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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

This router from Rock Space is compatible with LEGO. Wait, what?

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NEWS – Straight from the “I never knew I needed this” file comes the Rock Space AC2100 Dual-Band Smart Wi-Fi Router. Yeah I know, routers are boring. But this one isn’t boring at all because you can decorate it with LEGO bricks! Why would you want to decorate a router with LEGO bricks? Do you […]

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Satechi’s dual sided USB-C charger juices up your Apple Watch and Airpods

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NEWS – Our friends over at Satechi are constantly turning out high-quality new gear like their latest USB-C Watch AirPods Charger. This small travel-sized charger features a dual-sided design for 2-in-1 charging awesomeness. The USB-C connector will let you flip it one way to charge your Apple AirPods or AirPod Pro earbuds (I am loving

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Poloroid Hi-Print printer, Hugolog lock, Airdog air purifier, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW – It’s time to revisit a handful of our past reviews to see how the products are holding up with the passage of time. One of these products was reviewed as far back as nine years ago and another one was just reviewed this past January. We like to post these review updates semi-regularly because

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The Adonit Prime stylus costs $120 more than an Apple Pencil. Wait, what?!

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NEWS – Betting that there’s a market for a luxury stylus, Adonit, the company well known for its styluses (styli?), have announced the Adonit Prime stylus. This stylus certainly looks great with its lacquered finish, LED status ring around the tip, and USB-C charging dock, but is it really $249.99 great? I haven’t tried one

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PopOptics+ is great for Gadgeteers with older eyes and fumble fingers

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NEWS – We’ve written about ThinOptics reading glasses and we’ve written about PopSockets. Now the companies behind both of these products have teamed up to create PopOptics. PopOptics+ is a small protective case that holds a pair of ThinOptics readers and has a built-in PopGrip that can be easily attached and removed from the back

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Deals: Save up to 35% on TREBLAB earbuds and speakers right now!

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DEAL NEWS – If you’re looking for new earbuds or portable speakers, I have a batch of deals to save you up to 35%. Treblab is running a few 7 Day Deals on Amazon with low prices. All of these discounts will expire on Monday the 15th, 2021, so hurry up! 1. TREBLAB FX100 Extreme Bluetooth

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Hubble is a case for your iPad that has all the ports you’ll ever need

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NEWS – iPad cases are a dime a dozen, but have you seen an iPad case with a built-in expansion dock? Nope? Me neither… until now. Fledging’s Hubble looks like an Apple smartcase. You know the one that has a cover that does an origami foldy thing that can turn it into a stand when

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Dyson Pure Hot+Cool HP04 review – A heater, fan, and air purifier all-in-one unit

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REVIEW – We’ve reviewed more than our share of air purifiers, fans, and even some heaters, but this is the first time that we’ve reviewed one unit that does all three functions. Let me introduce you to the Dyson HP04 Pure Hot+Cool. It’s a heater, a fan, and an air purifier all in one unit

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PMC Retro clocks, HAVA smart mug, Last Tissue Box, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – It’s time for me to tell you about a new batch of interesting crowdfunded campaigns. Today I have 5 campaigns. There are four from Kickstarter and one from Indiegogo that range from EDC to products that will make your home life (and maybe the planet) a little better and more fun. Enjoy!

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Gosun solar chargers, Bibury multi-tools, AVerMedia webcams, and more – Weekly round up

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NEWS – Hey gadget truth-seekers and gear hounds, it’s that time of the week where I provide you with a compressive listing of all the news, reviews, and articles that were posted in the last seven days here on The Gadgeteer. This list gives you an easy way to skim the titles to make sure

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TPSK is a premium Titanium bit driver for DIYers

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NEWS – The TPSK which is short for Titanium Precision Screwdriver Kit is just what you would guess it is. It’s a screwdriver set from CountyComm, purveyor of cool EDC Gear, that includes a Titanium handle with a 1/4-inch hex-bit driver socket. Also included in this kit is a set of 10 hardened steel screwdriver

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Julie’s WFH setup, uni USB-C hub, Biolite Firepit+, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Were you too busy to visit The Gadgeteer every day this week? That makes me sad, but it happens right? So, I’m here for you with a comprehensive list of all of our articles, reviews, and news from the past 7 days. Scan, it click on links, read, and enjoy! You’re welcome! ARTICLES

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Kellogg’s Special K Keto-Friendly Snack Bars review

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REVIEW – I’ve been enjoying my quest for great-tasting, healthier alternatives to the sugar and carb ladened foods I used to eat. As a pre-diabetic, I’ve long known that carbs and sugar aren’t my friends, but working from home due to COVID enabled me to take my eating habits in a bad direction ultimately causing

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Fidget spinners + mechanical keyboard keycaps = geeky fun

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NEWS – Contrary to what you might have thought, the fidget spinner craze is not over! Now you can add a fidget spinner to your favorite mechanical keyboard. That’s right, Hammer Fidget Spinner Keycaps are the perfect swap for Cherry MX switches and their clones. Available in a variety of color combos, the Hammer Fidget

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Gadgeteer team’s work from home (WFH) setups – Julie Strietelmeier

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ARTICLE – Like so many others, COVID has changed our daily routines in a big way. For me, I’ve been working from home since the middle of March 2020. Before then, I rarely worked from home during the 33 years that I’ve worked for Cummins Inc. After a few months it started to feel like

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ProLab Mouse review – A multi-function Bluetooth controller the size of a quarter

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Have you ever wanted a Bluetooth mouse small enough that it can fit into the coin pocket in your jeans? The ProLab Mouse which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter is definitely tiny… but it’s more than just a tiny wireless mouse. It’s also a controller for your phone, iPad, and laptop.

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