

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BLUETTI’s Christmas sale is live – Solar generator, solar panel deals, and more

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SPONSORED NEWS – Missed the Black Friday sale last month? Chillax, savings are extended! BLUETTI’s now offering the last chance for you to treat yourself to the solar power gears you should’ve gotten this year for up to 30% off during the new year holiday! Most Popular Deal For This Xmas: AC300 & B300 Modular

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This folding saw from Gerber is perfect tool for your next camping trip!

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NEWS – When backpack space is at a premium, the Gerber Freescape folding camp saw collapses flat without the need to remove parts. It features a 12 inch blade that is easily replaceable with any 12 inch blade on the market. That’s right, Gerber won’t make you buy some weird proprietary blade. Thanks Gerber. The

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Adonit Dash 4 stylus review – A worthy replacement for the Apple Pencil?

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REVIEW – I bought an 11 inch iPad Pro with the intent of switching all my favorite analog activities to digital. I wanted to journal on the iPad and draw on the iPad. To do this, I needed a stylus, and I splurged on an Apple Pencil. At $129, this wasn’t an easy purchase because

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Venusop outdoor LED solar string lights review

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REVIEW – We’ve lived in our current home for over 20yrs and in that time, we’ve never put up Christmas lights. Why? Probably the main reason is that I don’t have outdoor power receptacles and have not wanted to run extension cords into the garage. Is there a solution? You bet there is. It’s Venusop

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BLUETTI unveils world’s first sodium-ion solar generator

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SPONSORED NEWS – Climate change has long been pushing the globe towards carbon neutrality, which urges the transition from conventional energy systems to renewable ones like chemical batteries and battery-powered machines. The chemical lithium-ion batteries thereby have set their dominance for applications in consumer electronics, automobiles, and even aviation since their commercialization by Sony Corporation

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You won’t let anyone pry this multi-tool pry-bar from your pocket!

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NEWS – The Novel Carry SlideKick is a 12-in-1 multi-tool that pairs good looks with cool features like a built-in bit driver, rulers, a wrench, a pry-bar that doubles as a flat screwdriver and internal storage for the 3 included micro WIHA bits (or any micro 4mm bits). Made of stainless steel or titanium, the

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The Sting Ring puts a 18,000,000 volt stun gun on your finger!

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NEWS – The Streetwise Sting Ring is a rechargeable “stun gun” that you wear like a set of brass knuckles. It might look unassuming, but according to the Streetwise website, this little self-defense weapon will deliver an 18 million volt / 0.85 micro coulomb / 2.5 amp zap when you touch an assailant with it!

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WALK-i-TASK adds a standing desk to your treadmill

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NEWS – If you’ve thought about adding a platform to your treadmill so you can get a little extra exercise/activity in your day while you work, I found a potential solution. The WALK-i-TASK is designed to fit almost any treadmill and adds a height-adjustable work surface for your laptop. You can even adjust the angle

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Yowel review – a reusable alternative to paper towels

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – How many paper towels do you throw away in a day, week, month, year? I know we use a combination of paper towels that come on a roll and paper napkins at my house. Convenient? Yes. Wasteful? Definitely. Is there a better alternative to paper towels? That’s where the Yowel comes in.

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