REVIEW – Laser Engraving is fun. I discovered this after reviewing the Two Trees TTS-55 laser engraver. However, that engraver uses only a 5W laser which needed to do 11-15 passes to cut through 6mm basswood. So, when the Two Trees TTS-20 Pro 20W laser engraver came up for review, I wanted to see how […]
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NEWS – Use the Bestkee Lightsaber Umbrella (aka Bestkee LED Umbrella) to battle Mother Nature and her band of nasty elements! The center shaft of this umbrella lights up thanks to LEDs which make it look like a Lightsaber. There are seven LED colors. Just cycle through them until you get to the one you
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NEWS – I can’t stand fingerprints on my mobile devices. I usually use a microfiber cloth to clean them, but that means I have to find one first. The Waterbear Universal Screen Cleaner from KUVRD is a small cleaning patch or pad with silicone adhesive gel on the back (doesn’t leave residue) that you stick
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NEWS – While perusing interesting tech news, I came upon the Droyd Romper on coolthings.com. This “tricycle” (it feels so wrong to call it that because it’s way cooler than that) is a 24v lithium-ion battery-powered version of the classic Big Wheel. It’s targeted for toddlers ages 3 and up and will hold up to
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NEWS – My husband enjoys rocketry. In the past, we would head out to a remote area where the Dallas Area Rocketry Society (DARS) would be launching rockets. Once there, we would pitch a pop-up canopy to protect us from the blazing Texas sun while my husband prepped his rockets for launch. The drawback to
REVIEW – I’ve been using Mobvoi’s TicWatch C2+ for the last few years and really enjoying it, but I’ve been thinking about an upgrade. Luckily, the TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch recently came out and I was given the opportunity to review Mobvoi’s latest smartwatch. I had a blast using the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 55 over
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NEWS – The Fitbench Free is a unique workout bench. It allows you to store four sets of dumbells and other equipment right on (or in) the bench. The bench has a soft-closing cushioned top and can be elevated to six different positions to tailor to your workout needs. It also has five steel anchor
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REVIEW – I’ve been wanting to try an E Ink tablet for a little while so that I can take handwritten notes on a digital device. My hope was that the tablet would convert the handwriting into typewritten text to make it more readable, sync them to all my devices, and then allow me to
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NEWS – Automatic watches or self-winding watches use your motion to wind the watch’s mainspring to keep it running. When you aren’t wearing it, you can use a watch winder to create motion to keep the watch running. The Astronomy Gyroscope Watch Winder from Mainspring London is not just a watch winder but a beautiful
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REVIEW – I recently inherited an iPad 7th generation tablet from my kids. To make it more functional for me I wanted a keyboard case for it. The Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch keyboard case for iPad 7, 8, and 9 caught my eye. I had several things I wanted out of a keyboard case
NEWS – The MiniMeis G4 shoulder carrier was developed by Scandinavian dads to make carrying your kids on your shoulders easier and safer. It is used to carry around kids ages 6 months to 4 years old (maximum weight: 40 lbs/18 kg). This carrier gives kids a great view of the world around them. The
NEWS – When fixing things around the house, one challenge is keeping track of all the screws, nuts, washers, drill bits, etc. for the project. The MagSnap wristband from Wrap-It Storage is a handy magnetic wristband that will help you with this task. But its unique feature is the snap band. You can easily attach
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NEWS – I recently spied the Loftek LED Floating Pool Light Ball and thought that it was a beautiful way to add interest and color to your evening pool party. Each ball is a solid plastic sphere and does not need inflating like other similar lights. Additionally, each ball can be set to use one
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NEWS – The Kraftform Kompakt 20 Tool Finder 1 with pouch is a cool screwdriver from Wera that neatly stores six bits within the handle. With the push of a button located on the end of the handle, the screwdriver pops open to reveal the storage area for the bits. You have access to six
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REVIEW – I’ve been thinking about getting an electric kitchen composter for a while now. So when the Airthereal Revive Electric Kitchen Composter came up for review, I was eager to give it a try. The result? It handled all my food scraps well and greatly reduced the volume of the food waste that I
NEWS – I love it when people re-imagine the design of common-place things. The Gingko Smart Book Light is one of those clever re-imaginings. This particular lamp is an LED light that looks like a leather-bound book and is a beautiful statement piece for your desk. This book light has water-proof, soft-touch, and tear-resistant pages
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NEWS – Creatively-designed lighting seems to draw my attention. The Cocoon light by HagenHinderdael (Sofia Hagen and Lisa Hinderdael) caught my eye not only because of its sleek organic shape but also because it is a 3D-printed sawdust decorative light fixture. Yep, that’s right – 3D-printed sawdust. Just look at it! Can you believe it?
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NEWS – Power outages always catch me off-guard. So, when I saw the Surge Emergency Bulb, it piqued my interest as being something quite useful. This LED bulb fits into existing light sockets and contains a lithium battery that charges automatically when in use. When a power outage occurs, the light comes on automatically so you
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NEWS – I’m ALWAYS trying to find tools that make jobs around the house easier. The Brush Wash looks like it would be just such a tool for easily cleaning your paint brushes. It’s a small plastic rectangular container that attaches to your garden hose or your kitchen faucet (with the correct adapter which is
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NEWS – Even though I know how to use the Heimlich maneuver to help a choking victim to dislodge food from their airway, I’ve never had to use it. A couple of the drawbacks to using it is that it can be difficult to do and it can’t be used on babies or toddlers. LifeVac
LifeVac is a device that could save your life Read More