Posts about a variety of topics which are not news and are not reviews.
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? […]
Should we think twice about buying app powered gadgets? Read More
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
I’m switching back to Android. Probably! Maybe. I’m thinking about it. Ok, not sure yet. Read More
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
BLUETTI’s guide for preparing for, handling, and recovering from wildfires Read More
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
Father’s Day gift guide (2023) – Gadgets and gear that Dad will LOVE! Read More
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
Mother’s Day 2023 gift guide Read More
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
The Gadgeteer’s top 10 posts of 2022 Read More
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