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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

The Victorinox Swiss Army Handyman multi-tool puts a toolbox right in your pocket

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NEWS – Now you can put a toolbox in your pocket with the Victorinox Handyman multi-tool. This Swiss Army knife features a full selection of tools including 2 blades, a can opener, screwdrivers, bottle opener, wire stripper, reamer, punch, sewing awl, corkscrew, wire cutter, wire crimping tool, wood saw, nail file, nail cleaner, metal saw, […]

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UPERFECT X Pro Lapdock review – Turns some smartphones into laptops

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REVIEW – My long time wish of having one device that functions as my camera, my phone, and my computer was a dream for a very long time, but now it’s a reality with smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy line of phones that have Dex. Dex turns your smartphone into a desktop computing experience when

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Trayvax’s new Roam Clutch puts your EDC gear on your shoulder instead of in your pocket

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NEWS – I’ve been a fan of Trayvax wallets ever since I reviewed the Trayvax Summit minimalist wallet back in 2016. Their newest product is also a wallet, but it’s a wallet that you can wear like a shoulder bag. It’s the Roam Clutch and it’s being marketed towards women which seems like a mistake

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But a barrier between your lips and the germy top of a soda / beer can

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NEWS – I’m generally not a germophobe but sometimes I wonder about the microscopic creepy crawlers that might be lurking on the top of soda cans from a vending machine. When I’m home, I use a straw, but when I’m out and about, I usually just suck it up (literally) and chug right from the

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EGO EXINNO is the most awesome USB charger I’ve ever seen

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There are thousands of USB chargers on the market that look similar and perform similarly, and then there’s the EGO EXINNO USB charger which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. The EGO EXINNO USB charger is different in a fantastic way. What is it? The EGO EXINNO is a 240W 6 port

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This utility knife has a simple but elegant design

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NEWS – Can a utility knife have an elegant design? I think the Aerocrafted Sideslip Utility Knife does. It’s made of grade 5 titanium and bronze and features a unique minimalist design that requires no tools to change the standard utility blade. It’s sized right to fit into even small pockets and the built-in clip

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The WESN MT is a multi-tool that has been abbreviated down to the bare basics

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NEWS – What are the main uses for your EDC multi-tool? Opening boxes, prying things, scraping things, opening bottles, and tightening screws? If you answered yes, then here’s an ultra-minimal multi-tool just for you. It’s the MT from WESN. Extra points if you understand what MT stands for 🙂 The WESN MT is made in

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Your baseball cap and sunglasses can finally stop fighting

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NEWS – If you wear a ball cap AND wear sunglasses or even regular prescription glasses, you may have had issues with the cap’s brim bumping into the frames of your glasses. First world problem right? You bet! But is there a solution? Why are you even asking? Of course there’s a solution. It’s the

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Here’s a multi-tool for minimalists that you can hang from your belt

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NEWS – If you enjoy using multi-tools but don’t enjoy the weight and bulk of including one in your EDC, this multi-tool might be just what you need for those light carry days. The CIVIVI Polymorph Titanium Carabiner Multi-Tool houses a rotating screwdriver with 6 tips (Torx T6, Hex H2/H3, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver), a

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Gray’s cases and bands will take your Apple Watch into the future

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NEWS – GRAY is a luxury brand from Singapore that offers futuristic and sci-fi-inspired iPhone and Apple Watch accessories that are made from aerospace-grade metals. There’s the eye-catching CYBER WATCH shown above which is made of titanium or aluminum and is available in a variety of colors for $399 – $1299. There are also the

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This multi-tool deploys pliers with a flick of your wrist!

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NEWS – I don’t know about you, but one of the main uses for my multi-tools is the pliers. The Gerber Center Drive is the first multi-tool that I’ve come across that doesn’t require that you unfold the handles to reveal the pliers. Nope, the Gerber Center Drive’s needle-nose pliers slide out with a flick

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Here’s a multi-tool that you can use to build a shelter and the furniture for it!

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NEWS – Have you ever seen a tool like this one? Me neither which is why I thought it was interesting when I stumbled upon it during one of my recent multi-tool hunting surf sessions. This tool from Weyland is called a scotch eye auger drill. With this carbon steel tool, you can quickly drill

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RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK925 folding mechanical keyboard review – yes, it folds!

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REVIEW – Mechanical keyboards are popular with geeks because they can be customized with a variety of switches and keycaps. But have you ever seen a mechanical keyboard that can fold? Well, you will today because I’m going to tell you about the RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK925 folding mechanical keyboard. Let’s crack our knuckles and

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This multi-tool is for preppers – food preppers that is

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NEWS– Multi-tools aren’t just for EDC enthusiasts anymore. Now they are for cooks too! Check out the Gentlemen’s Hardware 12-in-1 Detachable Kitchen Stainless Steel Multi-Tool. This tool features a Swiss Army style fold-out tool arrangement with Acacia wood handles. The stainless steel tools include a cheese grater, zester, garlic crusher, channel knife, small paring knife,

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BLUETTI Halloween Special – Up to 20% OFF their awesome power stations

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SPONSORED NEWS – There’s nothing scarier than no power! Back on September 15th, the off-grid power solution pioneer BLUETTI launched their flagship model of the year: The BLUETTI AC300 portable power station and the B300 external battery. During that debut sale, the first batch was sold out within 2 weeks! Now after being sold out

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