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.

Groove Smart Wallet Trace review – A minimalist wallet with built-in tracking

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REVIEW – Two years ago, I reviewed the original Groove Life wallet, and now I’m back with a brand new review of their latest Groove Smart Wallet Trace. What’s new with this EDC wallet, what’s different? It’s time to find out! What is it? The Groove Smart Wallet Trace is Tennessee-based Groove Life’s latest minimalist […]

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The GiBoard is designed to improve balance and prevent falls for people of all ages

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NEWS – Maintaining balance is crucial for overall health and mobility, especially as we age. The GiBoard, a modern slackline balance board, offers a unique and fun way to improve balance, coordination, and overall fitness for people of all ages, particularly older adults. Why the GiBoard Stands Out The GiBoard is not just any balance

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Daggerfish Handreel fishing pole – The ultimate portable fishing solution for campers and preppers

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NEWS – The Daggerfish handreel fishing “pole” is an ingenious and versatile tool that every camper, prepper, and minimalist angler should consider adding to their kit. This compact and lightweight fishing system combines a rod, reel, and tackle box into one handcrafted package, making it ideal for those who value simplicity and portability. Compact and Lightweight

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Let’s make your wallet cry with 6 EDC gear crowdfunding projects

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today I have a batch of EDC gear crowdfunding campaigns to share with you that I think are worth checking out. Let’s get into it! The MiCoin What is it? The MiCoin is a coin-sized flashlight that’s made of grade 5 titanium and has an IPX-8 waterproof rating. Why do I like

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LOCHBY Field Journal review – An A5 sized wax-canvas notebook cover

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REVIEW – I love gadgets and electronics, but I still enjoy using paper notebooks and notebook covers when it comes to journaling. Today I want to tell you about the LOCHBY Field Journal. Get out your favorite pen and let’s check it out. What is it? The LOCHBY Field Journal is a wax-canvas notebook cover

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Father’s Day gift guide – give your gadget loving dad something special this year

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ARTICLE – Father’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s time to show the tech-loving dad in your life just how much you appreciate him. Whether he’s a gadget guru, a fan of the great outdoors, or a DIY enthusiast, the perfect gift is out there waiting to put a smile on his face.

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VEGER X5 WalletTrack power bank review – combines a MagSafe wallet, power bank, and a tracker

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REVIEW – If you have an iPhone with MagSafe, the VEGER X5 WalletTrack power bank, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, should be on your radar. Let’s take a look. What is it? The VEGER X5 WalletTrack power bank is a MagSafe-compatible wallet with a 5000mAh backup battery, a stand, and an Apple-certified Find

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UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Power Bank review – MagSafe power banks that keep your iPhone juiced

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REVIEW – If you’re an iPhone carrying road warrior who isn’t near a power outlet all day long, you know the importance of having the ability to keep your phone charged no matter where you are. Sure, you could drag around a huge power station with you, but a lighter weight solution is a MagSafe

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Save $70 or£50 off a GEEKOM A5 R7-5800 mini PC for a limited time!

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DEAL NEWS – The GEEKOM Mini A5 Mini PC may be small, but it packs a powerful punch with its AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor and generous 32GB of DDR4 RAM. This compact yet powerful device is further enhanced by a speedy 512GB M.2 SSD, ensuring fast performance for both work and play. What truly

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This heirloom quality guitar bag looks incredible

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NEWS – The same level of detail used to make high-quality EDC gear bags has been put into this acoustic guitar gig bag from Guitar Satchel. Available in sizes for dreadnought and parlor-sized guitars, the soft-sided guitar satchel is made of water repellant heavy dry waxed cotton duck material with a padded quilted cotton interior.

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Put your AirPods a tiny Saddleback Leather messenger bag

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NEWS – It’s been a while since we reviewed something from Saddleback Leather Company. No, this isn’t a review, but I just happened to check out their site and see this stinkin’ cute leather messenger bag designed especially for Apple AirPods Pro earbuds.  This little case looks like a miniature version of one of Saddleback’s

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Is this cheap Amazon EDC multi-tool flashlight trash or treasure? I’ll tell you.

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ARTICLE – I started a new video series on my YouTube channel where I tell you if a cheap product is trash or treasure. The first product that I cover is the AUTOXBERT flashlight multi-tool. It’s an EDC tool that I saw on Amazon and wondered if it was cheap Chinese junk or something actually

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Flexispot’s Brand Day Sale is here with big savings on office and home furniture

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NEWS – Flexispot is celebrating its Brand Day Sales with sitewide savings on a variety of office furniture like their standing desks, office chairs, and regular home furniture like recliners and sofas. We’ve reviewed many Flexispot desks over the years and have always found them to be well made and feature rich. If you’re currently

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Do you know the origin of Leatherman multi-tools? You will now.

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NEWS – We’ve been reviewing Leatherman multi-tools for years, but I never knew the story behind the brand until this morning when I happened upon a CBS Sunday Morning video. I always learn cool stuff from those bite-sized clips and today wasn’t any different. But this time, it just happened to be on a topic

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My new favorite gadget is my Synology Surveillance Station – it’s not only useful, but entertaining!

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ARTICLE – I’ve had multiple security cameras on my property for years. I started out with Wyze cameras and replaced them with the Vivint smart home security system back in 2020. I still use the Vivint system, but sometimes its notifications aren’t immediate, and I wanted a setup that would allow me to watch what’s

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Haikubox smart bird call identifier review – It listens and tells you what birds are in your yard

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REVIEW – Do you love birds but don’t want to actually go outdoors to watch them? No problem, the Haikubox does all the work for you by listening for birds and letting you know what it hears with notifications about the birds it hears. It also lets you hear the recorded bird calls from your

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Simple Spread lid mounted knife review – The best invention since sliced bread?

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REVIEW – If you’ve ever wished that your sandwich spread jars had a built-in knife, this is the review for you! Today I’m going to tell you about Simple Spread. lid mounted knife. Let’s take a look! What is it? The Simple Spread is BPA free food safe plastic knife that mounts to the inside

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Lemokey P1 Pro mechanical keyboard review – a budget Keychron?

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REVIEW – Another week and another new keyboard to test. It’s tough work, but someone has to do it! Seriously though, I’m really enjoying my keyboard reviews and the Lemokey P1 Pro mechanical keyboard is the newest one to grace my desktop. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Lemokey P1 Pro is a

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mosslab Moss Air humidifier air purifier review – air purification with actual moss?

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REVIEW – We’ve reviewed eleventy billion air purifiers and humidifiers here on The Gadgeteer, but we’ve never (until now) reviewed one that uses actual moss to make air cleaner. Yes, moss. The stuff that grows in the woods. Crazy? Let’s find out. What is it? The mosslab Moss Air is a small humidifier/air purifier that

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