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

The Gadgeteer team’s favorite electric bikes for 2023

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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!

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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?

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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.

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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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BLUETTI’s guide for preparing for, handling, and recovering from wildfires

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SPONSORED ARTICLE – Canada’s recent wildfires have already scorched about 10.6 million acres, serving as a wake-up call for heightened attention to wildfire preparedness. In recent years, the United States also has experienced record-breaking wildfire seasons, with an average of 22,946 wildfires per year between 2013 and 2022. In 2021 alone, the state of California

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Father’s Day gift guide (2023) – Gadgets and gear that Dad will LOVE!

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ARTICLE – Father’s Day is quickly approaching, with just over 2 weeks left until Sunday, June 18th. Have you remembered to purchase a gift for your Dad? If you haven’t started shopping yet, don’t panic! There’s still plenty of time to find the perfect present, and we’re here to provide you with some gift ideas

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25 yrs ago today, Apple discontinued the Newton. What devices do you miss?

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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

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Valentine’s day gift ideas – give your sweetheart some gadgets to show your love!

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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

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Plain text journaling – Trading in old tech for new?

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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,

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Reading and drawing comics on my iPad – Julie’s gadget diary

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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

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