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

Necrobotics – Yep, it’s a thing

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ARTICLE – Don’t laugh (or cringe?), but I recently came across a really interesting article about using dead spiders as ready-to-use actuators (a mechanical device for moving or controlling something -Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Some researchers at Rice University noticed that the natural state of a dead spider has its legs curled up, so why not use […]

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5 signal boosters that will keep you connected while you’re home and on the go

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SPONSORED ARTICLE – Who has never had trouble getting a good signal on their smartphone? A weak signal can cause problems with 4G navigation, calls, and SMS. It can be difficult to find the network in some areas, or even in the garage, basement, or one of the rooms of your house. One possible solution

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8 organizers that will keep your favorite EDC gear neat and tidy

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ARTICLE – When you’re a user (and collector) of EDC gear, there’s the issue of where to store your favorite items for easy access. Today I am going to show you 8 storage products that you can use to organize your EDC items so they are ready to grab for your next adventure. Orbitkey Nest

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General Motors’ Super Cruise driving assistance tech – Look Ma! No Hands!

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ARTICLE/REVIEW – By now, pretty much everyone has heard of Tesla’s Autopilot – their version of driver assistance.  It’s been in the news a lot with crashes (not necessarily the system’s fault), video of sleeping drivers careening down a Los Angeles freeway, and more.  Plus, in its current iteration, the system requires you to have

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Drone deliveries are becoming a reality for more people

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ARTICLE – I recently read a news story about drone deliveries happening near me, right in the DFW area (see the Fox4 News video clip)! The company Wing (a subsidiary of Google’s parent company, Alphabet) is delivering select health and wellness items from a Walgreens in Little Elm to customers within four miles of the

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Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Julie Strietelmeier)

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ARTICLE – It’s my turn to share the gear I’m using for 2022. Since I have been working from home, I’m going to skip my EDC and share my current WFH setup. I hope you enjoy this article and read the rest of this series when you’re done. Unlike so many YouTubers who all seem

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Cord cutting, repurposing smartphones, and Julie’s favorite gear – Article updates

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ARTICLE UPDATES – Today I’ve reviewed two popular articles that I posted in the last few weeks and my favorite gear page. If you’re a regular here at The Gadgeteer, you are familiar with the way we revisit our past reviews (and articles) weeks, months, and even decades later. Below is a list of the

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I’ve published 23 books and I’ll show you how you can too!

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ARTICLE – I’ve always wanted to be a published author. Yes, I know that I have published 1000’s of reviews and articles on The Gadgeteer during the last 24 years, but I’m talking about being the author of a book – an actual physical book. The only problem is that I suck at writing fiction.

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Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Andy Jacobs)

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ARTICLE – While I’ve been mostly working from home for nearly the past two years, there are still a handful of EDC items I try to keep nearby and on my person when venturing out into the wide world.  As a biomedical engineer and office dweller, my EDC kit needs are generally light and minimalist,

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3 products/services that turn your analog notes into digital notes

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ARTICLES – Today (2/22/2022) is Digital Learning Day where teachers and students celebrate the use of technology in learning. Even if you’re not a student, I bet you regularly take notes or make lists. If you have scraps of paper and post-it notes scattered around your desk, I have 3 products and services that will

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Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Kathleen Chapman)

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ARTICLE – I don’t need to go out much since I work from home (WFH). The photo above shows my unconventional WFH setup in our den/office. Space is limited since my husband also works from home. So, when space is a valuable commodity, go vertical! And that’s exactly what I did. Weird, eh? But since

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Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Ryan Chapman)

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ARTICLE – As with many folks, when COVID hit, we went remote. Thankfully, my setup at home was ready for it, since the laptop the school issued me was not up to snuff when it came to remote work. I ended up using my personal computer for an all-in-one work and gaming station. When you’re

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Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Andy Chen)

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ARTICLE – At The Gadgeteer, many of us are choosy about what we everyday carry (EDC). I’m no exception. Let’s take a look at what I’ve chosen to use and carry every day for 2022. When you’re done reading this article, please go check out the rest of the Gadgeteer team’s favorite gear of 2022 articles.

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Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Michael Strange)

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ARTICLE – It’s that time of year at The Gadgeteer to write about what gear we are using in 2022. I decided to do a somewhat different twist on an office tour. Since my home is small, I don’t have a dedicated office/workspace. Instead, I turned my bedroom into a room that serves as a

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Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Dave Moore)

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ARTICLE – I’ve long subscribed to the idea that the smaller something is, the more likely you are to carry it and have it when you need it. Here are my favorite everyday-carry, don’t leave home without them gadgets so far for 2022. When you’re done reading this article, go check out the rest of

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