REVIEW -Living in Florida means losing your power a couple of times a year due to thunderstorms and hurricanes. Having a whole-home generator would be perfect, but the cost is prohibitive. Having affordable backup power like the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station, and its companion, the Anker SOLIX PS400 Portable Solar Panel […]
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REVIEW – I prefer a larger phone. The larger the screen size, the better for me. But here’s the problem with oversized phones: they’re expensive, fragile, and almost guaranteed to take a tumble at the worst possible moment. That’s where the UAG Monarch Pro Kevlar iPhone 17 Pro Max Case comes in. This case is
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REVIEW – I love to take pictures. Who doesn’t, right? Before digital cameras, we had to take our pictures to a photo lab to get them developed. When you got them back, you had a stack of photos and a bunch of negatives. The problem for me was what to do with the negatives. Well,
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REVIEW – I love building models. I’ve been doing so since I was a very young boy. I really enjoy models that aren’t just static, shelf-sitting decorations after completion. Models that move, or provide some sort of mechanical demonstration, are the best. I’ve reviewed a few mechanical model kits for The Gadgeteer (here and here)
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REVIEW – Recently, I reviewed a hand massager from Comfier (read it here) that gave me some relief from the arthritis in my hands. A few weeks later, I received the Bob and Brad HandSpa Pro Hand Massager to review. The two are very similar and yet somewhat unique in their functionality. Still trying to
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REVIEW – Let’s face it. Refrigerator ice is gross. The ice is huge, and at least with our refrigerator, using the ice crusher is extremely loud. Enter the Vividmoo Countertop Nugget Ice Maker. This countertop ice-making machine has taken over the job of making ice for our drinks. Fill it up, and in just a
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REVIEW – Holy Stone is a prolific manufacturer of affordable drones and accessories. One of their latest models, the Holy Stone HS790 GPS 6K Camera Drone with 3 Axis Gimbal, is a budget-friendly alternative to the more expensive DJI drones (which are very hard to get at the time of this writing). This drone was
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REVIEW – For the last few years, I’ve had chronic pain in my hands from arthritis. Two options exist: Get expensive regular shots to mask the pain or costly surgery, followed by physical therapy. I tried the shots and they are only effective for about 2-3 months. When the Comfier Hand Massager was offered to
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REVIEW – My wife and I have become enamored with Halloween in our older years. We love decorating and handing out candy to the neighborhood kids. When my daughter told me about a Halloween-themed product the company she works for was selling, I was eager to see it and write a review for The Gadgeteer.
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REVIEW – I’ve been a woodworker for most of my life. Starting with simple tools and crude techniques, I think I’ve improved over the years. Advances in woodworking have truly been extraordinary. It’s a great time to be a woodworker. CNC machines are what I consider the pinnacle of these advances. Projects that can be
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REVIEW – Earlier this year, I upgraded my 2020 MacBook Air with a 2024 Mac Mini M4. I love this little powerhouse. What I didn’t like is the lack of USB-A ports, SD Card reader, and the lack of easy upgradability with the SSD. Enter the Satechi Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD
REVIEW – I have a bunch of DeWALT cordless power tools, and about 15 DeWALT batteries for these power tools. Most of these batteries are sitting in their chargers waiting for their chance to shine. A few years ago, I purchased a portable light that attaches to DeWALT batteries, creating a portable spotlight. It works
REVIEW – I like to fancy myself as a creative person. I love the dopamine hit that comes with creating something unique. Creating requires measuring, and I do appreciate a unique measuring tool. I’ve reviewed two digital measuring tapes for The Gadgeteer (here and here), and now the Titaner Tiroler 2.0 is in my hand.
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REVIEW – Let’s face it, all of us can use more exercise. I’ve got a job where I’m parked on my butt all day, and living in Florida doesn’t help—it’s so hot most of the year I can’t even step outside, much less go for a walk. The OHWILL Auto Incline Treadmill will be a
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REVIEW – We live near a very large lake that has an abundance of wildlife. There’s a public dock that I love to take my camera to and try to capture some images. There are a ton of alligators, sandhill cranes, ospreys, eagles, etc. Bringing them closer to me would be great, but they don’t
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REVIEW – The Wand Company has done it again! In 2014, they released a Star Trek Phaser replica worthy of any TV or movie production. In 2016, they released an almost perfect version of the Communicator. Then, a few years later, in 2020. The Wand Company announces it is finally making every Star Trek fan’s
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REVIEW – I am very much a night owl. Always have been. And as usual for couples who have been married a long time, my wife is not. Never has been. Watching TV late at night is difficult in our tiny home. Sound travels, and my wife is a light sleeper. The MIXX StreamQ TV
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REVIEW – A few years ago, we purchased a rather large, loud, yet bright projector, along with an outdoor movie screen, to have outdoor family movie nights. It was a great setup and a fun activity. The whole contraption was bulky, clunky, and cumbersome. Fast forward 10 years, and projectors have shrunk dramatically and become
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REVIEW – I have reviewed several e-bikes for The Gadgeteer and, in doing so, have found a new hobby. Each one has been different in some way from the last. Different-sized wheels. More or less powerful motors. Rear-drive or mid-drive motor. 1, 2, or 3 batteries. So many options. Another interest of mine would be
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REVIEW – Holy Stone has quite the lineup of drones, which they have been manufacturing for many years. Quite a few have been reviewed on The Gadgeteer over the years. Two previously reviewed drones include the HS360 and its successor, the HS360S. This time, we get to see how the latest iteration improves upon the
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