REVIEW – I recently reviewed the Markforged Mark Two continuous fiber composite 3D printer. It’s still my favorite 3D printer, but it just got even better. What is it? Precise PLA is Markforged’s specialized version of the popular PLA (Polylactic Acid) 3D printer filament that many are familiar with. What’s in the box? Precise PLA […]
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REVIEW – If you’re a gun owner, safety should be your highest priority. My old pistol safe needed to be replaced, so I jumped at the chance to review the WINCENT Biometric Gun Safe for Pistols v2.0. What is it? The WINCENT Biometric Gun Safe for Pistols is a biometric, key, and code-accessible gun safe
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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a couple of power stations in the past, and I still have them. The problem is that you most often need power in several places during a power outage, so having several is nice. The ISSOMI Power Station review offer came along, so I decided to try it out. I wanted
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REVIEW – The weather is starting to warm up here in Michigan, but I still had time to check out Venustas Men’s 3-in-1 Heated Jacket. Read on to see if the Venustas jacket could stand up to the mid-west winter! What is it? The Venustas Men’s 3-in-1 Heated Jacket is a battery-powered heated jacket with
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REVIEW – Flashlights are one of the greatest gadgets humans ever invented. I have many flashlights; some serve a specific purpose, some are for general use. Acebeam sent me one of their latest to try out – the Rider RX EDC AA Flashlight, and it has a neat little gadget feature. What is it? The
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REVIEW – I do most of my work from my home office, but I occasionally work from my living room as well. Lately, I’ve found the need for better USB charging sources. I decided to give the Baseus 65W PD GaN3 Fast Wall Charger Block a try. What is it? The Baseus 65W PD GaN3
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ARTICLE – I’ve worked from my home office as a software developer since 2000. Today is my turn to share the gear I’m using in 2022. When you’re done reading this article, please go check out the rest of the Gadgeteer team’s favorite gear of 2022 articles. I’m still rocking an old Intel Core i7-6700 computer
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REVIEW – As I’ve gotten more into 3D printing and designing items to 3D print, I’ve found that I have a need for scanning existing objects. Creality offered to send me their new CR-Scan Lizard 3D scanner, so of course, I said yes. What is it? The Creality CR-Scan Lizard is an optical 3D Scanner
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REVIEW – Once you’ve had a really bright flashlight, you don’t ever want to go back to using an old dim one. The folks at Acebeam offered to send along their P15 EDC Tactical Light for review, and I just had to try it out. What is it? The Acebeam P15 EDC Tactical Light is
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REVIEW – It’s surprising just how much dust can collect in your home. For those with breathing problems, like my wife, air filtration it can be crucial. Bulex offered to send along their AF-3222 Air Purifier for review, so I gladly offered to give it a try. What is it? The Bulex AF-3222 Air Purifier
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REVIEW – It seems like no matter how good your phone’s battery is, every once and a while, you get caught with a low battery at just the wrong time. Coincidentally, that’s usually when you don’t have access to a wall plug. The myCharge portable wireless charger aims to help with that problem, but does
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REVIEW – One thing I’m fond of is multi-tools. If I have a tool in my vehicle, backpack, or camping box, I always prefer that it have more than one function if possible. The Adventure Mate 5-in-1 multi-tool is just such a multi-purpose tool, but let’s see how it performs. What is it? The Adventure
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REVIEW – Occasionally, a review offer comes along that simply doesn’t seem real. I’m not referring to a Kickstarter project that will probably never ship, but an incredible product that’s already being produced. We were sent an offer to review the Markforged Mark Two 3D printer, and I’ve never jumped so fast at an item
REVIEW – As more and more devices switch over to Type-C (USB-C) charging ports, the need for multi-port high wattage chargers have become more significant. Laptops, battery banks, flashlights, and wireless microphones are just some of the Type-C devices that I often find myself charging quite often. I decided to see if the KOVOL Sprint
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REVIEW – I’ve been watching the CampStove products from BioLite since they were first introduced in 2012. I was enamored by the concept of charging a device using only wood fuel. When an opportunity to test the latest BioLite CampStove Complete Cook Kit came along, I was absolutely delighted to try it out. What is
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REVIEW – Cordless tools have come a long way in the last ten years. I’ve been using mine for quite a bit longer than that, and I’m looking to replace them. The Worx Nitro 20V Power Share Worxsaw review offer came along, so I thought it would be great to check out the Worx tools
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REVIEW – Perhaps the biggest problem facing people who use hammocks is finding the perfect set of two trees to hang your hammock. The Equip Single Point Hammock Stand claims to solve that problem. Well, I couldn’t just take their word for it, so I had to try it out! What is it? The Equip
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REVIEW – I’ve been a multi-monitor user since the late 1990s. As a software developer, my workflow has always been working with many applications simultaneously while writing my code. To improve my portable workflow, I decided to try the Innocn PF15-PRO portable touchscreen monitor with my laptop. What is it? The Innocn PF15-PRO portable touchscreen
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REVIEW – I typically don’t need to charge my phone while I’m at my desk. However, occasionally I have found the need/desire to top off my phone battery, but I wouldn’t say I like using a cable. When the Nomad Base Station Mini review offer came along, I thought it would be a great time
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REVIEW – I’ve had many flashlights in the years gone by, but I’ve never had a decent headlamp. I’ve had a couple of really cheap ones, but they never lasted long. When the Cyansky HS6R headlamp review offer came along, I hoped this was my chance to get a really nice one. Was I correct?
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