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

I’m on a mission of the utmost importance – to build myself a mechanical keyboard!

The Mission, should I choose to accept it. With a budget of $300 dollars, I get to build a custom keyboard by sourcing the parts from various vendors and manufacturers. Was there ever any doubt I wouldn’t jump at the chance to do this? That proverbial snowball stood absolutely no chance. For those of you …

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The Gadgeteer team’s favorite 3D printers

ARTICLE – I asked the Gadgeteer team to share their favorite 3D printers of the last year or so and here’s what they had to say! Julie Strietelmeier AnkerMake MC5 3D printer AnkerMake MC5 3D printer review – My favorite 3D printer so far! Compared to some of the other people on this list, I am …

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The Gadgeteer team’s favorite electric bikes for 2023

ARTICLE – I asked the Gadgeteer team to share their favorite electric bikes of the last year or so and here’s what they had to say! Kenneth Woodham Euybike S4 long range moped style electric bike Euybike S4 Long Range Moped-Style electric bike – the little beast that could I have to say of the …

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2023 Holiday gift guide hub – We help you find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list!

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 …

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2023 Holiday gift guides – Gift ideas for the gadget obsessed!

ARTICLE – If you’re here, you love gadgets and gear, so here is a selection of cool gifts that will make the gadget-obsessed happy! Also, be sure to check all of our other 2023 holiday gift guides! Peak Designs Tech Pouch The Peak Design Tech Pouch is an ideal gift for the tech-savvy and organized individual …

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2023 Holiday gift guides – Outdoor gear gift ideas

ARTICLE – Here is a selection of gift ideas for the people on your holiday list who love to get outside for camping, traveling, and more. Also, be sure to check all of our other 2023 holiday gift guides! Topo Global Travel Bag For the traveler, look no further than the Topo Designs Global Travel …

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2023 Holiday gift guides – For your home and family

ARTICLE – Here is a selection of gift ideas that will make homeowners and their families happy. BENQ GP100A projector Black Friday 2023 will see some 85-inch TVs for less than $799. For the same amount of money, you can get a portable 120” display, and a wireless speaker with the help of the BENQ GP100A. …

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2023 Holiday gift guides – Toys and other unique gift ideas

ARTICLE – Here are some gift ideas for kids and ideas for hard to shop for people. Be sure to check out all our 2023 Gift Guides. Lava Lamp Consider a lava lamp if you’re looking for a unique and groovy gift for someone special on your list! This iconic symbol of the 60s and …

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2023 Holiday gift guides – Wearable gear gift ideas

ARTICLE – Here is a selection of gift ideas for a variety of items that you can wear to make you feel stylish, keep you warm, and trendy! Be sure to check out all our 2023 Gift Guides. Backcountry Jackets and Shirts The Backcountry GOAT Fleece Zip Front Jacket is a perfect gift for anyone …

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It’s time to learn about Vosteed and their newest knife!

ARTICLE – If you’re a regular here on The Gadgeteer, you’ve no doubt seen some of the reviews that we’ve posted of Vosteed knives. They’ve become so popular with my writers that 3 of them pretty much fight (not with knives…) over who gets to review the next one. This article will introduce Vosteed and …

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xTool P2 vs Glowforge Pro; laser engravers compared and contrasted

ARTICLE – I recently reviewed the xTool P2 laser engraver. I’ve had it a little over a month and I’m still loving it. I wanted to compare and contrast the xTool P2 with the popular Glowforge Pro laser engraver. There are some things to keep in mind when comparing one machine to the other. The …

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Should we think twice about buying app powered gadgets?

ARTICLE – Many gadgets are smart, meaning they automate something for us.  Oftentimes they provide features that could not be done manually.  Higher levels of functionality typically require an app to be installed on our phones, these apps in turn often communicate with external servers. But what happens when these servers are no longer available? …

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I’m switching back to Android. Probably! Maybe. I’m thinking about it. Ok, not sure yet.

ARTICLE – Isn’t it funny how set in our ways we can become after using a certain platform for several years? I’m talking about computer platforms and more specifically mobile OS platforms. It took me 3 tries over a couple of years to switch from Windows to Mac OS and now that I’ve been using …

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