REVIEW – Light strips that mount behind the tv have been around for a few years. We had the original Philips Hue light strip behind our main TV years ago. You could change the light strip color via an app or Alexa. It was relegated to a single color. Then there were the light strips […]
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REVIEW – I believe that you can never own enough portable Bluetooth speakers. There are so many kinds out there to handle various situations. Don’t get me wrong, I do not wish to annoy my neighbors with loud music from my backyard. I am looking for a great-sounding speaker who can cover my backyard with
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REVIEW – Ever since Covid hit in 2020, I have not had a chance to take a multi-day vacation outside of the state of Texas where I live.  I am stoked about a 5-day hiking trip I planned for Utah in May. One of the things that I always carry in my backpack is a
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REVIEW – Have I ever mentioned how much I hate cold weather? Well, I really hate being cold. Maybe it has to do with living in south Texas for most of my life, but I will take 100-degree temperatures over 55-degree temperatures any day. That being said, I am also a cheapskate, and the cost
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REVIEW – In April 2022, Michael Strange reviewed the Tronsmart Bang Portable Party Speaker. It was a good speaker back then, and now Tronsmart has decided to update it this year. Read on to see the updates and if they make a noticeable difference. What is it? The Tronsmart Bang Portable Party Speaker is marketed as
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REVIEW – As I mentioned in my Tineco Floor One S5 review, I have about 1800 square feet of hard surfaces to clean in my home. I am fortunate to have a Roborock S7 MaxV that vacuums and mops my entire house several days a week. I got that robot vacuum after reading Julie’s Roborock
REVIEW – Ever since I had my first banana seat with a flower basket on the front bicycle, I have always loved to ride bikes. After I graduated from college, I got my first real road bicycle, a Specialized Allez Comp. I rode that bike on several MS 150 rides and made some lifelong friends
REVIEW – I have now owned four different 3D printers.  My first was a Creality Ender 3 V2, a Christmas gift from my Mom. I then reviewed the Elegoo Neptune 3, which added a self-leveling bed and a magnetic plate to easily remove prints. The next printer that I reviewed was a Mingda Magician Max.Â
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REVIEW – It is finally getting cold here in South Texas. By cold, I mean highs in the 40s. I know that is not cold to some of you, but after over 30 days of 100-degree heat, 40 seems pretty darn cold to me! I hate the cold and would rather have a 100-degree day
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REVIEW – I have been a professional photographer as a side gig for over 15 years. All my paid photography has been for high school marching bands and drum corps. I usually have my 300mm 2.8 lens with my 1.4 extender mounted to a professional DSLR. I am on the sidelines taking action shots of
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REVIEW – I believe that you can never have enough flashlights.  We currently own what I consider two top-end, heavy-duty flashlights. They are the Imalent DM35 and a Thrunite TN12 Pro that I have previously reviewed on The Gadgeteer. Both are great flashlights and do an awesome job of lighting up the night. However, when
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REVIEW – I have been searching for the perfect case since getting my new iPhone 14 Pro in October. I used a Noreve Wallet Case I reviewed here on my iPhone 11 Pro last July. I love having my wallet and phone all in a single carry item. I was intrigued when the Geometric Goods
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REVIEW – Last month, my husband and I finally upgraded our iPhone 11 Pro phones to iPhone 14 Pro. Since July of last year, my case of choice for my old phone was my Noreve iPhone 11 Pro Leather Wallet that I reviewed here. So I readily volunteered when Noreve asked if anyone wanted to
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REVIEW – When we upgraded our iPhone 11 Pros to the new iPhone 14 Pro, our old cases no longer worked. I had been using a leather wallet case from Noreve, and my husband liked that I could carry my cards and phone all in a single item. However, he did not want a full
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REVIEW – Halloween is almost here, and everyone I know is out trying to find the best costumes to wear to parties they are invited to. I love trying to find a costume for my dog.  Over the years, I have been unsuccessful in putting costumes on my dogs. They have all been shelties until
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REVIEW – I have been very fortunate that for my entire life up until the winter of 2021, the longest power outage I have ever been through has not been more than a few hours. Back in February of 2021, San Antonio experienced what is fondly called the Snowpocalypse. We had snow and below-freezing temperatures
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REVIEW – I love cars! I am one of those people who end up with a new car at least every two to four years.  Fortunately for me, my husband likes to keep a car for the long haul. He also puts a ton of mileage on his cars due to his job. When you
REVIEW – Since I have been working from home since March of 2020, I have been wearing flip-flops or sneakers of some kind. Back in the 90s, when I worked in the corporate environment, I used to have to wear skirts or dresses and the dressy shoes that go with them.  I hated it! I
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REVIEW – I have been looking for good flashlights since the multiple-day power outage we had a couple of winters ago due to the massive snowfall we received. We have several that take various size batteries, but I hate the waste associated with those flashlights. We one one rechargeable flashlight that I tend to use
Thrunite TN12 Pro rechargeable flashlight review – I can see all the things now! Read More
REVIEW – Ever since another car backed into my previous car and damaged it, I have always wanted a dashcam to make sure I could have video evidence of any accident. Lucky for me, the person who caused that accident owed up to it and let me file a claim on their insurance. I am
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