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Posts about a variety of topics which are not news and are not reviews.

Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2024 (part 2)

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ARTICLE – I enjoy this time of year when I ask everyone on the Gadgeteer team to submit their favorite products from the past year. Today I am sharing part 2 this multi-part series. Hope you enjoy reading about the team’s favorites gadgets and also be sure to check out Part 1. Garry Kolb SMMT […]

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You, Me, and the Lithium Battery

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ARTICLE – One of the greatest technological advancements of our era is the lithium battery. First prototyped at Exxon in 1976, lithium technology has made it possible to pack a whole lot of energy into a tiny package, enabling more powerful computers, cordless tools, equipment, appliances, human transport devices, and toys. If you have a

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Julie’s favorite things – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2024 (part 1)

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ARTICLE – A few weeks ago, I asked the Gadgeteer team to send me their favorite reviewed (or purchased) gadgets/products from this past year so we could share them with all of you. I’ve been collecting all of their submissions and have formatted them into a series of articles that start today with my favorites

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New York Comic Con 2024 video trip report – All the pop-culture you can handle!

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REVIEW – For many, fall marks the end of summer, the start of winter, or the lead-up to the holidays—but for me, it’s all about one thing: New York Comic Con. Every October, the Jacob K. Javits Center transforms into a haven for pop culture enthusiasts, comic book aficionados, cosplayers, and fans of all things

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4 gadgets that I’m sending with my son as he heads to college

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ARTICLE – Since 2019, I’ve reviewed 135 gadgets with my son and co-reviewer Mason. Recently, Mason headed off to college. Of all those gadgets, these are the four that he took with him to campus. JLabs JBudgs Lux ANC wireless headphones were a recent review, specifically chosen for college. They’re comfortable, have good sound quality

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What’s in my bag and the EDC gear that I’m updating this summer 2024

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ARTICLE – It’s been a while since I posted a “what’s in my bag” post. In this article, I’m showing you what’s currently in the bag that I grab when I leave the house. I didn’t edit the contents at all. I just dumped everything that was in the bag and took the picture that

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9 must-have products and tips for easier rotator cuff surgery prep and recovery

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ARTICLE – For the past few weeks, I’ve become a caregiver (pseudo nurse) for my better half, who had to have rotator cuff surgery. Rotator cuff surgery is a common procedure to repair torn tendons in the shoulder. This surgery is a big deal for the person with the injury and the person who will

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EcoFlow has done it again with their new Delta Pro 3 power station

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ARTICLE – Last December 2023, I was invited to attend the EcoFlow event in NYC that introduced the Delta Pro Ultra. I enjoyed chatting with Ryan from EcoFlow and the PR Reps from Berlin Rosen. A couple of weeks ago I was thrilled when I received an invitation to attend the NYC EcoFlow Event 2024

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Father’s Day gift guide – give your gadget loving dad something special this year

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ARTICLE – Father’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s time to show the tech-loving dad in your life just how much you appreciate him. Whether he’s a gadget guru, a fan of the great outdoors, or a DIY enthusiast, the perfect gift is out there waiting to put a smile on his face.

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Is this cheap Amazon EDC multi-tool flashlight trash or treasure? I’ll tell you.

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ARTICLE – I started a new video series on my YouTube channel where I tell you if a cheap product is trash or treasure. The first product that I cover is the AUTOXBERT flashlight multi-tool. It’s an EDC tool that I saw on Amazon and wondered if it was cheap Chinese junk or something actually

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My new favorite gadget is my Synology Surveillance Station – it’s not only useful, but entertaining!

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ARTICLE – I’ve had multiple security cameras on my property for years. I started out with Wyze cameras and replaced them with the Vivint smart home security system back in 2020. I still use the Vivint system, but sometimes its notifications aren’t immediate, and I wanted a setup that would allow me to watch what’s

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Mother’s Day gift guide – give your gadget loving mom something special!

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ARTICLE – Here are some gift ideas to celebrate your mom’s big day! Olight i3T 2 EOS small EDC flashlight Give your mom this great little flashlight from Olight. The i3T 2 is a small flashlight that comes in Sweet Pink! It is powered by a regular alkaline AAA battery for a max output of

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Did you know that you can sync between reading a Kindle eBook and listening to an Audible audiobook?

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ARTICLE – I’ve been an avid reader since I was a little kid. I have fond memories of my mom dropping me and my sister at the library while she did the grocery shopping. We’d go home with a huge stack of books and read them all weekend. These days, I don’t read physical books

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Did you know – That you might have unclaimed cash? No, this isn’t a scam!

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ARTICLE – You probably think that this is going to be a scammy post, and I wouldn’t blame you if you did. I thought the exact same thing when I saw a post on Facebook a couple of weeks ago. But something told me to click on the link just for fun, and I’m glad

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Is burning trash the next big thing in the green energy?

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ARTICLE – Green energy is all the rage today. Solar and wind farms dot the landscape with the promise of producing electricity without emissions and reducing the use of fossil fuels. Both come with their own sets of challenges, from manufacturing to recyclability to simple land utilization. There is another type of green energy production

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Mechanical keyboard DIY build mission complete – Debrief follows

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The Mission Continued ARTICLE – A while back, I got the opportunity to build a custom mechanical keyboard with a budget of $300, where I got to source all my own parts. I had a lot of fun picking out switches, stabilizers, and barebones keyboard kit. With my budget, I decided to go with a

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