Posts about a variety of topics which are not news and are not reviews.
ARTICLE – Mother’s Day is swiftly approaching so it’s time to start thinking about how to show your mom just how much you appreciate her. In this gift guide, I’ve compiled a list of six unique and thoughtful gifts that are sure to make your mom’s day extra special and show your mom just how …
ARTICLE – Twenty-five years ago today on 2/27/1998, Steve Jobs ended the production of the Apple Newton. Did you own the original Newton aka MessagePad or one of the later models like the MP100, MP110, MP120, MP130, MP2000, MP2100, or eMate 300? I had a MessagePad 2000 long enough to post several Newton accessory reviews …
25 yrs ago today, Apple discontinued the Newton. What devices do you miss? Read More
ARTICLE – Valentine’s day is just a week away. Are you still trying to figure out the perfect gift for your gadget-loving sweetie? If so, we have a few ideas that might help you out before it’s too late. No matter if you’re buying for your favorite guy or gal, there’s something here that they …
Valentine’s day gift ideas – give your sweetheart some gadgets to show your love! Read More
ARTICLE – In 2022 I changed away from years of using a paper journal/planner book. My word processor was fountain pens. I switched to plain text journaling and scheduling. All along I used the ‘aCalendar’ app on my phone, which automatically syncs to Google Calendar. But my paper journal/planner was my complete backup to aCalendar, …
Plain text journaling – Trading in old tech for new? Read More
ARTICLE – I’ve started reading comics again. But instead of buying them from a shop, I’m using the Hoopla app on my iPad Pro to check out digital copies from my library for free! Right now I’m reading two comic series. The first one is called Eight Million Genies by Charles Soule who has written …
Reading and drawing comics on my iPad – Julie’s gadget diary Read More
ARTICLE – It’s time to look back on the past 365 days to find out the top 10 articles that were posted here on The Gadgeteer that were the most popular when it comes to page views/traffic. Ready, set, let’s count down! 10. 5 must-have winter storm gadgets to survive the season plus 1 crazy …
ARTICLE – It’s time to finish up this series of the Gadgeteer team’s favorite gadgets of 2022. This year’s favorites have turned out to be a nice range of products. We’ve seen some categories that show up a little more often than others like power stations, robot vacuums, but for the most part, it’s a …
The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2022 (part 3) Read More
ARTICLE – Here we go with part two of the Gadgeteer team’s favorite gadgets of 2022. So far vacuums and chargers seem to be winning the favorite product category but we’ll have to see how it plays out after the rest of the series posts. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2 …
The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2022 (part 2) Read More
ARTICLE – Each year around this time, I ask the Gadgeteer team to send me a list of their favorite products for the year. I told them that the products that they picked didn’t need to be restricted to only the items that they have reviewed on the Gadgeteer this year, but that they could …
The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2022 (part 1) Read More
ARTICLE – We’re coming down to the wire of shopping time with Christmas in just one week. If you’re still struggling to finish your gift purchasing, I have a short list of ideas specifically for the people on your list who like unique multi-tools and other EDC gear. Ready, set, shop! 1. Leatherman Signal multi-tool …
5 last minute unique multi-tools and EDC gift ideas plus 1 crazy idea! Read More
ARTICLE – Winter can be a tough time of year for many people, especially when severe storms hit. But with the right gadgets, you can make it through any storm. Back in the 70s when I was a kid, we had a blizzard in Southern Indiana and lost power for a couple of days. During …
5 must-have winter storm gadgets to survive the season plus 1 crazy gadget! Read More
ARTICLE – We’re here to help you with your holiday shopping list this season by providing you with a variety of categories and products so that you can find the perfect gifts for all the favorite people on your shopping list including yourself! The very best part is that you won’t have to drive around from …
ARTICLE – If you’re here, you love gadgets so here is a selection of cool gifts that will make the gadget obsessed happy! LUMI KEYS keyboard If have someone on your gift list (or even yourself) who has always wanted to learn how to play the piano, this is the right gadget for you. LUMI …
2022 Holiday gift guides – Gift ideas for the gadget obsessed! Read More
ARTICLE – Here is a selection of gift ideas that will make homeowners and their families happy. Schneider Electric Square D Wiser Energy Monitor What’s really the best gift for every Dad? One that will save him money! If your Dad has ever told you to turn off the lights or don’t touch the thermostat, …
ARTICLE – I’m sure you have at least one person on your gift buying list that is serious about their health and fitness. These gift ideas are for them! LesMills SMARTBAR weight set The SMARTBAR weight set from LesMills is an exciting new take on fitness equipment that makes it easier than ever to make …
2022 Holiday gift guides – Gifts for health and fitness fanatics! Read More